'Days of our Lives' 2017 Preview

2016 ended on Days of our Lives, with Paul (Christopher Sean) and Sonny (Freddie Smith) and Chad (Billy Flynn) and Abigail (Marci Miller) sharing a kiss. What can we expect on DAYS in 2017? Romance, return of beloved characters, and a long-awaited wedding are on the horizon.

* Marlena (Deidre Hall), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Rafe (Galen Gering), and Paul fight to get Hope released from prison, and go to Prauge to get proof that Stefano is alive. Sonny and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) follow, and while there, romance blooms for 'PaulSon' and 'Stayla'.

* Hope escapes from prison after she finds herself the victim of a violent situation. Who will come to her rescue?

* Chad finds himself torn between Gabi (Camila Banus) and Abby (Marci Miller). Can Chad and Abby reclaim the life they once shared?

* Nicole (Ari Zucker) and Deimos (Vincent Irizary) become engaged, but an unexpected revelation shakes up the new couple.

Robb Derringer Joins the Cast of 'Days of our Lives' as Scooter Nelson

Robb Derringer

A report in people announcing Rob Derringer's engagement to Carrie Ann Inaba, reveals that the General Hospital vet (Ex-Kyle) will be appearing on Days of our Lives next year.

Derringer's IMDB profile confirms that he has been cast as Scooter Nelson, and will first air March 30.

Has Robb Derringer Joined the Cast of 'Days of our Lives'?

Has Robb Derringer (ex-Sloane GH) Joined the cast of Days of Our Lives?

According to IMDB, Derringer has been cast as Scooter Nelson, and will first air in 2017.

When the casting call went out for Scooter earlier in the year, the show was said to be looking for an actor between the ages of 35 and 45.

Scooter was described as a handsome, eccentric, elitist math professor with a sex addiction.

The role was set to begin taping in late September, and was slated for multiple episodes.

On September 29, Derringer tweeted, "Othello & Cassio together again! Had a wonderful reunion today w/ A Martinez one of the most talented & true hearted people in the business."

Othello & Cassio together again! Had a wonderful reunion today w/ A Martinez one of the most talented & true hearted people in the business pic.twitter.com/HwAp6GBMH1

— Robb Derringer (@r8pistol) September 30, 2016

Days of our Lives hasn't officially announced Derringer's casting.

'General Hospital' Alum Finds New Love

Robb Derringer and Carrie Ann Inaba

His character may have been killed off of General Hospital, But Robb Derringer's (ex-sloane) romantic life is very much alive!

Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba revealed on Facebook that she is in a new relationship with the actor. Congratulations!

Posted by Carrie Ann Inaba on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Robb Derringer Leaving 'General Hospital" as Agent Kyle Sloane

Agent and Sloane and Anna Devane have clashed over his investigation.

Robb Derringer is apparently leaving General Hospital and the short-lived role as Agent Kyle Sloane. Derringer, joined the soap in November, announced on December 19 in a series of since-deleted tweets that he had wrapped up his Port Charles stint.

"Friends I got sad/disheartening news today that my story/character on GH is ending," Derringer wrote. "I shot my last episode yesterday. Thank you all so much."

Later, he added, "Just want 2 thank every one of yu for all the love support & kind words about Me/Sloane. Was really disheartening but your kindness helps xo."

UPDATE:
The role has been recast with Grayson McCouch, who will debut as the new Agent Sloane in February.

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