Days Of Our Lives
Peter Reckell Chats On His Return To DAYS, The Series 50th Anniversary & What's In Store For Bo!

83
Hope will remarry Bo…on his deathbed!!!…unless he stays but i feel that is how Bo will be written out if PR leaves for good!!!…Then Hope realizes she has feelings for Rafe just as Rafe and Lani become a couple!!!
I can tell by his answers that he will not be on much longer. He only shared some scenes with Shawn D and the new Ciara.
I noticed that, but I remembered that Jason is not back for long so hopefully that’s the reason.
Jason is not back for long? I thought Shawn D and his wife were back for good.
Peter Reckell is delivering the message that he will not be on DOOL much longer. I just want the writers to give Hope and Bo proper closure.
I didnt get that from the interview. Does anyone know for sure how long he is sticking around?
me too…
@ Ces
Read the comment Peter’s wife made once again. Don’t forget that what we’re seeing on DOOL was actually filmed 6 months ago.
I thought I had read through here a little while back that Peter is back for 3 months. I know there is a possibility of the show getting him to stay but right now, I am just taking Bo’s return as a short visit. Either way, if he leaves, it will be upsetting again.
I didn’t get that Peter was planning a quick exit at all. In fact I simply got elation to be back vibes from him. Y’all need to stop “putting words in his mouth! “
Much as I love Bope, I’d prefer Hope with the original character of Aiden (not the re-write to accommodate Bo’s return), rather than seeing Bo die on screen.
And I have no interest in a Hope and Rafe pairing…you can see it coming of course.
Kill off legacy character of Will, have pregnant Abby held hostage, our beloved Hope strangled and Bo dying…yes, happy 50th anniversary fans!
given the fact that I haven’t watched days since 2012 I honestly don’t know what that pair was like but I do know I did read some about that character and when i1st saw anything about him I just knew he was a devil in desquise and this was way before I knew bo was coming back so no its not a rewrite for bos return that guy a slime through and through hired by Stefano and it would have came to light anyway
and yes I am a bo & hope fan one of the best couples on daytime the best couple on days of our lives hands down sorry but the rest are on the boring side imo
I agree . I didn’t like the killing of Will and now Bo. How much stress do the writers think we can take. Stop it please. At least let us have some time to mourn. Just like with EJ. I hated it when they wrote him out.
I am so happy Peter Reckell and Stephen Nichols returned. I hadn’t watched DAYS in years but they brought me back. I came back for the reunions of Bo/Hope & Steve/Kayla but have been so happy with the entire show. Out of all the remaining soaps DAYS is delivering pure classic soap. It’s giving us vets, friends,family,montages,and history. I am a happy camper.
Even if Peter Reckell has all but said he is leaving again? I was hoping that Ken Corday could get Peter to agree to stay longer.
Me too. I gave up on the show when everyone they brought bavk were let go; patrick, christie snd Matt. It became the Sami hour. I respected Peter’s decision lo leave … Bo had no story! Glad he’s back and Days ratings should tell TBTB that fans want actors like Peter, Stephen and Thaao around!
amen peter reckell an bo brady is why im even watching days
This is a great story, Michael. It is great having Bo back on DOOL. Bo and Hope are the most iconic couple on the show. I loved reading about Peter getting emotional during his time in Atlanta for the book tour. It proves that you can go home again and the fans would welcome him back anytime.
“…I loved reading about Peter getting emotional during his time ” Peter? fan confuse? you are loved Bo is a treasure how does an actor care about his acting… after so many years…. after being watched for so many years… and his character falls by the wayside and he or she is; poof… gone his return… is magnanimous his return… is welcome Bo returns to my heart you envelope a character ; serial; a family; a story i’ll be damned and stand solid… a performance is noteworthy this feels like a closure without Bo and Aiden I don’t know… that’s… Read more »
I like the man, Peter Reckell but the story of Bo and Hope is nauseating. I hope he reunites and then both of them get carried off by a crazy psycho Moonie….the love story is so retro ..time to move on.
