Bo & Hope Return to ‘Days of Our Lives’! First Look at Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso on Set (PHOTO)

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Peter Reckell as Bo Brady, Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams Brady in Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem - Season 2
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Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso are back filming at Days of our Lives for a special story arc that will air in May 2025.

The popular duo, whose characters Bo (Reckell) and Hope Brady (Alfonso) were paired over 40 years ago and remain one of the soap’s most beloved supercouples, last appeared on screen together in April 2023. At the end of their visit, Bo was rendered comatose after being shot by his son Shawn (Brandon Beemer), leaving the storyline in limbo.

Alfonso returned in April 2024 to film the on-air funeral for the late Bill Hayes (ex-Doug Williams), but Reckell’s character did not wake up to join her, prompting a fan outcry. “What I will say is don’t give up hope,” Alfonso teased to TV Insider at the time of a Reckell comeback.

Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso on 'Days of Our Lives' set

Now, with the show celebrating its 60th season, the fan favorites will reconnect once more on camera. “Just like riding a bike,” Reckell says of playing Bo again. “And thank goodness they keep one at the ready for me in Salem. This ride is one we know the fans are really going to love. Stay tuned!”

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Alfonso is equally thrilled to be back on set. “There is a saying I love: ‘Life takes you to unexpected places but love always brings you home,’” she shares. “Anyone who knows me knows how grateful I am to have all of you supporting me and welcoming me back when I’m back in Salem. These episodes with Pete will not disappoint.”

Days has many more casting surprises planned for 2025, when the show will mark 60 years on November 8. Stay tuned to TV Insider for more!

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    Patricia Holt

    Bo and Hope!!!!! This made my day, month, or year! Heck I am over the moon happy! Welcome back to Salem, Bope😍

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      GreenPalmtree

      I’m so excited, and I wish it was permanent. Unfortunately, It’s only for a few episodes. 😔

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        GoldCocktail

        Sad it's been so long and will be so little air time.

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    PurplePopsicle

    I would love for Days of our lives to return to channel 4 again , it is the best or should I say number one soap opera program in history, please bring it back to channel 4, because all the stars were amazing .

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    CyanMagnet

    It would be great to see them again.bo.and hope. I don't like what they are doing with Abigail character. I want one of the others back. I pay to see days everyday on on peacock so I feel.like I have a vote

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    Mike

    Would love to see Wayne Northrop return as one final run as Roman Brady. He was the true Roman, the recasting never worked!

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    BluePaw

    I love this!

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    GoldWheel

    Well i am hoping for another year of living !

    Cant believe I might not be here to see the Reunion 🥺

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    OliveTooth

    Please give them a strong interesting story.

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    PurpleChilli

    Let Bo wake up, they can come to Salem for a little visit and then sail off into the sunset for their happy ever after...no need for long term Bo and Hope, we don't need anymore senior couples as fillers on the show, if anything we need more young adults.

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      OrangeWeights

      We need both. The Senior couples have been and are the backbone of the show. Not fillers. That is a bit insulting. I have watched for 50 years. All of the memories and back stories are linked to the present and the new generation. They continue as real families do.

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    American Lady

    Well it’s about time! Bo & Hope back home where they belong. Please make sure Megan stays away.

    This gives me the strength to live another year. I hope!

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      GreenPalmtree

      I’m so excited, but unfortunately… It’s only for about 3 episodes with both of them. Hope (Kristian), Will be back for the episode that they have Doug’s funeral. I wish they came back part time, but Kristian is on another network now.

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        GoldSubmarine

        No you need to read the article. They are not returning for 3 episodes. True, they are not returning permanently, but they are returning for a "story arc". Last time that was about 20 episodes spread over 7 weeks.

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    BlueBeer

    Addie was hit by a car when she pushed Hope s baby carriage out of the way In 1974.

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    GoldBlowdryer

    addie was hopes mom who died on the show

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    GreenRocket

    This is exciting news I loved them both, remember when they had struggles getting together ❤️ and when it happened I was over joked with happiness 😊 yes bring back the aridinal Roman he was the best! What happened yo Lusenda Hope's mom?

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    BluePaw

    That would be channel 6 and I agree