I remember when EJ first arrived in Salem, the quintessential bad boy. Now, he's a central figure, interwoven into the fabric of so many storylines. His departure leaves a gaping hole, a void that echoes the loss of other iconic characters. The showrunners must be audacious, replacing him with someone equally compelling, a phoenix rising from the DiMera ashes, not a mere flicker of what was. What a Shakespearian twist of fate! Who will seize the reins of power in this new era of Salem? Place your bets, folks!

This news hit me hard. My grandmother and I watched Days together religiously. EJ reminded me so much of her – strong, stubborn, but with a hidden soft spot. She passed away last year, and watching him on screen was a way to feel connected to her. This feels like losing another piece of her. 😭

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This exit is a disaster. Dan Feuerriegel brought so much depth to the character. EJ's complexities, his vulnerability beneath the DiMera swagger, will be sorely missed. Salem's power dynamics? Please. This is about the heart of the show, and it's been ripped out.

They’re ruining the show! This is worse than when they killed off Bo. What's the point of watching anymore if they just keep getting rid of the best characters? It’s like they want us to stop watching. I'm done.

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