I have loved watching Peter play Bo over the years. I wish him all the success in whatever he decides to do. I don’t understand if Peter loves portraying the character of Bo, and had a positive experience with his return, why he sounds determined to put the show in the past. I could be wrong that I read the interview as if he wasn’t currently doing scenes. But if he loves the role, it would be lovely to watch Bo and Hope mature as we watched Tom and Alice Horton. If leaving makes Peter unhappy, don’t leave. The fans,… Read more »
“…it would be lovely to watch Bo and Hope mature as we watched Tom and Alice Horton ”
beautiful statement
I would welcome this
hearbeat
it took so long… and forever.. that one of grans jewels never found another love… Melissa Reeves… LOL the truth is out their… her acting
so I ached… for Kristian Alfonso… Hope
here comes Daniel Cosgrove’ Aiden
heart relax
love these two
all is at ease
Bo’ back…
I can accept that
heart sealed with closure…
but… if DAYS saw fit to keep these two on for the duration
absolutely
steal my heart
I read this interview with tears in my eyes. I have loved this man for the better part of my life. I missed him everyday that he was gone! When I read that he was finally returning for the Anniversary, I was thrilled, beyond thrilled. He was finally coming home! Then the other stories began to surface. Apparently he was only coming back so they could kill Bo off!!!! I couldn’t believe it! However,. I have read it so many times I now have to believe that it is true. This is not then ending that any of us want!!!!!… Read more »
Ahh…. since DOOL films 6 months in advance I think it’s safe to assume that Peter has left the building once again. Read what his wife said again. She all but gave it away.
He has been back home in Nashville for a good while. The end of Bo is coming.
Shelley BorkenHearted like DAYS had to bring closure to one of the biggest supercouple in DAYS history the choice made … OH IT HURTS… yes I want it with Aiden… knowing… what you know.. that Peter Reckell is being laid to rest… yet still giving closure closure to the biggest deal maker DAYS ever had Bo and Hope get past this? Aiden helped Hope without love oh it smarts that Lauren Boles isn’t present she completed Kristian Alfonso it’s a serious gape that DAYS is forging ahead … thinking two of the best looking female an male lead should? Rafe… Read more »
If Bo is killed off, I will not continue watching either. I have been a fan for 50 years, from the very 1st episode and Bo and Hope are almost like family to me, as all the Horton’s are. It will just not be fair to the fans to give us what we desire then take it all back again. I will be heartbroken if Bo leaves again. Bo and Hope belong together. I want to see them 20 years from now at the Horton Christmas celebration hanging ornaments on the tree with their grandchildren’s names written on them. And… Read more »
You can tell that Stephen Nichols and Peter Reckell have a respect for each other that’s lasted over the years. The fact that they could work together in a lot of the scenes that recently aired and have that ease and brotherly relationship again after all this time is a compliment to both of them. Plus the scenes have been funny. I had the feeling that some of it was ad libbed. Watching Peter and Peggy in Bo and Caroline’s reunion today, I could see exactly what he was saying about working with her again. I’ve missed him and I’ve… Read more »
I love Peter and Bo. I am so happy he is back where he belongs,even if it is just to give him a proper exit. The last writing regime totally messed that up!
I watched Days in the mid ’80’s – early 90’s but quit watching because I liked the full CBS line-up better. Now that half of that was cancelled, I started watching again a few years ago. It was real tough to watch the last year until the last couple of months and now I must say that Days of Our Lives is top notch. I love the characters that are back, the writing, the sets, and the pace of the stories. I adore all the veterans that have come back, but do wish Will and Paige had not been sacrificed… Read more »
“…overall, I have to say that Days is exciting to watch again! ”
gavel
hear this
the best show now
I am totally happy that both Peter Reckell and Stephen Nichols are back and honestly would be satisfied if they never left.
I just how he stays and for a very long time show needs him hasn’t been the same without him & Steve them people made this show not the newbies A good soap has to keep its long time actors the others esp 2 of them have all these new people they just don’t fit in S Peter please stay I remember when you & Hope got married I’ve missed you & what you bring to the show which is alot and awesome Welcome back & please stay we need you
Great interview.
It is nice to have Bo back, but for how long? I hope he sticks around and it’s not just for the 50th.
So far, not loving the new Ciara or any of the SORASed kids. Get some who can act!
Thanks for another great interview, Mr. Fairman. This site is my source for all things soap. I really appreciate your work.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAYS OF OUR LIVES! Happy Anniversary!
When they talked about the anniversary today on my NBC affiliate’s morning news show the weatherman commented that he was glad that today was going to be sunny. He said there is no other show where fans get so angry when you break in for weather warnings. lol. Don’t tick off DOOL fans! And don’t interrupt our show.
so glad Peter is back, hope he will stay for long time
I wish Peter (Bo) would stay on the show forever get remarried to Hope and live happily together like in the good old days.
