Days of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley Reveals If She’d Return to DOOL and Addresses Theresa’s ‘Out of Character’ Crime

Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers reveal that Jen Lilley (Theresa Donovan) has been busy with other projects ever since Emily O’Brien took over the role of Theresa, who’s currently serving time at Statesville. That said, plenty of DOOL fans still miss Lilley and would like to see her on Days again someday.

Would Jen Lilley ever consider reprising the part of Theresa Donovan somewhere down the line? Here’s what Lilley had to say in a recent interview with SOD.

“I’d definitely be open to returning to the role, even for a longer arc, but soaps shoot all year, versus prime-time series or movies that only film for a few months and have a hiatus,” Lilley said.

After admitting soaps require an actor to commit on a deeper level, Lilley pointed out that her family comes first.

Since Lilley doesn’t want to spend too much time away from her kids as they’re growing up, that’s a hurdle when it comes to any long-term storylines.

“So, while I’d love to come back in smaller arcs when the timing is right, I’m not in a position to take on the full-time commitment that Days demands,” Lilley added.Days of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley Reveals If She’d Return to DOOL and Addresses Theresa’s ‘Out of Character’ Crime

Even so, Jen Lilley was quick to note that Theresa is her favorite character she’s ever portrayed.

It’s clear that Lilley looks back on her time at Days fondly and feels honored to have been part of Theresa’s journey.

However, Lilley confessed she was stunned over a story development that happened during O’Brien’s run as Theresa Donovan.

When Lilley got updates on the Victoria Kiriakis (Islay and Paisley Kerr) kidnapping twist, she was truly taken aback.

Lilley recalled all the turmoil that Theresa went through when Tate Black (Leo Howard) was snatched, so she thought Theresa’s kidnapper storyline “felt really out of character” considering how much the character had evolved.

Still, Lilley likes playing the character overall, so you never know what might happen down the road! Would you like to see Lilley back as Theresa Donovan at some point?

Days of Our Lives spoilers say plenty of familiar faces will be popping up in the meantime, so stick with us for more cast predictions and other comings and goings news.

CDL will have other exciting Days of Our Lives spoilers, predictions, news and updates to check out, so make us your top DOOL source.

Related articles

SALEM ERUPTS IN SHOCKING BETRAYAL!💔💥 XANDER TRICKS, PHILIP BLEEDS, CHANEL ACCUSED – WHO’LL CRACK FIRST?! 😱🔥

Treachery, twisted truths, and tantalising tension tear through Salem this Friday, July 11th, 2025, as “Days of Our Lives” serves up one of its most explosive episodes…

BONNIE’S BACK FROM THE DEAD?!🔥 GWEN’S SECRET AGENDA EXPOSED! MARINA HIDES LIFE-THREATENING TRUTH!💔🤯

BONNIE’S BACK FROM THE DEAD?!🔥 GWEN’S SECRET AGENDA EXPOSED! MARINA HIDES LIFE-THREATENING TRUTH!💔🤯 Prepare for one of the most jaw-dropping Days of Our Lives episodes this season,…

🚨🤯THE NIGHTMARE RETURNS TO SALEM! 🤯🚨 ABIGAIL’S COFFIN IS EMPTY AND A DEADLY SECRET THREATENS TO RIP HER FAMILY APART! WHO’S HIDING THE TRUTH? 💔🔥

  Greetings, loyal readers of TV Days Drama Digest. Strap yourselves in, because Salem has once again become ground zero for a chilling mystery that threatens to…

Alex and Stephanie’s Complicated Love Story on Days of our Lives

In the unpredictable world of Salem, love stories are rarely simple—and the relationship between Alex and Stephanie is no exception on Days of our Lives. Over the last few…

TWISTED TRUTH EXPOSED! 🤯🚨THE MAN ISN’T TONY – IT’S ANDRE IN DISGUISE?! SALEM IS IN SHOCK AS A DARK DECEPTION UNFOLDS! 💣😱

TWISTED TRUTH EXPOSED! 🤯🚨THE MAN ISN’T TONY – IT’S ANDRE IN DISGUISE?! SALEM IS IN SHOCK AS A DARK DECEPTION UNFOLDS! 💣😱 The city of Salem is…

🔥💥SCANDAL IGNITES! GABBY & TONY’S DEADLY GAME SETS SALEM ABLAZE — SEX, BETRAYAL & A KISS THAT COULD DESTROY TITAN! 💣💋 WHOSE BABY IS IT? WHO WON’T MAKE IT TO HALLOWEEN?! 🎭🩸

🚨SALEM’S FOUNDATIONS ARE SHAKING UNDER THE WEIGHT OF SEXUAL DECEIT, CORPORATE SABOTAGE, AND A SECRET SO DARK IT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING!🚨 Gabby Hernandez and Tony DiMera are…