Wondering why Days of Our Lives fans are buzzing about Suzanne Rogers possibly leaving the show? Social media erupted with claims that the longtime Maggie Horton actress had announced her retirement. But the truth behind the exit rumors tells a very different story.
Here’s what a show rep confirmed, what Rogers has said, and why her character remains central to upcoming DAYS storylines.
Is Suzanne Rogers’ Maggie really leaving Days of Our Lives?
Rumors about Suzanne Rogers leaving Days of Our Lives have circulated online, but a show spokesperson has confirmed that both the actress and her character Maggie are staying.
A Days of Our Lives spokesperson told Soap Opera Digest the rumors are “totally speculative” and “could not be further from the truth,” confirming that “Maggie and Suzanne are integral to the show’s history, present storylines, and future. Neither are going anywhere.”
Peacock recently renewed Days of Our Lives for two more seasons, securing the show through its 63rd season. Rogers’s character will remain involved in multiple storylines, including supporting Sarah during her separation from Xander, helping Holly navigate personal drama related to Sophia’s baby, and playing a part in an escalating power struggle between the DiMera and Kiriakis families. Maggie will also appear in upcoming episodes marking the show’s 60th anniversary in November 2025.
Rogers joined Days of Our Lives in 1973 and marked her 50th anniversary on August 20, 2023. She became the first DAYS actor to win a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 and entered the NATAS Gold Circle in 2023 for her five decades in television. Reflecting on the milestone, Rogers said, “I’m kind of shocked that I’ve been on the show for 50 years. I guess it’s a testament to the fact that the show wanted to keep me around, and the audience liked the character.”
She also addressed the idea of retirement, stating, “I still talk to a few people from back home and they say, ‘When are you going to retire?’ I say, ‘Well I’m still enjoying what I’m doing’” (via Soap Opera Digest). Rogers originally signed a three-year contract in 1973, later extended to seven years, and continues to enjoy her role today.
