What is Jay Kenneth Johnson doing now?

He also has a recurring role on the NBC show Scrubs (2001), as Dr. Matthews, and rejoined Days of Our Lives (1965) reprising his role as Philip (meanwhile played by Kyle Brandt) in 2007. At the moment, Jay continues to live, work and study in Los Angeles.

Why did Jay Kenneth Johnson leave Days?

Soaps.com just learned that Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip) has left the show after his contract negotiations broke down. Since Days was renewed, it was stipulated some major changes would have to be made and actors being axed or asked to take pay cuts was apparently part of that.

What happened to Philip on Days?

Philip was never able to get things going with Chloe again, and when he realized that she had found new love with Brady Black, he left Salem to join the military.

Is Philip Kiriakis coming back to Days?

In November 2019, People announced that Johnson would reprise the role in the digital “Last Blast Reunion” series. In May 2020, it was revealed that Johnson would again reprise the role on Days of Our Lives; he returned during the August 18, 2020, episode. Johnson vacated the role on December 22, 2021.

Who is returning to Days of Our Lives in 2022?

Steve Burton In November 2022, NBC disclosed that it had rehired the Emmy winner as Harris Michaels, the character he originated back in 1988 and played again in Chapter 2 of Beyond Salem.

Is Sammy coming back to DAYS?

The soap fave is back on the set. Daytime fans of Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney are used to seeing her come and go as Sami in Salem and get equally excited every time it’s announced that she’s working on a new movie.