While Emily O’Brien has been incredible as the Theresa Donovan recast, there’s nothing like the original. Actress Jen Lilley stepped down from the Theresa role in the fall of 2023, and while fans do love O’Brien, many would love to see Lilley come back to Salem. The actress recently talked to Soap Opera Digest (SOD) about a possible return to the character and the soap.

Days Of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley – She’d Be Open To A DOOL Return

Days spoilers reveal that Emily O’Brien is about to reprise another DOOL character she’s famous for in March of this year: Gwen Rizczech. This prompted SOD to ask Lilley if she would consider returning to the Days canvas to play Theresa since Emily will have her hands full!

Lilley responded with, “I’d definitely be open to returning to the role, even for a longer arc.”

Days Of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley – Some Reservations About A Return

With that said, the soap shoots several months ahead of broadcast and does have a grueling filming schedule.

Lilley states in the SOD interview that her family comes first, adding, “While I’d love to come back in smaller arcs when the timing is right, I’m not in a position to take on the full-time commitment that Days demands.”

Lilley reveals that she has stayed connected with a number of other DOOL cast members and also gave O’Brien some tips for playing Theresa when she first stepped into the role.

The actress also tells SOD that it was an ‘honor’ to bring Theresa’s story to life for 400+ episodes, “and to work with such an incredible cast and crew.”

Lilley entered the role of Theresa Donovan in 2013, debuting in July of that year. She exited in September of 2023, only for O’Brien to pick up the part in early October.

Would you like to see Jenn Lilley return to DOOL, or do you prefer Emily O’Brien in the role?

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