Days Of Our Lives
The Can’t-Miss Week of Days of our Lives: What Happened The Night Adrienne Died? And … More Questions Answered
Make sure to catch Days of our Lives on any platform you can next week! (The President Donald Trump impeachment hearings could alter the regularly scheduled daytime time slot for the series on NBC). For, it is a pivotal one for fans that have been following along the major storylines of the innovative time jump that started to air last November.
In one emotional week, Sonny (Freddie Smith) and Justin (Wally Kurth) revisit the last day of Adrienne’s life — which happens to be last Mother’s Day. In addition, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) goes into labor. While. Brady (Eric Martsolf) causes tension when he brings Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) to his parents’ townhouse for Mother’s Day. Plus, Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) gets an upsetting visit from someone from her past. How does this all tie-in to what went down that fateful night?
The latest NBC promo for the series promises we will learn what happened to Adrienne, especially since on Friday’s episode, Ciara (Victoria Konefal) told Will(Chandler Massey) he is not responsible for his mother-in-laws death AFTER he signed the divorce papers with Sonny. Plus major intel on what happened to Brady and Kristen’s baby and how Haley Chen (Thia Megia) died, which had left an anguished JJ (Casey Moss) turning back to drugs.
Catch the preview below. Then, let us know your theories on what happened last Mother’s Day in Salem via the comment section below!
Friday’s episode seemed to be putting all the pieces in place…
Ciara tells Will that he’s not the one who killed Adrienne.
Eric & Sarah get tested to be bone marrow donors for “their” baby, while Brady & Kristen are left to speculate on what might have happened had their baby not “died’
Why the air quotes?? Because anybody familiar with ReRon’s writing knows that baby switches are something he’s dragged out at least 666 times. It’s only obvious at this point.
Really don’t need to see the return of Maggie’s other ridiculous insta-kid, the surfer girl con artist whatever her name was, but hopefully it will just be a one day thing to explain the drunken state Maggie was obviously in when… well you all see this coming, right?? (At least they aren’t bringing SuperEggDaniel back again, guess that’s a good thing)
Now.. the only question a Devil really has – since the promo says ALL the time jump questions will be answered – is will we finally get clarification on who killed Psycho Jordan? (Yeah she’s in Hell, but she says she was hit from behind and didn’t see who did it).
I say it was the nanny/Sonny’s new boyfriend, whatever his name is. And rumor here in Hell is that he’s bisexual and is also baby David’s daddy. And probably as crazy as Jordan was, which is what attracted her to him in the first place.
Yes, I can also see a “switched baby” story line a mile away.
The infamous baby-switcheroo. Yup —-when you say “their” baby, are you suggesting that Mickey could be Kristin’s and Brady’s baby? If so, I like the way you think—-I, actually, considered that obvious phenomenon myself.
I “LOVE” when Maggie – bends – AND turns ‘no right here
her incredulous stupor of past has reeked some thing, no?
her drunken walk , pays
LOL… ” I LOVE this woman” always… Lindsey Godfrey with John Anniston, with Paul Telfer… has cashed
My beacon: “my” mother Horton
“…SuperEggDaniel ” Oh God… you do hear me… no more
While it’s good to get answers after seeing what happened within a year ahead; I still think it would have been smarter to have one time jump episode first and go back to the present to then see how it played out. One special episode showing Will in jail with Ben but not knowing why, Kayla and Justin loved up but how? Steve with Hope/Gina and Kate but for what reason? Victor in hospital but how? Lani and Kristen in a convent? How is that going to happen? Sorry, but, poor choice to just jump and go. Jump, go back. THAT would’ve really made me tune in and not out.
So Days IS heading to NBC’s streaming Peacocok service after all. Smart move NBC.
I hope long time viewers can get used to the idea that they will only be able to watch Days on NBC’s streaming service
Anne, there hasn’t been a statement that DAYS would only be available by streaming. That’s in addition to it’s TV airings, but of course, because of the impeachment trial, DAYS will be preempted, which means viewers will have to watch at the NBC website, NBC App or On Demand.
Peacock TV streaming begins in July.
4everDAYS,
One can also watch on Utube or Search, Google, Chrome, etc and type in Full episode, name of show and date for any show, any day. Love it, no ads.
