ALL SOAPS Comings & Goings

Wendell Kinney has landed a role on Days of our Lives as a fire chief. The actor teased his upcoming appearance on social media and is, “Forever grateful.” Back in 2018, Kinney played a minister on Young and the Restless and has had roles in primetime on Scorpion, Dave and Bloodline to name a few series. Stay tuned for his first air date.

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Excited to announce that I have been cast on an upcoming episode of NBC's "Days of Our Lives" as Fire Chief. Forever grateful. Loving this journey and what God has continued to reveal and bless me with. #blessed #Godsfavor #actorslife #NBC #DaysofOurLives #daytimetv #soaps Thank you everyone for your encouragement and continued support. www.wendellkinney.com www.imdb.me/wendellkinney

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Ivan G’Vera will be returning to Days of our Lives as Ivan Marais. Longtime fans will recall that G’Vera appeared on the NBC soap opera in 1992, first as Lawrence Alamain’s manservant but quickly became Vivian Alamain’s loyal companion. The character went on to became a film producer and was last seen in September 2011 when Ivan lured Vivian out of Salem with a promise for her to be the starring actress in his latest film. Stay tuned for his return date, as well as Louise Sorel’s return to Days as Vivian.

– Amy Mistretta

Back in May, Days of our Lives gave viewers a look into how Adrienne Kiriakis died, and as a result Judi Evans exited Days of our Lives as Soaps.com reported the same month. Fellow cast mate Wally Kurth, who plays Justin Kiriakis, replied to a fan on January 27 on Twitter stating, “Rest assured @TheJudiEvans is coming back.” Stay tuned for Evans to reappear as Bonnie Lockhart on July 8.

– Amy Mistretta

Rest assured @TheJudiEvans is coming back. 😎 https://t.co/sVhfjxU0FV

— Wally Kurth (@wallykurth) January 27, 2020

Marci Miller is returning to Days of our Lives as Abigail DiMera. The actress joined the NBC soap opera in 2016, but later Miller departed in November 2018. Recently Kate Mansi had returned to the role, but departed on May 27 when Abigail left Salem to seek treatment for her hallucinations. Soaps.com will share Miller’s first airdate when the information is made available.

You already know… ; )

— Billy Flynn (@billymflynn) June 19, 2020

– Dustin Cushman

Stacy Haiduk is set to make another return to Days of our Lives as Kristen DiMera beginning on Monday June 29. Haiduk left Days of our Lives on Tuesday May 12 when Brady (Eric Martsolf) allowed her to leave Salem with their daughter Rachel, and on May 13, in Soaps.com’s exclusive interview with Stacy Haiduk the actress teased where Kristen had been hiding out with Rachel.

– Amy Mistretta

Vanessa Williams will be making her way back to Days of our Lives as Valerie Grant for yet another wedding – this time Eli (Lamon Archey) and Lani’s (Sal Stowers). The actress last appeared in Salem when Williams returned to Days in February for Eli and Gabi’s (Camila Banus) wedding, which never happened. Stay tuned for Williams’ return on Friday June 26.

– Amy Mistretta

Marilyn McCoo, along with her real-life husband Billy Davis Jr., will briefly return to Days of our Lives starting on Monday June 29. McCoo plays Tamara Price, mother of Lani Price (Sal Stowers), and will once again make a visit to Salem for her daughter’s wedding to Eli Grant (Lamon Archey). McCoo and Davis Jr. last appeared on Days in November 2019 when Lani left Eli at the altar.

– Amy Mistretta

James Black will appear on Days of our Lives starting Thursday June 18 as Luca – one of the men involved in Gabi’s (Camila Banus) kidnapping. The actor played Reggie Cooper on All American from 2019 to February of this year and appeared as a cop on Young and the Restless in 2004.

– Amy Mistretta

First reported May 29, Jay Kenneth Johnson will be making his way back to Days of our Lives as Philip Kiriakis this summer. As revealed in the Days weekly spoiler video, Philip makes a surprise return to Salem this summer! Last November, Jay Kenneth Johnson appeared in Days Digital series and was last seen on the NBC soap opera in January 2012. Stay tuned for his first return date.

– Amy Mistretta

Alyshia Ochse has wrapped up at Days of our Lives and will last appear as Zoey Burge on Wednesday June 10. The character is currently in a custody battle with Rafe (Galen Gering) for David. General Hospital’s Kelly Thiebaud left the role, due to scheduling conflicts, and Ochse stepped in as Days’ Zoey back on Thursday May 14.

– Amy Mistretta