The culture lost a music scene LEGEND this week. Kiki Shepard, former co-host of ‘Showtime At The Apollo,’ has passed away, per her rep. She was 74.

Rest in Power, Kiki Shepard. 💐🕊️

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— Jermaine Watkins (@JermaineWatkins) March 17, 2026

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What Happened To Kiki Shepard? 

TMZ was first to report the death of Kiki Shepard on Monday (March 16). Shepard’s rep, LaShirl Smith, revealed her cause of death to be a “massive heart attack.” The health crisis reportedly happened in Los Angeles on Monday. The rep said Kiki’s death was completely unexpected.

According to ABC7 Chicago, Kiki Shepard’s family has also confirmed her passing. A statement provided to the outlet reads:

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved KiKi Shepard, cherished Sister, Auntie, friend, and an unwavering advocate for those living with sickle cell disease,” Shepard’s family said in an emotional statement: “We thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

No further details, including confirmation of a surviving partner or children, are available at this time. However, ABC7 Chicago noted that her family plans to release funeral details in the upcoming days.

The Life Of A Legendary Woman Gone Too Soon 

The short answer? That girl. Full stop. Kiki Shepard has been a household name to millions for many years. She gained that recognition through her time co-hosting ‘Showtime at the Apollo,’ a popular show that started in the late ’80s and ran until 2018. She co-hosted alongside other entertainment giants like Steve Harvey, Mo’Nique and Sinbad.

The variety show was filmed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, show live performances from iconic musicians and showcasing rising talent during its ‘Amateur Night.’ In fact, the show gave early opportunities to some of music’s legends, from James Brown and Billie Holiday to Ella Fitzgerald, the Jackson 5, and Lauryn Hill. Modern artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Ne-Yo and Machine Gun Kelly also made appearances on ‘Showtime at the Apollo.’

“For 15 years, KiKi brought grace, warmth, and joy into the homes of millions as the beloved Co-Host of ‘Showtime at the Apollo.’ She was also renowned as the Apollo Queen of Fashion and Ambassador of the show,” Shepard’s family statement reportedly said.

Aside from the iconic show, Kiki Shepard also made her mark on TV shows like ‘A Different World’ and ‘Baywatch.’ In the ’70s and ’80s, she also appeared on Broadway. That era lasted 10 straight years, Kiki told Sherri Shepard in a talk show interview.

Before Kiki Shepard was the co-host of ‘Showtime at the Apollo,’ she was a trained professional dancer that danced on Broadway and later danced in ‘The Wiz’ (1978) and many musical artists. pic.twitter.com/Gb4jctGoko

— Travis (Undercover) (@travisfrombk97) March 17, 2026

Outside of the entertainment world, Kiki Shepard offered her support to families affected by sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects Black people. She founded The KIS Foundation, Inc. to lead this mission.

In their statement, Shepard’s family promised to keep the awareness, support and advocacy going in her honored.

“KiKi believed that compassion, community, and education could change lives. Her voice uplifted countless individuals who often felt unseen, and her work created lasting pathways for hope, resources, and understanding for those living with this disease,” her family highlighted her passion for service,” her family said.

Additionally, the statement said: “The KIS Foundation will carry forward KiKi’s legacy of advocacy, empowerment, and care for the sickle cell community … She was our guiding light: strong, loving, joyful, and endlessly generous. To the community she served, she was a tireless champion and a source of inspiration.”

Celebs & Social Media Pay Tribute To Kiki Shepard

As news of Kiki Shepard’s death spread, celebrities and fans took to social media to honor her aura, friendship and legacy in entertainment. Keep scrolling to see such tributes.

Just seeing the awful news that Kiki Shepard passed away today after suffering a massive heart attack. She was 74. I just saw her Feb. 12 at the NBA All-Star Weekend Gospel Celebration. She asked me to play in her annual golf tournament. I said yes and we traded numbers. We all… pic.twitter.com/S9qApTHqCt

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) March 17, 2026

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It is with a heavy, shattered heart that I process the sudden passing of my dear friend, the legendary Kiki Shepard. To lose a light so bright without warning feels like a theft of time, leaving an ache that words can barely touch.

​Kiki was more than a cultural icon and the… pic.twitter.com/0zoO6wnVYk

— Elgin Charles (@ElginCharles) March 17, 2026

Kiki Shepard was always an amazing co-host on Showtime at the Apollo. She will be missed. RIP 🕊️ https://t.co/dLduDTa93s

— 𝕌𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕕𝕠𝕘𝔹𝕋: 𝔹𝕃𝕄 ✊🏿 (@B_Rabbit843) March 17, 2026

Damn Kiki Shepard died! What a legend.

