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Days Of Our Lives ‘WILL be renewed’ by NBC after fans’ panic over stars being released from contracts


DAYS Of Our Lives WILL be renewed by NBC for a historic 56th season, it was reported on Thursday.

Fans will be overjoyed by the reports – which follow intense speculation about the future of the show.

 An early incarnation of the Days Of Our Lives cast. The show has been running since 1965

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An early incarnation of the Days Of Our Lives cast. The show has been running since 1965Credit: Rex Features
 Ratings for the series have dwindled as soap operas continue to struggle

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Ratings for the series have dwindled as soap operas continue to struggleCredit: Kobal Collection – Rex Features

There were fears the long-running daytime soap opera was destined to get the can after stars – including Jennifer Aniston’s dad John – were released from their contracts.

That came amid budget renegotiations between producers Corday Productions and Sony Pictures – which has distribution rights to the show.

But NBC has reportedly all but signed off on a renewal for its longest running entertainment show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Despite the budget battle, production has not been halted as filming for the series is eight months ahead.

 Days Of Our Lives is approaching the end of its 55th season

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Days Of Our Lives is approaching the end of its 55th seasonCredit: Kobal Collection – Rex Features
 Days Of Our Lives is one of only four network daytime soap operas remaining

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Days Of Our Lives is one of only four network daytime soap operas remainingCredit: Rex Features

There is already enough footage to get to summer next year ahead of its end-of-season hiatus this month.

NBC’s last remaining soap opera began in 1965 and has featured multiple Hollywood heavy-hitters in its nearly 55 years on air.

Pamela Anderson, Jensen Ackles, Mila Kunis, Kathie Lee Gifford, and even Wheel Of Fortune host Pat Sajak have all made early career appearances or starred on the show.

 John Aniston is the father of Emmy Award-winning actress Jennifer Aniston

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John Aniston is the father of Emmy Award-winning actress Jennifer AnistonCredit: Getty – Contributor

One of the show’s biggest stars is Jennifer Aniston’s 86-year-old father, John Aniston, who has portrayed crime boss Victor Kiriakis on the sudser since 1985.

It is averaging about 2 million daily viewers this season – the smallest of the last four remaining daytime dramas from the networks.

The others are CBS’ The Young And The Restless, The Bold And The Beautiful and ABC’s General Hospital.

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