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Rachel Melvin Returns to Days of our Lives

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It looks to be quite the family affair on tap at Days of our Lives as many Salem favorites return for the emotional farewell to Victor Kiriakis (the late John Aniston) and his upcoming memorial and its aftermath.

According to Soap Opera Digest, Rachel Melvin is coming back to the Peacock soap opera as Chelsea, a role she last played from 2005-2009.  Look for Melvin to appear on the upcoming September 7th episode.

Melvin expressed on why she wanted to make comeback for this special sentimental moment in DAYS history: “I had kind of put it out into the ether when John Aniston passed away that he meant a lot to me because he did. He was one of the people that I had the most fun with on set and I just really enjoyed him. I had talked to Martha Madison (Belle, Days) and said, ‘I know you’re on the show right now. If you hear of any funeral arrangements or anything like that, please let me know because I really want to pay my respects.”‘

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The talented actress was excited she got the call to return for the memorial after her message got passed to the powers-that-be.

The character of Chelsea Benson, was introduced to Days viewers as Abigail’s troublemaking friend Chelsea Benson. Later, it was revealed that none other than Billie Reed (then Julie Pinson)and Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) were her bio-parents. Sadly, it was Chelsea who ran down Bo and Hope’s (Kristian Alfonso) son, and her half-brother, Zack in a hit and run.  The character was last known to be living in London when Chelsea exited Salem in 2009.

Looking forward to seeing Rachel reprise her role of Chelsea for Victor’s memorial? Comment below.

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Yikes!! Why would they bring the hated Chelsea back but not the much loved Bo and Hope?

It’s not out of the question that Hope could show up. Probably not Bo, because he’s still a vegetable, last I heard.

On the other horn, I know he was in LA fairly recently (doing an episode of Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind”) so it seems likely he was in town to work on Days, since he calls Alaska “home” now when he’s not working. Given the taping schedule Days is on, if that’s the case you might see Bo again during the Hellidays. But sadly, not at his father’s funeral.

Now if Hope DOES show up…. somebody’s going to have to remind a senile old Devil here, but…. have she and Chelsea been in the same room since the unfortunate death of Zach Brady? That could be kind of…. awkward.

They made him a vegetable again after he woke up earlier this year? I thought they just left town together for whatever reason. I don’t really watch closely anymore.

Bo was awake and fully functional, physically. But Megan DiMera messed with his head. He took his sister Kayla on an impromptu vacation to Victor’s childhood home in Greece and intended to plan the creation of his own business empire, “inspired” by Victor’s own success…. never mind that the criminal elements involved in that success were pretty much the opposite of Bo’s history as a do-gooder cop type.

He also pretty much rejected Hope and most other reminders of his “old life”. So when his son Shawn Douglas saw Bo & Hope standing on the edge of a cliff in Greece, he felt like he had no choice but to shoot his father to save his mother’s life. Not realizing that Hope had broken through Megan’s brainwashing just seconds before, and Bo was coming back to “normal”.

So Bo went into a coma after getting shot, and Shawn has felt immense guilt about it ever since. Now that guilt is compounded by the fact that his grandfather Victor died in a plane crash when he was flying home from visiting Veggie Bo.

Who knows, maybe Shawn can co-miserate with his sister Chelsea, considering she actually killed their little brother Zach. This can be one morbid family reunion.

Hope has forgiven Chelsea and they had a pretty strong bond.

She drove me crazy,guess that’s their way of keeping us watching,who’s life will she ruin this x?(!)Fun fun!!

No one’s . She is just there for Victor’s funeral then gone.

It’ll will be nice to hear what the character has been up to. Plus, it will be interesting to see any interactions between Chelsea and Shawn.

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‘Days of Our Lives’ Alums and ‘Veronica & Julian’ Stars Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis Chat Live on the Michael Fairman Channel

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Two Days of Our Lives favorites, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane) and Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver) are starring in the new indie feature Veronica & Julian and now on Monday, August 31 beginning at 3pm ET/12pm PT, they will visit You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream chat to discuss their film roles and time in Salem and much more.

Kyler Pettis appeared on Days of Our Lives as the grown-up autistic son of Abe (James Reynolds) and Lexie Carver (Renee Jones and more recently Nikki Crawford) from 2015-2018. He won a Daytime Emmy for his work on DAYS in 2019 in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.

Nadia Bjorlin is best known for her role as Chloe Lane. Bjorlin appeared in multiple runs on the show from 1999-2023. In addition, she has been featured in Crystal Chappell’s Venice the Series since 2009 in the role of Lara.

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VERONICA & JULIAN CONFRONTS MODERN ROMANCE

Now in 2026, the two are featured in the romantic drama of Veronica & Julian. In story, a confident and successful marketing executive (Bjorlin) winds up falling for a younger aspiring architect (Pettis).

From there, a journey of desire and self-discovery is set against the backdrop of present-day New York City. with obstacles along the way. Does it work? Does love conquer all, or do they go their separate ways? Veronica & Julian examines what happens when an unexpected romance forces the characters to confront the realities of age, timing, and love.