Anne, so far both platforms i’m guessing, even NBC Exec Paul Teledgy wasn’t sure it would go there, but it has. No doubt Peacock streaming will be it’s final destination if NBC opens that hour to Talk or Cooking or News, they don’t exercise many options once a soap is cancelled. I’ll be signing up. I love no Ad’s option. Hopefully they’ll pile on available past episodes also, but knowing NBC, most likely not. At least it’s not officially gone even when/if it leaves the network.
Where did you hear that? The article Michael posted a couple days ago says exactly the opposite.
I hope not…. because that move is going to piss off some older mortals who have been literally watching Days from day one, and who aren’t as exactly tech savvy as their grandkids are. Some of them might not even have internet.
NBC has announced it on their official Peacock Twitter feed @peacocktv. They’re proud to announce it will be streaming. Go there to verify on Twitter.
The Devil doesn’t do Twitter, though I did sign up for “email updates” on the Peacock website. Not that they have sent any yet.
If Peacock carries these episodes the same day for free that would be a good thing. Now if only ABC would do something similar… because it’s actually a lot harder to get an episode of GH on line than it is Days. (8 days late on ABC.com is not an acceptable solution)
Satan
Please see my reply to 4everDAYS. These shows are available every day, on Utube or Search google, etc.
I like that, dev—-The only irritant, in this “turn of events”, is Gina. I have never liked Hope, and I like Gina and her weird, non-palatable accent, even less.
Oh, wait—-spoke too soon—-there are a few more ‘irritants’, albeit Hope/Gina is at the top of the list.
Eric, with his sanctimonious, oh-woe is me, martyr-like facade, gets on my nerves, too. Don’t let me get started on pitiful Sarah—
Then, there’s Steve/Stefano. Really?? Not buying it—-especially when he butchers the Italian language.
Oh, woe is me!!
Celia I’m not sure why they made Steve Stevano, or why Kristian Alfonso seems like a weak actress not being able to pull off the Gina persona. It’s never worked or been amusing. Will is Sami’s son and necktie strangler or not, he should have guilt seduced Ben into having a roll-a-bout in that tiny cell. Deal with the angst after. The two Eeyore’s (Sarah and Eric) can stay gone. Nicole should have been Sami’s boozy, champagne drinking replacement. Instead she’s just dull and house wifey. And viewers continue to tune out. Falling below 2 million in the ratings is a clear sign something has gone really wrong. Eventually this WILL be on the PPV tier of Peacock. NBC saw and remembers the uptick in Dish subscribers for Passions. Soooo….people may not like me saying it but it’s an inevitable bottom line.
Well, whether people like what you say or not, I agree with you. I had no idea the radings had sunk so derply…
Some of the charecters are not keeping en par—I suspect it’s because of the weak storylines.
Many of these characters have morphed so drastically, it’s becoming a bit tedious—-nonetheless, I was realky getting into the show until the flashbacks. I don’t blame the actors.
I have never liked looking back. I get the feeling this flashback thing was not originally on the menu—-it was a last minute do-over because so many of the integral issues in the plots yielded nothing but head-scratching.
I think the story(ies) should have continued “as is”—-now, it seems that TPTB are rushing through the year the audience has lost. Ergo, the flashbacks.
Celia, dear, I’ve recently took to watching DAYS a couple of times a week when Y&R got so BORING. Some of my favorite soap actors, like Mary Beth Evans, being on was certainly a draw. I know it’ll take a while to put all the stories together but wanted to get your opinion on two actors/characters — Xander and Evan. Boy, could GH use some charisma like that. What do you think?
Hey, Soaphound,
Y&R is MY soap—-There was not a day, during my College years, that I would’t rush to my dorm-room just to watch the recorded eps.
Thus, it is such a let-down to witness the idiocy offered these days. What a fallacy!! The characters are puppets—-Theo? Worst actor that ever was. No charisma—-and, what a brat!!! I do not believe he is who he says he is!! Staged!!
I’m glad you’re watching Days—-I may not like the back and forth struggle between “present-day” and “flashbacks”, but I do appreciate how it’s coming together—-I spoke too soon—-
I do tend to judge precipitously before giving the plots their due process.
By Evan, do you mean Mary Beth Evans and Xander? As a twosome? If so, as with Sarah ( the most boring character on TV) Kayla is very sedate for Xander. He’s HOT—-I like a bad-boy who’s not so bad, afterall !! Know what I mean? LOL…
If you mean someeone else , please enlighten me.
I will give any couple a chance—-I have to “feel” the characters as they interact.
Unlike Gabi—-with all her wishy-washy sexiness and savoir-faire in the boudoir; I have yet to regale her with any applause—her hair is gorgeous, though. LOL.
