BONNIE SAYS BUH-BYE TO SALEM!!!

There will be no more horsing around for Days' Bonnie.

Judi Evans will exit the role on Bonnie Lockhart on July 25. The exit is storyline dictated as the show felt the character had run her course. "One of the most toughest decisions ever," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "Everyone loves Judi but we had no use for the character as the Lockharts are exiting Salem. She does get a great exit and we are happy we were able to redeem her and Mimi (Farah Fath) a bit before leaving." Sources report that Days would like to bring Judi back at some point in her former role of Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis. "We would love to and it could very well happen," admits Yadroc. "Not right now but it could."

Fans also took note of a mysterious prisoner being held in the same compound as Philip (Kyle Brandt). The prisoner was taken out of the burning compound on July 25. "That is our big surprise return," says Yadroc. Fans need to keep an eye out because the identity will be revealed very soon...sooner then you think."

In other news, July 25 also marked the final appearance for Kyle Brandt as Philip. The show will now use a body double as Philip was badly burned and will be in bandages upon his return to Salem. "We knew we only had Kyle for a bit and we knew he was limited while we had him. The role is being recast but not right away. Belle (Martha Madison) and Philip are important parts of Days but they will be spectators for a bit once Shawn (Jason Cook) and Mimi leave." admits Yadroc. Many beleive Jay K. Johnson will be returning but the show had no comment on that at this time.