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Days of Our Lives Drops Four Contract Players in Long-Range Creative Reset

Because the soap tapes far in advance, viewers will not see the departures on screen until late 2026 or early 2027.

Overview

  • Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera), Raven Bowens (Chanel Dupree DiMera), Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas) and Leo Howard (Tate Black) have been let go, according to multiple outlets and a show statement.
  • The exits affect two next‑generation pairings tied to legacy families, removing the couples of Johnny–Chanel and Tate–Holly from future storylines.
  • A Days of Our Lives spokesperson said the decisions reflect long‑range storytelling and noted the show’s extended tape‑to‑air gap.
  • There is no official information yet on how the characters will be written out or whether any roles will be recast.
  • Reporting cites an insider who says the actors learned of the moves right after the holiday hiatus, while Boatman publicly called his exit bittersweet and expressed gratitude.