Fans are losing their minds over all the casting changes occurring at Days. It seems like every couple of weeks news breaks that a familiar face is leaving the hit daytime drama. All the changes have made it challenging for fans to keep track of who is exiting the show.
So far, Kate Mansi (Abigail), Stacy Haiduk (Kristen), and Eric Martsolf (Brady) have had their last scenes in Salem. Although Kate has confirmed she is done with the NBC show, there is hope Eric and Stacy will return at some point. It is not unusual for Days of our Lives to write a character out for a few months then bring them back into the mix.
Rumors have been swirling for months that Camila Banus (Gabi) was leaving the show too. Her tweets of self-worth and self-auditioning got the rumor mill buzzing. However, Camila has not confirmed her exit and even called out people for “having a cow” over her tweet promoting her auditions’ availability.
Here is a list of cast members that are exiting Days this fall, including their final airdate information.
Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady)
After 37 years, Kristian is leaving the show she has called home. Kristian shocked fans when she revealed she had filmed her final scenes on the soap opera. In a heartfelt message to fans, she spilled it was time for a new chapter.
The actress has expressed she will not reprise the character for guest stints. Kristian is closing the door on Hope forever, and her last airdate is reportedly October 15.
Fans should not expect a big sendoff either. Hope will simply disappear off the canvas, which is a bummer for long-time viewers.
Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez)
Galen announced in February during a podcast interview with Cliff Dorfman that he was leaving the NBC show. A week later, on his birthday, Galen revealed on Instagram that it was his last day filming the hit daytime drama.
The talented actor did say his leaving may not be for good. Galen expressed there is a chance he could come back. For now, he is focused on writing, producing, and directing.
A final airdate for Galen has yet to be revealed. However, based on the soap operas advanced shooting schedule Rafe should be leaving Salem sometime in September.
Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady)
Greg is one of the most recent cast members to announce his exit. He dropped the bombshell that he had finished filming at Days of our Lives during a That’s Awesome podcast interview with Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson.
The soap opera star revealed the decision to leave was his. Greg also spilled he is not ruling out a return to Salem. He is taking a break from the show for personal and professional reasons.
Like Kristian and Galen, Greg has already taped his final scenes. Although a specific date is still pending, fans can expect Greg’s exit to occur in September or October.
Chandler Massey (Will Horton) & Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis)
Chandler and Freddie shared the shocking news they were both fired from the hit soap opera last February.
The duo was not pleased with the turn of events. They discussed their stunning departure when Chandler appeared on Freddie’s podcast, which he cohosts with fiancé Alyssa Tabit. Both men are open to returning to the show and their famous roles.
It has been months since they filmed their final scenes. Freddie recently teased Wilson’s exit to Saops.com, calling it “a big moment.” Their final airdate is reportedly September 1.
Victoria Konefal (Ciara Brady)
Victoria announced she was leaving the show last week. Rumors have been swirling that the brunette beauty was exiting the role of Ciara after three years. She shared a statement to Deadline expressing her gratitude for fans, her costars, and time in Salem.
The actress stated she is stepping back as a full-time cast member, which has led fans to believe Victoria will be making guest appearances on the soap opera. It also means the role of Ciara is not going to be recast, giving the writers the challenge of what to do with the newly married Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) and Ciara.
Victoria did not say if she was returning when production resumes in September or if her final scenes have been taped.
Olivia Rose Keegan (Claire Brady)
Olivia and Claire haven’t been back on the canvas very long, but the stint was meant to be short-lived. The actress, who just won a Daytime Emmy for her portrayal of Claire, admitted to Soap Opera Digest that she only filmed about two and a half months’ worth of scenes.
Claire first appeared onscreen on June 2. Based on the episodes Olivia shot, fans can expect Claire to leave Salem towards the end of September. The actress was thrilled to be back and is open to returning to play the crazy character.
What do you think of the Days mass exodus?
Days of our Lives airs weekdays on NBC.
Rachelle Lewis
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i will miss so of these cast members
I stopped watching when I heard that Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith had been fired. I know so many people who love those actors and characters, and to fire both of them–both Emmy winners–well, I’d just had it with the stupid show. I hope they go on to bigger and better things.
It seems to me NBC is purposely taking off all the favorites in an attempt to lose fans thus giving them an excuse to cancel this beloved soap. I’ve been watching since I was a teenager and so had my mother. Shame on NBC! What could you possibly put on in the same time slot that people will watch as fervently as they did Days. Plus I guarantee it won’t last 50 + years
Iam so sick of nbc ruining this long time soap they are taking all the plot an destroying this long run soap. If they are going to remove all trouble makers like Gabi Claire now that hunk Rafe. Shame on you. After the departure of Stefan jr this has gone to hell wont last long after dismissing all the great ones love all the ones leaving. Hope to see all of you in program of your own
I can’t believe all the great cast members are leaving Days. Idk if I will watch it ever again since everyone is leaving. I’ve watched days from the beginning it’s going to suck without most of the cast that’s leaving. :(
As I have posted here before with Sonny and Will and Rafe leaving the show then I will stop watching. The plots are ridiculous and boring. Clare, Gabi and now Sammie….they are all irritating always whining and demanding about themselves. Sorry to hear Eric, Hope and Ciara leaving also. Too bad they won’t fire Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). I refuse to watch a show that has actors that are racist.. Bye DOOL. Good Riddance!
I already know I will not be a die hard fan when these characters leave. Hope, Raef, Ciara, Sonny and Will (+ whoever else I have left out) are ALL great actors and actresses. Am so sorry to hear that they are leaving be it of their own accord or otherwise. I have watched this show from DAY 1 but I can’t say that will continue. I guess it’s time for me to move on also. My thanks to all of the actors / actresses over the years who have made this show one of my all time favorites!
Stupid I won’t continue watching…
DOOL’s .. you should have taken a page from Jerry Seinfeld … “it’s always best to go out on top”. Your ruining the legacy of such a great cast, by tossing them to the curb & not giving them the send off they deserve, after making the show last 50yrs! Shame on You!!! I too have watched since day “ 1”; I was 15 yrs old. When everyone thought in 2019 the show was coming to an end, I had mixed emotions. Of course was disappointed, yet, also said it’s time had come; go out on top. Like life.. death is the natural course of life. Days has lived an amazing life and just as with a loved one.. when it’s time, we want them to go & no longer suffer. It’s time to let go.
Times change/ characters change and move on . The wonderful show will survive and go on with all the stories and drama as before. I am a fan and will be until the last curtain call. Long live DOOL !!!!
I quit watching last year when they did that bizarre one-year leap. I came back during covid as the only soap with enough pre-recorded episodes to keep going. I understand when actors come and go, but there are too many jumping ship. I will be jumping, as well. I think it is obvious it is being driven into oblivion.
I think that Camila is the best daytime actress I have seen in a while! She should have won an award! I just started watching in 2017 but I really like the characters they had. And I think Days is better than Y&R.
I cant stomach to watch Linsey Godfrey on the screen she just cant act!!!!, Not to mention the lame story lines and all the Good ones leaving the show. #I’mdone PS NO room for politics in SOAPS,
I am so angry that all these actors are going off the show.I doubt that I will be watching too much any more.Very disappointment.
I am very upset and disappointed in all the changes I love the actors leaving it won’t be the same and I’m not sure Days will make it without these incredible actors. Very sad.
The changes are crazy. So many of the actors being replaced. I don’t like the new actors. Will stop watching after watching for 30 years.
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