‘DOOL’ Cherie Jimenez Addresses Backlash Over Gabi Recast

DOOL followers weren’t blissful when the present recast Gabi Hernandez. Camila Banus created the character in 2010. She left the present for the ultimate time in 2023. Cleaning soap beginner Cherie Jimenez took over the position of Gabi in June 2024. The actress reveals how the backlash from followers made her really feel.

Cherie Jimenez Addresses Backlash Over Gabi Recast

DOOL followers beloved to hate Gabi Hernandez when Camila Banus performed the position. They weren’t very accepting when the position was recast earlier this 12 months. Cherie Jimenez has a protracted performing resume, however enjoying Gabi was her first cleaning soap position. Followers have warmed as much as the beginner, however the preliminary response was harsh.

The actress not too long ago spoke to Lady’s World concerning the backlash. “I cried a bunch in the beginning. The fanbase was basically bullying me. People miss Camila, and even though I tried to bring elements of her to the role, I’m not Camila. I was getting ripped apart in so many different ways — and people were reaching out to do it. It really hurt.”

Her Response To Brandon Barash’s Firing

Gabi Hernandez has been romantically linked to Stefan DiMera and his twin brother, Jake, for years. Brandon Barash performed each roles. However information broke final month that he was unexpectedly fired. He was kidnapped by his mom Vivian’s henchman Ivan and disappeared. Brandon Barash’s final airdate was October 28. Followers are hoping he would possibly make his approach again to Normal Hospital.

The ABC cleaning soap not too long ago got here below hearth for firing actress Kelly Monaco after greater than twenty years. Throughout the current “Day of Days” fan occasion, Cherie Jimenez weighed in on Monaco’s firing. Whereas she didn’t have private expertise with the actress, she associated it again to Barash’s scenario.

“This is a soap opera. I trust that the writers know what they’re doing. People come and go. That’s just the way it is, and it creates more drama. It creates more angst. … Characters do come back so I’m hopeful, and we’re just gonna leave it at that and whatever happens, happens. I guess we will see.”

Gabi’s love curiosity could also be gone, however her storyline is simply heating up. Her cousin, Javi, not too long ago confirmed up in Salem. “Viewers will see Gabi laugh and joke around more. She’s just happier,” the actress stated about how her cousin’s arrival adjustments Gabi.

Do you assume DOOL followers had been too harsh on Cherie Jimenez when she first took over the position of Gabi? Pontificate within the feedback.