Days Casting News

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Melissa Reeves will return as Jennifer in November -- and Camila Banus has been hired to play an older Gabi Hernandez ...

Big casting news out of Salem today, y'all: On the heels of her successful return to Days of our Lives for the Alice Horton tribute, actress Melissa Reeves -- who played Jennifer Horton Deveraux, off and on, from 1985 until 2006 -- is coming back to the show this fall! According to TV Guide, Melissa's Jennifer will be part of a big storyline just in time for November sweeps.

 

Back during Alice's memorial, Melissa had told Soap Opera Digest that she was open to a longer return. "It's sort of in their ballpark," she'd said; "I love it. I am here in L.A. anyway, and the kids aren't little anymore. They don't need me following them every second. I'm open to working."

 

ALSO: Lindsay Hartley was recently let go as Days's Arianna Hernandez -- and now, Soap Opera Digest reports the actress who plays Ari's sister Gabi, Gabriela Rodriguez, has been released from the show as well. The part of Gabi has been recast with Camila Banus (ex-Lola, One Life to Live); according to SOD, the move was made to age the character.

 

Stay tuned to SOAPnet.com for all the latest casting news!

 

What was your favorite Jennifer Deveraux storyline from back in the day? Let us know in the comments below ...

 

Comments (27)

Mon, May 28 - 4:23 pm

Your are right they do belong togather because both of them are needy winnie judgemental jerks

Mon, May 14 - 2:40 am

i would love to see Stephano get what's coming to him for all the misery he's caused over the years to Jon, marlena, bo & hope & all their families.I hope they can prove that it was originally EJ NOT Stephano who actually took the money from Basic Black.
I would also love to see Shawn D & Belle come back, why not everyone else has...But stephano needs to go down for all his evilness. I love the actor that plays him but hate his character. He is totally evil!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sad to see Lexi Carver go but understand why the actress playing her the reason behind it. How old is the boy who plays Theo? He doesn't seem like he is growing up very fast on the show. They actually need to be honest with him about Lexi's condition cause it will be harder on him later on if they don't.
I would love to see Nicole get with rafe if that is what she wants to do because of the baby but i have to agree with Dr. Daniel Jonas she needs to tell EJ about the fact the baby is actually his NOT Rafes',& I wish that Carrie would leave Rafe alone & stay with Austin. They are the perfect couple just like Bo & Hope.

Thu, Nov 04 - 5:42 pm

I would Love to see Belle and Shawn comeback and stir up a little trouble with Phillip. And Meme and also Cassie and Rex For Kate it would spice her up a little bit she has had little action. I want Meme to come back looking for Pocket.

Thu, Nov 04 - 5:39 pm

When she was married to was his name Peter? When he went all crazy and stuff.

Thu, Nov 04 - 5:38 pm

When she was married to was his name Peter? When he went all crazy and stuff.

Thu, Oct 28 - 7:54 pm

i love marlena and john.bring them back soon.they are so wonderful together.i really miss them soooooooo much.help me please.slc

Wed, Oct 27 - 4:37 pm

first off those quizes are inaccurate i got all 10 right and it said 9 then i got 6 right n it said 4 then on top of that it said caroline brady had 12 granchildren n it lised the names n zach was not on there but shawn, chelsie, n ciara were. On to the subject I luv luv luv Jen n jack. I think she was always great. I also think they got rid of all the good n original characters but bo hope n sami then the only super couple left they decide its time once again to break them up like that ever last. Carly needs to be with Daniel, mel with nathan, chloe with phillip, n since brady obviously cannot b with ari who they turned into a straight bitch anyway he needs to chill casue i hate nichole. if it wasnt for the fact that i have watched this for over 20 damn years i would've quit when they got rid of everyone. N i guess thats all for now...

Wed, Aug 18 - 12:22 pm

i knew ari wasnt gonna last long.she really doesnt have a reasonon the show.

Thu, Aug 12 - 6:19 pm

,.mm,.

Thu, Aug 12 - 6:17 pm

Jack and Jennifer were one of my favorite Super Couples on Days (along with Hope & Bo, Patch & Kayla, Marlena & John)! Jack was adorable and had great chemistry and comedic timing with Jennifer. One of my favorite moments was when Jack and Jen made love for the first time in the cave. He was so tender and loving with her. It was a long road for these two to get "physical" with each other because the evil Laurence had raped Jen because she pretended to be Carly. When Jack found out the truth he was devastated because it brought out his own guilt for raping Kayla Brady. I love Matt Ashford and hope he is coming back to Salem too!

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