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Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Arianne Zucker

If we know one thing to be true, it’s that Nicole Walker will always screw up a good thing….and the audience will always forgive her…

By Garren Waldo June 13, 2021

Days of our Lives’ Lani, Eli and Chanel: A Three’s Company Comedy Act

Happily married with newborn twins isn’t exactly the recipe for much drama or storyline action on soaps. So moving Chanel into Lani and Eli’s apartment…

By Janet Di Lauro June 10, 2021

Days of our Lives Xander and Gwen: Why This Outcast Couple Will Thrive

Xander’s been spiraling since Kristen impersonated Sarah and dumped him on their wedding day. Gwen’s been scrambling, since forsaking her vendetta against Abigail and Jack.…

By Janet Di Lauro June 09, 2021

He’s Back: A Crash Course on All Things Days of our Lives’ EJ DiMera

It’s been years – seven long ones to be exact – since Days of our Lives viewers have seen EJ DiMera’s handsome face. But that’s…

By Janet Di Lauro June 08, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: Citing the Obvious

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo June 06, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Susan Seaforth Hayes

Bombastic. That would be a perfect word to describe Julie Williams, and the acting style of her portrayer, Susan Seaforth Hayes – the recipient of…

By Garren Waldo June 06, 2021

Days of our Lives’ Kate Puts the Crazy into ‘What I Did for Love’

Desperate to hold onto Jake, Days of our Lives’ Kate has woken up from a coma with a plan to keep her man: pretending she’s…

By Janet Di Lauro May 31, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Eric Martsolf

Kermit the Frog once crooned, “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” We’re also going to assume that it’s not easy playing one of daytime TV’s dimmest…

By Garren Waldo May 30, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: Physician, Heal Thyself

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo May 30, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: Assigning Blame

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo May 23, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Stacy Haiduk

Stacy Haiduk – this week’s recipient of Soap Hub’s Performer of the Week Award – is so good at being bad that it’s criminal. Stacy…

By Garren Waldo May 23, 2021

Days of our Lives Absolutely Shouldn’t Resurrect Xander’s Dark Side

Obviously, the temptation is there for Days of our Lives, and it’s the easiest route to take. “Sarah” dumped Xander on their wedding day, and…

By Janet Di Lauro May 20, 2021

Sexy Dialogue, Hot Love Scenes – Days of our Lives Pushes the Envelope

Soaps took a major step back from steamy kisses and racy bedroom romps during 2020 due to COVID-19 protocols, with some shows firmly adhering to…

By Janet Di Lauro May 19, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: A Weighty Topic Revisited

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo May 16, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Paul Telfer

Xander is many things to many people. He’s a hero and heel and everything in between…and it takes an immensely talented thespian like Paul Telfer…

By Garren Waldo May 16, 2021

Jay Kenneth Johnson’s Back – Why Is Days of our Lives Wasting Philip?

First the good news: after a long absence, Jay Kenneth Johnson is finally back on the daytime scene as the one and only Philip Kiriakis.…

By Janet Di Lauro May 13, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Bryan Dattilo

When in doubt, call on Bryan Dattilo. The recipient of Soap Hub’s Performer of the Week Award can make you laugh, and he can make…

By Garren Waldo May 09, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: History Repeated

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo May 09, 2021

Days of our Lives Mask Madness: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity

The first time Kristen donned a mask and impersonated Nicole on Days of our Lives, it was fun, fresh, and a storyline shocker. Viewers were…

By Janet Di Lauro May 06, 2021

How Jackée Harry Arriving On Days of our Lives Makes Salem Even Better

Days of our Lives got an instant infusion of spunk, fire, and sass, when Jackée Harry stormed into town as Paulina Price. The unique character,…

By Janet Di Lauro May 05, 2021

Kristen’s Destroyed, But There’s One Way Days of our Lives Can Save Her

Kristen DiMera had been on the Days of our Lives redemption train — serving time for stabbing Victor, repentant over her past transgressions, and determined…

By Janet Di Lauro May 04, 2021

Top 10 Days of our Lives Bo and Hope’s Moments You Must Never Forget

When it comes to ranking daytime supercouples, Days of our Lives’ Bo Brady and Hope Williams are at the top of the all-time heap. The…

By Janet Di Lauro May 04, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Lauren Koslow

Lauren Koslow, the recipient of Soap Hub’s Performer of the Week Award, has guided her character through all manner of outrageous messes – like the…

By Garren Waldo May 02, 2021

A Critic’s Review Of Days of our Lives: Murder Suspects, Shocking Exits

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For a week we…

By Garren Waldo April 25, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Marci Miller

Marci Miller, the recipient of Soap Hub’s Performer of the Week Award, has been frequently called upon to guide Abigail through her most weighty crisis…

By Garren Waldo April 25, 2021

Days of our Lives Must Resolve the Missing Eric, Stop Wasting Nicole

Ever since Eric headed to Africa for missionary work, last September, Nicole has been in limbo on Days of our Lives; a peripheral character supporting…

By Janet Di Lauro April 22, 2021

Days of our Lives’ New Ava Is Totally Working and This Is Why

The days of crazy Ava – you know, kidnapping Kayla, blackmailing Steve into having sex with her, and masterminding lots of other diabolical plots –…

By Janet Di Lauro April 20, 2021

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: Hypocrites and Troublemakers

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we…

By Garren Waldo April 18, 2021

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for Days of our Lives: Alison Sweeney

Alison Sweeney has steered Sami through a harrowing battle with bulimia, two traumatic rapes, a battle of wills waged against her half-sister, and a plethora…

By Garren Waldo April 18, 2021