The recent spoiler updates for the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" suggest that there will be more characters set to return to the soap, including the character Valerie Grant now to be played by actress Vanessa Williams.
Valerie Grant's Character Set To Return To Salem; Rekindles Romance With Abe Carver?
Valerie's character first appeared on the soap in the 1970s, then played by actress Tina Andrews. Although her appearance on the soap was very minimal, it had a great impact. It was one of the first romances on daytime television that involved two people of different races. It was a breaking moment, even though the romance ended with an affair.
The next appearance of Valerie was in 1981, played by actress Diane Sommerfield where she had a short fling with the character Abe Carver. She stayed in Salem for a year back then and was never to be seen again until now. The character of Valerie will now return and to be played by actress Vanessa Williams, previously known for her role in "Melrose Place."
Valerie Grant is a cardiologist who returns to Salem to save Abe Carver, who is going to be shot in the chest. Questions of a rekindled romance between them have now started to resurface since her scheduled return on October 25 was already announced. Only time will tell if their reunion will lead to a romantic kind once again.
Alison Sweeney Speculated To Reprise Her Role As Sami Brady In "Days Of Our Lives"
Aside from Valerie, "Days of Our Lives" also teased another return of a character, not specified whether it is a male or female character. However, fans have speculated that it is going to be Alison Sweeney, to reprise her role as Sami Brady.
The speculations of her return were led by the confirmation that her entire family is already set to return on "Days of Our Lives." Carrie Brady and her husband, Austin Reed will return to Salem while Sami's twin brother will also appear once again, despite being in prison after an accident he was involved in.
"Days of Our Lives" airs every Monday to Friday, and fans will finally see the characters coming back very soon.