Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers reveal that fans are mighty sad they don’t get to see Ericole live out their happily ever after. The actress who plays Nicole Walker, Arianne Zucker, was let go from the soap earlier this year after her contract expired, which sparked a wrongful dismissal and sexual harassment lawsuit on her part.
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The only silver lining in this all was that the character exited on a good note, simply moving to Paris with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) and their baby boy, Jude Brady (Oliver McLarty) to start a fresh chapter. Still, as Eric has returned and is embroiled in a new storyline, fans can’t help but feel as if there’s a chance that Nicole could return.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Nicole Walker’s Name Has Been Dropped A Lot
DOOL spoilers remind fans that Ericole left for Paris in late July, and Eric is already back on the canvas. Of course, he’s returned to support his brother Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) who has been hauled into Salem’s PD. Brady believes he ran down Sarah Horton-Kiriakis (Linsey Godfrey), causing her paralysis, but fans know better.
In the midst of all this drama, new chaos has surfaced, as Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) recently found out that Eric was the drunk driver behind her bio dad’s, Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) passing.
As Nicole plays a vital role in keeping this secret from Holly, all these years, her name has been dropped, a lot. Could the soap be foreshadowing a return?
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DOOL Spoilers – Recast Or OG?
As of this writing, there’s no indication that Arianne Zucker could return to the canvas, anytime soon. After all, her lawsuit is still ongoing and with the soap taking several months in advance to film, it’s unlikely the actress could make a comeback until late 2025 (the earliest).
Still, could the show decide to hire a recast? This is a sticky debate, as on the one hand, there’s only ever been one actress in the role.
However, if an iconic character like Jennifer Horton (played by both Melissa Reeves and Cady McClain at different times) can, then maybe a Nicole Walker recast would work, too?
Do you have a feeling that Nicole could return to Salem? Join the conversation in the comments section! Tune into the Peacock soap daily to catch all the drama and visit this site for the best Days of Our Lives news, updates, and spoilers.
Ari has been the only Nicole! I’m a huge fan and she’s the only Nicole!! Every time shows bring in a replacement, the fans don’t like it. I have been watching Days since it first aired and I hated it every time someone else came along to play the part.
Fans following Nicole’s exit underground that Eric and Nicole do NOT get a happy ending! This disappointment is right up there with Bo ending up in a coma when promised a Bo/Hope reunion which never happened. Does anyone really care about the fans, or are producers more intent on punishing Arianne Zucker?? I have been watching for over 50 years and am disgusted with how fans are being ignored.
I don’t think we’ll ever get the happy ending that we want.
She’s not coming back.
I wish she was because I loved her character and I miss her.
Nicole can never be replaced.. She and Eric were and always be an integral part of DOOL ! There is a big void without them that will never be filled. Everything happening at present doesn’t have any meaning and heart. Their relationship was complex but beautiful ……. I hope it doesn’t end.
Our Nicole has been with us for many years. Putting someone else in her place would be a great disappointment. Think about keeping fans. We have been waiting for an Ericole forever. Having to pay to watch Days has been sad enough and I have friends who have given up the soap. Please bring her back
Return as actor & producer after a legal settlement.
DO NOT RECAST ARI!!! THERE’S NO ONE WHO CAN OR WILL EVER TAKE HER PLACE!!! THE SHOW IS RUINED SINCE SHE’S BEEN GONE!!!
Cady McClain is a terrific actress, but she really doesn’t make a terrific Jennifer . She doesn’t have the spunk Jennifer had when Melissa played her. Vivian has been played by many iconic soap actresses, but none were as good as the original, Louise Sorel. There has never been a replacement for Sami… no one would do her justice, or play her as well as Allison Sweeny. Same with Nicole. The only one who could do the character justice is Ari Zucker. And Days is just not as good without her.