Days Of Our Lives Comings And Goings: Jennifer Horton Recast, Why Melissa Reeves Replaced By Cady McClain

Days of Our Lives comings and goings reveal that Cady McClain will be playing Jennifer Horton. Yes, you read that correctly. So, what happened to Melissa Reeves and why was the role recast? Keep reading to get all the details, including if it’s temporary or permanent, and why picking a replacement to play the part was necessary.

Days Of Our Lives – Cady McClain Recast Shocker Confirmed

DOOL comings and goings reveal that there was a rumor that one core character was being recast. Then, other details started to surface, including that Cady McClain would be replacing another actress on the NBC soap opera. Well, the news has been confirmed by Soap Opera Digest. So, what is the deal with the recast, and will Melissa be coming back?

DOOL Spoilers – Comings and Goings: Melissa Reeves Won’t Travel

According to the report, Melissa lives in Tennessee and has decided it would be best if she didn’t travel to Los Angeles to tape new episodes. The actress routinely commutes from Tennessee to California. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she has chosen not to return to the set right now.

Days Of Our Lives – Actress Has New Grandchild and Another One Coming

Days of Our Lives comings and goings reveal that the coronavirus pandemic isn’t the only reason why Melissa has decided to stay home. She recently welcomed a new grandchild last month. She is also expecting another grandbaby to come into the world later this month. Being family-focused, it is understandable that Melissa would want to spend precious time with her grandbabies.

DOOL Spoilers – Comings and Goings: Replacement Already Filming

It is stated that Cady has already begun filming scenes as Jennifer Horton. However, we don’t know how long she will stay on board or what kind of storylines to expect with the character. It’s been a while since Jennifer was given a major story. We also don’t see her much these days, with the exception of her welcoming Abigail DiMera (Marci Miller) home.

What do you think of Melissa Reeves not returning to the set? How long do you think she will stay in Tennessee? Or do you believe there’s a possibility that Cady McClain could eventually take over the role of Jennifer Horton full-time? We will keep you posted with new developments and updated information as it becomes available.

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