Days Of Our Lives
Rob Scott Wilson to DAYS Fans on Playing Alex Kiriakis: “I Hope They See the Light at the End of the Tunnel. After a Few Episodes You’re Not Going to See Ben Weston at All”
After last week’s final episode of the Peacock limited-series, Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem Chapter 2, viewers got their last glimpses of Rob Scott Wilson in his signature soap role of Ben Weston.
In story, Ben and Ciara (Victoria Konefal) and baby Bo headed back out to sea after saying goodbye to Hope (Kristian Alfonso) in Montreal to continue sailing around the world, thus marking the exits of the characters. The previous week, Ben and Ciara said goodbye to Salem.
However, as DAYS fans were aware, Rob Scott Wilson is returning to the mothership and Days of our Lives in his new role of Alex Kiriakis. Wilson is set to make his new character debut next week on-air.
As a prelude to his return to the show, Rob spoke with TV Insider to offer up what to expect when a shirtless Alex hits Salem and the Kiriakis living room. Alex is the son of Justin (Wally Kurth) Kiriakis, and his ex-lover, Angelica Deveraux, played by a bevy of actresses including: Jane Elliot, Shelley Taylor Morgan, Judith Chapman, and Morgan Fairchild.
When talking on if he is concerned about viewer backlash, or the sudden appearance of Alex just a few weeks after Ben left the canvas, Wilson shared to the fans: “Whether or not you hate the new character, or love the new character, if you can roll with me through this … I know, I hope my fans, personally, will stick it out.”
Rob added: “We can change my hair, and I can put on some glasses and change my vibe a little bit, but they ultimately know there hasn’t been much time that has passed. But I’m hoping they can see the light at the end of the tunnel and see that after the first few episodes you’re not going to see Ben Weston at all. We’re telling a different story with a different person and if you can give it just that moment, I’m hoping they will see that.”
You can check out the interview with Wilson below.
Now weigh-in: Are you willing to give Rob a chance in his new role of move past the sudden change from Ben to Alex? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
He doesn’t have to change a thing for me. I like him just the way he is as long as his character isn’t changed to some disgusting jerk.
This is sort of a P.S. wonder who his love interest will be. Please don’t let it be Gaby.
Or Qwen
Just read he and Alley may be a couple. OMG, our used to be Ben with that worthwhile twit.Another good excuse to stop watching this mess they’ve turned a good show into.
I quit watching 2 years ago and I believe it was the right thing from what I’m reading.
I think it was to soon for him to be a playboy to in love let him enjoy fun times a little longer my opinion
I’m glad he’s staying.
At least on GH, they give Roger Howarth or Michael Easton months off screen before the new character is introduced.
DOOL obviously likes Ben Weston and wants him to stay. The writers see no problem putting back on the canvas right away. No big deal!
And look how that worked out…both times! There 3rd character on the show is even worse than the 2nd. And having Austin’s story go on at the same time as Franco’s ghost didn’t help. At least Ben is off canvas. Regardless they are keeping Rob on and he hopefully makes it work better than GH.
There never was such a thing as Frodd’s ghost. That was just Elizabeth in an Ambien coma, “haunting” herself.
Steve
But why should that be necessary? If we already like an actor, to me he’s acceptable ,and doesn’t need to be changed in to another completely different person. To each his own I guess, but if next week Roger Howarth was Franco, it would be fine with me but someone else, let’s say Satan for example would be a whirling dervish down there.
Because he isn’t playing Ben; he’s going to be a new character. Ben and Ciara left the show together, and the actor was hired to play someone completely new. But some viewers get confused and they can’t understand why the characters in the story don’t see that the new character looks exactly like the character the actor previously played. Even when the show waits months to bring an actor back to play a different role, there are viewers who are still asking why no one in the story mentions that Austin looks like Franco, for example, lol.
Rebecca 1
I don’t know who you aimed this comment to but I knew what they were doing from the beginning and loved the idea. So thanks but no explanation needed here.
Hi, Violet; I replied to you because you wrote, “But why should that be necessary? If we already like an actor, to me he’s acceptable and doesn’t need to be changed into another completely different person.” So, I was saying that the reason they sometimes give a bit of a different look to an actor coming back to play a different role is because many viewers don’t understand why the actor looks exactly the same as he or she did in their last role,and want to know why no one in the story notices it. You ma not need the actor to look different than he did when he played Ben, but other viewers (not me, lol) can’t easily make the switch in their minds.
