He was wrong for the role since Austin Peck. AP should’ve returned, not Patrick Muldoon. He wasn’t right for the role anymore. Plus, they ruined everything Austin/Carrie.

I was very sorry to hear Patrick was let go from Days. TPTB have made Austin look like a weepy, groveling wimp, which was not the way Austin ever was. I hope he finds work soon and am sad to see him go. 🙁

Patrick is one of the nicest, funniest actors I’ve ever talked to. I wish Patrick nothing but the best wherever he may roam.

Honestly, I thought Patrick was the one and only Austin, but something was missing this time around. DAYS keeps rebooting and promising happier days ahead. I’ve heard this for over a decade now. The show just does not work, and you can change the head writers and the producers, rotate cast members in and out continuously, but the common denominator is Ken Corday. DAYS and Y&R both need a Ron Carlivati/Frank Valentini dream team.

PM was good years ago and that was the reason he went to Melrose Place (if I am correct), but this time around, his character was not fully developed and it was poorly written. He should have been paired with an older woman; he could have played the rescuer instead of Rafe. BTW, I like him — he is just a good egg with morals, and he appeals to minority viewers. I think it is a shame that PM and other who are leaving were not utilized. This show is like a yo-yo; if it does not work — get rid of this one, bring someone new in but don’t write for them either, and bring some one old back. Also, I remember when I was a kid, this show was the Julie hour; then the Marlena years, but whoever thinks obnoxious Sammy works needs to have his/her head examined.

Frankly, I would have bought an Austin/Will pairing. PM’s acting this time around just lends itself to it.

Back in the Day, Muldoon as the original Austin was fantastic. I was looking forward to his return. In truth, acting-wise, Muldoon is a a far better actor than he was years ago. He played his role full of emotion and truth, and even though the writing REALLY sucked these past few months, he did a good job portraying his role. However, and this is the sucky part, although Muldoon is a better actor these days, he just doesn’t have any chemistry with Carrie (Christie Clarke), and he no longer LOOKS like a young soap star stud (sorry). I found myself looking at Muldoon, and wishing that A Peck was back on. Peck is still hot and seems to have great chemistry with whomever he works with. Muldoon was great, way back when he started- but that was over 18 years ago. Perhaps he shouldn’t have been so quick to leave the show for “brighter pastures” back when the role was truly his.

Glad he and Jack are leaving. Both are a bore because of the writers, and I prefer Carrie with Rafe. Bt Austin with Nicole would have been nice, at least as a short fling because EJole are written in the stars. Ian should leave, too, with Stefano. Both are useless and take up too much time with the same old storylines. I’d say to keep Carrie and Madison because the pairings of Cafe and Bradison are perfect. But why are Roman, Doug, Julie and Caroline still there when they do not do anything? Maggie and Victor are finally getting screentime, yay! But I think Jack and Austin are a waste of time.

Patrick was doomed by that new haircut.

R u kidding me. Patrick was, by far, the worse Austin Reed between the two. For the years he been acting. PM should be ashamed. There’s another interview doing the rounds were Pat is clearly puting the writers at fault. Pat it is not the writers fault. When u have a much older character paired up with a teen u going to have problems, this is N0T the fault of the writers. This is solely the fault of Patrick’s sick fanbase who wrote in to make that happen!! Patrick sucked with every actor he was paired up with, including Lauren K (his TV mom.) He had no chemistry what so ever opposite Christie Clark. Days writers did write for Patrick he was even given a different Career part. The Abby donors storyline was introduced that’s exactly where Pat left of. Sami was even banished from PM orbit. Days writers went far and beyond trying to make it work. Those that state otherwise clearly failed to watch in the early 90’s. PM expresses Austin should have beaten Rafe to a pulp. News flash Austin is suppose to be character that as worked passed that (PM version promised Carrie dad he would change so he would be allowed in her life) this Austin is new in town. It be unrealistic for him to fly off the handles. For every little. Thing Of cause Rafe was going to punch his lights out. The last time Pat’s Austin was in a fight he (took a bribe) and lost a fight. was punched out. In fact Pat version labeled a fighter has never “fought“ and successfully won So again the writers were playing off that. The whole Scrap book is reminiscent of Carrie and Austin ”when Carrie prawn of her earrings to buy Austin records. For his record player and. Austin selling his records to buy Carrie earrings back Then both of them realizing what they had done. It totally fits in with PM version of the 90. The only Austin that fought off a Rafe type , Lucas type , Ej type was Austin Peck’s version of Austin. Its funny how when it suits PM’s cause then Austin Reed should be like Pecks version. Its no secret that AP use to get in heat conversations with the writers over the writing of AR. And now that I think about it this could be why AP version never lost a beat down, when it came to Carrie. Only loosing to Brandon. Like another poster as said Patrick should have never left Dool in the first place when the role was truly his. These days The only Austin Reed that true Caustin fans care for is Austin Peck’s. AP has grown as and actor. I foved him on ATWT. Brad Snyder was freaken adorable, opposite Henry and Katie. I hope the days writers bring AP back. Because Carrie and Austin have a huge market. Believe me. Just as big as any other fanbase out there.the problem… Read more »

