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Patrick Muldoon and Christie Clark head back to Days of our Lives!

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More big returns to re-set Salem, which is what Executive Producer, Ken Corday of Days of our Lives has been touting.

We already learned that Matthew Ashford, Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn are headed back to the series canvas, and now through TV Guide and from rumblings On-Air On-Soaps had heard a month or so ago, it is now confirmed that the original Austin Reed, Patrick Muldoon, and Carrie Brady, played by Christie Clark, are returning to the show as well!

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According to TVG, the duo will return to the show in late September, and they begin shooting scenes next week!

So is this a return that makes DOOL fans happy? Let us know your thoughts.

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Skyla
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Skyla

Christie Clark is not a surprise… I heard she was coming back months before the changes started at Days and after Sami called Carrie on the phone not too long after that & they actually shot the less than @min scene I knew it wouldn’t be long till she returned to Salem. my only question is why Patrick Muldoon, not that I particularly dislike him but the Austin that was popular opposite of Christie Clark’s Carrie and spent the most time as the character was Austin Preck. I know he’s at OLTL right now but even with the internet pick-up… Read more »

Skyla
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Skyla

I meant Austin Peck, not Preck…typo.

Kandi
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Kandi

I thought I was the only one disappointed to see that Patrick Muldoon is coming back as Austin instead of Austin Peck

cr
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cr

I been watching days since 1992 and stop watching about 2000, but I saw both actors who played austin reed and patrick muldoon beats austin peck hands down, yall are crazy to want rip off of jim carrey back. I started watchin days again in 2006, they thank god since austin peck packing that year.

adriana8900
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adriana8900

i want chloe back i liked carrie and austion but it’s not the same without chloe on dool

Imane Assi
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Imane Assi

So agree.I won’t watch without Nadia/Chloe.They can bring back whoever they want,the only one I want back is Nadia/chloe

lumi
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lumi

I am so happy that Corday is bringing back some of Days charecters form years ago,I love Dool and hope to see Bryan Dattilo/Lucas Horton and his daughter Allie Horton back ASAP,,,, so very happy John and Marlena is coming home and not to forget our Tony DiMera,Coday said 6 was coming back,John Marlena Jack,now Carrie and mike, Allie is coming back in Auguest,,,I have never been a big fan of Jack but happy he is on the way too. looks like September is going to be the month to get back taping and injoying my fav: and only soap… Read more »

marynelle
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marynelle

So excited that Christie, Patrick, Deidre, Drake and Bryan are coming back. Now we’ll finally have OUR Days of Our Lives show back as long as Bo and Hope are front and center. Thank you Ken Corday for finally getting the message.

Avelina
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Avelina

I agree 100%. I love Christie Clarke and Patrick Muldoon. This is the best news I have heard. I am so happy the vets are coming back. Ken Corday wasnt joking when he said that there are major changes coming. I cant wait to see Sami’s face when Carrie and Austin come back LOL. I cant wait for September 🙂 🙂

Natalie
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Natalie

I am thrilled that my favourite couple from the 90s is heading back to Salem, and I am over the moon that it is Patrick Muldoon this time. I grew to enjoy Austin Peck as Austin but Patrick was always my favourite Austin, and his chemistry with Christie was fantastic. I can’t wait to see them back together all these years later!!

Sara
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Sara

Christie Clark is my favorite! Seeing her on the phone call with Sami was such a tease. So glad she’ll be back full time. Loving the changes so far at Days!

Msmith
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Msmith

Wow DOOL gets rid of Crystal Chappell for these two? Not worth it.
Roman and Marlena are not worth it! DOOL will never be the same! We are loosing amazing talent to be subjected to this?

Patrick
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Patrick

I agree… granted they are part of days history…. none of the returning “favs” have the emotional range and intelligence, and or versatile acting abilities of crystal chappell and louise sorrell….. these two ladies provided comedic and dramatic turns that always kept my interest… i’ve lost interest in days again…

Msmith
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Msmith

lets be honest nobody has the emotional range and intelligence, and or versatile acting abilities of crystal chappell !!

lumi
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lumi

Its all worth it,just to have John Marlena Jack Carrie and Milk back,
and soon Lucas and Allie too,,,,, and who knows maybe CC will be back later too.
and love my Tony

Avelina
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Avelina

I love Tony. Thaao Penghlis rocks!

lumi
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lumi

haaaa thats Mike not milk LOL

soap fan
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soap fan

Patrick Muldoon has said on his twitter page nope! To days of our lives. And his flying overseas to a wedding . Soap opera digest confimed Next Week as A C start taping day . So why would Muldoon be flying over seas if his going to be knee high in days scripts? Next week. The weekend is almost over
He also Tweeted lisa rinna “nope to days?”

soap fan
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soap fan

Trust me Austin is a wonderful actor. There are so many carrie and austin fans. Patrick was great on days. But so was Austin. when the writers did invest in Carrie and Austin’s storyline. Austin acting improved. But how is it the actor’s fault if all the writers ever did was write Austin as shirtless, and have Sami run interference. When carrie and austin were on the ratings were good. As well as Austin and Nicole had great chemistry. bring austin peck back. I think given all that he as been thru. I think his acting will be A class.… Read more »

cr
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cr

Austin peck. Was ok as austin, he let his stripping and being shirtless do the acting, unlike muldoon. Patrick muldoon was the best austin and he had chemistry with carrie and sami, he is decent actor, and he is not goofy.

lumi
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lumi

the ratings were good when Sami and Lucas was up to there games,love sami and lucas’s attitude,they were good together and fun to watch,and hope they will get back to being a Horton Family with there 4 kids.

Kandi
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Kandi

AGREEEEEEED 🙂

JANE
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JANE

I love Austin + Carrie TOGETHER as a couple. Please no more love triangles or quadrilateral situations. Let them be happy TOGETHER & focused on their family(kids). As far as I am concerned:
Austin + Carrie = PERFECT
Austin + Sami = Pathetic
Austin + Nicole/Greta = Shocking
Carrie + Mike = Horrendous
Carrie + Lucas = Disgusting

cr
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cr

Patrick muldoon was and is still the best austin reed and he chemistry with both sami and carrie. Sami and austin pairing was not pathetic with muldoon, but peck it was force and werid.

doolfan
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doolfan

Austin peck needs to return. Patrick, in my opinion- is to old to play Austin Reed. Patrick has no chemistry w// cc or any one. And he looks older then his T.v mom Kate. His voice driving me nuts plus his line delivery is to slow. Also to think that Abby would find this version of Austin Reed “hot” is ricdiclous. Austin was wonderful on As the World Turns, and One life to Live. I hope that tptb bring Peck back. I was so looking foward to C/a. Patrick hasn’t played Austin Reed for 16 years. And if they were… Read more »

cr
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cr

Pat muldoon was born 1968 and Austin peck in 1971, now both men have aged and the only reason come on the show was that pat chose to leave.

Grnjeff23
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Grnjeff23

I havent watched many soaps since probably when “Another World” was cancelled. But watched many growing up in high school, and especially college. I agree that the interaction between Austin Peck and Carrie is the one most would want to see. I remember Muldoon in the begginng as well,..but Peck is much better when pairing up the couple.

Jake
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Jake

I don’t care about their real ages. Pat Muldoon looks sooo much older and he sounds very …fruity. Austin Peck was much better.

cr
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cr

Whatever dude, austin peck was ok as austin, but pm was the kick ass austin.

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Which couple do you think has had the most lasting impact on the history of LGBTQ representation on daytime soap operas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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