I knew they were going to kill off Bo. How else would he exit the show. You know he wouldn’t leave Hope. Brain tumor or from the toxic injection ~ right? Well this sucks! I thought having EJ killed off was a very poor decision. Paige, Will… Now Bo. Sorry, but that’s a little too much for us fans to have to deal with in a years time. I agree with Shelley, this is not what we want !!!!!!!!
I was so upset when Bo left the show but ecstatic that he is back. I want him to stay, however and I heard it was going to be short term. I hope that is not true! Love my Bo Brady and “Bope” relationship!
I love Peter and i love Bo Brady!!! Hope he stays!
I totally understand why he was pissed when he left and after 30 years on the show he has every right to feel slighted for that.
Well I am glad they will have another kick at the can to write the character Bo off the canvas. The last time was a joke, and both fans and PR deserved better. I suspect this show’s long term budget couldn’t afford to keep all these vets for very long, so we should enjoy them while we can.
Peter welcome back , I do hope you get to stay as long as you wish to stay. Bo and hope. Iam Happy.
When did love in the afternoon turn into sick perverted violence in the afternoon?
Peter can come over to GH and play Dante’s older brother. They look alike!
Timmm, your post makes no sense whatsoever! In order for Peter to play Dante’s brother, either Sonny or Olivia would have to be his parent. Peter is older than Lisa LoCicero, and in the same 50ish age range as Maurice Benard. He could play Dante’s father! But not brother.
dylan, I was only pointing out that they look alike. Yes I said come over to GH. Peter is a great actor who may not be signing on long term on DAYS. I know the age difference. Maybe he could be Date’s real father. I dont know I was just throwing it out there! Geez.
I have loved Peter as my hero Bo Brady sense day one. I hope he leaves the door open to return again. I would love to see PR and KA grow old together on the show. I loved how Tom and Alice helped Bope during 1984 and beyond. #Bope Let’s bring back that old magic.
Bo was the only reason to be that I started watching again. wanted to see him and Hope. also loved the idea of Patch and Bo together.
Please stick with story line with the cast all back. I will 70 years old tomorrow and have watch days since day one . I would like a couple on days .is that possible.
They cannot kill Bo off. They just can’t. He needs to get a good longterm storyline and I think he’s stick around.
I am so excited for Bo to be back on the show!!! I have to admit that when Peter left the show I stopped watching until recently when I found out he was coming back for the anniversary shows. I have watched DOOL since Bo and Hope started and they kept me watching for all of these years. I do have to say they are the reason I watched the show all these years and without them it’s just not the same. I do hope Peter will stay on the show and ride this ride until it’s over!!
I have really missed Bo. So glad he is back in Salem. We need him and Steve back together and see what they can get into. Peter please do not leave us again. I love Days, but you and Hope make it better. Thanks for all the joy you have given us.
I’m a big/huge “Bope” fan. I got hooked by my friend in elementary school ( was 13 yrs old). It was 1983 and was like what’s the deal w/soaps, who cares? Well…I got hooked when Bo kidnapped Hope from marrying Larry Welch. They were on his motorcycle, she in a wedding dress, song “I need a hero” (think that’s the title?) was playing. I was sucked into the adventure and romance of it all:) I just watched their scenes for Monday’s episode and hooked again. I was like awww…putty watching them. Great scenes Mr. Reckell and Ms. Alfonso (also bought… Read more »
The whole return of Bo was poisoned for me because of the retcon of the Hope and Aiden romance and turning Aiden into a bad guy. It make Hope look like a foolish dupe, was disrespectful to Daniel Cosgrove and the whole storyline felt ugly and mean – as most of the show does for me now. I love Peter Reckell and Bo, but I don’t see why Hope’s only other successful pairing hate to be retconned in such a mean way in order to facilitate a reunion. PR has already left, so it was unnecessary. Why not write a… Read more »
wow – i thought i was the only one that felt this way…………………..
