Al Calderon recently departed Days of Our Lives after playing Javi Hernandez, Rafe & Gabi’s Cousin, who first appeared in the role in October 2024. Though he recently left the show for good, leaving the role to be recast, he did have a message for fans about whether he will return in the future.
Al Calderon teases potential return to Days of Our Lives in goodbye message
Al Calderon teased that this was not goodbye in his farewell message. He addressed his fans and co-workers of Days of Our Lives. The actor departed the soap opera. He landed a role on NBC’s Brilliant Minds Season 2, effectively moving to prime time television. This career move definitely makes sense for the young actor.
Yet, he has not shut the doors on Days of Our Lives completely. In his farewell post, he wrote, “My time on Days of Our Lives has been truly life-changing. I’m endlessly grateful to the cast, crew, and creatives who made me feel seen, valued, and part of a legacy of family” (via Deadline). He continued, “I’ll carry the love, lessons, and memories with me on every journey I go on. While I’m just a small grain of sand, I’m just happy I got to pass through the hourglass. As my mom used to tell me, it’s not goodbye, just see you later. I love you forever.”
As indicated in his final line, this is not goodbye. Given that Days of Our Lives does not plan to write off Javi anyway, possibly recasting him instead, there is always the provision for a return in the future.
Al Calderon will play the role of Nurse Scotty Silva in Brillian Minds season 2. Though he is not in Days of Our Lives anymore, fans will still continue to see the actor in another NBC program. Moreover, he may really do good there, too.
