Days of our Lives Star Vanessa Williams Confirms Valerie’s Return

It looks like Eli’s mom is headed back to Salem as Vanessa Williams confirmed the news that she’s back at work on the Days of our Lives set. Considering how close Eli and Lani are to welcoming their twins to the world, this could be a very good thing for their family.

Vanessa Williams — Back in Salem

While the former Melrose Place star has been back a few times since her initial exit in late 2018, there is no word on how long this particular Salem visit will last. She took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to reveal the exciting news, along with a shot of her looking oh-so-glam!

“Back on my #dayjob #daysofourlives @nbcdays #workinginthepandemic #gratitude,” she wrote alongside the stunning shot. She also included a video in which she addressed the camera while wearing a mask. Alongside the video, she wrote in the caption, “Back on set! #WEARAMASK #temperaturecheck #testingforcovid19 #workinginthepandemic #newworldorder”

In the video, she tells us, “This is shooting during pandemic — a whole new world order. So, we just finished, and you know, it went well,” she said smiling as she removed the mask. “But everyone’s wearing a surgical mask, testing before you even go in,” she continued before she realized and let us in on the truly different aspect that is surprising for her.

“Do your own makeup, well!” she laughed before adding, “but happy to be working.” That is definitely different than what the DAYS actors (and apparently other soaps are experiencing as well) are used to but is now the new normal in this COVID-19 world.

What is Valerie going to be up to this time besides checking on her son Eli (Lamon Archey)? Hopefully, she and her former squeeze, Abe (James Reynolds) will get the chance to catch up as well. While no air date was shared, here’s hoping it’s soon! Days of our Lives (DOOL) airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for airtimes.