Please stay I’ve watched the show from day one, and when u left ,I have to say there wasn’t a week went 8by I didn’t think of you returning , my husband thought I was nuts when I saw you in that cell this time for real and cried like a baby same with patch when he got off the elevator his first day , day back in cried like a baby, you guys are part of our life
I’m a relatively new viewer (as in the last six or seven years), and I like Peter Reckell and Bo but it just seems like the show up-ended itself in a way that was disrespectful to newer viewers. I liked the Hope and Aiden romance, and I was looking forward to Bo’s return as dramatic – but I just feel like I didn’t need to see Aiden thrown under the bus for Bo to return for a short time. I also didn’t need to see the gay family obliterated in the most violent and disrespectful way possible, but that’s another… Read more »
Bo and Hope are the greatest – they seem to feed off of each other, whether it is fun, emotional, sensual or just every day life. So glad to have them back together (I hope)!
I’m also hoping EJ will be back together with Sami – he is amazing to look at (a bit of eye candy for all us older than the 50 yr old ‘Days’. Best of luck to all the ‘Days’ people, I will still be watching and loving it!
Only thing I’m not happy with is how very old all the kids got in a weeks time. Ciara should be about what, 12 or 14 not 20 something, same for Theo. They are wayyy to old now.
Ciara was born December 29, 2006, so she would be 8 now.
The characters are now 16.
It is an extreme pleasure to welcome “Bo” back….I continue to hope Peter will reconsider and bless us with a few more years of our beloved Bo Brady….
I am so happy that you are back on Days and hope that the story line allows you and Hope to be back together.
Sorry to see the character of Bo leaving but I am grateful for the bromance of Steve and Bo. I am thrilled that Steven Earl Johnson our Patch man is finally back. His story was neglected and mangled by the last regime and we all deserved better. He is amazing to watch. What I am deeply disappointed in was the Sami return which did a disservice to mourning Will and seemed inappropriately written and executed. There are so many characters now deserving of story its time to move past the Sami hour which ate up too much time leaving others… Read more »
So glad to see you and Steve back!!! So exciting!!!!!
DAYS needs Peter Reckell.He should be the patriarch of the show. He has a presence and a comfort that makes Days for me. This intro from August has dragged. Now, we finally get to real reasons and reunite with love -Fancy Face. I hope these rumors of No being killed off dying a hero are red herrings. He belongs as a foundational player. We dont need just inexpensive teen s or out of work soaps from 8 yrs ago. Even those salaries and related screen time add up to what it would be to keep “Bo” He can commute just… Read more »
What or who is Sheloe or She ole?
You spelled Bo as No, you spelled Rafe as both Rate and Rare, you rambled something about Sheloe and She Ole…a little bit of coherence and lucidity is appreciated in posts. It was NEVER announced that Kirsten Storms was returning, she has been on GH for 10 years. It was announced that John Paul Lavoisier was cast as Phillip, not Jay Kenneth Johnson. For the record, I LOVED JKJ as Phillip during his first go round, when he was nice kid Phillip. but when he came back several years ago, the writing for his character was SO bad, and SO… Read more »
I have watched Days since 1968. I have loved the last months! I realize Bo is supposed to die but I will be so sad if they can’t write in a way for Peter Reckell to come back a little later — much like they did with EJ. The story line has been so much better in the last months. My favorite memory of Bo and Hope was when Howie was dressed in the Hope’s bride dress and Larry lifted the veil. That was hysterical and I still remember it. I wish they had replayed that scene in the 50th… Read more »
I have been enjoying the return of so many of the couples from earlier years. Getting away from the families that made days was the downfall of losing so many devoted fans. Just when Peter Reckell is returning to his character of Bo, you give him possibly of dying. That is so wrong Let Hope and Bo have a happy ever after with their children. Hope that Chase becomes part of their family. If days is to continue mix the young couples with the older family members . So that the core such as the Horton, and Brady’s extended families… Read more »
I’m STUNNED that you would kill off Will and now Bo. My heart is broken and I’m literally sick to my stomach. I know in reality it’s not real; but it has been for me since I was a little girl in grade school. I remember Julie and Doug being the first “Supercouple” if you will. I wanted to write and beg you NOT to kill off Bo; but I it’s probably been done already. I don’t think I can bear to watch it happen. You have been part of my daily life and I can’t let you go. PLEASE… Read more »
PS. this is the first time I have ever made a comment.
