As Days of Our Lives Nears the End of the Devil’s Reign of Terror, [Spoiler] Is Killed — But There’s a Twist
Friday, May 13th, 2022
It’s going to take more than an exorcism to rid Salem of such evil.
Fans have been patiently waiting for the devil to get out of dodge — or in this case Salem — but before that happens a few more people will be faced with devastation from the fallout. The latest issue of Soap Opera Digest previews what’s ahead when the devil prepares to take over the body of Ben and Ciara’s baby boy…
As the desperate parents interrupt the ritual, led by a possessed Allie, Ben is knocked out cold but a white light comes over Ciara and in turn she’s able to rescue their son. That may be good news for baby Weston, but not for someone else.
Allie takes off and though Johnny and Tripp rush after her, her twin comes across a blast from the past in the cemetery, leaving Tripp to continue on the path of saving her from the devil. During all of the craziness, Lucas Adams revealed, “Tripp still very much cares about Allie… he has to do whatever it takes to get to her and make sure that she’s safe.”
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But when the devil’s involved, things aren’t that easy. Tripp, Johnny, Eric, John and Marlena all end up at St. Luke’s loft where Allie threatens to torch the place. Though they attempt an exorcism, the devil warns that he will kill Allie. Tripp urges the devil to take him instead. “He’s thinking of Allie, he’s thinking of Henry,” Adams continued. “He wants them to live a long and happy life.”
This is where things take a murderous turn… the devil enters Tripp’s body and demands that he kill Allie. Tripp is able to fight the devil off, and slow him down, but wonders how he can end this once and for all without putting anyone else at risk — and throws himself out of the church tower window!
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The actor revealed that Tripp’s main goal was to protect all of the people that he loves, all of the people who have stood up and protected him. Allie is taken home by Marlena and Johnny but John accompanies Tripp to the hospital, where Ava soon arrives and learns that Kayla was unable to save her son. As his mother breaks down, the magazine revealed, “Tripp gets some divine intervention that could change the course of his future.”
It sounds as though we have some exciting scenes ahead so stay tuned!
With Tripp’s life in question, take a look at our gallery below filled with 35 photos of stars that need to return ASAP — and where they could fit into the daytime mix.
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<p>Four roles on three soaps. Three Daytime Emmys. Countless fans. No pressure, but it’s your move, <em>Young & Restless.</em></p>
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<p>There’s a reason that <em>Young & Restless</em> viewers didn’t think Rey’s demise was “to die for.” The loss of his much-missed portrayer is it.</p>
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<p>It ain’t for nothin’ that the powerhouse who brought to life <em>Guiding Light</em>’s “slut of Springfield” is regarded by her peers <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/624899/young-restless-christian-leblanc-robert-newman-message-kim-zimmer/" target="_blank">as a golden goddess</a>.</p>
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<p>The <em>General Hospital</em> fave has said that if he left Port Charles as Julian — and he did — <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/583055/general-hospital-william-devry-says-if-i-go-no-return/" target="_blank">he wouldn’t return</a>. So how about another show?</p>
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<p><em>Young & Restless</em> may have recast Summer, but that doesn’t mean that the Emmy winner couldn’t turn up on a different sudser.</p>
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<p>If <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> wanted to fill the empty role of Rick, the <em>Studio City</em> MVP could pick right up where he left off as the legacy character.</p>
Image: Howard Wise/JPI (3)
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<p>We’d sing a chorus of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” — maybe two — if <em>Days of Our Lives</em> decided to get Paul off the bench.</p>
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<p>Daytime’s been a bit dimmer ever since it last boasted among its ranks the Emmy winner who played <em>As the World Turns</em>’ Lily.</p>
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<p>Ready, aim, and already, we’re fired up about the prospect of <em>General Hospital</em> bringing home the Emmy magnet as Lucky.</p>
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<p>Even if <em>Young & Restless</em> never resurrects Dru, some soap <em>should</em> call home one of the genre’s most exciting performers. Ever.</p>
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<p>He’s more than <em>As the World Turns</em>’ Luke. Hello?!? Drop him into the mix — <em>any</em> mix — stir, and let the sparks fly.</p>
Image: Jill Johnson/JPI
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<p><em>Bold & Beautiful</em> never <em>quite</em> made use of the enchanting Aussie actress, but we’ll be damned if she didn’t grow on us like (poison?) Ivy.</p>