Celia, what’s happening on Y&R is heartbreaking to me. I used to watch back in the beginning in 1974 when every day was something to look forward to. NOW, I just dread when I see certain characters are going to be featured that day, especially Theo, Chance (another non-actor with good hair and nothing else), Conner (he makes Patty McCormack’s BAD SEED seem like Shirley Temple), and the new and desecrated Billy Abbott. I love Mark Grossman as Adam but he and Chelsea take over the show too often, leaving no time for Kevin, Chloe, Michael, Lauren, Gloria, Christine, Paul, even Esther. So sad. On DOOL, I actually meant Evan, Sonny’s new love interest. There’s something intriguing there. I wish HE could have played Chance!
Ohhhh—his name is Evan! LOL—I’ve been so busy—I’m sort of lost—
Yeah, Soaphound—he is hunky!! Gorgeous man. I remember a time when I would ‘investigate’ every new character—-those were the carefree days!!
Did you happen to read Jimh’s posts? He thinks Evan killed Jordan—-I do agree that this guy does have a dark side—-when someone is too good-looking; too good-to-be-true, there’s the potential of a Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde persona(e) hidden somewhere.
The irony would really be “pungent” if Xander were gay. Imagine him finally coming out of the closet. I would love to see that!!
What a diabolical fable the writers are spinning. Yet, the unfolding stories are compelling—way beyond my expectations. I must apologize to the writers for not having had faith—-I just finished watching—I am impressed!!
As you say, what’s happening to Y&R is heartbreaking, albeit I am glad I don’t have to see Tessa. So many more characters who need to depart. Lance? He doesn’t do it for me. Remember the other Lance? An Adonis!! Plus, he was interesting. Ronan is another character I’d love to see—-but, it has to be Jeff Brosnan paired with Phyllis!!
The new Adam is the right age, finally. But, not with Chelsea. I never liked her and I never will.
TPTB have ruined this character. She has another son, whom she seems to have forgotten and ye-gods would like us to do the same. Johnny exists, and a mother cannot erase a child whom she has borne from her life, no matter how hard the PTB ignore that fact. She is so worried about her little Satan-child; goes on and on about a mother’s love; yet, here she is belying her words. The writers should remedy that. Chelsea should ask for visitations and Johnny should know who his bio mother is. There’s a loaded plot!!
Gotta run….my husband just walked in…later❤️.
Judi Evans has always given it her all and I would move heaven and Earth to see Adrienne’s last curtain call.
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I understand, 4ever, that the jump-period left a lot of ‘splainin to do’ .What I don’t understand is the ‘jump’ in the first place. I must admit that I have missed a few eps—-did I miss the explanation?
I don’t pay attention to the ratings, nor do I ‘chase’ after them, but I trust @davlestev to know what’s up with the ratings.
I love Days—-been watching since 1990 ( I was four, LOL). Believe it or not, I remember ‘stuff’—–so, I accepted the ‘jump’ and eagerly anticipated what was to follow.
But, the flashbacks do not my interest arouse. At the same time, I will agree that they are needed to fill the gaps.
I will definitely watch —whatever venue.
3 things that gnaw @ 1 year :
1. the “demise” of Judi Evans: ” I Love HEr” to bits and piece
2. the death of Kristen AND Brady – child –
3. the do out ; Xander AND Sarah’ BABy????
I “MISS” Christopher Sean’ (magic)
I … am betrothed to Ron Carlivati
It’s so sexy how days Is
but first I MUST address the miss of Adrienne: who may be Bonnie to my delight that she’s ‘more
she’s too good Judi Evans in ALL
they missed the boat on pairing Wally Kurth’ Justin w/kayla? Should have gone with Kristian Alfonso’ With ‘ Justin… it mystified back then go again.