Hog wash Austin Peck version would never have been paired up with a little girl. Peck’s version would have share more scenes with Carrie!! Had more chemistry Every time Pat was paired up viewers and ratings sank! Pats voice. Is creepy Atleast when Peck was on he never affected the ratings, like Pat did. PM took a great character an has ruined it. Strong actor my foot if Pat was such a strong actor he would still be on the show. Because is acting would have saved him, like with Christie. Funny how patrick solely puts the blame on the writers. His return was a major fail. And I’m sure as damaged any future acting work.

I THINK IT IS RIDICUOUS THAT AUSTIN IS WRITTEN OFF SHOW!
HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED—WHAT A DUMB MOVE BY THE WRITERS…

I like Patrick but let’s face it AP played the role longer and he made Austin dumb. PM no longer fit. It also sucks that he had to take a backseat to the “Great” Rafe whom it is clear the show is determined to feature among “others”.

I feel for Patrick because he’s a good actor but AP is who made the character dumb so Patrick coming back into the role just didn’t fit. Also It sucks that Austin had to take a backseat to “SuperRafe,” because its obvious that TPTB are determined to continue to feature Rafe all the time, (among others that shall remain unnamed). I always liked Austin with either actor in the role but he’s gone now and the REAL problem with Days will still be there.

My love affair with Days of Our Lives started years ago when Carrie, Austin, Sami and Lucas were still teenagers and just beginning their infamous triangle. Carrie and Austin were my couple. After several years of not watching the show, I was very excited to learn that the ORIGINAL Austin and Carrie were reunited and back on DOOL.

I was really disappointed. Austin had become a doormat, a wuss and Carrie belonged with Rafe. I never liked her with Mike Horton. That was just weird, but her and Rafe are reminiscent of everything that used to intrigue and attract me to Carrie and Austin.

I hate that the show keeps upsetting the balance. Rafe and Carrie are THE ONLY COUPLE WORTH WATCHING (Sami and EJ are quite good but there is not enough good) and it was cheap of them to have Carrie explain, in her going away speech, that the writers wanted us to start rooting for Rafe and Sami again. Booooooooooooo!!!!!!

Sami has her hands full with Lucas and EJ. They do not need to send Carrie away…they need to explore the chemistry between Rafe and Carrie and forget about Sami and Rafe.

Terrible, just terrible…the writing staff are absolutely murdering my beloved soap with each passing year, and things just keep getting worse. PM is Austin Reed..point, blank, period! This man did an amazing job with his portrayal as AR, back in the early ’90s, and it’s unbelievable how callus the producers/writing staff/behind the scenes b*****ds are in treating PM as though he never even extisted to begin with. I am an ’80s baby (1981), and started becoming aware of DOOL in 1987. And I must say, Bo & Hope were my favorites from day one. But, it wasn’t until my childhood CRUSH made his debut in 1993, that really made my heart skip a beat or two…Mr. Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo) *sighs in total bliss* lol. Not much has changed nowadays, and it’s pretty simple – when Lucas leaves, I leave! I adore John & Marlena, Bo & Hope, Shawn D & Belle (whom I miss dearly), Kate, Lexi, Sami (preferably when she’s taking care of house and home with Lucas and Will).. hell, I even enjoy tuning in to see Doug & Julie.. but, having to suffer through an hr with newbie trash such as Rafe?… never. And having to witness yet another filthy, underhanded scheme from psychotic rapist EJ?… no thanks. And don’t even get me started with that annoying, loud-mouth, hot-headded, disrespectful flea Melanie. Just when you decide to give one new character a chance, 3 more appear, and i’m over it! DOOL are constantly trying to up the ante, and force-feed the viewers with what they think will suffice. These questionable decisions are beginning to destroy the very foundation that this timeless soap was built upon. So, again, If it’s not about Lucas, then I can, and will, do without!