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Kate Mansi Leaving Days
Topic Started: Jan 4 2016, 09:18 AM (35,969 Views)
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throughthehourglass
Jan 4 2016, 09:36 AM
Hannah Scorpio
Jan 4 2016, 09:35 AM
I'm not a Chabby or Abby fan, but I don't understand why she's leaving when her popularity is at it's peak.

It would've been one thing if it was a year ago when she was barely on / had terrible story. But now? The show basically centered their 50th anniversary around her. That's bit of a slap in the face.
It does seem like a really bad decision.
From the show's point of view, yes. But from her point of view, it seems like it had to happen. She's 28, so it's now or never for her in Hollywood. I don't want to sound like an ageist, but most actors try to break out in primetime or movies between the ages of 20 and 25, when they're still young enough to take on roles of teenagers or young adults. The older you are, the harder it is to break out because there are fewer roles, the age one can portray is limited and the roles that do exist are given to already established actors. I'm not saying it's impossible to break out when you're in your 30s; there are plenty of people who had their big break when they were already 32 or 33. But, it's much harder when you're past your mid-20s. Also, Kate needs to do this if she wants to take on different roles and add something to her resume. Right now, her filmography consists of Days, a minor appearance on How I Met Yout Mother 7 years ago and a horror movie she did a year or two ago that is yet to be released.
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I could see Abby being presumed dead for a few months and bringing her back during November sweeps when Chad begins to show some interest in someone else(but no in love), then the recast enter the picture. I have a strong feeling there will be a recast, the question is when does the new Abby show up.
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^ My face watching DAYS

We all knew this was coming, it was just a matter of time. Good to know she will still be around till May.

DAYS needs to recast...this character is way to central.
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Not surprised, and not devastated. I think the rumor's been in the wind so long that it's lost a lot of its power to shock. And I've had difficulty warming to this version of Abigail from the word "go." There was a shrill, abrasive, entitled quality to her that set my teeth on edge. Most of it I blame on the writing, particularly TomSell's, as they handled the character for the longest period and failed to give her much in the way of positive or admirable traits--she wasn't generous, brave, compassionate, or selfless. And she wasn't even as smart as she liked to think she was. And while KM has had her moments, something about her portrayal repelled my sympathy for the most part.

So, if there's to be a recast, I'm open to seeing what a different actress could bring to the role. And if the character is to be rested for a while, I'm all right with that too. She's been front and center for much of the last two years, and the show would be best advised not to put all its eggs into one ingenue's basket.
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sewannie
Jan 4 2016, 11:13 AM
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Jan 4 2016, 11:04 AM
I'm not surprised. MBE telling Billy and Kate in that article to remain friends no matter what made me know for sure she was leaving.

I wish Kate all the best and I completely understand why she's leaving now. She's been on the show for five years and at 27 it's her time to leave. I'm happy that she stuck around for the last year.

I knew this was coming so nothing about my feelings about Chabby have changed. I'm going to enjoy what get for the next five months which I think is going to be amazing!

I love Chad/BF so I will watch for him and hope that he gets a great new love interest or a great Abby recast. The only thing that will upset me is if they have Abby just leave and take Thomas with her full time. I don't think that will happen since I think Abby isn't going to be leaving voluntarily..either asylum or presumed dead.
I can't see Abby going from how much she loves Chad now to just leaving and taking his son. I want Thomas to remain with Chad.
ITA but I also don't trust the writers on any soap. LOL.

I do have the feeling like many that something tragic is going to happen to Abby and Chad will be left with Thomas. My problem is I can't see Chad moving on even if Abby's sent away to an asylum, so, I really don't know how they're going to end Chabby if there isn't a recast.

Something else to consider is that we have the CDC story coming up in May which might play into whatever happens to Abby.
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nikemi
Jan 4 2016, 11:19 AM
I could see Abby being presumed dead for a few months and bringing her back during November sweeps when Chad begins to show some interest in someone else(but no in love), then the recast enter the picture. I have a strong feeling there will be a recast, the question is when does the new Abby show up.
This is a scenario that I could see playing out.
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I don't believe they will kill her off. I really believe she will have to go away to a hospital because of the issues with Ben and Chad is left with Thomas..just waiting for Abby to be well again and when she returns..it's a recast.
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Long Live Stefano (RIP JOE)

I don't know how to feel with this one :-/
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Mitchapalooza
Jan 4 2016, 11:23 AM
We all knew this was coming, it was just a matter of time. Good to know she will still be around till May.