— ti (@AtiaAddicted) March 17, 2026

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The incomparable Kiki Shepard, so iconic. We lost a light. 🙏🏾

— Christopher Edmerson (@ChrisEdmerson) March 17, 2026

Rest Peacefully to the beautiful Ms Kiki Shepard! She is forever cemented in my childhood memories 🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/AMoMq03PGl

— Carolyn (@TheVirgoDiva) March 17, 2026

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Simone Biles celebrated another trip around the sun in the best fashion.

Biles, who turned 29 years old on Saturday, March 14, took to Instagram on Monday, March 16, to show off her curves in a bikini. While posing on a yacht, Biles stunned in a black bikini top featuring triangle cups and halter straps. She styled the piece with high-waisted black denim cutoffs and a sheer cover-up, which she wore untied.

The Olympian glammed up her look with silver rings, a hand chain and a black Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. She further accessorized with a silver chain necklace and dainty hoop earrings.

Biles went makeup-free in the pic and wore her hair parted down the middle and styled in long curls.

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In one of the photos, Biles was surrounded by gold and white balloons spelling out her name.

Elsewhere in the social media dump, Biles showed off a trendy butter yellow outfit. She stunned in a halter corset top and with floral details that cascaded into a cowl waist skirt. She teamed the look with a colorful Louis Vuitton purse and diamond jewelry.

“This is 29 🌷,” she captioned the post.

Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, supported her in the comments section. “And more beautiful than ever 💜🤞🏽,” he gushed.

In November 2025, Biles opened up about her figure and her decision to get a breast augmentation via TikTok.

“I got my boobs done June 16, but I know everybody wants to know: Who was the doctor? Where did I get them done? Did I do over or under? And what size implants did I do?” she said, noting that she saw Dr. Kriti Mohan in Texas.

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Biles revealed that she spoke with her plastic surgeon at the time about her desired results and “we decided under the muscles was gonna be the best option for me based on my inspiration photos to get the most natural look.” She shared that she got 310cc “extra filled silicone” implants with a “high profile.”

She also added that the implants were the best for her frame because she’s 4-foot-8 and 105 pounds, and has “broad shoulders.”

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Even the most casual fans of Star Trek know that Klingons are all about honor, fighting, and dying in the most glorious way possible. Of course, once you watch enough episodes, you learn that these aliens don’t reserve their violence for the battlefield. They are also into violently kinky sex, the kind that regularly sent Dax and Worf to the infirmary on Deep Space Nine.

As you might imagine, the Klingons weren’t always envisioned as being total freaks in bed; that concept wasn’t introduced until Star Trek: The Next Generation. Interestingly, we owe this weird bit of alien trivia to one man: Cliff Bole, the prolific director whom the Bolians were named after. He helmed the episode “The Emissary,” and when Worf hooked up with his future baby mama, K’Ehleyr, the director improvised by having the two draw blood because he thought that Klingons would be just as violent in bed as they are in battle.

Ridges, For Her Pleasure

For context, “The Emissary” (not to be confused with the DS9 episode of the same name) is an episode where the Enterprise encounters a group of Klingons who have been in suspended animation for the past 75 years. In an effort to make a diplomatic solution work, Captain Picard works with K’Ehler, a Federation ambassador. She is also a Klingon who has a history with Worf, and these two end up hooking up; she will later give birth to Alexander, a son Worf will have to raise on his own (until he doesn’t) after K’Ehleyr is brutally murdered.

When Star Trek: The Next Generation first started, the writers were a little iffy on Klingon society, including whether or not the Empire had become part of the Federation. Later, the show would benefit from Ronald Moore, The Original Series superfan who helped create some of the best Klingon episodes in the franchise. But Moore wouldn’t be hired until Season 3, so it was up to Season 2 director Cliff Bole to create several Klingon customs on the fly.

Blood, Bodies, And Bat’leths

According to Captains’ Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, this included Klingon mating rituals. “I came up with that thing where [K’Ehleyr] digs into [Worf’s] hand and there’s all that blood,” Bole said. “I did that on the set. I was wondering what these people do, and I had the image of bones breaking and felt that’s what they do when they get it on.” 

