Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Nadia Bjorlin Rejects Return Offer as Chloe Lane Recast Looms
A major era in Salem is drawing to a painful yet necessary close as one of daytime’s most iconic roles prepares to undergo a dramatic transformation. The next time Days of Our Lives viewers catch a glimpse of Chloe Lane, the beloved character will look entirely different. Original portrayer Nadia Bjorlin has officially turned down an offer to reprise her classic role, paving the way for a brand-new actress to step into Chloe’s shoes.
Nadia Bjorlin Addresses Her Days Status and Recast Buzz
The bombshell revelation came to light during a recent sit-down interview with Michael Fairman. Nadia Bjorlin appeared alongside fellow soap alum Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver, DOOL) to promote their new film, Veronica & Julian. Naturally, the conversation shifted to Bjorlin’s current standing with Days of Our Lives and whether the show is actively preparing to recast the part of Chloe Lane.
Buzz has been building throughout the daytime community regarding General Hospital alum Sofia Mattsson (ex-Sasha Gilmore Corbin) potentially taking over the role of Chloe. Casting Mattsson would effectively make the character a bit younger, though de-aging a role slightly is a fairly standard practice in soap opera recasts.
During the interview, Bjorlin acknowledged that she was strictly prohibited from discussing whether Mattsson is taking over the part. Because the network has not officially confirmed any Chloe recast details just yet, Bjorlin had to navigate her answers carefully.
The Bittersweet Decision to Turn Down Salem
Despite the secrecy surrounding specific names, Bjorlin explicitly confirmed that Days of Our Lives approached her with an offer to make a full-fledged comeback as Chloe. However, she ultimately made the difficult choice to decline.
Living in Ireland with her family proved to be a massive deciding factor. Bjorlin explained that returning to the show’s Los Angeles studio simply did not make sense logistically, hinting that she has transitioned into a whole new phase of her personal and professional life.
Saying no to the place she called home for so long was far from easy. Bjorlin confessed that passing up a return stint was genuinely painful given her deep affection for the show, but she emphasized the importance of doing what was right for her family.
Passing the Torch to a New Generation
Knowing that she was given the first right of refusal seems to have brought Bjorlin a sense of closure, making it easier to accept that another performer will take over the character. She made it abundantly clear that while Chloe may indeed return to Salem, Bjorlin will not be the one playing her.
Based on Bjorlin’s overall demeanor and cautious wording throughout the interview, it certainly appears she knows a recast is actively moving forward behind the scenes.
“I wish another actor all the best obviously and whatnot if that was their decision,” Bjorlin said as she carefully tiptoed around the delicate topic.
Interestingly, Bjorlin also seemed to react to Sofia Mattsson’s name specifically during the discussion, fueling further speculation that the former GH star could be stepping into Chloe’s shoes down the road.
What Lies Ahead for DOOL and Sofia Mattsson
While fans will inevitably miss Bjorlin’s classic portrayal, the show must go on. Confirmed spoilers reveal that Sofia Mattsson is slated to make her official Days of Our Lives debut in early 2027. Viewers will simply have to wait for the network’s official announcement regarding whether she is indeed playing the new iteration of Chloe Lane or another mystery character entirely.
How do you feel about the possibility of Sofia Mattsson stepping into the role of Chloe Lane, and can anyone truly replace Nadia Bjorlin in the hearts of Salem fans?
