Stefan DiMera is one of the most popular Days of Our Lives characters. Meanwhile, Stefan’s portrayer, Brandon Barash, is immensely talented and loved. Thus, the DOOL fandom was hit by a wrecking ball when news broke out that the soap let the actor go. Reports suggest that his firing was kept well under wraps for months and that his exit episode is set to air next week.
In a recent chat with Soaps.com, Brandon Barash confirmed that he has been fired from the soap. He also admitted that the news came absolutely out of nowhere and really hit him hard. The popular soap star described the huge blow as a “gut punch” as the makers are making him leave the soap in the middle of his contract.
Days of Our Lives spoilers point out that currently, Stefan DiMera is trying to make his relationship with Gabi work. In the recent episode, he was ready to fight for her. Unfortunately, towards the end of the October 25, 2024, episode, he was attacked by a masked assailant, and seemingly drugged.
The installment ended on a cliffhanger, thus, it is hard to say if Stefan just passed out due to the drug or lost his life. We will have to wait till Monday to find out more about his fate. As for the actor, he isn’t very positive about making a comeback to the Peacock soap. This is not the first time that the actor has been booted from the soap.
This has happened before, and perhaps that’s why it is so much harder for him to trust the makers. ” I would have to be able to trust them. And I’ve lost that. I’ve lost that ability to trust that team, quite frankly,” Brandon stated matter of factly. It really does break our hearts to see Bradon Barash leave as Stefan. He truly is one of the best. There is an absolute outrage on social media following the news break.
All we can say is that we hope we get to see Brandon Barash make a bigger and better comeback on a project of his choosing. Meanwhile, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates on the cast and characters of the soap.
This is not the same soap opera that I came to love back in 1968. This year has been the worst with so many actors and actress being fired or leaving the show. Are the new producers and writers so stupid that they can’t see this. Heads up, if something doesn’t change soon Days won’t have any viewers left.
Once again, one of the best actors on the show..The one thing they’ve become excellent at is turning viewers away…See ya
You can tell. If i miss a couple days of DOOL a few years ago I was horrified. Now, meh.