Jump to content

User:Nk3play2/sandbox/38

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eli and Lani
Days of Our Lives character
Duration2017–2022
Created byRon Carlivati[a]
Introduced byKen Corday, Albert Alarr and Greg Meng
In-universe information
Other namesElani
Spouse2020–present
Sons
DaughtersJules Grant

Eli Grant and Lani Price Grant (also known by the portmanteau "Elani" for Eli and Lani) are fictional characters and a popular couple from the American NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Eli is portrayed by Lamon Archey, and Lani is portrayed by Sal Stowers. Eli and Lani have the distinction of being the first African-American characters to marry onscreen in Days of Our Lives 55 year history.

Development

[edit]

Background

[edit]

In 2015, Lani was introduced as the daughter of resident good guy and Salem's longtime mayor, Abe Carver (James Reynolds).[1] Abe is the longest running African-American character in television history.[2] In 2017, Eli was introduced as the previously unknown son of David Banning (Gregg Marx) and Valerie Grant (Vanessa Williams).[3] David and Valerie are known for being the first interracial couple in daytime television history.[4] Eli is the first biracial member of the show's core family, the Hortons, through his father.[3]

The Horton and Carver families have been intertwined for decades. When Valerie was reintroduced in 1981, she begins dating Abe, who is new in Salem.[5] According Reynolds, "Abe was the love [Valerie's] life" but the romance fizzled due Abe's dedication to his law enforcement career.[6] The pair also unites the Horton and Carver families who have also been "friends for decades." Abe and his wife Lexie (Renée Jones) are close friends with supercouple Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso). Hope is David's biological aunt and stepsister. Abe and Lexie's son Theo (Cameron Johnson) grows up to be best friends with Bo and Hope's daughter, Ciara (Victoria Konefal).[7]

Stowers and Archey had met about 10 years prior to their onscreen union through modeling.[8] "It was really fun when he got the job" Stowers said. "We're super-comfortable around each other because we've known each for so long" she explained.[9] Archey agreed that "It was easier for me having already known her." Stowers continued, "There was more of a trust there, for sure."[8] Both Stowers and Archey have stated on multiple occasions that the writers had been plotting Eli and Lani from the very beginning.[10] One of Archey's first scenes was Eli and Lani's first meeting at his father's funeral. The scene was filmed, but it was ultimately cut from the episode.[11]

Writing and portrayal

[edit]

As individuals, Eli and Lani share many commonalities. In addition to the things they've experienced together (i.e. losing a child), they both work in law-enforcement – "most of their personal intimate conversations have always been in the detective area" – and they both grew up without a father figure in their lives. Archey acknowledged that "They have a lot of things to bond over. There's so much they've been through and can talk to each other about." According to Stowers, when compared to their previous relationships, "they kind of get each other on a different level. […] There's a deeper connection there, and they've experienced so much together."[8] In 2021, Stowers likened the duo to Bo Brady and Hope Williams in regards to the couple overcoming any obstacle. Eli and Lani "have proven that they are ride-or-die" the actress stated. She continued, "They have gone through so much and have still come out on the other side. […] they're going to go through it all and overcome it all and just become that much stronger."[12]

As the actors developed Eli and Lani's dynamic as a couple, Archey would insert a lot of his own unscripted humor into the scenes. In a 2019 interview, he said, "I just do it. Then, if they say I can't do it, I don't do it." Stowers said "When he throws things in, it's so charming. It always makes me laugh and makes for a sweet little moment." Archey explained "There's always so much serious stuff going on. I like to lighten up wherever I can." Stowers felt these moments showed the "fun, lighthearted side to Lani and Eli's relationship that people want to see."[8]

Storylines

[edit]

Friendship and one-night-stand (2017–2018)

[edit]

