'Days of Our Lives' Fan Favorite Teases 'Heartbreaking' Returnoriginally appeared onParade. Alison Sweeneyis returning toDays of Our Livesas Sami for an emotional storyline to honor the lateDrake Hogestyn(John). Due to scheduling issues,Sweeney was unable to returnto film John's funeral. Thankfully, the writers crafted a story that allowed Sami to come back to Salem to deal with losing John and be there for her mother, Marlena (Deidre Hall). Speaking withTV Insider, Sweeney teased her return, and this time around, fans will see a different side to Hurricane Sami. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "I really wanted Sami to be a part of the story of saying goodbye to John, as well as being there to mourn with Marlena. As difficult as the subject matter was, I'm really glad they were able to make this happen," she expressed. Fans got a glimpse of those Sami and Marlena scenes in a recent promo forthe hit Peacock soap. Sweeny warned it's an emotional ride for the mother and daughter duo who haven't always seen eye to eye. "It is one of those mom/daughter moments where you really don't have to say anything. It is just an extremely emotional moment as the hug and cry, and it is really heartbreaking," Sweeney spilled. Sami also wrestles with her turbulent relationship with John.Days of Our Livesfans know their rocky history, and that plays a major role in how Sami deals with his death. "The arc of the Sami/John relationship, it seems to me that Sami has a lot of unresolved feelings about how she treated John. Things she can never make right now," the actress explained. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Days of our Lives (@dayspeacock) Grab those tissues because Sami's return is going to be filled with emotions. Add Johnny's (Carson Boatman)trial into the mix, and fans are in for juicy entertainment for the next couple of weeks. Sweeny's latest stint is brief, but she will be back in November to be part ofDays of Our Lives'60th anniversary. Days of Our Lives airs weekdays on Peacock. 'Days of Our Lives' Fan Favorite Teases 'Heartbreaking' Returnfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 2, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
