Days Of Our Lives
REPORT: Melissa Reeves Will Be Returning to DAYS For Christmas Episode
Over the weekend, soap opera fan Kelli Gustafson revealed on Twitter that at a fan event she attended featuring Scott and Melissa Reeves, that she received some interesting intel.
According to her tweet, Melissa Reeves will be returning to Days of our Lives in her signature role of Jennifer Horton Deveraux for Christmas. What we don’t know is if Reeves will be just making a visit, or be back in Salem more long-term. Gustafson shared that Melissa confirmed it herself.
As DAYS fans know, Cady McClain stepped into the role of Jennifer, after Reeves chose not to come back from Nashville during the Covid-19 pandemic and stay with her family, instead of heading to L.A. to film days and flying back and forth to Tennessee.
McClain took home a Daytime Emmy this past June for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series category.
So, are you hoping this proves true and Melissa comes back to Days for Christmas if even for a short visit? Comment below.
Honestly, I was hoping she would never come back. The backstage drama isn’t necessary and lord knows she brings a lot of it. They should have just kept Cady full-time
My thoughts exactly!
Me three! I lovvvvve Cady McClain and she was perfect in the role.
Come on! How are we supposed to be happy about this? She wanted an extend leave for matters that are totally hers and I respect that. But the fans deserve a “Jennifer” that will be there for them. Cady did a great job in the role. So unless Melissa is coming back full-time, stay gone and bring Cady back. The reason they have for “Jennifer” being in Boston is sooo awful it hurts credibility.
I certainly hope that Melissa comes back for a much longer stay. She is a mainstay of the Horton family and is dearly missed.
I wish Melissa would come back as well. She played a great character on the show, and I just could not seem to care for Cady McClain in the part. I’ve watched the show almost from day one, and “Missy” was such a fixture to me. She was also wonderful to meet in person and great to talk to.
Ugh.
Frankly, I’d prefer Cady McClain to take over the role full time.
Should be Cady McClain full-time.
It wasn’t a fan event. That is misinformation reported by another Soap e-publication that made assumptions.
I am so torn on who should be playing Jennifer. I truly am. I grew up with Missy as Jennifer. Over the decades, she truly has done some great work and her chemistry opposite Ashford is undeniable. However, I don’t support her likes, tweets, etc. I also loved Cady McClain’s work as Jennifer. As a fan of Cady’s from her ATWT years, I knew she wouldn’t disappoint and she certainly didn’t. Her Jennifer had a different energy, her scenes opposite Ashford and Koslow strong, with Emmy voters agreeing by awarding her the statue. I love Jennifer Rose. I miss her in Salem. However, I remain undecided on who should be playing her.
I hope it’s short-term for Melissa. How can Jennifer be out of town THAT LONG dealing with her mother’s estate, etc (in a soap opera)… Cady should have been named to return within three months of her departure, in soap land nothing takes that long. For Jennifer to be gone from…. what February/March to December, is SO LONG. What the hell? I hope this is short term for Melissa Reeves, to tie up her time at DAYS and retire. That’s my hope. I think the show should have continued with Cady in the role and have Jennifer return months ago, perhaps, if this is a short run for Melissa, hopefully Emmy award winning Cady McClain can return post Christmas. I’m not pleased with the long absence of Jennifer Horton, I felt Cady was willing and waiting in the wings to continue her stories with Jack and her children. Wish JJ was back in story, too.
I’m excited to have her back! She’s a Horton and we need the family to be together.
THATS THE BEST NEWS IVE EVER HEARD!!!!
Yay, so glad she is coming back. She is one of my favorites. She was missed. Didn’t care for the substitute one.
I’m a little surprised to find so many people agree with me that she should just have stayed gone. I preferred Cady McClain’s version of the character–who I do think should be on the canvas, definitely. I was surprised they tried recasting (even temporarily), surprised it worked out as well as it did–but it did, for me at least, and I wish they’d stick with the new direction.
Michael(not Fairman),
I also preferred Cady as Jennifer and also loved her as Nina on GH and every other role she has played. Enough said.
Cady never played Nina Reeves on GH. Michelle Stafford originated the role, and it was rumoured that Cady McClain would be the recast, however the role went to the fabulous Cynthia Watros. Cady McClain deserved to have permanently taken over the role of Jennifer Horton. She did a fab job on DAYS and won an Emmy for it, too! 🙂
Jeremy,
OMG, I knew that and my only excuse is maybe it was wishful thinking or old-timers desease. Thanks for pointing it out.
