Who is leaving Days of Our Lives in 2023?

THE POPULAR soap opera series Days of Our Lives first premiered in 1965.

Throughout the show's 58 seasons, fans have had to say goodbye to several beloved characters, including many in 2023.

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Who is leaving Days of Our Lives in 2023?

The actors leaving Days of Our Lives in 2023 include:

John Aniston

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For more than 50 years, Jennifer Aniston's father, John Aniston, portrayed the role of Victor Kiriakis on DOOL.

Sadly, he was unable to continue his role in 2023 because he passed away on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89.

“Sweet papa …⁣ John Anthony Aniston You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew," Aniston's daughter wrote in an Instagram tribute.

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" I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace - and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔⁣."

Aniston's last performance as Victor was on December 26, 2022.

Lindsay Arnold

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Lindsay Arnold joined the DOOL cast in 2020 as Allie Horton, the daughter of Sami Brady and Lucas Horton.

Despite the success of the character, Arnold announced in February 2023 that she would be leaving the series.

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"I really love everyone who works on DAYS so much. It’s such an amazing set to be on. It genuinely feels like a family, from the actors that I worked with to the producers and the directors. That was the hardest part of leaving for me," she said during an interview with Soap Opera Digest.

"I knew I was going to miss everyone so much. I really care about the show, and I really value the people who work on it."

Later on, she explained that she knew it was time after her three-year contract had expired.

"I came to the realization that I knew it was time," Arnold continued.

“I had been thinking on it for pretty much a year. It wasn’t a last-minute decision. It was something that I really thought about. I felt like it was time to take a break for a while, explore some other things, and reevaluate what I wanted to do in general.”

Chandler Massey

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Since 2010, Chandler Massey has portrayed the role of Will Horton, however, his time on the show ultimately came to an end in 2023.

At this time, not much is known about his exit, but his final episode was reportedly on February 16, 2023.

Zach Tinker

Zach Tinker joined the DOOL cast in 2022 as Sonny Kiriakis, but his time on the show was ultimately short-lived.

“I’ll miss the people most of all,” he said of his exit during an interview with Soap Opera Digest.

Not much is known about the Fire Country star's departure, but he hopes to return to Salem again someday.

"What’s nice about soaps is you’re not ever really gone unless they recast you," Tinker added.

“So it’s nice knowing that at least, for now, I am still Sonny.”

Tinker's character was the husband of Massey's character and together, they were daytime drama's first male gay wedding and marriage in the United States.

Camila Banus

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For 13 years, Camila Banus portrayed the role of Gabi Hernandez on DOOL, however, she shocked fans in May 2023 when she revealed that she would be exiting the beloved soap opera series.

In an interview with The Wrap, Banus explained that the move was so she could "start the next chapter in my life."

“There’s definitely been a lot of changes at ‘Days’ the last couple of years, one being moving to Peacock," Banus told the media outlet.

"Although it’s been wonderful and we’ve had a super great reception, for me, I felt like that was kind of like the initial start for changes happening in general.

"And I kind of just saw that as a sign for me to start the next chapter in my life."

Banus' final day on set with April 28, but The Wrap reports that her last airdate is "many, many months down the line."

How can I watch Days of Our Lives?

For over 55 years, one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world aired live on weekdays on NBC.

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However, in September 2022, it was announced that DOOL would be leaving its usual timeslot and heading to streaming.

The show can now be watched exclusively on Peacock with an active subscription.