Why Arianne Zucker Will Always Appreciate Her Fans

When news broke that Arianne Zucker was leaving Days of Our Lives after nearly two decades, fans were in shock.

After all, Nicole is currently in a front burner story and is also finally a mother after all these years. Of course, she had to kidnap her baby thanks to Crazy Chole and Demented Deimos, but it least it has her at the center of the action.

Despite all this, Zucker is sticking with the decision she made nearly two years ago not to renew her contract when it’s up next month. That doesn’t mean she won’t miss DAYS, Nicole, and all the support she’s gotten through the years.

In fact, she shared a message for fans on her blog, saying the following:

“After 18 years of an incredible run as Nicole Walker on Days of Our Lives, I will not be returning this contract year. I have had such beautiful support from all of you who have loved to hate Nicole and then love her again.

Nicole has been through a life not fully rewarded by some of your standards, but I have also been able to connect with you on personal levels. Although nothing is ever permanent and I never like to say never, it is bye for now. I will see you all in other places as other characters and I am excited for my journey.”

To see her entire message, click here.

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