Actors joining or returning to Days of Our Lives in 2024
Alison Sweeney, a longtime actress on Days of Our Lives, is returning as Sami Brady, Salem’s resident bad girl. According to EW, her two-month stint in the soap opera promises to bring familiar faces back into the fold, adding nostalgia and potential plot twists.
A notable departure is that of Steve Burton, whose character Harris Michaels made a surprising return after over 30 years. Despite an initial involvement in the Bo and Hope storyline, Burton’s one-year contract has been concluded. Viewers can expect to see Harris on-screen for another five or six months before his departure, adding anticipation to the unfolding storyline.
Lucas Adams, known for his role as Tripp, bids farewell to Salem alongside Victoria Grace’s Wendy. While their departure hints at a potential return in the future, as of now, neither Lucas Adams nor Victoria Grace has addressed their departure, leaving fans curious about the future of these characters.
And while Holly, Nicole, and Tate have all had significantly less screen time on the show in 2024, it is believed they will all return by the end of February. Holly’s coma, after she overdosed, wasn’t changing, so EJ DiMera secured a spot with the same doctors that brought him back to life. Nicole left with her daughter in the episode that aired on 19 January while Tate is serving his time in the juvenile rehab facility
The series unfolds in the fictional city of Salem, Illinois, honing in on the intertwined lives of the Brady and Horton families, alongside others like the DiMera and Kiriakis clans.
Across its extensive run, Days of Our Lives has garnered acclaim, clinching the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2013, 2015, and 2018, solidifying its status as a standout in the soap opera genre.
The departures, coupled with fresh additions and returning favorites, mark the ebb and flow of the show’s dynamic narrative. While farewells may be bittersweet, they set the stage for fresh narratives, unexpected plot twists, and the potential return of beloved characters in the future.
