{"id":960,"date":"2024-08-22T20:45:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/?p=960"},"modified":"2024-08-22T20:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:45:50","slug":"the-real-reason-jensen-ackles-left-days-of-our-lives-and-why-he-might-never-go-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/?p=960","title":{"rendered":"The Real Reason Jensen Ackles Left &#8220;Days of Our Lives&#8221; &#8211; And Why He Might Never Go Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jensen Ackles, the heartthrob who shot to fame playing Dean Winchester in &#8220;Supernatural,&#8221; might be known for his brooding good looks and epic battles with demons, but there&#8217;s another side to the actor that many fans still remember: his days as the charming Eric Brady on &#8220;Days of Our Lives.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12D6D33EA3F0w2048h1381-300x202.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12D6D33EA3F0w2048h1381-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12D6D33EA3F0w2048h1381-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12D6D33EA3F0w2048h1381-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/12D6D33EA3F0w2048h1381.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAckles\u2019s time in Salem, a world filled with love, betrayal, and a dash of the supernatural, was a pivotal moment in his career. He landed the role of Eric, the younger Brady brother, in 1997, joining the soap opera at the age of 19.<\/p>\n<p>A &#8220;Days&#8221; Love Story<br \/>\nAckles quickly made his mark on the show, captivating audiences with his chemistry with Arianne Zucker, who played Nicole Walker. Their love story, known as \u201cEricole,\u201d became a fan favorite.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe chemistry between the two actors was off the charts,\u201d a source told Monsters and Critics.<\/p>\n<p>Jensen didn\u2019t just get mad props for the romance storylines but also for portraying Eric as the nice twin to Hurricane Sami (Alison Sweeney) and her scheming ways.\u201d<br \/>\nAckles earned a Best Male Newcomer Award from Soap Opera Digest and Daytime Emmy Nominations for Younger Actor in 1999 and 2000, proving that he was a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Jensen didn\u2019t just get mad props for the romance storylines but also for portraying Eric as the nice twin to Hurricane Sami (Alison Sweeney) and her scheming ways.\u201d<br \/>\nAckles earned a Best Male Newcomer Award from Soap Opera Digest and Daytime Emmy Nominations for Younger Actor in 1999 and 2000, proving that he was a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>But after three years in Salem, Ackles decided to move on. He left &#8220;Days&#8221; in 2000, and Eric was written out of the show.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/92FB726BE960w2386h1584-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/92FB726BE960w2386h1584-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/92FB726BE960w2386h1584-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/92FB726BE960w2386h1584-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/buzzflash1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/92FB726BE960w2386h1584.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Legacy in Salem<br \/>\nHowever, Ackles\u2019 time in Salem left a lasting impact. Fans still remember him fondly as Eric, and some even speculate that he might return to the show someday.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure how the rumor that Jensen may be coming back to &#8216;Days of our Lives&#8217; started,&#8221; a source revealed. &#8220;But it isn&#8217;t happening. Jensen continues to be booked and busy in primetime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ackles has gone on to star in various popular shows, including &#8220;Big Sky,&#8221; &#8220;The Winchesters,&#8221; &#8220;Tracker,&#8221; and &#8220;The Boys,&#8221; establishing himself as a primetime superstar.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also set to headline the new Amazon drama \u201cCountdown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite his success, Ackles has never expressed an interest in returning to &#8220;Days.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe actor often speaks about his time on the show and has nothing but love for it,&#8221; a source revealed.<\/p>\n<p>But the character of Eric remains a cherished part of \u201cDays\u201d history, and many fans are still holding out hope that Ackles might someday return to the soap opera that launched his career.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Supernatural&#8221; Saga<br \/>\nAckles\u2019s most iconic role is undoubtedly Dean Winchester, the elder Winchester brother in the beloved series &#8220;Supernatural.<\/p>\n<p>The show ran for 15 seasons, leaving fans captivated by the adventures and the close bond between Dean and his younger brother, Sam.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Supernatural&#8221; brought Ackles immense fame and critical acclaim, cementing his status as a television icon.<\/p>\n<p>But while the show is over, Ackles&#8217; journey through the world of supernatural drama continues<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s currently working on a spinoff of &#8220;The Boys,&#8221; and fans are eager to see what he\u2019ll do next.<br \/>\nEven though he\u2019s moved on from Salem, Ackles\u2019 time on &#8220;Days of Our Lives&#8221; remains a cherished chapter in his career. His portrayal of Eric Brady, the charming and lovable young adult, will always be a part of the show&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jensen Ackles, the heartthrob who shot to fame playing Dean Winchester in &#8220;Supernatural,&#8221; might be known for his brooding good looks and epic battles with demons, but there&#8217;s another side to the actor that many fans still remember: his days as the charming Eric Brady on &#8220;Days of Our Lives. 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