‘Days Of Our Lives’ Co-EP Albert Alarr Out Following Misconduct Investigation & Cast Petition; Janet Drucker To Replace Him

The deaths of Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) and Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) leave a huge whole in the soap opera’s storylines. Without Salem’s two most iconic villains, the sudser risks growing stagnant. However, that can be easily fixed.Although “DOOL” fans know that Stefano and Victor have been about as sinister as a soap villain can be, they’re both gone.

Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) is Salem’s most talked-about character this month. Victor was sadly declared dead after his private plane went down over the Mediterranean Sea. Now, there is mystery and intrigue about why Victor was in the area.

Deidre Hall), as a mother figure. Meanwhile, his biological mother’s story is truly tragic.When Isabella first came to Salem, she was thought to be the daughter of Loretta and Ernesto Toscano. However, it was soon clear that Isabella’s past was complicated.

After shooting the Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana, deconstructing another pop icon in Brooke Shields was an organic segue for filmmaker Lana Wilson. The director is up for a Primetime Emmy nomination in Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program for the Hulu/ABC News docuseries Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.

TV Insider, Madison revealed that she decided to call it quits on the soap after realizing that her character wasn’t at the forefront of many storylines. The actress admitted that as the only child of iconic characters John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), the character of Belle was never to be someone who was in the background.“In my opinion, Belle was never meant to be a peripheral character. She is the only child of Marlena and John, and, after 19 years of coming and going from the show, it just finally clicked for me that they were never going to showcase the character the way I felt she should be,” Martha Madison explained.

longtime character Victor Kiriakis. Tragedy struck when Victor’s jet went missing and was later found in the Mediterian Sea.

Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston), per Soap Opera Digest. Theresa first came to Salem in 2013, and fans couldn’t get enough. Theresa quickly became a huge favorite among viewers with her devious plots and her romance with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf).Lilley played the role of Theresa for three years before exiting the soap opera in 2016.

Days of Our Lives” fans were introduced to the character of Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) in 1985. Upon his first moments in Salem, it seemed clear that he would become one of the soap opera’s biggest villains. Throughout the years, Victor has shown his softer side regarding family.

Days of Our Lives recasts Eric Brady and some fans may be confused. That’s right, this week Greg Vaughan who has been playing the legacy character for the better part of a decade was replaced by actor Jason Gerhardt. The recast is only temporary as Gerhardt stepped into the role at a time when Vaughan was unable to fulfill his duties.

Soaps. General Hospital alum Jason Gerhardt has been tapped to play the role of Eric and will appear in just a few episodes. Of course, Days of Our Lives recasts are quite common.

in a Friday statement to The Wrap.“I have been in this industry for decades, and not a single complaint has ever been made against me until now. Many of the claims recently referenced in the media are simply false.”Alarr’s exit follows the conclusion of a nine-week misconduct investigation and the launch of a petition signed by more than two dozen cast members calling for his removal, saying they feel “very uncomfortable and distraught should he stay involved with the show.”“These allegations were already examined in a detailed and entirely independent investigation that lasted for two months.

Following a nine-week investigation and cast petition, Albert Alarr, the “Days of Our Lives” co-executive producer, has been replaced.

"Days of Our Lives" co-executive producer and director Albert Alarr is reportedly leaving the long-running soap opera after a cast-signed petition calling for his removal following a misconduct investigation. According to Deadline, series executive producer Ken Corday announced that Alarr will be "exiting his role" and replaced with Janet Drucker. Corday also told staff there will be new HR protocols and presence on set.

William Earl Albert Alarr is out as executive producer of NBC’s long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives” after a 20-year tenure as a director and producer for the show. His exit follows a misconduct investigation by “Days” producer Sony Pictures Television. Janet Drucker, a veteran producer who has been with “Days” since 1984, has taken on his duties for leading the production of the daytime serial.

Two former Days Of Our Lives stars, Farah Galfond and Lisa Rinna, are landing their support to the more than 25 current cast members who have signed a petition calling for the removal of longtime co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr following a misconduct investigation and two Deadline reports on some of the allegations.

"Days of Our Lives" alum Lisa Rinna is speaking out in support of the soap opera's cast amid calls for a change in the show’s leadership. "Ken Korday [sic] and @sony Do the right thing now! Protect your talent!!!" Rinna wrote on her Instagram stories over a screengrab of a headline about misconduct allegations by the show’s co-executive producer and director, Albert Alarr. "Listen to what they are saying-there is a petion [sic] 25 people have signed it.

EXCLUSIVE: Not much has changed on Days of Our Lives following an investigation into misconduct allegations against co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr and a toxic work environment he and his team allegedly fostered, with Alarr still in charge at the venerable daytime drama.

grieving Jennifer Aniston reportedly isn’t dealing well with news that her recently deceased dad, longtime soap opera actor John Aniston, is about to be written off “Days of Our Lives” in a rather dramatic fashion.According to the Daily Mail, the character’s absence will finally be explained by killing him off in a plane crash. A source revealed that the aerophobic Aniston, 54, was disappointed by the decision.John Aniston starred in the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” as Victor Kiriakis from 1985 until his death last November at the age of 89.

Marlena Evans and Roman Brady. Quite the opposite personality of her tv twin brother Eric Brady, Sami came onto the scene reeking havok and has yet to stop.Alison Sweeney is a daytime television staple and a beloved fan-favorite cast member.

Days Of Our Lives is pressing pause.