Jay's contract

[nom71]

On SoapOperadigest/breaking /news":

it says Talks have broken down between DOOL and Jay Kenneth Johnson. It's rumored to be about money. It says he cleaned out his dressing room yesterday. (what ever that means). I haven't received this weeks copy of Soap Opera Digest yet so I'm anxiously waiting to read it for myself. Naomi

[sharifromli]

Naomi and everyone- here is the link- I believe Jay's contract was up right after the holidays.

www.soapoperadigest.com/news/breaking/

[Steve]

I've been following this since mid day Friday, but have refrained from commenting. In the past, SOD and various other print and online publications have released 'breaking news' items re Days that have proven to be unfounded. (I can recall one such item from SOD that said Days had been renewed, and we'd be getting an official announcement the next week - this was in May . . . I also recall the 'breaking news' from TV Guide Canada that Dena Higley had walked as Days' head writer - that proved to be untrue.)

Till I read something from an official, reliable source (such as Jay himself) I'm viewing this as nothing more than rumor and speculation.

If official word re this matter is released, we'll post about it here.

Thanks!

[mutter]

It's looking more certain that Jay has decided not to renew. If he's gone I'll be relieved. The show has been getting worse and worse, the backstage dramas, storylines and pairings have been ludicrous IMO. I think Jay deserves better and now is the time to get out before this ship sinks.
Recent reports are that Blake Berris, Drake Hogestyn, Deidre Hall, and others have been fired (to be confirmed). If so, then NBC's renewal most likely came with strict budget limitations and DOOL will become a very different show.
I wish Jay all the best, I think he has lots of natural talent and hope he gets out of Daytime soaps completely because they are seriously floundering. I hope this news of his exit is true, and if he managed to get out with dignity before the sh*t hit the fan it was a smart move. Very smart move.

[sugafree]

I agree with everything you said Mutter. I've had less and less desire to watch the show, and now I can't tell you the last episode I watched. I wish Jay all the best. I know he is a nice guy and a class act, but so hope that he told them where to go before he left!

[sharifromli]

Mutter- well, well said.

I was just reading that TV Guide is even reporting on Jay and in addition on the "firing" of Dee and Drake.

Corday and his cronies should have just let the contract with NBC run out and keep some dignity to the show and wrap up the storylines properly- instead it will be a mass hachet job on the vets and higher paid (deservedly so) stars like Jay and the show will be an even greater shadow of its former self for the next year. Think of DOOL in its day- it had romance, action and often led the way with socially relevant storylines. This just pains me especially where Jay is concerned.

[luvphloe]

Micheal Fairman is reporting that Jay is still is Philip.

www.michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/newsItem.cfm?cms_news_id=147

Who knows what the real truth is.

I was really upset about this news because I wanted Phloe, but I really think it would be best for him to leave. DOOL is a mess and it would be better for him to get out now. He is too good for this show and the crappy storylines they gave him. Run Jay, run!!!!!

[phloeishot]

Yeah, but that comment from DOOL is so vague. Yes, JKJ is currently still Philip but it didn't say that he had signed a new contract.

[Mindy]

I hope we find out soon what the case is. That first report just didn't sound right to me. Hopefully we will get some official news. He'll have our support in whatever he chooses as always. Best of luck to him.

[jayssweetgirl]

Yeah, I know what you mean Mindy. I just couldn't see Jay just up and walking out like that. Just didn't sound like him at all. Hopefully we will get official news very soon!!! I will def support him no matter what he decides to do!!