Days Of Our Lives
WATCH: Jackée Harry Comes to Days of our Lives Promo
Next week on March 1st look for the arrival of Jackée Harry to NBC’s Days of our Lives.
Harry is coming to the long-running soap in the new role of Paulina, who is connected to the Carver family.
In the newly-released promo heralding her upcoming DAYS debut, the actress shares, “I’ve got three good reasons you should watch me on Days of our Lives … I’m bold … I’m fabulous .. and you know I’m going to stir up trouble. Let’s do this!”
Harry is best known for her roles in the sitcoms 227, Sister, Sister and numerous roles on television and motion pictures.
Watch the NBC promo featuring Jackée below.
What kind of trouble do you think Harry’s Paulina will stir up in Salem? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Come on Miss Harry! She is fabulous and I can’t wait for her to return to daytime.
I hope it’s as fun as it looks!
I believe I was meant to begin watching Days just so I can experience the tornado that will hit Salem next week in the guise of Jackee.
Welcome back to daytime.
Excited about this news, but… Can DOOL do the viewers a favor and never have Susan Banks onscreen again? Okay, we get it: she’s an eccentric, unusual character. Originally, she was created to showcase the acting talents of Eileen Davidson, giving her a total of five (!) DOOL characters. With Stacey Haiduk playing the role of Kristen and now Susan, I guess it’s a chance to showcase Haiduk’s acting chops.
At this point, I feel that I could play Susan! Just give me the wig and the teeth, and I’ll handle the rest! The thing is, the appearances of Susan do nothing to enhance the storyline or show. She is just an annoying, outlandish (and dare I say, unbelievable) character; it’s difficult to listen to her rantings and manner of speech.
ReRon will never dump the ridiculous doppleganger stories. That was evident enough when he made the idiotic decision that Bonnie Lockhart was more of a legitimate part of Days than Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis.
NO member of the Lockhart family was ever worth a second of airtime… let alone the doppleganger.
As for Susan… I thought she was supposed to be living somewhere in Europe, taking care of her “baby boy Elvis” (who apparently hasn’t fully recovered from being a Rolf-zombie yet). That would be a more plausible existence for her (offscreen, of course) than volunteering to sit in a prison cell while Kristen (whom she used to refer to as “mean mean mean!!” ) runs around Salem getting up in everybody’s business.
Satan, thanks for your reply. You’re right about those “ridiculous doppleganger stories.” I think we’re all getting tired of them. And Adrienne’s death was senseless, especially in lieu of the reemergence of Bonnie. Stay warm, Friend!
Hey, Jamesj! Have to disagree; I love Susan! I just find her hilarious and I think Stacy is doing a great job. Yes, she’s outlandish, but I expect her to be; as is Dr. Rolf. But I find these cray cray characdters/stories fun. Not, of course, if they were the main characters or the main stories…but just the right dose of levity.(As for Rolf, I do enjoy his bringing people back. Wish he crossed over to GH and brought a few characters of theirs back from the supposed dead.)
Having now seen Jackee Harry’s character I can say I can’t stand her. Way too obnoxious for me; way too much emphasis on race right out of the gate. I prefer soaps don’t go there, to covid or anything else that is current and laden with conflict or worry, grief, etc, in real life right now… I LIKE that race hasn’t come up in Salem; how the characters relate and blend as friends, family, etc. I have no desire to have any “conversation” or “teaching moments” on soaps. Curious to see what type of reception she gets from the viewers.
Hello Rebecca1! Long time, no back and forth… In this case (of Susan Banks), we can agree to disagree. But I certainly appreciate hearing from you on this and understand your viewpoint. I don’t go back as far as a lot of DOOL viewers, so I didn’t see firsthand the work of Eileen Davidson in the roles. I also like your idea of Rolf crossing over to GH and providing his “services….”
Regarding Jackee Harry’s character, I largely agree with you. Thus far, the obnoxiousness of her character overwhelms even her humor. And so far her work is reminiscent of other roles Harry has played. But we got the hint the other day that she is not as rich as she claims, so it will be interesting to see where they are going with this. I think that her obnoxiousness is the point. She is so different from the other (often heroic) people of color on the show. And she brings out the different, shall we say, “shades” of Julie’s character.