Lani and Eli meet for the first time in 2017 at his late father's funeral. They clash when Lani tries to facilitate Eli's reconciliation with Valerie, on Abe's behalf. As Lani questions her future with JJ Deveraux (Casey Moss), "of course Eli is there, so there's a little tension and connection [with him] as well."[13] Stowers admitted that Eli initially "rubbed Lani the wrong way." They continue to butt heads as FBI agent is enlisted by the Salem PD to monitor the brewing mob war. Lani starts to thaw toward Eli once "she saw that he's great at what he does."[14] Meanwhile as he starts a romance with Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus), "Lani and Eli begin to bond."[15] Especially, after Eli supports Lani through withdrawal syndrome and covers for her with JJ and Abe.[16] According to Archey, "Eli wants to be there for Lani as a friend and put some of the beef that they've shared behind them."[17] At the time, Stowers felt pairing the characters "could be awkward" due to their parents dating.[13] After a trip to Greece to apprehend Deimos Kiriakis (Vincent Irizarry), Eli, Lani and several others are stranded on a deserted island where they must "fight to survive" while "everyone's character is tested."[18] When Eli offers Lani advice about her relationship with JJ, "viewers were lead to believe she’d choose Eli" but Lani instead recommits to JJ.[19] The dynamic between the two is further complicated when Lani witnesses a close moment between JJ and Gabi, and in a drug induced state, shares a kiss with Eli.[20] Coryon Gray said the interactions between Eli and Lani "show their personalities" and also "build" Lani as a character.[19]

In November 2017, Lani's happy romance with JJ is upended when he shoots her brother Theo (Kyler Pettis) and she is destroyed.[21] Eli serves as a listening ear when guilt-riddled JJ breaks up with Lani.[22] On Christmas Eve, when Lani finds Gabi and JJ in bed together, she runs into Eli who tries to comfort her and even admits to having feelings for her. The two get drunk and sleep together. Stowers described Lani's state of mind at the time. "She was in such a distraught place after seeing JJ and Gabi. Eli basically was her savior, and he opened up to her and she was so vulnerable in that moment that she just went for it. She wanted to feel love and she wanted someone to comfort her and Eli was there." However, Lani "instantly" regrets their tryst and rushes out. On Christmas Day, Gabi tells Eli that she only stayed the night with JJ after his attempted suicide and Eli fills Lani in.[23] With this new information, Eli realizes the one-night-stand "was something that was just done out of anger in the moment. […] A mistake."[24] Like Eli, Archey did not expect the story to go beyond the one-night-stand.[8] As she reconciles with JJ after Theo wakes up from his coma, Lani "thinks that everything is great and is praying that [she and Eli] can keep keep [their fling] under wraps, that Eli isn't going to say anything to Gabi" and that they can put it behind them.[23]

Pregnancy and Baby David (2018)

[edit]