Kayla will always be WITH Patch Steve Johnson… i’m STILL enjoying his two eyes
so.. if the rumour is true. that Bonnie is coming back …???? better be
2. the death of Eileen Davidson’ true : she’s no more Kristen than Stacy’
ho ho.. LOL okay … Stacy Haiduk HAS SO surprised ME.. AND yeah, I am coming from her real story.. to finding success and knocking it out of the park AS… Kristen
YEAH, I will reiterate.. : Stacy’ Kristen gets to UNmask what ED DID SO WELL… watching Kristen now.. with more than always masking her … has been noted and CAST OUT how Haiduk made it… WOW kudos to her screen partners’ she’s ON
alas, I will remember …
Xander’ Paul Telfer
Sarah’ LINDSEY GODFREY ‘IS “MY” STAR
you have Kristen, Xander, Sarah commanding town
how fun is that? three stellar ACTS who rEEL
so to see her in so much pain.. altho it should be noted more… because I got bored.. when Kristen walking in to Brady / Nicole… as soon as Brady LIT IN TO.. “do not touch Nicole or I will kill you”… wah blah blah seen it before let Kristen have that attachment… A baby that won’t be denied and by softening up become w/Brady … who it is;
Stacy Haiduk
let that child be AND the story is riveting; for .. BRADY the manstep don’t stop HIS being
let the tension rise some more beside’ Nicole
3. the Xander AND Sarah fallout and TELL
Xander can wait till Eric and Sarah come back to town… he was the father.. she wanted… bore a serious connection that much more stronger and rivet to watch unlikely become real, (reel, okay mystifying) Xander AND Sarah WITH Eric ANY MAN in town Sarah draws spells
it hasn’t even been redeeming of; he’s done that job and continues carry
he allures and traps
Judy Evans
Stacy Haiduk
Paul Telfer
Lindsey Godfrey
Christopher Sean
the rest of the cast
BIG
DID – I say… – “I love Eric Martsolf”
ICING on the… Cake. crème de la crème
TOP DRAW – Rafe Hernandez wITH Carrie Brady
Ms. Christie Clark… “wanted on the set”
dynamo, “Please”
with Rafe’ son
Brady and Kristen child
Xander/Eric and Sarah child
La La La La La
HEARTening
Patrick?? Is that you?? You’re back!! Yeayyyy!! Agreed about Christopher.
I adore Telfer—bad boy thst he is!! I am waiting for TPTB to turn him into a choir boy—-hope not too much of a transformation. He needs to keep some of his evil-doing nuances.
I agree with you…I also, think Justin/Hope would be a good pairing plus Ciara is a nice tie in for both of them, since he has been doing his usual failing job as an attorney trying to help Ben. Definitely, want Steve/Kayla back together, if they kept him with two eyes I wouldn’t complain either. When it’s done, I’d actually like to see him become Police Commissioner..
Do think Rolf did yet another mind switch and Adrienne thinks she is Bonnie Lockhart and vice versa which means Bonnie was killed instead!
Oh, Jimmy—–what an astute idea!!!!! I love it—-and the plot thickens —Justin, Kayla, Bonnie/Adrienne quadrangle? LOL.
Who killed schizoid, jaded-Jordan?
The baby David’s father…the one interested in Sonny killed her!!!!
Ahhh—interesting—WOW, Jimmy– makes a lot of sense!! That must be the reason he’s David’s sitter? So, he has an agenda. Can’t wait!!
yep….kinda like GHs Nelle-the male version!!!
People are still spreading hate before they even see the episodes that fill in the blanks?
They are only 4 soaps left. You reap what you sew.
Channing, it’s so unfortunate many people don’t let things play out before jumping to conclusions and or giving lip service. Even the writer who writes the TV Guide Cheers and Jeers section lambasted DAYS for offing the Last Blast crew on The DOOL App. He admitted on Twitter he had a deadline to meet so he didn’t have time to watch all the episodes. And the editor won’t allow a retraction.
I don’t think Adrienne is dead.
Most has been spilled via spoilers then social media tweets. I personally will not watch because I don’t care to know how they got there..I just want some of the stupidity to end and am tired of so much valuable airtime being used for flashbacks and now, various characters having dreams. the end of the day, writer is back to long drawn out stories, tiresome triangles to create angst, bringing people back from the dead…how innovative was this time jump really?? still waiting for several story arcs that are approaching a year if not more (gina and that awful accent) to be over. All, I am hanging on for is when we get some more Steve and Kayla scenes. Those actors are magic.
I hate they are killing Adrienne off and firing Judi Evans, She is one of my all time favorites on Days. Then I assume they are going to use her liver to save that horrendous character Summer, since she said she has cirrhosis and the spoilers say that’s Adrienne’s organs save someone else. Why waste one the best Days’ characters to save one of the worst ones that ever existed on the show.
I also can’t believe the people who think Stacy H is great as Kristin. She is way over the top and she can’t play the nice/sensitive side of Kristen which Eileen did to perfection.
And I hate all the Kristian Alfonso haters. I’m actually loving the Princess Gina and Stevano story. I think she is great and Stephen Nichols is great as well. I look forward to them being on every day.
