Which Character Needs to Come Back...Last year?

News broke last week that Days of Our Lives was getting rid of several popular characters.  This was after the ones who were gotten rid of during the year-long time jump.

With all those folks leaving, is it time for some others to come back?  Over 4,000 fans polled on who they'd like to see return:

The Winner and Always the Champion

We demand Sami (Alison Sweeney), 40% proclaims.  Marlena (Diedre Hall) and Roman's (Josh Taylor) little girl should always be in Salem.  Her son, Will (Chandler Massey), needs her.  Sami could have offered him all sorts of tips about sitting in prison.  She should bring her other children Allie, Johnnie, and Sydney too.  And then, there's....

EJ

An equally excited 30% are pulling for EJ to make his way back to Salem.  It would be nice if he were played by James Scott.  But, if he's not available, well, remember how EJ was last seen wrapped in bandages and burned to a crisp?  He could emerge flaunting a new -- although equally attractive -- face.  You're not picky.  Just reunite EJami!

Seeing Stefan

A slightly smaller 27% of DOOL fans would prefer Stefan (Brandon Barash), however.  Gabi (Camila Banus) could use his support right now.  She's kind of in jail for kinda threatening to kill Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes).  For a problem like that, it's always good to have a DiMera in your corner.  Or Sami.  Though we doubt she has much sympathy for her son's baby mama.

Unwanted

Only a tiny 2% are itching to see Vivian, whether she's played by Louise Sorel or Robin Strasser.  Maybe it's because the last time we saw her, Lani shot her son.  Maybe it's because she's become a complete cartoon character.  Or maybe because you figure you can only pick one member of that family, and Stefan is your pick.