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Paul Telfer Gone From Days of our Lives!

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Xander fans, it looks like this bad boy’s run will turn out to be a short one after all!  Actor/model Paul Telfer is no longer with the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives.  Telfer, who has the distinction of coming on to DAYS in two different roles within a four month span, let his followers on Twitter know of his exit.

Paul has recently been playing Xander Cook AKA Alexandros Kiriakis, and has been in Salem on-screen since March of this year, and he previously played Damon the henchmen for Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) which he played on-screen in January. The actor tweeted on his status on DAYS:  “I left weeks before Xander even aired, but because of the prod sched he’ll be on thru August.”

In story, Xander knows Serena (Melissa Archer) and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) from their time in Africa, and he’s clearly holding the elephant statue diamonds over Serena’s head, or in collusion with her.  Meanwhile Xander fallen for Nicole (Arianne Zucker), who is using Xander as a way to figure out the secret connection between Xander and Serena and what they have been up to.

What do you think about the departure of Paul Telfer?  Did you like him as Xander … or are you glad he will be gone on-screen by August?  Share your thoughts below!

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He’s one sexy and brilliant Scottish actor, too. We’ll miss Paul. He is very talented.

wow… in spades

i’m still about 10 eps behind

ie: the scene where Serena shows up at his hotel room

Did any one like Alexandros’ “towel” ?

my heart skipped a beat

gosh darned it : I thought for sure, he was on for the duration…. when Uncle Victor asked him to stay on in Salem… as HIS talents may be put to good use

I don’t want him to leave. Bad mistake. Let him take Victors place as he is getting older. Will be missed

How can they let him go and keep the bad actors on that show – we all know who they are!
They should’ve moved heaven and earth to keep him – stupid, stupid people!

Leave xander pls dont take him off 🙂 “off topic hurry bring back bo! “.

Xander is an enigma. There are aspects of him which are very endearing, such as his loyalty to his uncle….unless it is a facade. Then, there is that ruthless side to him apparent in his shady dealings with Serena.
He does make an impressive figure, both in looks and comportment. I am not sure of his presence yet…perhaps it will become evident before he leaves. Will he usher someone else in?
It has been too soon to get an attachment to this character, so it makes no difference if he leaves or stays. It would have been nice to have had a new face, a new romance, instead of the same old, same old……

it’s so disconcerting sometimes… isn’t it

they bring on a character to “support” the contractual characters and to help drive story

much to “our” chagrin… you take to a newbie and they’re let go as fast as they debuted

case in point… (OK : it’s been a long while) but… on GH : I really took a liking to Jeffrey Vincent Parise… “Carlos”

there are some enigmatic characters who scene steal

Nicole has been written so drab and uninteresting…. it seems like all the writers have her doing is kowtowing to Eric, Daniel, and Brady… cause she has no family or friends… and her super sleuthing… renders her “worthwhile”… and they stomp on her some more

I was hoping Alexandros..was in Salem to whisk lackadaisical (poorly written) Nicole for a new feature

I know, Patrick. Poor, poor, misunderstood Nicole. And, I really mean that. I am not being facetious.
She is one of my favorite actresses/characters….blows the mind how she is used as an “errand-girl”….her presence almost serves as a filler. Nicole should be front and center. Why not? Give her a break, writers. Stop giving her these half-a$$ed menial an demeaning storyline.
Furthermore, Patrick….Nicole needs a real man who understands the real ‘package’ and accepts her as she is…flaws and all. As far as I’m concerned, Nicole has redeemed herself a million times over. Daniel, Brady and Eric do not deserve her.
These men and their ilk, always try to change her;….her essence. As Tolstoy said…”Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

Sorry to hear this. He did a great job as Xander. I wish him much success in the future.

Love Paul Telfer’s portrayal of Xander. Very disappointed in the casting turnover with DOOL. The show has few compelling characters currently and need the experienced talent of Telfer (and Melissa Archer and Freddie Smith).

Hope Telfer returns to daytime or primetime soon!

“… The show has few compelling characters currently ”

echo

thats the word I was looking for : compelling

it’s so nice when a role is cast with an actor who drives story and portraits REEL even when the writing spirals

DAYS has plenty on the canvas to compell… I just wish it was on even keel with the rest of the product….. (writing)

hope abounds… it’s estimated that the new writing team… will be all on board… in August ????

