Days of our Lives (DOOL) spoilers reveal that there is a major backstage change with co-executive producer Albert Alarr out. He became co-executive producer at the show in 2015. Replacing him is DOOL producer Janet Drucker.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Albert Alarr Out At Days Of Our Lives
Executive producer Ken Corday sent this email to personnel and Deadline obtained a copy of it: “Effective immediately, Janet Drucker will be elevated to co-executive producer of Days of Our Lives, replacing Albert Alarr, who will be exiting his role. Moving forward, we will be implementing additional HR protocols, including an increased HR presence as well as channels for reporting any concerns. It is imperative that we have a safe and inclusive workplace environment.”
Corday’s email stated that the sudser resumes production on Monday, August 7.
Days Of Our Lives Updates – A Petition Was Submitted
Deadline reported last week on reports of harassment and abuse claims against Albert Alarr and that actors and staff were interviewed by Sony Pictures Television, which distributes DOOL.
The outlet reported that Alarr was accused of using inappropriate language with actors in the studio and at an industry awards event. Deadline reported that 25 actors signed a petition asking for Alarr’s removal.
Alan Alarr Gone
When news broke, concerned fans took to X with the hashtag #FireAlarr and initiated a movement to call the studio demanding Alarr’s removal.
Alarr’s replacement, Drucker, has also served as a director on the Peacock sudser. Because the soap films months in advance, Alarr’s name on the show’s credits may remain into early next year.
Deadline published this statement from Alarr: “It is hard to overstate how heartbreaking I find this situation. These allegations were already examined in a detailed and entirely independent investigation that lasted for two months. Dozens of individuals cooperated and every claim was thoroughly looked into. At the end of that process, the decision was made that I should continue in my role as Co-Executive Producer. Now, with no new facts presented, the studios have reversed course and caved to a cynical pressure campaign to force me out of my job.”
“It’s important to set the record straight. Every day, I worked with hundreds of people, the overwhelming majority of whom would disagree with recent mischaracterizations of me. I have been in this industry for decades, and not a single complaint has ever been made against me until now. Many of the claims recently referenced in the media are simply false. Others have been taken so out of context or are so twisted that they are unrecognizable from the truth.”
“To be clear, this whole situation stems from the animus of just two individuals. Those individuals, at a time of industry-wide cutbacks and economic uncertainty, have been relentlessly angling for greater pay and increased influence on the show, and, it appears, believed that their best strategy to get it was to play on vile stereotypes in order to bring down a Black man in a position of power.”
“I will always be proud of being the only Black director/producer in daytime soap operas. And, while I am devastated by the manner of my departure, I will always treasure my years at Days of Our Lives and wish the wildly talented cast and crew the very best for the future.”
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