Sure thing.
she sure has “changed” she looks like ex Amanda Barrington, @General Hospital : Anne Jeffreys
Please just put it “ALL” to rest. Stay Home
Thanks Patrick, you saved me from racking my brain any further.I kept wondering who she reminded me of and you came up with the answer. I loved Anne Jeffreys in the movies and other TV. Did not see her on GH. You are probably too young to remember Topper in the Fifty’s. Loved the dog!
Couldn’t care less at this point.
I loved the energy that Cady McClain had with Jack — just seemed more of a ‘woman’ or a real adult than Melissa Reeves. I’m really not looking forward to them going back because it means Cady cannot come back again? Ugh! I wish they would also recast Hope. Keep the characters moving on!
No more recasts under the ReRon regime. After fake “Eve” and the bug eyed abomination which had ZERO resemblance to Diana Colville, they don’t get to bring back any long term absent characters.
Temp Jen was at least tolerable. As was the “NuClaire” (despite being literally older than her own mother should be). And – in typical ReRon fashion, those are the recasts they DIDN’T keep around. Go figure.
Looking forward to the REAL Kristen’s return on the Peacock thing…. NOT looking forward to the Sonny recast, for all the reasons mentioned above.
Recast Hope?? Hell forbid that ever happens.
Melissa Missy Brennan is back that’s such great news plus they need to bring back actor Michael Weiss to reprise his role of Mike Horton.
Breaking News
Steve Kent Reportedly OUT as Sony Pictures Television VP in Charge of DAYS and Y&R
On Friday, reports surfaced that Steve Kent, Senior Executive Vice President of Programming at Sony Pictures Television, is no longer with the company and overseeing the Sony soap operas, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless.
According to Soap Opera Digest, a set side source reported that Kent’s last day was last Friday, April 12th, which was one day after what would have been his final appearance in his Sony VP role at the Days of our Lives 15,000th episode on set celebration.
During that ceremony, Kent gave a brief speech giving kudos to DAYS for its incredible milestone. Days is a co-production of Sony Pictures Television and Corday Productions, while Y&R is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.
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Kent started his soap opera career as a producer for CBS’ defunct Capitol and then as the supervising producer of NBC’s Santa Barbara from1984 to 1993.
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At Sony, before his role overseeing the soaps, Kent was Senior Executive Vice President of International Productions for Sony Pictures Television International department.
If reports are true, the question becomes who has taken over his position, and would oversee DAYS and Y&R from the Sony side? Share your thoughts on this developing story via the comment section below.
Breaking News
(WATCH) 2024 Daytime Emmy Nominations Special Live!
After exciting morning for your favorite daytime stars when they were revealed to be nominees for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards comes tonight 10th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special.
Beginning at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, several of the nominees will talk with Michael Fairman on their reactions to the news they have been nominated for a Daytime Emmy, share what scenes they submitted that landed in the top five or six in their respective performer acting categories and much more.
Scheduled to appear are: Days of our Lives nominees, Tamara Braun (Ava), Eric Martsolf (Brady) and Linsey Godfrey (Sarah), The Young and the Restless nominees: Allison Lanier (Summer), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Courtney Hope (Sally), Bryton James (Devon), The Bold and the Beautiful’s John McCook (Eric), General Hospital nominees, Finola Hughes (Anna) and Alley Mills (Heather), and The Bay’s Mike Manning (Caleb).
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The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th and emanating, once again this year from the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
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For a full list of this year’s nominations click here.
Now, watch below as the stars chat it up as we celebrate their Daytime Emmy Nominations. If you have a potential question you might want posed to any of our guests, drop it in the comment section below and we just might ask it on air.
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51st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations: CBS Soaps Score Most, Eric Braeden, Dick Van Dyke, Guy Pearce Receive Nods
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) have officially announced on Friday, the full list of nominees for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
While Thursday brought with it four reveals of the nominees in the Outstanding Daytime Drama, Talk Show Host, Lead Actor and Actress categories (as presented by various entertainment news programs), today’s nominations include all the other categories not previously announced.
The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast is set to be presented live on Friday night, June 7, at 8 PM EDT /delayed PT, on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. This will mark the 18th time that CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys.
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In addition, The Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 8 at t9 PM ET/6 PM PT and streamed on The Emmys apps and at watch.TheEmmys.tv. The ceremonies will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles.
Television icon, Dick Van Dyke has received his first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Guest Performer category for his touching portrayal of Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock’s Days of our Lives. The nomination makes Van Dyke the oldest Daytime Emmy nominee in history at 98-years-old. In addition, motion picture and TV star, Guy Pearce, is also nominated as Guest Performer for his longtime role as Mike Young in the reboot of Neighbours.
