Here’s the truth about how the cast members of the hit soap opera Days Of Our Lives agree with Lisa Rinna that the set was a horrible environment.
The cast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills creates drama that rivals any soap opera, and some of them have already performed in soap operas. Young and the Restless star Eileen Davidson is well-known, and Lisa Rinna spent a lot of time on Days of Our Lives. Even though Rinna departed RHOBH, that doesn’t mean she has disappeared from the public eye. She is still in the spotlight often, whether she is discussing her time on the reality show or posting a dance video on social media.
Recently, Lisa Rinna talked about what it was like when she starred in Days Of Our Lives. She shared some upsetting truths about her time on set. Here’s what the actress and reality star shared and what the other cast members have explained about their own experiences.
What Did Lisa Rinna Say About Working On Days Of Our Lives?
It’s astonishing to consider that Lisa Rinna portrayed Billie Reed in 679 episodes of Days of Our Lives. She first portrayed the part from 1992 to 1995, then took a sabbatical until 2002, returned to the role in 2012 and 2018 after a year off. Many Days Of Our Lives viewers prefer Rinna to the other actresses that have played Billie. Billie is undoubtedly a classic soap opera character who faces more difficulties than she should. She is a musician who experiences a lot, including finding that her father Curtis Reed is still alive and overcoming a drug addiction.
In July 2023, Lisa Rinna talked about Days Of Our Lives and explained that she didn’t have a good experience when she played Billie Reed in Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, the limited series that became available on Peacock in 2021. According to Us Weekly, Rinna said, “Karma is a b*tch. Well, this took a long time. … The last time I went over there and did that week on Peacock, I couldn’t believe the work environment. It was disgusting. I was shocked. I let many people how I felt — Albert included — and they didn’t do a thing until now it seems.”
Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem has had two seasons of five episodes so far. Fans were excited to watch Lisa Rinna come back to play Billie Reed, and no one had any idea that the set was so terrible.
What Really Happened Behind The Scenes On The Days Of Our Lives?
Earlier in July 2023, several sources reported that there were misconduct allegations against Albert Alarr. According to Deadline, in March 2023, people began looking into whether there was sexism on the Days Of Our Lives set. There was a conversation surrounding the number of women who are directors of the soap opera. Deadline reported that there was just one woman behind the camera. This is different from General Hospital’s four directors who are women. At the time, another was being trained.
Men were paid more than the women on Days Of Our Lives, according to a lady who was fired from the program. Additionally, it appeared that there was an issue when certain performers were fired in the spring of 2023. Seven women lost their jobs while one man was laid off. Also receiving criticism was Days Of Our Lives co-executive producer and director Albert Alarr. According to a Deadline report from August 2023, Janet Drucker will be taking charge after he was fired.
While Lisa Rinna shared what it was like to work with Alarr on set in 2021, have other Days Of Our Lives cast members spoken about the situation?
Deadline reported that Peter Reckell tweeted about Days Of Our Lives in July 2023. He sounded very upset about it and wrote, “We have learned disturbing news about the environment at Days of Our Lives. It’s shocking to all who care deeply about the show, it’s legacy, and the audience who love it so much. With quick resolution, I hope to see a return to its past values of family and respect for all.”
Reckell has appeared on Days Of Our Lives for a long time, much like Rinna has. He started playing Bo Brady in 1983 and frequently returned to reprise the role. Bo’s tale arc is very dramatic and includes being imprisoned for a spell. He even appeared to be dead before being revived. Although it doesn’t appear that Reckell has admitted to having a bad experience on the set, he showed sympathy for and support for the players who had recounted what had occurred to them. It’s encouraging to see this because speaking up in such circumstances may be terrifying and difficult.
It seems that only a few Days Of Our Lives stars have spoken publicly about the allegations. Arianne Zucker made her feelings clear when, according , she posted about the allegations on Instagram. In her post from August 3rd, the actress who plays Nicole Walker wrote, “I want to thank you all for the incredible community support! Without all your voices there is no change! (Even though we are still waiting). Your constant positivity and STRONG OPINIONS mean more than you know. Thank you to those who have formally been on the show who have shared your stories and continue to share them.”
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Zucker continued. A village is necessary. I’ll conclude by saying this.Nothing can ever go wrong if it is done right. Especially, when it is for the good of the many!” Days Of Our Lives cast members like Arianne Zucker have been speaking up since Alarr left the show, and it appears that the cast and crew are dedicated to establishing a much better working environment.