I totally understand your point about “real life” issues that provide “conflict or worry, grief, etc.” As for social issues, including race relations, I am okay with soaps on occasion turning into an “ABC After School Special.” If done right, soaps are able to deliver a good message and provide some “teachable moments.” Clearly, the issue of gay rights/gay marriage was handled on DOOL via Sonny and Will in major storylines. I’m sure some of the “less enlightened” viewers were endlessly offended. I feel that, with any sensitive issue, it helps when the viewers have an allegiance to the characters involved. The viewers are already invested in (notably) Abe, Lani, and Eli. So any conflict that may arise from Lani’s aunt will be seen through their eyes. I feel that anything that can be done to combat racism, misogyny, homophobia, xenophobia, etc., even with fictional characters on a soap opera, is an effort worth making. I hope the writers of DOOL are again successful in their approach.
Getting back to your larger point of “real-life” suffering, 2020 is thankfully over. Many of us — wink! wink! — are ecstatic over the new tone and direction of our country. I hope things improve exponentially, and I further hope that the division in our country (political, racial, and otherwise) is lessened dramatically.
Best to you, Rebecca, and your loved ones!
Jamesj75
If you ever read this comment. I find it harder every day to find a site to make a comment, unless it’s GH, which I love, but there are three other shows too. Just wanted to agree thoroughly with your comments about Susan Banks, which I could tolerate with I.D but S.Hs rendition makes her intolerable and I wish I could just slap her and tell to just shut the hell up, which I do to the TV.A word about Jackee Harry. I think she’s playing the part true to form, gosh a thought. Hope she never gets together with Susan, OMG!
Violet, so glad to see your reply here, which I noticed because this comment is (was) featured on the home page (and with my name at the beginning). Glad you feel as I do regarding Susan Banks. It’s just annoying to see/hear her. Too, too much! In today’s episode, Jackee Harry’s character showed some redemption and was more appealing.
Regarding your question in another thread about someone shooting a corpse a long time ago: I go back to the late 60s in my soap viewing — and I watched a ton of them, but I don’t remember seeing (or reading about) that storyline. I hope someone else can connect the dots for you. Take care, Friend!
Well, the bad news is that Susan will probably be sticking around for the forseeable future…..
Because there was a podcast earlier this week where Thaao Penghlis revealed that his little brother (and Susan’s kid) Elvis is coming back to Salem in recast form!
No reliable info on who has the role yet, but given all the other recasts since ReRon’s been writing the show… I’m expecting the worst.
Thank all that’s unholy that Roger Howarth is still under contract at GH, because otherwise he would be the first person ReRon would call. Even though he’s not tall or British!
Jackee, you go girl!
So now that Kate is going back to the DiMera corporate offices with her latest boy toy, and Abe will need a new Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s office, is that how Paulina ends up in Salem?
Seeing as Abe seems to have a hard time keeping that position filled for the long term, it would make sense that he would go with a “family member”, hoping she might stick around longer. The timing of Kate’s departure can’t be a mere coincidence…. not with ReRon’s formulaic writing!
What a treat!! Jackee is so unique—-no one can walk in her “stylin” shoes. Yes, let this superb talent do her thing. DOOL needs her so badly—liven up the stage —the characters need to lighten up, too.
Aside–forgive me for being a nuisance by intergecting my nonsensical observations—but, is Nadia (Chloe) pregnant?—-what’s with the oversized bags?
I must be seeing things—-Am I imagining Marci’s pregnancy, as well? Need my eyes checked……
Celia, don’t feel bad, a friend and I definitely thought Belle was pregnant a while back. Maybe just her tummy with a too tight dress??
She made me laugh when she mentioned how rich she was. And the expression on Eli’s face after she said it. 🙂
Carrie
Did you see the Christening when Aunt Pauline handed them the blank check for the babies education? I thought Eli was going to run away with it, but Lanie calmed him down and said they’d talk about it.He was so funny.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophia Seemingly Plans to End Her Life, But Not Before Setting Fire to Johnny’s Apartment With Him Trapped Inside
The final few moments of the Thursday, April 30 episode of Days of our Lives, will pave the way, to what just may be the end of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) life, but not as you may think!
After an unhinged Sophia paid a visit to Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), maced him in the eyes, knocked him out and then tied up to a chair, now conscious, she lets him know that she holds him responsible for all the trouble and trauma she has gone through from adopting her child, and her being sent to a mental institution.
