‘Days of Our Lives’ Villain Is Back, Promises Shocking Twist
A Days Of Our Lives villain is back in Salem to cause more havoc. The actor promises a shocking twist to the storyline that fans won’t see coming. He also has an idea of how his dastardly character could return again in the future. Keep reading for all the details.
Days Of Our Lives Villain Unexpectedly Returns
Every soap needs a villain or two. Sometimes it is clear from the get-go that the character is a baddie. But other times, the writers like to keep the viewers on their toes and take them by surprise with a villainous turn of a seemingly nice character.
That’s what happened to the Days Of Our Lives character Kerry Youmans. Played by actor Derek Yates, the character initially showed up in Salem as a possible suitor for Leo Stark (Greg Rikkart.) But when things didn’t work out, Kerry pursued Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) instead.
The character was later revealed to be the author behind the Lady Whistleblower column. It was revealed that Kerry Youmans intended to bring Leo down for ‘ruining’ the Body & Soul soap within the soap.
Javi Hernandez broke up with Kerry after the revelation. But the character recently returned to Salem and is now in a love triangle with Leo and Javi.
Derek Yates recently chatted with The U.S. Sun about his unexpected return. “I found out I am a part of a new love triangle situation. Now it’s been revealed that I’m kind of a villain. We’re going to see how it wraps up here soon,” the actor teased.
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Since the show films so far in advance, Yates already finished filming his scenes that are airing now. However, while he seemed to hint that Kerry’s return to Salem will be short-lived, but he’s hopeful that the character will return again someday.
According to Derek Yates, he was told by a director not to “count himself out” about returning to the show.
Actor Has Shocking Storyline Suggestion
If Days Of Our Lives doesn’t know how to bring Kerry Youmans back, the actor does. He suggested to The Sun that the popular soap trope about twins could be the perfect way for him to return.
“Now that I have the shorter hair, it would be fun to come back. They’re already doing a twin thing so maybe not a twin thing, but maybe a twin thing,” he suggested.
The actor continued, “I can come out as the same character and be like, the reformed version of my character. He cut his hair, seeks therapy, wants to be a good person, do better and be friends with Leo. It would be interesting to do that flip.”
It could work. Who doesn’t have a twin in Salem?
What Surprised Him About Working On DOOL
While soap operas are often considered low on the totem pole of success, soaps are actually hard work. Derek Yates admitted during the interview that he wasn’t prepared for the fast pace of soap operas.
He revealed that the actors don’t have much time to rehearse. The actors run through the lines during blocking but then only get one take once the cameras are rolling.
“There is no room for mess-ups. There is no room for ‘I feel like I could do more.’ They got the shot. It tells the story, we got to go on. It forces actors to come and bring their game. They have to really nail their character,” – Derek Yates, U.S. Sun.
Days Of Our Lives fans, what do you think about his idea for Kerry Youmans to have a twin? Let us know in the comments.
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