Wow. Breaking, sad news out of the Days of Our Lives world:

Soap Opera Digest has learned that the super popular Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and Stephen Nichols (Steve), who returned to the show in 2006, have been released.

"It's like they're getting rid of everyone over 40," said a source on set.

Will you miss Evans and Nichols on Days of Our Lives?

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