So instead of the unregistered gun Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) gave her to finish off Johnny, Sophia sets up a plan to light candle, use nail polish remover and turn on the gas on the stove to ultimately create a mass explosion, which although Johnny pleaded to her not to that to all the innocent people inside his apartment building, she doesn’t seem to care.
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FIERY FACE OFF
The plan was supposed to be, after she takes care of Johnny she will toss the gun in the Salem River, then focus on payback to Holly Jonas before leaving town to start a new life.
Now, Sophia makes her exit, leaving Johnny to be a few moments away from an explosion or gas inhalation, when Chanel (Raven Bowens) comes home after awaiting the results of her mammogram. She sees Johnny tied up, as he panics and tells her to put out the flame on the candle, things go awry, and a fire has begun and everything may go up in flames with Johnny and Chanel inside.
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A BROKEN SOPHIA
Back in her room, Sophia breaks down after reading the social media comments about her, she planted, and then starts writing a suicide or farewell note which says. “I’m tired of begging for forgiveness for my mistakes. All I wanted was to move forward, to be loved and understood. But it’s clear that I was never going to get that. Holly Jonas said that I was dead to her. So, as her former BFF, I’m going to make her dream a reality.”
Photo: JPI
A DEADLY TRAP
Now, the fate of Johnny, Chanel and Sophia will be revealed on tomorrow’s May 1st cliffhanger, which may be the end of Sophia when she crosses paths with Kirsten at the bridge near the river. We do know Rachel Boyd is no longer appearing in the show credits section and is now off contract with the soap.
So, what did you think of the climatic final moments of DAYS? What did you think of the performance of Rachel Boyd as Sophia Choi? Let us know via the comment section.
Breaking News
Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
Photo: JPI
Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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‘Days of Our Lives’ Conner Floyd on Chad’s Quest For Abigail’s Resurrection; But Who Should Be Cast as NuAbby?
Former Y&R favorite, Conner Floyd made his debut as the recast Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives last week on the April 21 episode of the Peacock streaming soap opera
Floyd replaced Billy Flynn in the role who is firmly cemented in his old stomping grounds of Genoa City and The Young and the Restless as Chad DiMera. For the last year or two of Chad’s story, he believed his wife, Abigail Devereaux DiMera could be alive, he even thought Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) was Abigail until the story turned.
Now with Floyd taking over the role and Lexie coming back to life after years of being dead, and Chad noting how Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) and his brother, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), could resurrect somehow they all love, he thinks, how about Abigail? The part of Abigail was played by Kate Mansi and then Marci Miller.
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Speaking with Stephanie Sloane for her new Daytime Dish Newsletter on the matter, Conner shared, “Any kind of idea that she could possibly be coming back, as farfetched as that may seem, he’s stuck on it. The idea gets in his head, and he’s locked in on it.”
CHAD WRESTLES WITH THE FATE OF ABIGAIL
Floyd added that Chad, “He’s asking Theo (Joseph Tyler Andrews) about it. He’s asking EJ about it. It’s one of those things where he loves her so much that the peace in his mind that he’s made with this kind of comes unbroken. So the fact that that she might be able to come back, he’s so bent on it, he thinks it’s going to happen and he kind of spirals away.”
A NEW ABIGAIL ON THE HORIZON?
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That begs the question, with Days of Our Lives taping ten months in advance, which is already taking them into the beginning of 2027, is it possible that the soap has already recast Abigail and its being kept top secret?
Recently, it was revealed that former General Hospital favorite, Sofia Mattsson (ex-Sasha) has joined Days of our Lives. Back on March 30 it was reported that Mattsson is now taping all-new episodes that will be seen in 2027, but her role was being hush-hush! Could she the new Abby?
If not, the question is, since it seems that Kate Mansi is not coming back as she is firmly entrenched in her role as Kristina Corinthos-Davis on General Hospital and other outside projects, and Marci Miller has also been away from soaps for awhile working on other TV and film roles and indie motion pictures, who should play nuAbby?
Now below, let us know, who do you think would make the perfect leading lady opposite Conner Floyd as a recast Abigail Deveraux DiMera? Be our armchair quarterback casting director and drop your pick in the comment section.
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