Arianne Zucker returned to Days of our Lives April 24 as who was thought to be Nicole Walker returned from the dead. May 24 it was revealed that Nicole was really Kristen DiMera (played by Stacy Haiduk) in a Nicole Walker mask, created by Dr. Rolf (William Utay). Now Soaps.com has learned that the actress is switching gears and in a twisty move, she will be playing the real Nicole Walker beginning on September 5.

– Christine Fix