He’s fine in the role, it’s the storyline that is draggy and dull. I haven’t cared about the elephant story since it was introduced and hope that they wrap it up.
It is a curiosity to me that actors come and go on this show like a revolving door at Macy’s. What’s up with that?

I had mixed feelings– I liked the idea of Victor having more family; a younger version of him to take over his business in time– someone who might be able go toe to toe with Chad and the Dimera empire. But I do not like the actor playing him or at least the way he was playing him. Xander should have been more worldly and charming, with a dangerous streak, but this guy played him with no humor and just came across as a petty and childish because he wasn’t his uncle favorite like Brady and Dan. Wish it had worked and I hope he finds work soon somewhere else– it never fun losing a gig.

I won’t miss him !

Neither will I cause he’s caused nothing but pain to everyone around him especially Nicole and Daniel and he deserves exactly what he gets days of our lives would and will be better off without Xander I hate him

I really enjoy Paul on DOOL. Xander has been a great addition to the cast. I would have enjoyed watching his relationship with Victor unfold. Plus I think he is just the type of guy Nicole needs. DOOL has been losing so many great characters lately I hate to see them lose another one. They need to rethink this one. I will miss Xander. Good luck Paul.

“…his relationship with Victor unfold. ”

I really, was, looking forward to this…

Daniel and Brady have been so dull

Xander provided some respite … from the actors on contract

Don’t care for either one sander or serena

I would like for him to stay awhile and see where his character would go, especially since EJ and Sami are gone. He is HOT actor and I enjoy watching him ACT!!

Too bad the character had potential.

Are they nuts? Paul is one of the best parts of the show. Are they trying to be canceled?

I liked him.. Do we know why? was it just that the story eneded?

I really like him he is a joy to watch the story line a bit boring
dool don’t keep anyone on long enough to get to like them so I hope to see him again
good luck paul in what ever u do

As he portrays and Australian would have been a hoot to bring back Vivian and her son and plaid a connection to take over Titan.

Boo! I was really starting to warm up to him and wondering what his long-term possibilities were.

I say they keep him and get rid of the actor that plays Will Horton (or should I say Willa? What a baby! – the character not the actor).

I was bummed when I read he was leaving. I was hoping he could be the new eye candy with the sexy accent.

He is HOT! He will be missed.

I think Xander has been one of the few new characters that brought a new dimension to the show. I liked the idea of him being there with Justin, making a whole new family for Victor. When I read that a character is leaving in three months, it makes me lose interest. I felt the same way after I read that Melissa Archer was let go from the role of Serena.

Currently, it is hard to believe that Freddie Smith, one of the true “good guys” on the show is leaving too. I am still hoping a brother/sister is introduced as Sonny’s sibling before he leaves. His departure all leave a big hole.

I think that Chad and Theresa finding their way to each other sounds exciting and has “Super couple” written on it. Both are heavyweight actors that need to be more front and center with more dimension.

I am getting excited to see what the writers have in store for Kayla and Tony. Hopefully, story lines that will be well-thought out and have Kayla doing something more than offering advice.

If Claire is going to be a teenager, please age the character of Ciara. It makes no sense that Hope’s daughter is younger than here grandchild.

I am ready for a new character to come on the show that makes Nicole not risk all and do more dumb mistakes. I think she could be a part of a super couple if paired with someone like an E.J.-type character.

Sonny has three older brothers who were born on the show. One is Justin’s son with Angelica, the other two are twins adopted by Justin and Adrienne.

Claire was born before Ciara. So yes her daughter is younger than her granddaughter.

His acting is ALMOST as bad as Guy Wilson’s.

I really like him I think him an Nicole will make a good couple.

I’m surprised by this news. Even though I’m not a fan of this character, I got the impression that they were trying to fill the void left by EJ: another bad-boy Brit with some redeeming qualities.

Xander is a character with so much Kiriakis potential and was addressed for one unfortunate storyline. I wish the writers had kept him on as the one Kiriakis of his generation that Victor does NOT think highly of.

He’s a hot guy with a great body, a charming accent and acting ability. DAYS is foolish to let him go, particularly using the actor a second time within the year, I’m surprised at this because I would think they recognized a good opportunity and gave him a role tied to a core family with the intent to use him smartly.