This quick improvisation became one of the key elements of Klingon lore, one that would be referenced in several other episodes. Previously, all Worf had really said about sex was that he wouldn’t be trying it on the ship because he thought Earth women were too fragile. This implied that he was worried about humans simply thinking he was too rough in bed. Thanks to “The Emissary,” we know that Worf is worried about fragile partners because Klingon mating is rougher than rough, regularly involving breaking bones and making your partner bleed.

50 Blades Of Grey

Just how rough Worf likes it is evidenced in Deep Space Nine once he begins a romantic relationship with Dax, and they hook up for the first time in “Looking For par’Mach in All the Wrong Places.” After getting injured during a bat’leth fight, they then haul their banged-up bodies to the infirmary, where a blushing Bashir quickly ascertains exactly how these two got their injuries. DS9 would frequently make allusions to their rough bedroom life, and Discovery eventually showed us just how violent Klingon coupling could be with a flashback scene where Ash Tyler/Voq may or may not have been assaulted by a very unclothed L’Rell.

Discovery was also the show that all but confirmed male Klingons have two genitals, which raised more than a few questions about Worf’s relationship with Troi and Dax. Obviously, the NuTrek show’s emphasis on Klingon hyper-aggressive mating builds on decades of lore for these angry aliens. But their well-earned reputation as the biggest freaks in the Quadrant all started with Cliff Bole, whose improvisation on the set of “The Emissary” left an unmistakable mark (kind of like what Worf does to women on the holodeck!) on Klingon society.

Remy Ma and Reminisce MacKenzie‘s recent mommy-daughter time has the internet gushing.

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More On Remy Ma & Reminisce MacKenzie’s Cute Mommy-Daughter Time

On Monday, March 16, Remy Ma took to Instagram to share a clip of her and Reminisce MacKenzie cruising in the car while listening to Wale & Usher’s single, ‘Matrimony.’ Furthermore, the clip showed her and MacKenzie recording in the studio, and the footage ended with a clip of MacKenzie rapping her mom’s verse on ‘All The Way Up.’

“My baby ; The Golden Child 🥰 @ReminisceMacKenzie be in the backseat doing all the adlibs. , hooks, and background vocals to my whole playlist😂 Soooo when we got to the studio I put her in the booth and told her to do my adlibs… JOKES!!! I think she was inspired cuz when we got home I caught her in the room doing my verse on All The Way Up from her core😭 Sidebar: this was for fun ; she’s gonna be a dentist -😎 Double Sidebar: but if u ask her she says a makeup artist and a hairstylist 😂,” Remy captioned the clip.

The Internet Is Gushing

Internet users were gushing over Remy Ma and Reminisce MacKenzie’s cute mommy-daughter time in TSR’s comment section.

Before Remy Ma & Reminisce MacKenzie’s Cute Mommy-Daughter Time, The Rapper Had The Internet Double-Tapping

Before Remy and Reminisce MacKenzie had the internet gushing, the rapper had the internet double-tapping. As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, Remy posted a carousel showing her transition from makeup-free to full glam. Ultimately, the flicks had social media users gagging over her beauty.

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Claressa Shields turned 31 today (March 17), and she’s reminding fans that “age is just a number.” While riding around with Papoose, the boxing champ explained what reaching that age means to her. Meanwhile, Pap posted a short and sweet birthday message for his “queen” during their late-night outing.

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Claressa Shields Celebrates Turning 31

Shields was all smiles as she addressed her 30s era on her birthday! She took to her Instagram Stories shortly after midnight on March 17 to share her thoughts on turning 31. In her videos, sis was riding passenger princess and dripped in diamonds while her man was behind the wheel. She started by saying that it’s a real one’s “holiday” and laughing about being 31.

“…Let me go ahead and spill my lil’ beans. Turning 31 does not hurt. In my younger days, when I was 17….I always felt that when you turn 31 that it gon’ hurt. You gon be old…I say this to say that age ain’t nothing but a number, because if you tell yourself that you old, you gonna feel old. You tell yourself that you young, you gonna feel young. If you eat healthy and you be healthy, drink your water, eat your fruit. Be nice and kind to people, get a great relationship with God, you will feel and you will look young. And you will be happy and don’t let people stress you out,” Claressa Shields said.

Despite experiencing trials and tribulations, Claressa loves that her journey includes smiling through the new wave of haters she gains every year. “Never let no body take your smile away. No matter who it is,” she said. “At the end of the day, I got 31 reasons to be that girl.”

