From the new TV Guide:

Sami exits Salem on the 29th and she'll leave for LA where studio execs-who read that horrid expose written by Will-are eager to put her story onscreen.

Alison says the fans and everyone needed closure and despite shooting her exit scenes over 4 months ago, it still hurts. She's also disappointed that Sami and EJ didn't ride off into the sunset together.

She said it gave her such a giggle, that Hollywood execs read Will's article an wanted to be in the "Sami Brady business" and she says its a sweet send off she felt to the bone. For all Sami's trials and tribulations, Days was sending her off with love and appreciation and that means more to her than she can say

I'll admit, I was expecting better.

WTF kind of exit is this?

That's beyond lazy. I have no words. Although I guess at least she and EJ won't have a happy ending.

it's fun, such an unexpected twist of levity. I'm happy for her, tbh. I expected something more soapy and dramatic, but instead she's moving on to brighter Days. Good 4 her.

Edited October 22, 201411 yr by dio

Sometimes, its good to just let characters walk onto a new journey. Sami has never hurt for airtime or drama, so what could they possibly do here that would not focus on a character no longer onscreen? Time to work on the show as a whole because there are some huge voids now. To me, the most disappointing is that EJ really isn't dead.

Bye Sami!

nvm

Edited October 22, 201411 yr by dio

I can see why fans would be annoyed, but I don't think it's the worst idea. Sami's had so many dramas that I'm not sure what could top it at this point. She's died and went to jail - what else was left for an exit?

Then again I was never all that upset by Vivian's Bollywood exit either, even if it was nonsensical.

I can see why fans would be annoyed, but I don't think it's the worst idea. Sami's had so many dramas that I'm not sure what could top it at this point. She's died and went to jail - what else was left for an exit?

Then again I was never all that upset by Vivian's Bollywood exit either, even if it was nonsensical.

I don't mind it at all either, Sami's really done it all, why not send her off in a happier light?

And I didn't mind Vivian's Bollywood exit either.

I wouldn't say I'm upset. But there is a way to write a major character off a show that spins new story out for those left behind, and a way to just drop a brick of a story that exits the character and generates nothing. This seems to fall in the nothing camp. I'm kind of shocked they didn't try harder with Sweeney. She is their leading lady right now.

Sami and E.J. should have reunited secretly. Then, when E.J. got murdered, Sami would be the number one suspect and be forced to go on the run. This is lame, embarrasing garbage.

I'm glad we're not getting some kind of sickening HEA for Ejami, but WTF kind of a lame ass exit is this?

I actually love it...

I think Corday dictated this story point. It sounds like a producer writing some material....I don't think Tomsell would have ended it this way for her. But it will be heart felt I'm sure. She gave powerhouse performances these last few months and has held the show together thru thick and thin. She deserves a lot of praise. She seems to be a class act.

Sami leaving on her own.. without a man... very refreshing. Sami, as a character, has always been strongest on her own... Being saddled with EJ and Rafe actually limited her character in a way.