Meanwhile I saw him as a nice follow-up to fill the void of EJ. Too bad. DAYS keeps making foolish choices, it’s like they don’t intend to live much longer.

I thought he was sticking around. He could have good story potential–with Victor and fam, not Serena, Eric.

I am hugely disappointed that Paul Telfer’s run will be a short one. His chemistry with Ari Zucker is off the charts and the show needs sexy fun times desperately. Xander is the perfect bad boy and there are years of potential story lines ahead with him taking over the Kiriakis empire in a ruthless fashion. I’m hoping Days comes to its senses and brings back PT a second time!

DOOL does need a new heavy. Paul Telfer has already shown he can fulfill that need. If only the vision of the writing team was worthy of the acting talent on this show…..

I am completely bummed! I liked him right away, and thought that he would make an amazing new character. I really wish that they would keep him and get rid of a few others.

This sucks because he is hot and it is nice to see Nicole in a romantic storyline that isn’t the boring Eric or Daniel. The last great relationship she was in was with EJ. I hope there is someone better for Nicole now.

I wish the show had done better by him. I noticed him immediately when he was first playing Victor’s henchman, Damon, and missed him when his character got offed by Clyde’s goons. So I was really happy when I heard he was returning in a new role. And a KIRIAKIS role, too. I wish they’d brought him on as Sonny’s brother (never mind the accent LOL) instead of this previously unheard of relation.
The biggest problem for both him and Melissa Archer has been this deadly dull, drawn out storyline. Big miss on Days part, and an even bigger waste of two performers.

Looks like most of us liked him, hope the Days powers that be visit your site Mr. Fairman.

I like the character and the actor. I’d rather Zander stay and Serena go.

Good riddance…he was extremely creepy looking.

I never expected Xander to be a permanent character in Salem. So his exit is no surprise to me. I think the character was brought in to be a temporary one, although being a Kiriakis opened the door for the possibility of a long stay.

There was nothing to like about the character of Xander. (I am distinguishing the character from the actor.) It could have been an attempt to fill the void left by James Scott’s absence. If that’s the case it should have been revealed more slowly that Xander is a crook. Also he should have been given some likable qualities. All you could say about Xander is that he is good looking and has a nice accent.

I was reading an article from Soap Opera Digest earlier about the actors who play Devon and Hilary on Y&R. The actress who plays Hilary said she played her character in a certain way at times because she saw an opportunity for the story to move in a certain direction regarding Devon and Hilary. Her insight and initiative to act on her insight paid off. The producers liked what they saw and moved the story into the direction that the actress had anticipated.

I don’t know if that was a veteran move on the part of the actress or not. But I do remember reading similar sentiments by other veteran soap actors, including actors on Days. My point is it seems that having a role on a soap is more than just a paying acting job. It is also an opportunity that some actors know what to do with more than others. Those who know what to do with their opportunity can turn what was supposed to be a temporary job into a permanent one. Case in point: Deidre Hall and Shawn Christian.

It’s a shame that he is leaving. Good looking and can be the new EJ type of character. He will be missed.

We don’t need another bad guy on DOOL! Getting bored with the story line. Ready for Nicole to be happy and for Dr. Dan to get his head out of his hind quarters!

I look forward to seeing Xander, he’s a great actor and brings zest and flair to Days. I hope he returns for good. I will miss his debonair badness!

I am so disappointed that soon we wont be seeing Xander on our screen. I was really enjoying him. especially loved all his interactions with Nicole. I thought finally they found someone that was perfect for Nicole. Someone who has never cheated on her(EJ), who hasn’t dumped her so that he can go back to his previous girlfriend (Daniel) and someone who hasn’t verbally abused her for months on end (Eric). Someone who was actually chasing her, and not her chasing them, as in the case of Daniel and also Eric. I know we are still under TomSell writing so I would not be surprised if Xander’s character changes to being very unlikeable. That’s what they have done to most of the men on the show so, I will be surprised if Xander escapes their horrible writing.

Not exactly enjoying the story he is in. The whole thing is just silly. and this includes Nicole pretending to break up with Daniel so that she can get the goods on Xander and Serena. It wouldn’t be so stupid if she had discussed it with Daniel and they both agreed to pretend to break up. They have written this romance between her and Daniel so badly, that personally, I wish the break up was for reel. All they have managed to prove is that Nicole and Daniel are not compatible, nor is Nicole and Eric, so It was such a delight and a refreshing change when Xander came along.

