The DAYS of Our Lives star has announced a return to the show after a two-year hiatus.
The actor played his iconic character for 21 years before leaving the soap full-time in 2017.
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Alison Sweeney, 47, confirmed her return to Days of Our Lives as her character Sami Brady after a two-year absence, per Deadline.
Episodes featuring the longtime soap opera star will premiere in 2025.
“I was thrilled to be asked back,” Alison told TV Insider, who was the first to break the news of her return.
“I love playing Sami and I’m always happy for the chance to return. We always have to set schedules and such, but if it’s possible, I’m very happy to make it happen,” she added.
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In addition to returning to work on the soap opera that made her a household name, Sweeney is also working on another movie for Hallmark.
Since 2013, Alison has starred in several Hallmark TV films as recurring characters Hannah Swenson and Alex McPherson in murder mystery films.
“I can’t wait to share the concept with everyone,” she told TV Insider, before adding “But that will be later this year. I’m very proud of this film.”
Alison left Days in 2014, after appearing on the show since 1993.
While starring on the soap opera, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category in 2015 and won the Special Fan Emmy Award for America’s Favorite Villain in 2002.
Alison returned to the show in 2017 and has appeared intermittently in several storylines since her return.
Her character has made several visits to Salem since leaving 10 years ago.
The Wedding Veil star plays Samantha “Sami” Brady, daughter of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), and spent 21 years before leaving to focus on other projects.
VILLAIN DEPARTURE
Last month, Days of Our Lives fans said goodbye to the show’s villain months after she announced her departure.
Arianne Zucker, 50, has played Nicole Walker since 1988 on the soap opera – her last episode aired on July 29.
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The actress shared a heartfelt tribute to her co-stars on Instagram.
A video montage, featuring a cover of Elvis Presley’s song Can’t Help Falling In Love, showed everyone Arianne worked with on Days of Our Lives.
The videos were interspersed, many of them were of her and the cast members being silly on set.
“I loved my job. I loved my friends. I loved my coworkers, but most of all I love you all. When someone says you are irreplaceable…maybe, but an individual’s heart is not,” she captioned it. publish.
“I gave my whole heart and always will. I never could have had this job unless I had all of you. From the bottom of my heart and beyond, I can’t thank you enough for loving, hating Nicole, and loving her again how she has changed in life with all of you.”
“Thank you for being part of my journey. This is an adventure that will live with me forever. Thank you for standing up for what is right,” Arianne continued.
“Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for recognizing what this industry so easily takes advantage of. I will always defend you. I love you.”
Fans flooded Arianne’s comments section with well wishes, with many saying they understood her decision to leave but hated to see her go.
“We hate to see you go, but we are so proud of the choices you made! We will miss you so much and I hope the show feels the impact,” wrote one.
“This makes me very sad,” said another.
“After your last show, I will take a break that could be permanent. I’m 63 and I’ve been watching this show forever and I love it, but I can’t tolerate the way you were treated,” added a third.
“What an unnecessary loss for Days. You carried the show for decades, through all the writers who were playing against you,” said another.
“They’re going to regret this. You’re the best actor on the show. But I know you stand your ground and stand your ground and you should! Be proud. You spoke up for yourself and for all women. You did the right thing and no one can take it away from you,” wrote one viewer.
DARK CLAIMS
In February, Arianne sued Days of Our Lives producers for sexual harassment on set.
She is suing Corday Production Inc. and executive producer Ken Corday in the lawsuit for discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination, according to Us weekly.
Arianne alleged that she and other women were harassed on set.
The actress said she suffered “sexually harassing comments” and “non-consensual physical touching of a sexual nature”.
She also stated that director Albert Alarr made the comments and Ken knew about them.
Court documents stated that Albert repeatedly subjected Arianne and her co-stars to harassment and discrimination based on their gender.
Celebrities on Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives has been on the air since 1965.
Here is a list of celebrities who have appeared on Days of Our Lives.
- Christina Applegate (1972)
- Kathie Lee Gifford (1975)
- Pat Sajak (1983)
- Pamela Anderson (1992)
- Lisa Rina (1992 to 1995)
- Mila Kunis (1994)
- Tara Reid (1995)
- LeAnn Rhimes (1995)
- Jensen Ackles (1997 to 2000)
- Ashley Benson (2004 to 2007)
- Kyle Richards (2013)
NEW DAY
Arianne’s fans won’t have to wait long to see her on their screens again, as she announced last month on Instagram that she will play The Madam in the upcoming film, Memec.
“Incredible moment filming at @memecfilm”, the publish to read.
“I feel very happy to have played this delightful character! I couldn’t have asked to be part of a better cast and crew! Thank you for feeling at home!”
She also shared three photos of her costumed character, which featured a white lace kimono and circular hat.
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