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SL INSIDER FOR WK OF 8/5/07


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WK OF 8/5/07 EDITION

BIG RETURNS FOR SAMI AND ERIC'S FUNERAL!! PLUS, TWO MORE EXITS!!!

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It's yet another guest star filled funeral for Salem Lives this week when 10 stars make brief returns to Salem to help mourn the deaths of Eric (Jensen Ackles) and Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney). "Much like the previous funerals we have done, we wanted everyone who should be back to be back," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "I am thankful B&B loaned us Kyle for a few days. You could say this was to make up for the Koslow/Mascolo trade that never went both ways. It's exciting to have these characters back because they add alot to the event and are needed for this story to be fulfilling." Salem Lives contemplated bringing back Farah Fath (ex-Mimi) but opted not to at the last minute. "We felt it wasn't needed," admits Lowery. "We needed Rex because he is Marlena's son. Mimi's absence will be explained so it's no big deal."

Here are the returning stars:

Jed Allen (Don Craig)

Kyle Lowder (Jonathan Brady)

Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Brady)

Shayna Rose (Stephanie Johnson)

Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)

Kale Browne (Bill Horton)

Larry Hagman (Frank Evans)

Barbara Eden (Martha Evans)

Michelle Williams (Jeannie Donovon)

Tom Welling (Andrew Donovon)

Eric Winter (Rex Dimera)

Fans can expect to see the majority of these guest stars to air for 4 episodes beginning on Wednesday August 8. One exception, however, is Shayna Rose (Stephanie). "Shayna will be staying with us on recurring for a bit," previews Lowery. "We have some things coming up with her and her parents and she will be involved quite a bit in the Forrest/Abby/Max story that is heating up. We felt she added some presence to that story, especially with the departure of Chelsea."

Now that takes us to the opposite side of the spectrum as the cast cuts continue at Salem Lives. So far, 10 actors have gotten the boot. Jensen Ackles (Eric), Paul Kersey (Alan), Patrick Muldoon (Austin), Charles Cioffi (Ernesto), Roscoe Born (James), Josh Taylor (Cal), Terri Garber (Katherine), Patsy Pease (Kimberly), and Charles Shaughnessy (Shane) have all been released this summer in addition to the ever popular Alison Sweeney (Sami). Last week, it was reported that there would be two more exits by summer's end and those exits have been revealed to be that of Rachel Melvin (Chelsea) and Christie Clark (Carrie). "The exits are storyline-dictated," admits Lowery. "We feel that both characters need a rest and we aren't going to keep people around and not use them. Carrie will be back very soon. Alot has happened and she just needs to go away for a bit and get her life together. We have ample story for her upon her return. It's just like how we wrote out Martha Madison (Belle) last year. After a few months, she was back. As for Rachel, she will be basically on recurring. She needs to pay for her crimes and we have nothing of importance for her right now. That played into our decision to bring Shayna back as Stephanie. She will fill the void left by Chelsea for a bit. Both characters will be back, as will some of the others we have let go. We just need to do this."

For an update on the last airdates for some of these impending exits, see next week's Insider.

WHO'S IN/WHO'S OUT

IN

FUNERAL GUEST STARS (Various stars): See above for the complete list of guest stars that will air from August 8-13 during Sami and Eric's funeral.

OUT

Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady): Melvin, who began playing Chelsea in 2005, is out. She will last air in late August. Sources say she will make periodic appearances after her departure, however. See above for more.

Christie Clark (Carrie Brady-Reed): The beloved Days vet will once again be making an exit from Salem in late August. Sources believe the character will be back rather soon after a "small rest." See above for more.

STAYING

Shayna Rose (Stephanie Johnson): Rose, who is returning with many other guest stars for the funeral event this week, will remain after the proceedings for an indefinite period. Rose is said to be on recurring.

PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WK OF 8/6/07

-Celeste has a shocking vision.

-Miranda and Shane reconnect.

-Lexie and Cassie declare war on each other.

-Katherine gets a interesting offer.

-Stefano makes a subtle strike.

-Anna strikes out again.

-Nicole lashes out.

-Kate falls apart.

-Hope and Kayla continue to be puzzled by Steve's behavior.

-Salem mourns Eric and Sami.

-DON'T MISS A SURPRISE!!

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: THURSDAY AUGUST 9 AND FRIDAY AUGUST 10

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SALEM MOURNS ERIC AND SAMI. PLUS, DON'T MISS A BIG SURPRISE!!

NEXT WEEK: Loved ones try to get Doug and Julie back together. Chelsea's loved ones get a shock. Stefano changes gears. Romance is in the air in Salem. Carrie makes a huge decision. Kim shocks Shane. Tony's attempt to help Anna backfires. Max enlists Stephanie's help. Steve books a flight. Lucas throws himself into his work.

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