The cast also includes: Blake Jenner (ex-Glee)Erin CummingsChrystee Pharris (ex-Simone Russell, Passions and Queens of Drama)Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry.  Look for Veronica & Julian to be released later in the fall.

The films director Otoja Abit shared this statement: “Veronica & Julian is about the right people who have a chance meeting at the wrong time. It’s a look at two people who don’t grow apart—they just grow up. This film is an authentic exploration of an imminent ending and how two people deeply in love got there. It aims to be quiet while telling a relatable story about modern-day relationships.”

QUESTIONS FOR THE DAYS ALUMS

If you have a question for Nadia and Kyler, make sure to join us in the live chat and we might just ask it during the live broadcast. If you can’t be with us live and can catch the repla, but have something you would like posed to our guests, you can drop it in the comment section here.

Now, check out the official Veronica & Julian trailer below.

So, intrigued by the story of Veronica & Julian? Do you miss seeing Nadia and Kyler on Days of Our Lives? Let us know in the comment section too.

 

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Suzanne Rogers Returns to ‘Days of Our Lives’ in All-New Episodes

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Daytime Emmy winner and Gold Circle Honors Inductee, Suzanne Rogers will be on your screens this week on Days of Our Lives, when Maggie Kiriakis is back in action. Previously, Maggie was written-off the canvas in April of this year when she left Salem to visit her daughter, Melissa.

Back in October of 2025, it was revealed that Rogers was battling stage II colorectal cancer. Then in November 2025, Suzanne told PEOPLE that she was now in remission.

Suzanne shared, “I’m feeling so much better. I mean, my summer was rough. I had cancer removed, radiation, that was tough. But I didn’t lose my hair. I guess I got it early. I was stage two, and it was a certain kind of chemo that they gave me, it was pills and the radiation, and it didn’t affect it so that was good.”

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SUZANNE ROGERS JOURNEY BACK TO DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Now, official Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) will reach out to Maggie on the Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Due to Days of Our Lives’ advance taping schedule of 10-11 months in advance of streaming new episodes on Peacock, Suzanne’s reintroduction to the story will play out this fall.

In a interview with TV Insider last year, Rogers shared that as of July 31 2025, she had completed cancer treatment and was headed back to work to continue the story of Maggie Horton.

Rogers explained, “I start back to work next week, so we’ll see how that goes. Now, I’m feeling anxious like I do any time I get scripts because I want to do my very best and you don’t want to hold up anybody.”

As Days of Our Lives fans know, Rogers has been with the soap opera as of last week for 53 years having debuted back on August 20, 1973. Then in 1979, Suzanne became the first actress ever to win the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards.

In 2024, Rogers was honored with induction into the Emmys’ Gold Circle by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on television for 50 years or more.

Before her recent health scare, Rogers has battled myasthenia gravis starting in 1984, which also has gone in remission.

So, happy to know Suzanne is back as Maggie this week on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives? Have you missed seeing this Salem staple for the past many months? Let us know via the comment section.

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Brandon Butler, Who Once Played Zack Brady, Returns to ‘Days of Our Lives’ in New Role

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Days of Our Lives has revealed another addition to the cast of the Peacock streaming soap opera; only this time his face is familiar to fans of the soap opera. Brandon Butler is taking on the new role of Mason Whitfield, but he previously played Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope’s (Kristian Alfonso) deceased son, Zack Brady for a stint back in 2025!

In a post on Thursday, August 27 on the official DAYS Instagram account, they shared a video of Butler telling 5 interesting things about himself caption with, “Get to know Brandon Butler, who will be playing Mason Whitfield! Here are five fun facts about the newest addition to the Days of our Lives cast before his first episode on September 1.”

That means that viewers will see Butler’s debut as Mason next Tuesday! When Brandon named his fifth fun fact, he shared, “Last but definitely not least for me: Days of Our Lives was my late mother’s favorite show. So this one’s for you, Mom. Love you.”

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Previously on DAYS, Butler took over the role of Zack Brady from Scott Shilstone, who last played the adult version of Bo and Hope’s son back in 2022 during the Peacock limited series, Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem Chapter Two. Fast-forward to the June 2, 2025 episode on Days of Our Lives.

In story, as Bo Brady finally comes out of his coma after receiving the critical dose of Versavix, thanks to the late John Black (Drake Hogestyn), he is visited by his deceased son, Zack in heaven and he helps push his dad to return to the land of the living.

Brandon’s previous TV credits include roles on: 13 Reasons Why, Hysteria!, Trinkets, and Seal Team, to name but a few. He also appeared on General Hospital back in 2016 for one episode.

It should be noted that also heading to Salem on-screen in September is actress Sydney Malakeh who as previously reported is starting her run in a ‘mystery role.’ Malakeh’s first airdate is September 9. Does this mean that Butler’s Mason will cross paths with Malakeh’s Salem alter-ego? Stay tuned.

So, intrigued to see Brandon Butler back on DAYS in the new role of Mason Whitfield? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.

 

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