To be honest Freddie/Chandler/Stacey H. have performed outstandingly during this time jump..Wally was too OTT, I thought for a moment I was watching Rocky- “Adrienne”..I’m still 50/50 with time jump–too confusing in present/then past, 4 characters having dreams, 3 doppelgangers running around with more too follow, the returns from the dead.what this back week should show writers is what works–half way descent stories, with good acting is what people want. They need to give Mary Beth Evans more screen time with Stephen Nichols, the little they have had still shows the magical chemistry between them. They bring out the best in each other everytime. Kayla/Justin, MEH chemistry and rebound. Try Justin with Hope.
Days Of Our Lives
‘Days of Our Lives’ Favorites Making Returns: Alison Sweeney, Christie Clark, Chandler Massey and Bryan Dattilo
Great news for Days of Our Lives fans, now that Ryan Quan is co-head writer of the long-running soap opera. Coming in June of 2027 (since DAYS tapes ten or so months ahead), you can look forward to the returns of Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Chandler Massey (Will Horton) and Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton).
The foursome is back on set and began last week to tape their upcoming story arc, according to TV Insider. As to what exactly is going on that brings sister Sami and Carrie’s history back up, as well as Will and Lucas’ is only being teased at this time, but suffice to say, it should be intriguing.
Alison Sweeney explained on being back on set, “It was a lot of dialogue and emotion, but with all the best actors to work opposite, we fell into it as if no time had passed. It was really wonderful.”
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As to working with the longstanding rivalry of Sami and Carrie, Alison added on working with Clark, “So, it really does feel like we’re sisters. It’s so fun, and she’s such a good actor that she makes everything so natural that you can really disappear into those stories.”
JUST LIKE OLD TIMES
It also seems like the deep-history, which often had the sister fighting for the love of Austin Reed, but that might not figure into the equation this time, or will it?
Alison indicated what she thought of the scripts she was given. “I felt like when I read it, it was a page-turner. I was very excited. There’s a lot of history here, and a lot of things that haven’t been said. So, it’s really not like, ‘Oh, rehashing stuff.’ And now having played some of the scenes, I’m psyched.” Sweeney added, as for the men, working again with her on-screen son, Chandler Massey and Will’s on-screen father Bryan Dattilo, was also extra special.
The last time DAYS viewers saw Sami on the canvas was back in November of 2025, when she revealed she has gotten engaged to never-before-seen Dante Vitali. As for Clark, she last visited Salem for the episodes surrounding John Black’s memorial in June of 2025.
Chandler Massey’s Will Horton last made a visit to Salem in November of 2025 when he attended the gala for the Tom Horton Free Clinic as part of the soap opera’s 60th anniversary celebration. Bryan Dattilo was last seen in December of 2025. So, by the time we see all four again it will be close to two years since they were on new episodes of the series. Time to look forward to June of 2027.
So, excited by the news of Alison, Christie, Chandler and Lucas making a return to Days of Our Lives? What do you think the story will be involving, Sami, Carrie, Lucas and Will? Let us know via the comment section.
Days Of Our Lives
‘Days of Our Lives’ Alum Al Calderon Talks On His Daytime Emmy-Nominated Scenes as Javi Hernandez (Exclusive)
Last Tuesday, Al Calderon scored the first Emmy nomination of his career for his role as Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives.
Calderon name was announced as one of the performers competing for gold in the Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series category at the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30.
This week, Calderon chatted live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel for a one-on-one conversation where he discussed: his nominated scenes and time on the Peacock streaming soap opera, his decision to leave DAYS, his role of Nico Silva on Brilliant Minds and its sad cancellation, plus his passing the torch of Javi to Jacob Martinez, who took over the role on-screen on the June 30, 2026 episode of Days of Our Lives.
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JAVI REVEALS TO LEO THAT HE HAD A DAUGHTER WHO DIED
Al revealed the scenes that comprise his now Emmy-nominated reel have at its epicenter the heartbreaking moments from the September 12, 2025 episode. In it, Javi shares for the first time to Leo (Greg Rikaart) that he had a daughter named Solana, with a woman he was seeing named Sylvia. One fateful day, Sylvia left their child in a car when she went to work and the little girl died. Javi had blamed himself for not being the parent to take his daughter to school that day since he was hungover the night before, therefore it opened up the opportunity for something to happen to the his child, and it did.
