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The top DAYS news stories of 2013
It's a look at the top ten most-read Days of our Lives news stories on soapcentral.com in 2013.
Here is a listing of the most-read Days of our Lives news stories posted on Soap Central during 2013. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link.
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The most-read stories of the soap world in 2013 on soapcentral.com
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The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
One Life to Live
The Young and the Restless
July 2013
Fan favorite Eileen Davidson is out as Days of our Lives' Kristen Blake. Davidson returned to DAYS in 2012 after more than a decade away. Davidson has also appeared as Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless, but Y&R fans should not expect the actress back in Genoa City any time soon.
#2
September 2013
Days of our Lives has reportedly hired daytime newcomer Guy Wilson for the role of Will Horton. The role has been played by Chandler Massey for the past three years. The actor, however, decided to return to school and NBC released him from his contract early.
#3
August 2013
Emmy winner Chandler Massey was blindsided by Days of our Lives' decision to let him out of his contract early. A newly published report claims that the NBC soap made the decision because Massey had not informed them of his plans to leave the show. Massey joined DAYS in 2010.
#4
April 2013
Days of our Lives has hired actress Jen Lilley. Lilley filled in for former DAYS star Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones on General Hospital. Could Lilley now be assuming Storms' old role on DAYS?
#5
July 2013
A Twitter post comparing Days of our Lives' Theresa with General Hospital's Maxie created a whirlwind of controversy. The social media firestorm involved Jen Lilley, Kirsten Storms, and their fans.
#6
June 2013
It's been rumored for at least two months, but now Casey Deidrick has confirmed that he has already taped his final episode for Days of our Lives. Deidrick first appeared as Chad DiMera in June 2009.
#7
July 2013
Bo Brady could have been heading home to Salem, but the return trip has been put on hold. Emmy nominee Peter Reckell took to social media to confirm his non-return and to also quash rumors that he'd landed another daytime gig.
#8
July 2013
Chandler Massey's planned exit later this year has fans wondering what Days of our Lives has planned for his character, Will Horton. The two-time Emmy winner has now weighed in, saying he will support whatever decision the NBC soap makes.
#9
October 2013
Salem's superspy, John Black, will soon be back in town. Long-time fan favorite Drake Hogestyn has reported back to work at Days of our Lives. The actor made his first DAYS appearance in 1986.
#10
November 2013
As the World Turns and Sunset Beach alum Mark C. Collier has joined the cast of Days of our Lives. In a fun, soapy twist, Collier and another DAYS star once played the same daytime role.