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<p>If <em>General Hospital</em> is making Nelle the rare character that it allows to <em>stay</em> dead, any other soap would be lucky to have her Emmy-winning portrayer.</p>
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<p>Face it: He’s the perfect soap patriarch. Only question is which show will be the first to utilize <em>All My Children</em>’s beloved Jackson that way.</p>
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<p><em>Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem</em> did a bang-up job of reminding us how misused this charisma machine was by <em>Young & Restless.</em></p>
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<p><em>General Hospital</em> fans have never <em>stopped</em> wanting her back as Brenda. If only Maurice Benard (Sonny) <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/602784/general-hospital-maurice-benard-says-vanessa-marcil-not-returning-brenda/" target="_blank">hadn’t told us this</a>.</p>
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<p>Theo wasn’t just <em>Young & Restless</em>, he was hot and connected — <em>and</em> played by an up-and-comer who was cast aside just as he’d begun to shine.</p>
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<p>Yeah, yeah, <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> killed off Macy. Twice. Big whoop. Her portrayer could still return and restart mom Sally’s classic brand. Please?</p>
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<p>A comeback for the leading lady who breathed life into <em>All My Children</em>’s Maria? You <em>bet</em> we’ll drink to that. Also, are you, um, gonna finish that?</p>
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<p>Sure, he’s making <em>Good Trouble</em> in primetime now. But it’ll be a cold day in hell before we believe that <em>General Hospital</em> has left Morgan <em>dead</em>-dead.</p>
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<p>The actress who tackled multiple roles at once on <em>One Life to Live</em> is past due to take on at least another single one in daytime.</p>
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<p>When fans freak like they did over the death of Finn on <em>Bold & Beautiful</em>, you <em>know</em> the actor’s someone who should get a new lease on life. <strong>Editor’s note:</strong> Finn <em>was</em> soon resurrected.</p>
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<p>She’s proven the breadth of her talents on that long-titled <em>High School Musical</em> show, but boy, do we still miss <em>Days of Our Lives</em>’ Claire.</p>
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<p><em>Young & Restless</em> struck gold with Ravi… and then chucked that gold. All another show would have to do is pick Sinha up and set him loose.</p>
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<p>Though <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> did a brilliant job of recasting Hope, there will never <em>not</em> be a place in daytime for her effervescent original portrayer.</p>
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<p>She set a record as the first actress to win three Daytime Emmys for three different roles on three different networks. She is, in short, a necessity. <strong>Editor’s note:</strong> McClain continues to appear on <em>Days of Our Lives</em> as Jennifer from time to time.</p>
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<p>Justice for Dev! The <em>General Hospital</em> standout was so freaking good, he all but demands a shot at another daytime role.</p>
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<p>He already brought to life one of <em>Young & Restless</em>’ most notorious villains. Now he <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/629929/young-restless-michael-corbett-david-return-revenge-nina/" target="_blank">just has to bring him back to life</a>!</p>
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<p>Daytime television without the icon who rocked the role of <em>All My Children</em>’s Erica Kane doesn’t even make sense. Can we get an amen?</p>
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<p>The <em>General Hospital</em> legend who played <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> seaman Nick still floats our boat. Now if only he’d drop anchor in daytime again!</p>
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<p>Though <em>Days of Our Lives</em> too often made JJ a sad sack, what <em>really</em> bums us out is his portrayer’s absence from our screens.</p>
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<p>This veteran of three soaps is the actor equivalent of jumper cables: She gives a charge to any scene she’s in!</p>
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<p><em>Young & Restless</em>’ audience doesn’t grumble about Paul’s absence because it enjoys grumbling. The vet who played him was, and is, special.</p>
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<p><a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/626830/general-hospital-tyler-christopher-dead-three-times-alcohol-abuse/" target="_blank">His demons in check</a>, it’s only a question of which soap will snap up the Emmy-winning <em>General Hospital</em> and <em>Days of Our Lives</em> alum.</p>
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