BREAKING NEWS!! Soap star quits hit show after 18 months in shock exit
He’s swapping daytime TV for primetime prestige
A SOAP star has sensationally quit a hit show after just 18 months – leaving fans stunned by their sudden exit.
The actor, who quickly became a fan favorite on Days of Our Lives, has already filmed their final scenes, with a dramatic departure storyline set to air in the coming weeks.
Al Calderon has broken his silence after bowing out of the soap, telling fans: “It’s not goodbye, just see you later.”
The actor, who played Aaron Greene, took to social media to thank viewers for their support and hinted that the door may still be open for a return down the line.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “My time on Days of Our Lives has been truly life-changing.
“I’m endlessly grateful to the cast, crew, and creatives who made me feel seen, valued, and part of a legacy of family.
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“I’ll carry the love, lessons, and memories with me on every journey I go on. While I’m just a small grain of sand, I’m just happy I got to pass through the hourglass.
“As my mom used to tell me — it’s not goodbye, just see you later. I love you forever.”
Al Calderon is saying goodbye to Salem after landing a major new role in hit US drama Brilliant Minds.
The star, who joined the soap in February last year as fiery but lovable Javi Hernandez, is swapping the drama of daytime TV for primetime prestige, with Deadline revealing he’s been snapped up for Season 2 of the NBC medical series.