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'The Bold and the Beautiful' actor Adrienne Frantz wears a green dress at the 2017Variety and The Children's Charity Of Southern California's Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
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‘Days of Our Lives’ Rumors: Adrienne Frantz Coming to Salem, Who Will She Play?

Former 'The Bold and the Beautiful' actor Adrienne Frantz created a stir when she revealed she had big news to share. After 'Days of Our Lives' writer Ron Carlivati retweeted her announcement, speculation is she's joining the NBC soap opera. So who could Frantz be playing?

Adrienne Frantz is known to soap opera fans as Amber Moore on The Bold and the Beautiful. For 15 years, Frantz portrayed the delightful vixen on The Bold and the Beautiful and its sister soap, The Young and the Restless. Frantz’s last soap opera appearance was on a 2013 episode of The Young and the Restless when she attended a memorial for Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper). Since then, Frantz has been working on several TV film projects. However, the actor may be returning to her soap opera roots.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' actor Adrienne Frantz wears a green dress at the 2017Variety and The Children's Charity Of Southern California's Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
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Adrienne Frantz’ announcement sparks ‘Days of Our Lives’ rumors

Frantz has created a buzz in the soap opera community with her latest tease. Recently, the actor posted a photo on social media showing off her new, red hair. She then hinted, “something exciting is coming soon!” Frantz’s news was exciting to fans, who immediately thought she was making a comeback as Amber.

As it turns out, Frantz may be returning to daytime television, but it won’t be on The Bold and the Beautiful. According to Soaps.com, Frantz is rumored to be joining Days of Our Lives. The reports started after Days of Our Lives head writer Ron Carlivati retweeted Frantz’s announcement and added the caption, “Something exciting…something…beyond?”

Speculation on Adrienne Frantz’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ role

Although no official announcement has been made, news of Frantz possibly on Days of Our Lives generates excitement. Already speculation is starting on who Frantz could be playing, with many fans believing she’s a recast. On Reddit, fans discussed the possible characters she could portray. “I remember her a little from Y&R being very quirky and sweet, which works for Sarah or Melanie,” wrote one commenter. Another viewer chimed in with, “I think Sarah is most likely.”

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Most of the fans agree in their belief that Frantz will be portraying the new Sarah Horton. The role was previously played by Linsey Godfrey, who left Days of Our Lives in March 2021. Sarah’s last storyline was kidnapped by Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) on her wedding day to Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer).

Adrienne Frantz almost joined ‘Days of Our Lives’ in 2018

Three years earlier, Frantz almost joined Days of Our Lives. In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Godfrey admitted that former The Bold and the Beautiful co-star Frantz and ex-General Hospital actor Alicia Leigh Willis were also up for the role of Sarah. Although Frantz lost out on the part in 2018, she may have another chance at the role.

Whether Frantz portrays Sarah or another character, the Daytime Emmy winner will undoubtedly nail it with whatever storyline the writers have for her. Days of Our Lives fans are thrilled about Frantz being on the soap and can’t wait to see her rock up Salem.