Is there no way they can bring the actor back. there is so much potential there, and he and Nicole gave me a reason to tune in to days once again. I will really miss him.

So sad to hear his (Zander) role is coming to an end. Finally they found someone to bring so much to a character!! Hope DOOL’s smart enough to bring him back permanently!! He really added so much to the show! Plus it is getting so interesting, the chemistry between him and Nicole!!

mmmmmmmmm he’s a hottie!

Hope he stays, love watching him. Otherwise same old, same old, will be bored.

was hoping for a longer time of Xander and him helping Victor get rid of Clyde Weston, and being a challenge against Stefano.

Absolutely devastated! I think Paul Telfer is a wonderful actor , the perfect replacement for James Scott (EJ), devastatingly good looking too!

I WOUD LOVE TO SEE PAUL STAY WHO HE PLAYS DOES NOT MATTER, HIS ACTING SKILLS ARE GRRRREAT.

I wonder what his plans are after Days. Maybe movies perhaps??
I was looking for Young Alexander The Great with Paul, came out 2010
can’t find it anywhere . . .

He should stay or be brought back. What a breath of fresh air he was. They could have given him a better story line. Xander has a lot of possibilities. Whay don’t they use them?????

Great acting,man knows his craft.

I hope Paul continues on the show, he is a wonderful actor & we like the “bad boys!”

I hope Paul stays on the show!!

Leave xander, dont take him off….he playes his role well and is a great actor.
“Off topic-bring bo back asap….”

I am relieved that Zander is gone from Days of our lives. He made me nervous, not knowing what he was going to do next or who he was going to hurt like he did Eric & Nicole.

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Days of our Lives Star, Greg Vaughan, Gives Health Update and Thanks Everyone for Their Support

Greg Vaughan (Eric, Days of our Lives, ex-Lucky, GH, and ex-Diego, Y&R) provided an update on his health on Sunday, March 17th. Vaughan had previously shared that he had become ill during a trip with his sons to Colorado, and had developed altitude sickness when he was having trouble breathing accompanied by terrible headaches and landed in the urgent care.

Now on St. Patrick’s Day, Greg took to his Instagram and shared how he is feeling now, and to thank everyone for their love and support.  As it turned out, Vaughan was diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, commonly known as HAPE. However, he is on the mend slowly and surely.

In his new video post, the DAYS favorite started by expressing, “I just felt such an appreciation and gratitude for everything. . reaching out. Your prayers have been felt. It’s been a struggle, but I’m over the top. And, taking this moment just to say I didn’t realize the things that I was going through. My (original) post was simply just to educate, put some information out there and some things that I was feeling, just share that information and the struggle that I was going through, which I didn’t quite understand. And it wasn’t because I’m stubborn or just because I’m a father, a man, and didn’t want to go to a doctor. It is just something I thought was so minor that I could overcome it, just by taking care of myself.”

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The Daytime Emmy winner then revealed his actual diagnosis, “So, basically my situation was high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). With some good friends, doctors that had reached out to me, it kind of gave me some understanding on the aftermath, which was very, very beneficial.”

“But I’ve been resting, taking care of myself even though I live in a hamster wheel,” said the dad of three teenaged boys. “I gotta get up and, you know, do my normal domesticated stuff, eventually. I’m tired of laying down in this bed, but, I am feeling much better.”

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Talking on his confusion of trying to understand what could have been ailing him, Vaughan expressed, “I couldn’t quite figure it out, even though I was emphasizing and professing to my children going on our spring break getaway about hydration. I professed it. But, even though I was acting on it, it had a greater effect on me, and for which I did not even think, because my head was such in pain, and I was in a very bad state of mind – not being able to be out there with my kids on the mountain, enjoying their time, as well. I thought I was doing the right thing. Unfortunately, my lungs were full of fluids and my head was in severe pain and even migraine pills didn’t even help. So, I just want anybody that goes into the Colorado Mountains to know, it is no joke. It is this very serious thing which I guess is why they call it the Mile High City.”

Greg had a mountain of ‘thank you’s’ to give for the outreach he received from his original post, “For everybody internationally, wherever you are, I love you and I appreciate you and just the time and the thoughts that you’ve shared with me,” said Vaughan. “I didn’t realize that it would make such an impression on so many people around the world. I feel tremendously loved and I can’t say it enough. I’m good. And I appreciate you.”

