In a revealing podcast discussion, Ari Zucker opens up about her controversial exit from Days of Our Lives as Nicole Walker, detailing the uncomfortable working conditions that led her to raise concerns and ultimately lose her contract after 26 years. She confirms that while her character won’t be killed off, fans hoping for a reunion between Nicole and Eric should brace themselves for disappointment, as the storyline hints at Nicole leaving Salem—potentially alone or with their child, Jude. Let’s watch the video to uncover the full story behind this backstage drama…

From Salem’s central square to viewers’ hearts, Days of Our Lives has always excelled at capturing emotional intensity. Among the show’s most powerful assets is its ability to turn screen departures into soul-stirring moments—when the onscreen goodbye is as real as the love audiences feel. In Salem, when someone leaves—whether it’s a character moving on or an actor stepping away—the emotion cuts straight through the screen.