Also, Shields said she has no reason to be upset because she’s surpassed her life circumstances and has everything she’s wanted in life. “And whatever I want to get, I will get,” the boxer said. Additionally, she said she can’t wait to celebrate herself all month. “We going up, FRFR” Claressa said.

Papoose Wishes His Queen A Happy Birthday

As mentioned, Pap also posted late at night in celebration of Claressa Shields. He posted a video of them riding around jamming to Stevie Wonder’s version of the “Happy Birthday” song. She was joyfully singing, and Papoose was smiling, matching her energy. In white text, he wrote, “Special Happy born day my Queen. The love is fireproof,” adding three emojis including a red heart.

Swipe to see all the related birthday videos, including Papoose’s post. 

Claressa Previously Revealed Joint Birthday Plans

Less than two weeks ago, Papoose celebrated his 48th birthday and Claressa Shields went all out with the social media love. On Instagram, she claimed that she’ll be celebrating him all month, including at their upcoming joint birthday bash. The details surrounding their party such as location and theme are unclear. However, Claressa said it’ll take place on March 28.

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Roomies, Yung Miami has dropped the visual performance for her recently-released single, ‘Tea Time,’ with the cinematics presented by The Shade Room.

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Here’s Yung Miami’s Visual Performance For ‘Tea Time’

On Tuesday, March 17, Yung Miami and The Shade Room presented the visuals for her recent ‘Tea Time’ single. In the clip, Miami serves royal-realness, dressed in a cream strapless corset gown, against a garden backdrop.

Directed by Roodmy Poulard — check out the visual below!

Social Media Is Here For It!

Yung Miami recently made a stop at Morehouse College and took to social media to show off her time on campus. In the comment section of her post, fans were raving about ‘Tea Time.’

More Details About Yung Miami’s ‘Tea Time’

Per Genius, Yung Miami released her latest single two days after the release of her single ‘News Flash.’ Furthermore, the outlet notes that the single is intended to be the second single off her upcoming debut album. At this time, it appears the project will be titled ‘YM1.’ And it’s expected to be released sometime in 2026.

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The long-running legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has taken another dramatic turn, with tensions escalating over their once-shared French winery. 

What began as a disagreement over a business deal has now evolved into a deeply personal and complex court fight involving accusations, financial stakes, and years of unresolved conflict. 

As new filings surface, Pitt appears determined to push the case further, while Jolie continues to fight back, setting the stage for an even more intense legal showdown.

Brad Pitt Pushes For Key Testimony In Winery Dispute

Rather than focusing solely on Jolie, Pitt is now widening the scope of the case by going after someone he believes holds critical answers. 

The actor is pushing to question Yuri Shefler, the businessman who ultimately acquired Jolie’s stake in Château Miraval.

Pitt’s legal team argues that Shefler wasn’t just a passive buyer but a central figure in how the deal unfolded. 

According to filings obtained by the Daily Mail, the actor claims he has “learned that the transaction was orchestrated by, and closed at the behest of” Shefler, a statement that suggests deeper involvement than previously assumed.

This move is significant because Shefler has resisted participating, reportedly citing his residence in Switzerland. 

Pitt, however, is pointing to alleged direct communication between Jolie and the businessman as proof that his testimony could clarify how the controversial sale came together.

Pitt Gains Momentum With Court-Ordered Evidence Release

While the case continues to evolve, Pitt has already secured a key win that could shape what happens next. A judge ruled that Jolie must hand over a set of private communications tied to the winery deal, rejecting her claim that they are fully protected.

The 62-year-old’s team has been clear about why they want the documents, arguing Jolie “is abusing the privilege to bury critical documents that go to the heart of the case.” 

They maintain that the materials are not purely legal advice but include relevant business discussions that could reveal her true intentions during the sale.

The ruling, which came just before Pitt’s birthday, requires the actress to produce 22 documents within a strict timeline. 

According to sources close to Pitt, those messages could demonstrate she had been “disingenuous since the start,” a claim that adds another layer of tension to an already volatile case.

Jolie’s side, however, is not backing down. Speaking to the outlets, her attorney, Paul Murphy, said, “We’re disappointed by the court’s interpretation of California’s privilege law,” adding that the decision undermined her right to a fair trial and will be challenged on appeal.

