Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Freddie Smith Opens Up About The Udell Twins And His Emotional Good-Bye

Days of Our Lives spoilers confirm that Sydney Udell and Harper Udell have been replaced with an older actress. The character of Ari Horton was aged up after the twins played the little girl for nearly six years. Recently, Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) discusses the emotional farewell.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers – Growing Up

DOOL spoilers reveal that the Udell twins grew up on the small screen. Close to beating records on the NBC soap opera for playing a child the longest, Sydney and Harper began their journey at only six months old. Due to them being on the show for so long, it was emotional to say farewell to the girls that played Ari.

DOOL Spoilers – Freddie Smith’s Emotional Goodbye

In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, Smith had this to say about losing his on-screen stepdaughter: “We watched them blossom into little young women and it was incredible. Their family is so nice.”

Smith isn’t the only one that was sad to see Harper and Sydney be replaced. Everyone on set loved the little actresses.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers – Udell Twins Replaced

Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that the reason the Udell twins had to be recast was because of the character being aged up so much. Now 10 years old, Sydney and Harper can’t pass for that age. However, we are sure that we will love the new actress just as much as we adore the twins.

DOOL Spoilers – Why Recasting Was Necessary

Not only was the age an issue, but there is another reason a recast was required. An older Ari used to be a sweet girl, but she is going through some growing pains. The other kids at school made fun of her because both of her parents have prison pasts. Gabi Hernandez DiMera (Camila Banus) has done some jailhouse stints on a few occasions.

As fans know, after the time jump, Will Horton (Chandler Massey) ended up in prison as well for allegedly killing his mother-in-law, Adrienne Kiriakis (formerly Judi Evans). It is teased that will see her turn into a troubled pre-teen. We already miss the Udell twins, but wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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