Peter is the greatest actor Days has ever had. Bo Brady is Salem’s most beloved character of all time. If they have to kill him off, I truly hope they leave it to where he can return one day. I myself, stopped watching very much after he left the show. I don’t think I will continue to watch if they kill him. He’s the one character that has affected me the most. He is such a hero. I love his character and his relationship with Hope. These two are amazing. Their chemistry is off the charts! I was literally sick… Read more »
I have been a Bo and Hope fan from day one, really hate to see Bo go. I would have much rather Bo and hope try to find a cure, take off on the boat again, anything but kill Bo IMO for years Bo and Hope were groomed to be the new Tom and Alice type patriarch characters and should both stay on the show. Really would rather have my couple separated and both alive than to have either of them killed off
the show will not be quite the same when Bo leaves. I wish he would change his mind and stay.
I have been watching Days for 46 yrs. I have grown to love some of the characters and learned to hate some of the characters….truthfully my favorites are Hope and Bo….I truly hope the recent blurbs I have read are not true…Although I know the show is taped about 6 months ahead I will be so upset if they write Bo out due to brain tumor….That will be just too heartbreaking…..Bo and Hope together are such an important part of the show.Their continuity holds Salem together…..Sincerely Sandee Levine
I think Peter should stay as the character Bo Brady, he has been deeply missed and so glad to have him back, really wish he would be staying
Please don’t let Bo leave. I will quit looking at DOOL. He should definitely be on the show a lot more than some of the others. I really missed him he is a class act. Please try and get him to stay and not kill him off.
All the episodes we are seeing on DOOL now were filmed six months ago. I think Peter (Bo) left the building permanently several months ago. He only agreed to return to DOOL for a few weeks. We will be seeing his last air date soon given the diagnosis Bo just got. After 30 years Peter decided it was time to leave DOOL so he could spend more time with his wife and young daughter. As fans of Peter Reckell (Bo) we should respect his decision. There is good new though, Kristin Alfonso (Hope) has just renewed her contract.
Today’s show was powerful. The water works were full on. Not only me but my husband as well. Amazing job to the cast. I can understand Peter wanting to leave the show and spend time with his family but does he have to die…we love Bo and Hope. Good luck Peter on your future endouvers. God Bless
Goodbye Bo Brady! Goodbye Peter Reckell! We will all miss you and wish that you would have agreed to stay on Days longer. I would have been a lot happier if the writers had Bo deciding to leave Salem once again this time to clear his head and get over Hope marrying Aidan. Also leaving to deal with his PTSD as a result of three years of captivity and torture. After another year or so away a recast Bo could return home to Hope and their children.
HE HAD US AT HELLO ! I started watching Days in 1983, with the birth of the super couple Bo and Hope. Peter Reckell brought so much to the show. Days willl not be the same without him. His character had such a strong and charismatic presence , that you don’t see with many of the other characters. His passion for his work showed in each and every story line. Having Peter back for the 50th anniversary show was bitter sweet. It was great to see him but upsetting that it was only for a very short time. To answer… Read more »
Days Of Our Lives
A Martinez Joins the Cast of New Film ‘Ambulance’
Days Of Our Lives
Victoria Konefal Returns to Days of our Lives
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS Mike Manning On Role in Film ‘Son of the South’: “I Hope it Strengthens the Dialogue Our Country is Currently Having About the Fight for Equality on All Fronts”
-
Days Of Our LivesJanuary 20, 2021
Victoria Konefal Returns to Days of our Lives
-
InterviewsJanuary 21, 2021
Y&R’s Mishael Morgan Talks Amanda’s Gut-Wrenching Scenes With Her Mother, Romance with Devon & Vice-President Kamala Harris’ Historic Moment
-
Breaking NewsJanuary 15, 2021
Justin Hartley To Star in New Series In The Works; TV Adaptation of ‘The Never Game’
-
All My ChildrenJanuary 14, 2021
‘ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway’ One-Night Only Streaming Concert With Favorites from AMC, GH and OLTL
-
General HospitalJanuary 18, 2021
Denise Alexander Responds to Outpouring of Fan Support on Her Return to General Hospital
-
Days Of Our LivesJanuary 19, 2021
DAYS Mike Manning On Role in Film ‘Son of the South’: “I Hope it Strengthens the Dialogue Our Country is Currently Having About the Fight for Equality on All Fronts”
-
Days Of Our LivesJanuary 15, 2021
Kristian Alfonso Shares Upcoming Role In V.C. Andrews Lifetime Movie Event Series, ‘All That Glitters’ and ‘Hidden Jewel’
-
Breaking NewsJanuary 14, 2021
‘Dynasty’, ‘Santa Barbara’ and ‘Three’s Company’ Star, Peter Mark Richman, Has Passed Away