Brad Pitt Challenges Angelina Jolie’s Inner Circle And Advisors

As more details emerge, the case is no longer just about Pitt and Jolie as it now involves several people within the 50-year-old’s professional circle. The disputed documents reportedly include conversations with trusted figures like Terry Bird, Chloe Dalton, and Lady Arminka Helic, as well as financial advisors. 

Pitt’s legal team believes these communications could reveal how his ex-wife planned and executed the sale behind the scenes. In their view, these exchanges go beyond legal consultation and may include strategic discussions that should not be shielded. 

Jolie, however, insists otherwise, maintaining that these individuals were essential to her decision-making process and that their involvement was “reasonably necessary to help me receive the legal advice I needed.” She has also acknowledged making detailed edits to the documents, describing “sentence-by-sentence redactions” to remove what she considers sensitive legal thinking. 

Pitt’s side remains skeptical, arguing that important non-legal information may be hidden within those edits.

Pitt And Jolie’s Personal History Continues To Surface

The legal fight has grown more aggressive on both sides, with accusations flying over motives and tactics. 

Jolie’s team has warned they may seek sanctions against Pitt, calling his legal motions “frivolous” and premature. 

They also suggested the “F1” star may be using the case to distract from other serious issues, including allegations tied to their past.

Pitt’s lawyers have dismissed those claims outright, describing the accusations as “theatrics” and insisting the timing of filings is irrelevant.

Jolie has also shared personal details about the aftermath of their 2016 split, stating she left Pitt “control (and full residency) of our family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, without compensation,” in hopes of easing tensions. 

The “Maleficent” actress added per PEOPLE, “To this day, the children and I have never again set foot on the property,” referencing painful memories connected to their divorce.

The former couple, who share six children, have remained at odds since their split, with the divorce only finalized years later. Their ongoing conflict continues to spill into both legal filings and public perception.

Brad Pitt’s Winery Battle Heads Toward High-Stakes Showdown

With no resolution in sight, the dispute is now moving toward a critical phase.

A trial date has been set for February 2027, with mediation scheduled months earlier, signaling that both sides are preparing for a prolonged legal fight.

Jolie faces potential financial consequences if the court ultimately rules against her sale of the winery stake, while Pitt continues to build his case through document requests and witness testimony.

He has already secured several legal victories, including a ruling in Luxembourg that temporarily restored his control over the vineyard. 

Additionally, a previous attempt to dismiss his lawsuit as “frivolous, malicious, and part of a problematic pattern” was rejected by a Los Angeles court.

Days of Our Lives divulges that Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) was finally exonerated after many months of false assumptions and accusations being thrown in his face. And if you recall, Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) packed him snacks when Jeremy packed his car because he was planning to leave school that day and head to New York. He was going to stay with his dad, Mike Horton (Roark Critchlow).

But after this co-kidnapping ordeal with Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein), we might actually see Jeremy stay. We know Michael Roark exits on April 29th, but we’re going to talk about whether there is a recast coming.

Alex Assaults Jeremy After Misreading the Scene on Days of Our Lives

So, if you recall, Jeremy and Stephanie had gotten themselves free and then she collapsed and Jeremy was holding her. So, by the time Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) showed up to rescue her, she had already mostly been rescued. It was just the door lock keeping them in. And at the end of last week, Alex and Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) got into Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s (Richard Wharton) and EJ DiMera‘s (Dan Feuerriegel) secret lab behind the Tom Horton Free Clinic. And boy was Alex surprised when he burst in on Jeremy who was gently cradling Stephanie in his arms.

You know, hotheaded Alex misread the scene, which you can understand. If you come in and she looks unconscious, dead, drugged, whatever, and the stalker is holding her, you would freak out. So, he assaulted Jeremy. He punched him several times before Stephanie screamed for him to stop. And then she explained that Jeremy didn’t kidnap her. It was Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey) that did it. And the assault came right after Stephanie dislocated Jeremy’s thumb so he could free them.

Jeremy Tried to Play Hero on DOOL

And of course, after seeing Owen posing as a school janitor and then Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher) finding Stephanie’s cell phone, Jeremy put two and two together and bravely followed Owen to the hospital. And then Jeremy waited until the coast was clear and he tried to play hero and rescue Stephanie, but we all saw that that was an epic fail.

She started screeching because she wrongly blamed Jeremy for all the stalking and then her kidnapping. And then Owen popped up and that shocked Stephanie. And then he grabbed Jeremy and also took him prisoner. So Owen had two kidnap victims when he only wanted one. He was ready to kill the bonus kidnap victim.