The multi-talented actor/singer explained his reel: “It was the scene where he is talking about his daughter to Leo. I also included the scene where Javi goes to talk to Melinda (Tina Huang) and to see if it would be a viable option to adopt, because I wanted to introduce the subtlety and nuance of why Javi kind of has this whole connection to Tesoro, in a way.”
It is true that Al can bring the tears and make us cry right along with him during his run as Javi. To that, Calderon added, “I’ve read the comments that I’m a little bit of a crybaby, so I didn’t want the entire reel to be of me crying, but I wanted it to show a little bit of an emotional range of the restraint that Javi was feeling so I included that scene
In addition Calderon shared, “I also included a really beautiful scene with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez, DAYS) where I’m looking at photos of Tesoro, and of course, Javi is crying. I just wanted to show the relationship between Javi and his family as well, and as I mentioned the reveal of the child that he lost.”
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ALUMS AL CALDERON AND ALICE HALSEY REPRESENT DAYS OF OUR LIVES IN EMERGING TALENT CATEGORY
In a twist of fate, Calderon is also nominated in the Emerging Talent category with Alice Halsey who played Rachel Black. Halsey is currently starring in the reboot of Little House on the Prairie in the lead role of Laura Ingalls on Netflix.
As to his hope on Emmy night, Al expressed, “Of course, I want to win, but Alice Halsey is going to give me a run for the money. And if’s not me (who wins the award), it better be her!”
You can check out the full interview with Al below.
Now let us know, do you remember Al’s emotional scenes when he explained to Leo he had a daughter who died, which made it all the more heartbreaking to not end up with permanent custody of Tesoro? What do you think of Al’s chances to win the gold based on his Emmy scene selection? Do you miss him as Javi? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Days Of Our Lives
Emily O’Brien Talks On Her Y&R Past as Jana Hawkes and Working with Peter Porte on ‘Days of Our Lives’
On the latest edition of Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart which dropped on Tuesday, July 21, Emily O’Brien is the featured guest. As soap fans know, Emily has worked with Rikaart both in her first soap role on The Young and the Restless as Jana Hawkes and now on Days of Our Lives in her current role of Gwen Rizczech.
While Emily continues on DAYS, she has very impressive list of credits in the other part of her career as a voice-over actress and one in motion-capture in some of the most popular video games in the world.
O’Brien was first seen on The Young and the Restless back in 2006. She recalled her landing the role which eventually paired her for her five year run with Greg Rikaart.
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BEING CAST ON THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
“The role was just a few days and she wasn’t even supposed to be English,” Emily recalled. “The role was originally called Jade. Karen Rae, the casting director of The Young and the Restless at the time said to me “Oh, you’re from England. Try it with the dialect.” I put it on and she said, ‘I’m going to bring you back at like 3 for s callback.’ So then they changed the role to Jana and they said she’s going to be a Brit. I was only supposed to be on for like five episodes and it turned into 5 years.”
In explaining why she loved crazy Jana, Emily shared, “Jana was sort of like the misanthrope. She was just was the odd one out and I loved it. I felt so comfortable playing that because she was just eclectic and weird and she loved playing with Ouija boards and she rode a motorbike. There was just so much color to bring to her. It was just such a great match to play with Greg (Kevin), and Christian LeBlanc (Michael) and Tracey Bregman (Lauren).
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GWEN, DIMITRI AND LEO ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES
On Days of Our Lives, the Leo, Gwen, Dimitri dynamic is quite unique and been through many schemes and entanglements. Often Emily finds herself in repartee with her ex-lover, Dimitri, who turned out to be gay and then had a thing for her bestie, Leo (Greg Rikaart)!
During the conversation, Greg and Emily sang, Peter Porte’s praised with O’Brien expressing, “Peter is just ready to play. He comes on set prepared. I’ve never seen him with his script. From blocking and rehearsals, he doesn’t have it. He’s prepared. He’s a physical actor and he always trying to come up with something. I think he let me slap him. He let me kiss him. He let me throw a cheeseburger in his lap. He’s ready for anything for anything.”
You can catch the full episode of ‘Soapy; featuring Emily O’Brien below where the actress also talks about replacing Jen Lilley as Theresa Donovan after being let go as Gwen; and being paired again with Greg Rikaart on the Peacock streaming soap opera this time as best friends and more.
So, were you a big Jana Hawkes and Kevin Fisher fan on Y&R? Did you like them as a couple? Do you like the dynamic between Emily and Peter Porte and Greg Rikaart on DAYS? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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