Days of our Lives is undergoing another casting shake-up with news that four stars have been let go from the show. This comes amid confirmation that several recasts are also happening in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Carson Boatman and Raven Bowens are out.
- Leo Howard and Ashley Puzemis have also been let go.
- When will the four characters be off-screen?
Here’s Who Is Out at DAYS
The New Year began with some serious changes behind the scenes on the hit Peacock soap. Ashley Puzemis (Holly), Leo Howard (Tate), Raven Bowens (Chanel), and Carson Boatman (Johnny) were all fired.
Soap Opera Digest confirmed the news that the four stars were let go after they returned from the holiday break. A spokesperson for DAYS told the outlet that they don’t comment on the status of actors on the show or casting choices made by the show.
The spokesperson did reveal the powers that be have so much respect for Bowen, Boatman, Howard, and Puzemis and their talent for bringing their respective characters to life in Salem.
“What may seem sudden is part of long-range storytelling decisions. Our goal is to balance the show’s rich history with where we’re headed creatively,” the spokesperson shared.
What This Casting News Means
It’s no secret that DAYS films nearly 10 months in advance, so Holly, Tate, Chanel, and Johnny will all be on-screen until later this year, maybe even early next year. The last air date for the characters depends on when the Boatman, Howard, Puzemis, and Bowen film their final scenes, which have not been revealed yet.
In the meantime, there’s still plenty of storylines for these four characters as Johnny and Chanel deal with her pregnancy and Holly and Tate deal with his academic issues.
What do you think of this DAYS casting shocker?
