Breaking News: Emily O’Brien’s Departure

Hey there, Days of Our Lives fans! We’ve got some news that might surprise you – Emily O’Brien is leaving the show. Again. I know, it feels like we just got her back, right?

So here’s the scoop: Emily confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that her time playing Theresa Donovan has come to an end. Remember Thursday’s episode when Theresa was sent to Statesville? Turns out, that’s how they’re writing her off the show.

It’s a bit of a shock, especially since we’ve seen plenty of characters serve time without disappearing from our screens. But this time, it looks like Theresa’s stint in prison means a full exit for Emily.

Emily’s DAYS Journey

What’s interesting is that Emily wasn’t originally planned to be on the show for this long. In her interview, she mentioned, “I wasn’t supposed to be on the show for as long as I was.” It’s nice to know we got some bonus time with her, right?

Of course, we can’t talk about Emily’s time on Days without mentioning her dual roles. Before coming back as Theresa in October 2023, she spent over two years playing Gwen Rizczech. Remember that wild scene where she boarded a plane as brunette Gwen and then stepped off another flight as blonde Theresa? That’s the kind of soap magic we live for!

Emily seems grateful for her time on the show. She said, “I ended up falling in love with Theresa and who she is and the circle that she’s involved in.” It’s clear she enjoyed her time in Salem, playing not just one but two memorable characters.

Potential Return?

Now, before we get too down about this news, there might be a silver lining. When asked if she’d ever return to Days, Emily gave the classic soap opera response: “You never know.” In Salem, we’ve learned to never say never, right?

Recent Cast Changes

Emily’s departure is part of a recent trend of cast changes on Days. We just said goodbye to Arianne Zucker and Greg Vaughan as Nicole and Eric at the end of July. It’s always a bit sad to see familiar faces go, but it also opens up possibilities for new storylines.

Fan Reactions

So, what do you think about Emily’s exit? Will you miss seeing Theresa stirring up trouble in Salem? Or do you have fond memories of her time as Gwen? Share your thoughts in the comments – it’s always fun to hear what other fans think.