Speaking of Neighbours, the Australian soap opera also received its first ever Daytime Emmy nomination for Daytime Drama Series now that its a revival can be streamed on Amazon Freevee. In addition, The Young and the Restless iconic, Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) received his first Daytime Emmy nomination in more than 20 years in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category.
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In the Daytime Drama series categories, CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless each scored 12 nominations more than any other show. Leading the acting nominations was B&B, who landed 7 performers in the various categories, a first in its 37-year history.
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS expressed, “We are happy to once again honor the creative talent both in front of and behind the camera of America’s favorite Daytime programs. We look forward to celebrating the icons who enliven the days of audiences across the country.”
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Brent Stanton, Head of Daytime, NATAS added, “Producing the Daytime Emmys is a labor of love for all of us at NATAS. The huge popularity of these shows continues to be must-see viewing for their fans.” NATAS also revealed that Lifetime Achievement Honorees, Hosts, Presenters, and Silver and Gold Circle honorees will be revealed at a later date.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in television programming honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be produced once again by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI). Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie executive produces from ATI.
Congratulations to all the men and women in front of the camera and behind the scenes for their recognition as we take a look at who will be going for gold come June. Here are the nominees below starting with the Daytime Drama Categories.
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OUTSTANDING DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Neighbours
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Tamara Braun, Days of our Lives
Finola Hughes, General Hospital
Katherine Kelly Lang, The Bold and the Beautiful
Annika Noelle, The Bold and the Beautiful
Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless
Cynthia Watros, General Hospital
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OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Eric Braeden, The Young and the Restless
Scott Clifton, The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye, The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives
John McCook, The Bold and the Beautiful
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Jennifer Gareis, The Bold and the Beautiful
Linsey Godfrey, Days of our Lives
Courtney Hope, The Young and the Restless
Allison Lanier, The Young and the Restless
Emily O’Brien, Days of our Lives
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Robert Gossett, General Hospital
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Wally Kurth, Days of our Lives
A Martinez, The Bay
Mike Manning, The Bay
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OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Linden Ashby, The Young and the Restless
Ashley Jones, The Bold and the Beautiful
Alley Mills, General Hospital
Guy Pearce, Neighbours
Dick Van Dyke, Days of our Lives
OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION
General Hospital
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
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OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Kelly Clarkson Show
OUTSTANDING CASTING
African Queens: Njinga
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Start Up
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN
African Queens: Njinga
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
African Queens: Njinga
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri
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OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING AND MAKEUP
African Queens: Njinga
The Drew Barrymore Show
Sherri
The View
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG
“Shine” General Hospital
“Unexpected Truth”Unexpected
“We’re Home” Reconnecting Roots
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME TALK SERIES
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall
Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts
The View
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OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS SERIES
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
OUTSTANDING CULINARY SERIES
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Family Dinner
Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays
Valerie’s Home Cooking
What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel
OUTSTANDING LEGAL/COURTROOM PROGRAM
Hot Bench
Judy Justice
Justice For The People with Judge Milian
The People’s Court
We The People with Judge Lauren Lake
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES HOST
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa, Live with Kelly and Mark
Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
OUTSTANDING CULINARY HOST
Lidia Bastianich, 25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee
Valerie Bertinelli, Valerie’s Home Cooking
Eduardo Garcia, Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia
Emeril Lagasse, Emeril Cooks
Sophia Roe, Counter Space
Buddy Valastro, Legends of the Fork
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME PERSONALITY – DAILY
Frank Caprio, Caught in Providence
Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner , Matt Cohen, Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Will Marfuggi, Rachel Smith, Entertainment Tonight
Deborah Norville, Steven Fabian, Lisa Guerrero, Ann Mercogliano, Jim Moret, Les Trent. Inside Edition
Robert Hernandez, Star Jones, Divorce Court
Judge Judy Sheindlin, Whitney Kumar, Kevin Rasco, Sarah Rose, Judy Justice
What do you think about the nominations for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Who do you think deserved to get in that did? Who do you think got snubbed? Who are you happiest to see receive a nomination? Let us know via the comment section below.
Make sure to be with us live starting tonight Friday, April 19th at 8pm ET/5pm PT for the Michael Fairman Channel’s 10th anniversary edition of its Daytime Emmy Nomination Special 2024, featuring some of the just announced daytime drama nominees.
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