And then Stephanie apologized to Jeremy and they immediately began plotting their escape. So, Stephanie tricked Owen into unlocking her handcuffs. She claimed that her legs were in pain from sitting for so long.

And Stephanie played into Owen’s obsession for her and kissed him so she could slide her hands down his back pocket and get his cell. And of course, Owen was livid when he heard the 911 dispatcher talking and then Stephanie and Jeremy started screaming for help.

Days of our Lives: Jeremy & Stephanie Work Together

So, Owen handcuffed her and then after they were both left that way, they slid back together and she yanked Jeremy’s thumb out of the socket so that Jeremy could be free of his cuffs. And then Stephanie coached Jeremy how to use bobby pins from her hair to unlock her handcuffs.

But Jeremy’s luck ran out when he tried to pick the door lock. So he was able to free Stephanie, but she was so weak, she just collapsed in his arms. And then Alex burst in and commenced with the unnecessary beating. But of course, he didn’t know that.

The Apology Tour Begins on Days

So, once Stephanie and Jeremy were safely at the hospital, the apology tour that I expected began. First, Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) told Jeremy she was sorry. And I mean, Jada was brutal to him on their Salem singles match date, and then they were actually trying to accuse Jeremy of hacking the system.

That was just the most preposterous assumption in all of this for me. So, after Jada’s I’m sorry, Alex went to Jeremy’s room to apologize for hurting him and making all those nasty accusations and confrontations. I mean, Alex has been really aggro with Jeremy for a while. And Alex asked Jeremy if he was still planning to leave Salem.

And this was right after Jeremy had a call with Julie to let her know what happened. So, surprisingly, Jeremy hinted he may stick around Salem. And honestly, it makes sense story-wise for him to stay given what’s coming next month for Alex and Stephanie. That could blow their relationship apart.

Is Jeremy Being Recast?

However, we also know that Michael Roark’s last date on Days is April 29th. So, that has me wondering if they’ve done a possible Jeremy recast that we just don’t know about yet. Michael Roark’s a very busy guy. I was honestly surprised he had time to take the role of Jeremy on Days.

He has a major role in a very steamy streaming series called The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t read the books, I have. I love them. They are smoking hot. And Michael Roark plays Butch, this hunky New York cop. He’s got the accent and everything.

He’s a prominent character in the books and he’s confirmed for season two. I expect to see him in the series as long as it carries on because he is a major character in the books. So, season two of Black Dagger just started filming. If you want to see Michael Roark in it, you can catch the show on Passionflix. It’s a romance movie streaming platform with lots of sexy shows.

So anyway, he couldn’t stay on as Jeremy because he had these other obligations. And while there have been no official updates that they are switching up Jeremy actors, it could have happened in Days of Our Lives just kept it quiet because they filmed so many months ahead, 9 to 10 months ahead right now.

It could have flown completely under the radar that Michael Roark left and somebody new just stepped right into the role. And we know Days has no issue with recasts. We’ve seen them swap actors in and out plenty of times.

Jeremy Could Be Part of a Love Triangle on Days of Our Lives

And if Jeremy is recast and stays in Salem, he could be a friend that Stephanie can lean on when Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) returns to Salem, presumably after delivering her and Alex’s baby. If you remember, Joy left town pregnant, but she lied to both Alex and Stephanie and said she wasn’t knocked up.

So Joy is set to show up in town on April 24th, which is the day after May Sweeps kicks off. And Michael Roark will still be on screen for a few episodes when Alex’s ex-fling Joy comes back with some baby mama drama.

And given how traumatized Stephanie is and what she and Jeremy went through together, I could see her turning to him for comfort over this Joy situation. Plus, Alex doesn’t know it yet, but Stephanie doesn’t want kids and he wants a whole houseful of little Kiriakis kids. And if Jeremy is recast, we could get a love triangle or even a quadrangle if you add Joy into the equation.

Days of our Lives: Jeremy Stays?

Plus, trauma bonding is real. And the only person right now who understands exactly what Stephanie’s gone through is Jeremy because he went through it with her. So Stephanie may also be a little upset with Alex for beating up an already injured Jeremy. And it’s obvious Alex would be happy to see Jeremy out of town as soon as he’s out of the hospital.

And as much as I would love to see Michael Roark continue as Jeremy, I would be okay with another actor stepping in to play the part, which would give Alex a run for his money, especially once Joy comes to town. So, we’ll see how it goes, but we may get a secret recast. Wait and see.