While Days of Our Lives signed a new contract to remain on the air through at least September 2010, the good news for the show didn't last long.

In a stunning development, contract negotiations between Jay Kenneth Johnson and the series have broken down; Soap Opera Digest reports that the actor cleared out his dressing room yesterday. At issue?

Money, of course.

 "Everyone is being asked to take a paycut," said an insider, while sources say the show is looking for a potential recast and actors are being brought into the studio today to read.

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