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The actor concluded his video with, “To all the family and friends that have reached out to me, man, it means the world. So take care of yourself, enjoy your spring break with your families. It’s Saint Patty’s Day, obviously. I wish I could be out there.” Vaughan added, “I feel loved and touched and I can’t emphasize that enough. I’ll take better care of myself, promise you will do the same.” Before he signed off, Greg shared, “Just know, that I’m alive and well and breathing, and I’m sore. So, be well, take care. I mean it. Thank you, tremendously.”

Glad to know that Greg has been on the mend, and shared his appreciation for everyone that reached out to him during this trying time? Comment below.

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‘Access Hollywood’ and ‘Couple to Throuple’ Host Scott Evans to Appear on Days of our Lives

Scott Evans, host of Access Hollywood and the Peacock reality series Couple to Throuple, will make a guest appearance this week on Days of our Lives.

Circle the Thursday, March 21st episode of DAYS for Evans’ arrival in Salem. During his tape date last fall (since DAYS tapes months well ahead of when episodes actually stream), Scott posed for a snap alongside Mary Beth Evans (Kayla), Jackée Harry (Paulina), James Reynolds (Abe) and Greg Rikaart (Leo).

Teasers for the 3/21 episode of DAYS share that Leo tries to come up with his next gossip column, and Paulina and Abe return home to a mini-celebration set up by Johnny and Steve. Will Evans pop up in one of those scenarios? Stay tuned.

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For a long time, soap opera fans knew only of one Scott Evans. The one who played Oliver Fish on One Life to Live from 2008-2010.  But in show business, there are two Scott Evans’ that are widely-known.

Last Thursday, March 12th at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards, it found both Scott Evans and Scott Evans together in the green room and they taped this video ditty below, calling out how they both share the same name.

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Last weekend, viewers saw OLTL’s Scott Evans on-stage at the Oscars when he performed in the musical number “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie led by Ryan Gosling.

As for Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, he has been with the entertainment news program since 2015, appeared in the recent Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Nicollette Sheridan, Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild, and currently has an overall talent and development deal with NBCUniversal.

So, looking forward to seeing Scott on DAYS? Check out ‘Evans meeting Evans’ below, and then share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Days of our Lives Star Greg Vaughan Shares Sudden Health Scare: “I Truly Feel Like I Work & Live in a Soap Opera!”

What started out as an adventure with his sons, quickly turned into a nightmare for Days of our Lives Daytime Emmy winner, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).

In a series of Instagram posts, Vaughan shared the sudden health crisis he found himself in.  The images show Greg with an oxygen tank to help him breathe.

The actor began to fill people, sharing, “I’ve said more than a few times, I truly feel like I work & live in a Soap Opera! 🤪 this trip was nothing short of another great Vaughan adventure!”

He went on to say that on a father and son Colorado spring break trip, he began to feel shortness of breath, feeling tired and with a headache and after two days of hoping he would feel better, Vaughan finally went to an Urgent Care to get checked out.

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“I finally surrendered & went to urgent care and to my shock I learned that I was experiencing severe altitude sickness.” Vaughan admitted. “My Blood Oxygen was at 54% & my lungs were full of fluids! Blood oxygen, also known as oxygen saturation, represents the percentage of hemoglobin in your red blood cells that is carrying oxygen. Most people have an oxygen level of 95-100%….”

Providing more detail to his health scare, Greg shared, “Well, 4hrs later, a couple of bags of IV & oxygen tank strapped to my face, I was told that I needed to immediately get off the mountain! However I couldn’t, we still had another day to go & wanting the boys to enjoy their last day on the hill tops! I opted to go home with an oxygen tank, a good laugh for everyone, and I know will follow, but my boys looked after their old man & fortunately they had friends on this trip!”

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The experience of altitude sickness in the Colorado Rockies gave Vaughan a bit of a new perspective, “In all seriousness, no matter your age, and all the times I’ve ⛷️ & 🏂 in my lifetime, Colorado Rockies is no joke! As they say, ‘ take a breathe and smell the roses!’ That is truly something we need to remember & appreciate! #recover”

Share your well-wishes to Greg as he continues to be on the mend via the comment section below.

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