— Jen Lilley confirmed her upcoming departure from Days of our Lives. The actress, who has played Theresa for the past three years made a statement to fans on Instagram:
It is with bittersweet sentiment that I find myself making this statement 6 months too soon. First, I would like to say your comments, support, and well wishes regarding my recent departure from the iconic daytime drama, Days of our Lives, have melted my heart. Second, I have never enjoyed playing a character so much. I absolutely love Theresa, and the idea of not playing her pains me. I once found a quote that perfectly describes her, “She’s a mess of gorgeous chaos, you can see it in her eyes.” Exploring Theresa, from her insecurities to her strengths, from her tendency to deflect emotional anguish with comedy to her firecracker spirit has been pure joy.
I hate to dissatisfy our love for black and white explanations, but there’s no one to point your finger at here. Days of our Lives and I are parting company on the best of terms. It came down to time and the sacrifices required to keep Theresa on the front burner. Given the demanding production schedule a soap requires, that just wasn’t possible with the other commitments and opportunities I wanted to pursue. As we all know in the world of soaps, good bye for now isn’t always good bye forever, who knows what the future has in store for Theresa.
I am taking time right now to be with my family, advance the charitable causes I believe in, and pursue additional career opportunities. While I’ve missed so many moments in my family’s lives back east, I have built a west coast family at Days of our Lives, and they haven’t seen the last of me! I’ll be stopping by the set from time to time with baked goods and bear hugs.
Lastly, cheer up! There are 6 more wonderful months of Theresa to enjoy. And I can honestly say that each month, the storyline gets better! My exit will have you on the edge of your seat, laughing, crying, cheering, screaming, clapping, and bewildered.
And to the Theresa’s out there: I love you, I love you, I love you. You are not alone. You are beautiful and worthy of love and happiness and joy and success! May my storyline over the next six months inspire you.
— Coming up next week on Days of our Lives (Global/NBC): JJ (Casey Moss) helps Julie (Susan Hayes) move in a few more belongings into the Horton house on Monday (June 13). Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) takes Deimos (Vincent Irizzary) home and patches him up on Tuesday (June 14).
Victor (John Aniston) double crosses Nicole (Arianne Zucker) on Wednesday (June 15). Chad (Billy Flynn) apologizes to Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) for his drunken behaviour on Thursday (June 16).
On Friday (June 17), Theresa (Jen Lilley) tells Brady (Eric Martsolf) that they should get married as quickly as they can. Worried and alarmed, Chad and Marlena (Deidre Hall) arrive at Shady Hills to learn there was a fire, and Abigail’s (Kate Mansi) been injured.
— Alexander Bruszt, who won the Australian actor search, will be leaving DAYS as Dr. Fynn Thompson when his contract ends this summer.
— The Young and the Restless fans rejoice: Jill Farren Phelps is finally out as executive producer. She has been replaced by UK exec Mal Young who has worked on Brookside, EastEnders and Doctor Who. Young began his work on Y&R six months ago as a consulting producer. Daytime Confidential first broke the news on Tuesday (June 7) night.
— Hunter King has been dropped to recurring now that she’s been upped to a series regular on the CBS sitcom Life In Pieces.
— TV Guide magazine’s Michael Logan is reporting that Michael E. Knight is out as Y&R’s Dr. Simon Neville. The decision was made before the executive producer switch.
— Coming up this week on The Young and the Restless (Global/CBS): Victoria (Amelia Heinle) sees a different side of Travis (Michael Roark) on Monday (June 13; Canadian episodes listed throughout) while Victor (Eric Braeden) feels cornered. Jack (Peter Bergman) closes in on the truth about Phyllis (Gina Tognoni). Paul (Doug Davidson) and Christine (Lauralee Bell) receive unexpected information on Tuesday (June 14) while Phyllis makes a difficult decision.
On Wednesday (June 15), Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) makes a risky decision. The evidence against Adam (Justin Hartley) continues to build. A plan to break up Summer (Hunter King) and Luca (Miles Gaston Villaneuva) goes awry. Dylan (Steve Burton) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) confront Sharon (Sharon Case) on Thursday (June 16) as Ashley (Eileen Davidson) sticks up for her family. Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis submit into temptation.
— The Talk’s Sheryl Underwood will guest star on Monday and Tuesday’s episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful.
— Coming up next week on The Bold and the Beautiful (CTV Two/CBS): Liam (Scott Clifton) sees a perfect opportunity to go after what he wants on Monday (June 13). Thomas (Pierson Fodé) informs Caroline (Linsey Godfrey) about the role he plans on playing in Douglas’ life on Tuesday (June 14).
On Wednesday (June 15), Sasha (Felisha Cooper) receives a promotion at Forrester Creations that will have her working closely with Zende (Rome Flynn) — but look for it to hit a snag once Nicole (Reign Edwards) gets involved on Thursday (June 16).
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) gives Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) fatherly advice regarding her relationship with Liam and Wyatt (Darin Brooks) on Friday (June 17). Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is overwhelmed with guilt when Katie (Heather Tom) expresses how indebted she is to her sister.
— Coming up next week on General Hospital (City/ABC): Ava (Maura West) runs into a familiar face on Tuesday (June 14) while Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer) interferes in Anna’s (Finola Hughes) love life. Carly (Laura Wright) reaches out to Liz (Rebecca Herbst) on Wednesday (June 15). Valerie (Brytni Sarpy) and the cadets celebrate their graduation from the police again. Curtis (Donnell Turner) longs to be a cop again. Sonny (Maurice Benard) helps Lulu (Emme Rylan) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) live their dreams.
Jason (Billy Miller) comes to Sam’s (Kelly Monaco) rescue on Thursday (June 16). Jordan responds to Andre’s (Anthony Montgomery) confession. TJ (Tequan Richmond) overhears something that he shouldn’t while Molly (Haley Pullos) makes plans for her future. Julian (William deVry) and Nina (Michelle Stafford) strike a deal on Friday (June 17). Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) finds a clue to the mystery.
Franco (Roger Howarth) does little to dispel Liz’s fears on Monday (June 20). Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) walks in on an odd moment between Julian and Nina. Griffin (Matt Cohen) turns down Maxie’s (Kirsten Storms) request.
— Diane Delano (Popular) will appear as the assistant to (also debuting) Trent Dawson’s Huxley this month.