DAYS needs to recast...this character is way to central.
I'm torn on whether they should recast right away (they may have already done so) or wait a while. I would like to see KM back in the role. The chemistry KM & BF have is special. I love Abigail and want to see her on canvas, but they really need to nail the recast. I have no interest in seeing any other female character currently on the show with Chad.
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The chemistry part is what worries me..if they recast with the wrong actress..Chabby will utterly be destroyed for me, ugh.
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If they don't recast Abby, they need to do something with the twenty something set. With Abby gone, there are Gabi and Lani for twenty something females, right? Gabi is a good character, but Lani? Uff.

Bringing Stephanie back at this juncture seems like a no-brainer, so they probably won't do it. LOL. How old is Chelsea supposed to be? Late twenties? With our luck, we'll probably get a new character named Betsey or something. :P
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Send Abby to the loony bin for a few months (rest the character) and put Chad and Theresa together.
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4ever DAYS
Jan 4 2016, 11:42 AM
Send Abby to the loony bin for a few months (rest the character) and put Chad and Theresa together.
I love Theresa..but hell no!
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It's a shame she's leaving cause of the dynamite chemistry she has with BF. I don't blame her tho cause she needs to spread her wings and get her name out there more. I'm sure she wants to try new things and add experience to her acting resume and skills. It is a fact soaps are a dying breed and who knows what is in store for the show. They no longer have the build up to the 50th as a bargaining chip. I agree that they need to take time with a recast or just leave her offscreen for a bit. Definitely don't rush a recast unless the chemistry is off the charts right away.
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cord08
Jan 4 2016, 11:40 AM
If they don't recast Abby, they need to do something with the twenty something set. With Abby gone, there are Gabi and Lani for twenty something females, right? Gabi is a good character, but Lani? Uff.

Bringing Stephanie back at this juncture seems like a no-brainer, so they probably won't do it. LOL. How old is Chelsea supposed to be? Late twenties? With our luck, we'll probably get a new character named Betsey or something. :P
Just don't let it be Melanie.
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The boy saw the comet and he felt as though his life had meaning.

As much as I love Chabby and I don't want to see that connection severed I'm happy for Kate Mansi and I wish her all the success and opportunities she might get Primetime or films. As much as it's upsetting for fans I completely understand!! She's 27 and it's basically now or never. It's a shame cause even though she's been on the show for 5 years she's just now beginning to get recognition and compelling storylines.

It seems to be a trend with young and talented actors on DAYS, they're here for 3-5 years then they want to move on to other things;

Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady): 1997-2000
Kirsten Storms (Belle Black): 1999-2004
Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady): 2004-09
Shelley Henning (Stephanie Johnson): 2007-2011
Chandler Massey (Will Horton): 2010-2014
Ashley Benson (Abby Devereaux): 2004-2007
Kate Mansi (Abby Devereaux /Adult #2): 2011-2016

Notice that none of them stuck around for more than 5 years! They're all young and talented so of course it's normal for them to want to try different things!! And I hate to say this but I can see Billy Flynn wanting to go and try new things 1 or 2 years from now! Hope he sticks around for a long time but who knows??

Heck how many times did the 80's and 90's stars came, left then returned!? So who knows Kate might still return one day.

So can we safely assume that the casting call was for an Abby recast? Cause I find it hard to believe that she and the baby would just leave Salem without Chad.
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So sad to see her go. She really came into her own the past two years, first with EJabby, but more importantly with Chad and the serial killer story. When she first started on the show and began to go through the rotation of love interests, I felt like Abby was just kind of there (with the exception of CrazyAbby/Austin for a few moments). But recently she has come into her own as THE heroine of the show. We've gotten great, angsty, soapy drama and she's half of a NEW couple (non-80s, non-90s) that actually interests me. I'm just happy that we get to see her onscreen for another five months.

As for the timing, I honestly think that her health issues last year played a part. She was probably considering moving on. But who leaves a good paying job when you're in the midst of health issues?

And I'm sure she feels that it worked out for her professionally, as well: she got to play some incredible material in this past year.

Finally, as someone who met her briefly at a book-signing event this fall, I can only wish her the best. What a doll she was!

They better re-cast the hell out of this role, though. Abby is key right now and they need a STRONG actress to hit the ground running.
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The boy saw the comet and he felt as though his life had meaning.

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Jan 4 2016, 11:30 AM
nikemi
Jan 4 2016, 11:19 AM
I could see Abby being presumed dead for a few months and bringing her back during November sweeps when Chad begins to show some interest in someone else(but no in love), then the recast enter the picture. I have a strong feeling there will be a recast, the question is when does the new Abby show up.
This is a scenario that I could see playing out.
They did it with Bo when Peter Reckell left in 1992. He was kidnapped and missing for months and by the time he was found he was being played by a new actor, Robert Kelker Kelly.
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After a few months rest in the loony bin, Abby's stay can be prolonged by Theresa torturing her.
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DAYS is so bad at exits, even when they have plenty of time to prepare. Hopefully, this will be different.
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