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Days of our Lives-related news from 2013

It's impossible to keep up with all of the twists and turns from the world of soaps. Luckily, Soap Central has archived all the Days of our Lives news from 2013.

Here are the news stories posted on Soap Central during 2013 that focus on Days of our Lives or past and present DAYS performers. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link. To access articles from other years, click here.

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January 2013
Hijinks and drama will continue to play out in Salem for some time to come. Though an official statement has yet to be made, an NBC executive recently expressed confidence that Days of our Lives would continue on the network.
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January 2013
Hijinks and drama will continue to play out in Salem for some time to come. NBC has now made it official that Days of our Lives will remain on the air through at least September 2014. The soap airs its 12,000th episode on January 11.
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January 2013
Days of our Lives is looking to add a new character to its ranks. The show is casting the 20something role of Keara Baldwin, a physical therapist.
Eileen Davidson
February 2013
Emmy-nominated actress Eileen Davidson is returning to The Young and the Restless. Davidson's return is part of Y&R's 40th anniversary celebration. Davidson, who first appeared as Ashley in 1982, will also continue to air as Days of our Lives' Kristen Blake.
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February 2013
Days of our Lives is looking to add a new character to its ranks. The show is casting the 40something actress to play the role of a special prosecutor.
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April 2013
Days of our Lives is welcoming back a fan favorite for a short-term run. Jaime Lyn Bauer will reprise her role as Laura Horton.
Jen Lilley
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?
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April 2013
There's a new character headed to Salem -- or at least a new actor playing the part. The character is currently known as "Derek," but that name may hide a secret.
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April 2013
Australian Days of our Lives fans are in for a cliffhanger that they may not like: will their favorite soap continue to air Down Under? The network airing DAYS has decided, after 45 years, to stop broadcasting DAYS.
Chrishell Stause
April 2013
Chrishell Stause has been cast in a yet-to-be-named role on NBC's Days of our Lives. The actress made her daytime debut in 2005 as Amanda Dillon on All My Children.
Darin Brooks
May 2013
Days of our Lives alum Darin Brooks is joining the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful in a very revealing role. Brooks appeared on DAYS from 2005 to 2009, picking up an Emmy win for his work in 2009.
Hunter Tylo
May 2013
Hunter Tylo has announced on her official web site that she is exiting The Bold and the Beautiful. The actress, who has also appeared on All My Children and Days of our Lives, first appeared on B&B in 1990.
Stephen Nichols
June 2013
The Young and the Restless is rumored to be considering a recast for the role of Tucker McCall. The role had previously been played by Emmy-nominated actor Stephen Nichols, known for roles on Days of our Lives and General Hospital.
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April 2013
Days of our Lives is casting two new roles, both of which will be part of the 20something set. One is a little bit country and the other is a little bit of a heart of gold.
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May 2013
The stars will once again be joining soapcentral.com on Emmy Night to help bring fans an inside look at the big awards show. General Hospital's Haley Pullos and Days of our Lives' Chrishell Stause will join Dan J Kroll for interviews, fashion, and behind-the-scenes stories.
June 2013
40th Annual Daytime Emmys coverage: Days of our Lives' Chandler Massey and General Hospital's Kristen Alderson win the Outstanding Younger Actor and Actress categories at the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards.
June 2013
40th Annual Daytime Emmys coverage: Days of our Lives was named Outstanding Drama Series for the first time in 35 years at the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards.
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.
June 2013
Fan favorite Eileen Davidson has fans of two soaps clamoring to see more of her. In an interview with soapcentral.com's Lynda Hirsch, Davidson talks about ad-libbing, her poker face, and if she'll return to Y&R.
July 2013
Natalia Livingston has joined the cast of the new soap-within-a-soap series Tainted Dreams. Livingston, who is best known for her Emmy-winning role as Emily Quartermaine, has also appeared on Days of our Lives.
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.
July 2013
A Days of our Lives veteran will be back on-screen later this year thanks to a revelation about a new character. Patsy Pease will reprise the role of Kimberly Brady, a role she originated in 1984.
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.
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.
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.
August 2013
Lifetime's primetime soap Devious Maids has been cleaning up in the ratings -- and now the series has been rewarded with a second season. Former DAYS star Matt Cedeņo co-stars in the series. Devious Maids airs Sundays at 10pm ET/9pm CT.
August 2013
The secret is out: Kirsten Storms and her former General Hospital co-star, Brandon Barash, are married. But that's not the only secret that they've been keeping. The pair will also be first-time parents!
August 2013
The speculation over if and when Chandler Massey will exit Days of our Lives is over. The Emmy winner has now taped his final scenes, and the role of Will Horton will be recast. Massey joined DAYS in 2010 and has won two consecutive Daytime Emmys.
August 2013
Another member of Days of our Lives younger demographic is exiting the show. Camila Banus has confirmed that she will exit the show by the end of the year. Banus, who previously appeared on One Life to Live, joined DAYS in 2010.
August 2013
Eileen Davidson will pop up on The Young and the Restless this fall. The Emmy-nominated actress has signed on for a short-term return to Y&R. Davidson announced in July that she had not re-signed her contract with Days of our Lives.
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.
August 2013
Two popular Days of our Lives performers are returning this fall to reprise their iconic roles. Charles Shaughnessy will step back into the role of Shane Donovan, and Patsy Pease will be back as Kimberly Brady. Both actors made their DAYS debuts in 1984.
September 2013
The latest season of ABC's Dancing With The Stars continues its tradition of having a soap star in the cast. This season, the reality show has two soap vets: DAYS's Brant Daugherty and OLTL's Corbin Bleu.
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.
September 2013
The doctor is out... and so is Days of our Lives heartthrob Nathan Owens. The model-turned-actor has already taped his final DAYS scenes. Owens debuted on the NBC soap in December 2012.
September 2013
Days of our Lives and General Hospital starlet Jen Lilley will appear alongside Oscar winner Robin Williams and Daytime Emmy winner Sarah Michelle Gellar on CBS's new primetime show The Crazy Ones.
October 2013
Eileen Davidson's three-day return to The Young and the Restless has yet to air, but the actress is already back at work taping additional episodes. Davidson debuted as Ashley Abbott in 1982, and even crossed over in the same role to CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful.
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.
October 2013
Former B&B star Hunter Tylo may be headed back to court. The actress could be called to the stand in a legal spat that claims a former One Life to Live and Days of our Lives star tried to interfere in a movie being co-produced by Tylo.
November 2013
Television's only all-soaps channel, SOAPnet, will sign off for good at the end of the year. The Walt Disney Company first announced in 2010 its plans to shutter the channel.
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.
December 2013
There is chatter that another long-lost Salem resident could be on her way home. A recent Twitter post from Charlotte Ross has fans wondering if Eve Donovan might be headed back to the canvas.
December 2013
Emmy-nominated actor Thaao Penghlis is returning to General Hospital -- and he's been away for more than 30 years. The actor, best known for playing Andre and Tony DiMera on Days of our Lives, will reprise the role of a long-forgotten Cassadine.
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