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Days of Our Lives star Alice Halsey gave soap fans a heartbreaking heads-up the same week Netflix announced amazing news for her new series. She shared the information about her final day as “Rachel Black” on social media.

Key Takeaways

• Alice Halsey announces her final Days of Our Lives episode as Rachel Black.
• The young actress says goodbye to her castmates and fans after nine months on the soap.
• Netflix shares exciting news about its upcoming Little House on the Prairie series.

“Not Easy to Say Goodbye”

Halsey took over for Finley Rose Slater last April. Last summer, she left DAYS to concentrate on the new Little House on the Prairie reboot for Netflix. But because of the soap’s production schedule, her final episode will air on Thursday, March 5.

Halsey’s Instagram post features photos with her TV grandmother, Deidre Hall, her TV dad, Eric Martsolf, and her TV mom, Stacy Haiduk. She also included pics with Leo Howard (Tate), Rachel Boyd (Sophia), and Cary Christopher (Thomas), whose last day on DAYS aired last month. She also added a pic of her DAYS dressing room with her name on the door.

In her message, she broke the news: “My final episode as Rachel Black airs this Thursday. After shooting 56 episodes of Days of Our Lives in nine months, it was not easy to say goodbye to my friends in the cast and crew who had become like family. I will be forever grateful for the privilege to play such a fascinating, complicated character and to be a part of this epic story.

Thank you to everyone at Days – I miss you guys!! – and to all of the incredible fans for your support of my turn as Rachel Black!”

Co-Stars Bidding Adieu

In the comments, Martsolf replied, “I will miss you like bonkers! I will treasure being your tv Dad before your obvious ascent into superstardom. Love ya Alice.❤️” Meanwhile, Greg Rikaart (Leo) commented: “Gonna be fun watching you soar. 💫”

Other co-stars who wished Halsey luck included Christopher, who said, “Alice, you were so incredible on the show and I’m so happy to have become friends with you!! Can’t wait to see you shine on Little House on the Prairie!” And Haiduk said, “Miss you and I loved playing your mommy!”

Martha Madison (Rachel’s Aunt Belle), wrote, “So proud of you kid. I’m a forever fan. Go get em.” And Boyd lovingly commented, “You are a rock star!!! 🌟 miss you my miniii.”

Good News for Little House on the Prairie

The talented actress’s final episode comes the same week Netflix announced great news for the Little House on the Prairie reboot. The first part of the announcement revealed the premiere date for the upcoming adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series, starring Halsey as the lead, Laura Ingalls. Little House is set to premiere on July 9, 2026.

In addition, Netflix announced it is already renewing the show for a second season, six months before season one even sees the light of day. Here’s a first-look photo:

Rebecca Sonnenshine, the showrunner for this heartfelt, family-friendly drama, says, “We can’t wait to share this new adaptation of the Little House books with the world, and we’re thrilled that Netflix is giving us the opportunity to continue this story.”

Melissa Gilbert played Laura on the Michael Landon-produced series, which ran for nine seasons from 1974 to 1983. But now it’s Halsey who anchors the streaming series as Laura. Here’s the synopsis:

Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier

Casting Update

The role of Rachel Black will be recast. The news of Halsey’s final airdate comes as DAYS announces the return of AlexAnn Hopkins as Joy Wesley and Lexie Carver, played by actress and daytime newcomer Nikki Crawford.

Soap Hub wishes Halsey the best of success in her new adventures. Say goodbye to Halsey and let us know in the comments section if you’ll be tuning in to Little House on the Prairie this summer!