Rebecca1
Thanks, it really mystifies me how some people have a problem with this.
I know. And even after months they still ask why the characters in the story don’t mention anything to each other or the new character about the fact they look exactly like so ‘n’ so. As mentioned there are some who still don’t get how “Liz’ doesn’t notice that “Austin” looks exactly like Franco…
Absolutely!! He’s a great actor. He’ll make us believe he’s Alex Kiriakas in a matter of lines!!!
So glad he is staying.I am sure that he will be just fine as a new character.
I dont care who he plays he is a good actor and it shouldnt matter.
I like Rob, he was even good as Petey Cortlandt on the brief on line version of ALL MY CHILDREN – SO, he has proven that he is a proficient actor. It always disturbed me that Ben was a serial killer, but the whole town forgave him – it was a bit unbelievable – so, if he’s in a new role I’m sure he’ll do fine. Honestly the show is so stupid anyway LoL what’s the difference – I watch it most of the time and laugh but I DO watch it ~
Glad you’re staying Robert and I will watch you as a new character. Just be great.
So glad!! Love Rob in any role—from Worcester ( locals pronounce it, “Woostah), Mass–Anyone from Massachusetts is fine with me.
I wish he would have played a cop–this way he could look at videos from the surveillance cameras —who’s coming and going?—I mean, such a mansion as the DiMera’s must have such a system, right? Right?
I hope he takes acting lessons, his range is limited and his accent comes out routinely.
Nick
His accent and “range” is great so you go take some lessons!
Hi, Nick—Rob does not need acting lessons as he is so very well skilled. Perhaps, you mean speech lessons? However, what I hear is not discordant. It’s better than hearing “axed” instead of “asked”, or “towed” instead of “told”. plus, I’d rather withstand any accent than bad grammar–such as, “between you and I” instead of between you and me–“none of them are here” instead of none of them is here…. and so on and so forth.
Celia, you’re right. Rob doesn’t need ANYTHING, he’s perfectly fine as is. “Axed” is also one of my favorite peeves! Can you believe the great Billy Joel even says it once in his song “Don’t Ask Me Why”? And another pair of my favorites: “realator” instead of realtor and the Biblical Revelation given incorrect plural status as “Revelations”. Lazy or just unaware?
Just stupid, Soaphound. Let’s call it what it is. It goes all the way back to grade school. Subject and verb agreement. Most people mistake the object for the subject. They should know better. A preposition is always followed by the object–always, without fail!!’ Unfortunately, most of these actors/actresses have no clue what a preposition is–or a conjunction-or a verb-or a subject-ot an object-or avgerund etc.
One, none, neither, either etc. are all singular pronouns. ( Oops–pronouns have become a dirty, no-no parts of speech)– who would have “thunk”–duh!!
Also, words such as group, audience, public etc. are singular, collective nouns.
Thank you for your reply—I truly appreciate it. I don’t want to sound like a know-it-all, but as yourself, bad grammar is up there among my “irritants”. I make a lot of typos , but as spelling, they are not considered grammar mistakes.
And, yes—Rob is perfetto!! Yum❤️
Saw his entrance today as Alex. I would have liked it a lot better without all the references to his previous role of necktie killer, etc. Hope he settles down some, I don’t like to see him play the clown.
Iam just adding to my comment above. I just ran my big mouth saying I’d like any way Rob played his new part. WRONG! He’s being a total jerk and Sonny said all the right things to him confirming this. I hope things change as time goes on, and for God’s sake, put some clothes on.
I know I will like him as Alex.He is a good actor so it shouldn’t matter who or what he plays.
they just should have replaced them with other actors! Rather than having them killed or in an accident!!
I love what Ben says about not seeing Ben at all. Well, lately I’ve been seeing too damn much of him.He needs to put it where it belongs and not front and center. I know Iam being contradictory but I didn’t think he’d lose his dignity with this new character.
Days Of Our Lives
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
Days Of Our Lives
‘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.
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.
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.
What do you call a group of Scott Evans?! @thescottevans pic.twitter.com/TaTtueuWnm
— Scott Evans (@iamscottevans) March 15, 2024
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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.
“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!”
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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