Not happy about Stacy Haiduk/Kristen being back long term, especially with Ari Zucker/Nicole also on contract. How long will they try to pull this fake "Nicole" off?? Also, regarding TonyAndre and Anna - why???? Has she super-glued all of Tony's ashes that she has been carrying around to put him back together? I think the writers are just throwing everything/everyone against the wall to see what sticks and they have no idea what to do with any of them because of the taping delay. Maybe this is their way of bringing back fan favorites for one last time since the ratings can't be good with the garbage they are putting out now? LOL - so just because someone wants to come back, the producers say, "Sure, we'll put you on contract. No idea what we will do with you, but come on back!"
In re: Chad and Abby coming back. . . I have read speculation that Stefan and Gabi do get married, he dies (or not, since no one does), she gets total control of DiMera and that's what brings them back. No idea if it is real, but it makes sense, except that I hadn't read that Stefan is leaving.