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The former priest also officiated Paul Narita (Christopher Sean) and Andrew Donovan’s (Colton Little) wedding. There have been hints that there is trouble in paradise between ERICOLE.
So, could Nicole Walker Brady (last played by Arianne Zucker) come back for one final face-off? Keep reading and let’s talk about what could happen next with this storyline.
Holly Jonas’ Graduation
Let’s begin with Holly Jonas’ (Ashley Puzemis) high school graduation. Fans watched as the Salem teens got ready to close the book on their high school years. It was mentioned that Eric and Nicole were both at the graduation.
However, the blonde mentioned to Aaron Greene (Louis Tomero) that they weren’t even speaking to each other. Holly didn’t seem confused, so it sounds like the couple has been at odds for a while now.
Eric Brady’s Confession
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After the graduation, Eric stayed in Salem while Nicole flew back to Paris with their son. Eric also mentioned that his relationship isn’t going so well right now.
That explains why Nicole was off-screen, and maybe it was just to explain her not being shown at Holly’s graduation. At the same time, it could suggest that Eric and Nicole are about to split.
Sloan Petersen Mentioned
Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that in the past few weeks, Sloan Petersen (last played by Jessica Serfaty) has been mentioned.
It was also mentioned to Melinda Trask (Tina Huang), since she was the one who helped kidnap Nicole’s baby and give him to Sloan!
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Sloan pretended for a long time that Jude Brady was the baby she adopted with Eric, knowing full well she stole him. So, when Nicole and Eric got back together, it was really quick and right after the Sloan exposure.
So, maybe their marriage isn’t working out as well as they hoped. For them to not even speak to each other at graduation, it must be pretty serious.
It should also be noted that Nicole didn’t show up to support Eric or anyone else during John’s death. At least be there for Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall).
Will Nicole Walker Return?
Back when Arianne Zucker left DOOL, she said she would never go back again. Actors have said this before, then stunned viewers with another return.
However, I really think Ari meant it, especially when you consider the circumstances she had to work on set before. Even though things might be different now, the ERICOLE chapter is likely closed for good.
There is also the fact that Ari sued the soap. That pretty much bans her from working on DOOL ever again. No company is going to rehire the employee who sued them.
A recast is always possible, but fans don’t take recasts very well. So, maybe it’s time for Eric to find his new beginning again.
Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on Peacock to find out what is coming up next.
Just RECAST the Nicole role, this could be a great storyline.
I was hoping for a happily ever after for Eric and Nicole, but sadly, that’s gone out the window. Oh well…..
AZ should return to reprise her role of Nicole Walker on DOOL no recast or if she’s open to it she can be on the online spinoff Beyond Salem.