NikNak

Ooo! I LOVE them as a couple. They were my first soap couple obsession.

Charmqn

No thank you! Of all the people to be rumored to come back, we might have to deal with them again?

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rumor
bryan dattilo might come back

NikNak

He absolutely MUST.

As much as I love Carrie/Austin, I want Lucas back more.

diamondmolls

Can Lucas please please please come back and save Sami from all these idiots?!

NikNak

Aww. Rafe is not an idiot! I love him.

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It turn out Mark Hapka returning only rumor there have been not confirmation

while dario there is confirmation is out

hannahfan

This actually makes me happy because I want Brady/Mel. Yes. Lol!

NikNak, I agree. I love Rafe & Rafe/Sami.

And I'd take Austin/Carrie over John/Marlena. I know JnM are well liked, but they do nothign for me. Oh well.

NikNak

Thanks for the clarification.

I really only like Brady/Melanie as FRIENDS. No romantic vibe. Just no. Although I really don't want him going back to Nicole either....

*sigh*

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Mark Hapka NOT returning to Days of Our Lives

Moments after Soaps.com reported that Days Of Our Lives' Francisco San Martin was let go, we heard from Mark Hapka (ex-Nathan) via Facebook with news that he was returning to the show to reprise his role. Since we are familiar with the actor and have interviewed him on occasion, we saw no need to confirm with the studio, nor his rep. Since the studio doesn't always confirm everything requested, we reported the news and followed it up by asking him what his tape date and airdate would be.

Soaps.com heard back from the actor today, a week later, who claims to know nothing about the earlier message where he informed us of his imminent return and asked that we not name our source. Is this a case of somebody hacking into the actor's Facebook page, or a publicity stunt? We'll likely never learn the truth but wanted to inform our loyal readers that as it stands now, Mark Hapka will not be returning to "Days Of Our Lives." If this should change, we'll inform you.

We regret to have had a hand in getting your hopes up. As you know, we never report without confirmation from either the actors or the publicists.
Source: Soaps.com

NikNak

Aww. I wanted him to return! Thanks for bringing this over, though.

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After weeks of reported firings, hirings and rumors, NBC's "Days of our Lives" is breaking its silence. In a press release issued to Soap Opera Network, the program has outlined a series of changes that will be reflected on screen beginning in September that includes highlighting romance and the faces of beloved characters once more. Behind the scenes changes include the hiring of "Passions" scribes Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas and naming Noel Maxam and Greg Meng as Co-Executive Producers. The duo replace Gary Tomlin, who was fired last week. The behind the scenes changes are effective immediately.

"It's time to make a more positive, romantic, and intriguing show driven by the power of heroic love. I'm very excited about the new adventure we are about to take which is based on the show that my parents created 45 years ago," said Ken Corday, Executive Producer and owner of the daytime drama series.

"'Days of our Lives'" initiated a strong direction of change by appointing a new head writing team consisting of Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas. The successful writing duo plan to change the direction of the show as they tell contemporary stories based on the solid foundation of the 'DAYS' history of family, romance, and intrigue," the press release stated. According to McPherson and Thomas, "New fans will find many reasons to stay, and longtime fans will find many reasons to return."

The big changes taking place this fall begins with a grand event, which was expected as McPherson recently tweeted "The excitement is building! Huge party with many surprises the week of 9/26! You are all invited! We promise you won't be disappointed!" "The excitement is building! Huge party with many surprises the week of 9/26! You are all invited! We promise you won't be disappointed!"

"The new writing team has already generated much excitement with the compelling stories they have written, and we plan to translate those stories to the screen with a refreshed look," said Meng, who for over ten years has served as Executive in Charge of Production for the drama series. Before joining "DAYS," Maxam for his part had a long and successful run at CBS' "The Young and the Restless." He began his daytime career with the drama series in 1997 as an Associate Director. He served in this position until 2002, but directed a number of episodes since 1999 until his departure in September 2007 to join "DAYS." He was named Supervising Producer in late 2008. Both "Y&R" and "DAYS" are co-produced by Sony Pictures Television.

"I am confident these changes will bring back excitement and anticipation to our family of fans as they tune in each day to see what happens," Corday promised. "You won't want to miss a single episode of the new 'DAYS' ahead!

As previously reported, actors Crystal Chappell (Carly Manning), Louise Sorel (Vivian Alamain), Bren Foster (Quinn Hudson), Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane), Tamara Braun (Taylor Walker), and Francisco San Martin (Dario Hernandez), head writer Dena Higley and co-executive producer Gary Tomlin are OUT! It has been reported that Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans), Drake Hogestyn (John Black) and Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) are IN! Rumored to be joining them in the coming months are Mark Hapka (Nathan Horton), Bryan Datillo (Lucas Horton), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady Reed) and Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed). Reps for Datillo and Muldoon issued a "no comment."

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Charmqn

Well if nathan is not returning, can they still get rid of melanie?

TwilightPrincess

John/Drake is returning. I might have to start watching again.

Now bring back Belle and Shawn.

NikNak

Exactly along with Claire. I LOVED her scenes with John.