However, Lani's attempt at leaving everything in the past is futile because she is pregnant.[25] "I was completely shocked when the whole baby thing came up" Stowers admitted in 2019.[8] Head writer Ron Carlivati told Soap Opera Digest that "given the timing," Lani "knows it can only be Eli's baby." With Eli committed to Gabi, and her reunion with JJ, "Lani in a very difficult position."[25] Lani sets out to tell Eli that she is carrying his baby but he insist they put the affair behind them before she can. Lani decides to terminate her pregnancy. In the moment, Lani "doesn't necessarily want a child with Eli, but she also doesn't want to have a kid in general." However, JJ overhears her setting the appointment and assumes he is the father.[26] Concerned about JJ's state of mind, Lani keeps quiet as JJ begins sharing the happy news with their families.[27] As news of the pregnancy spreads thanks to JJ's excitement, Valerie confronts Lani about her deception.[28] Lani only tells Eli she is carrying his baby "because Valerie forces her" Stowers admitted.[29] "He's pissed" Archey declared. The thought of being a father is "extremely important to Eli" because of his own history. The actor explained that "Not being able to connect with his own father and being lied to about [David] hurt Eli so much that he" cut Val out of his life. "So I think it's very important that if he did have a child, he would be there every step of the way."[24] However, Lani convinces a reluctant Eli to keep quiet and let her raise the baby with JJ.[29] To further complicate matters, Eli and Gabi are present when JJ pops the question. "The whole time Eli is giving Lani the cold shoulder and dirty looks" as he can't fathom Lani's motives. But Lani accepts the proposal "because she's so in love with JJ." At the same time, Valerie urges her son to reconsider the arrangement. "But Eli’s not ready for a baby, and neither he or Lani signed up to have a child with each other. So Eli is conflicted."[30] And while he is honest with Gabi about cheating, Eli lies about the baby. From Eli's perspective, "That would be too much" for Gabi to handle. Meanwhile, Eli is more concerned when Gabi is implicated in the murder of André DiMera (Thaao Penghlis).[31] When Lani catches Gabi destroying evidence and arrest her, she and Gabi have it out. She keeps up the charade that JJ is her baby's father as Gabi tries to persuade her to look the other way in exchange for her silence about the affair.[32] At Gabi's trial, Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) sets out to discredit Lani and forces her to admit to sleeping with Eli, under oath. A furious JJ punches Eli and gets himself arrested. At the police station, a distraught Lani tells JJ that Eli is her baby's father.[33] As Lani and JJ have it out at the police station, Gabi and Eli walk in just as JJ blurts out that Eli is the baby's father imploding both relationships. According to Stowers, "It's devastating for Lani and Eli because they both lose the people that they love."[34]

As she figures out what's next for her, Lani wants nothing to do with Eli despite his attempts to "comfort her and be there." According to Stowers, "[Lani] feels like Eli is the person who messed up her life." Lani wants to make it clear her predicament wasn't "planned."[34] But Eli has other plans Archey noted. With the truth out, it's "second nature" for Eli to step up for Lani and their child and do things "the way he wanted to do them all along."[35] Despite her reservations, Lani allows Eli to support her when she is hospitalized due to complications from Placenta praevia.[36] Lani is going through a lot and it's "a bit much for her to handle." But, "she doesn't want to do it alone so she does welcome the help from Eli." As a soon-to-be new father, Eli is "frightened" by Lani's diagnosis. Once Lani lets her guard down, Eli doesn't hesitate to offer his support in an attempt to make up for lost time. "Once he's in, he's in 100 percent, emotionally for [Lani] and the baby. It's become a top priority for him."[35]

Worth the Wait

We were in that story for so long, and it was definitely heavy. I also lost my grandmother last year. Between that and dealing with the loss of baby David Abraham here, it was sometimes not easy to come to work, knowing we had to put ourselves in such dark places.

Sal Stowers, Soap Opera Digest (2019)[8]

As Lani goes into labor in June 2018, "it is very premature and it's a very dangerous situation" Carlivati said.[37] When she learns she is in labor, JJ convinces a frightened Lani to undergo emergency surgery in effort to save both her and the baby.[38] While Eli is concerned, "he's got to be strong for Lani and have a positive mindset about it." When the baby dies, "being that he's the baby's father and they've been trying to go through this whole process together," Eli feels a responsibility to deliver the news to Lani. According to Archey, "It's a huge shock for both of them."[39] Like their characters, Stowers said she and Archey "were very shocked" by the decision. Lani was 6 months along and "We were really excited about doing the whole co-parenting thing."[40] The child's name, David Abraham, "was all about tapping into the characters" Archey said.[41] In wake of their grief, Eli and Lani have no idea what the future holds for them. The grieving parents are "so focused on losing the child at this moment, and they haven't really be able to think about anything past that."[39] The story took quite an emotional tole on the actors, specifically Stowers, who lost her grandmother just before they filmed the scenes about David's passing. After burying her grandmother, Stowers had to return to work to film Lani's reaction to losing the baby.[42] At this time, art began to imitate life. Archey revealed "I wanted to make sure Sal was okay, just like Eli was with Lani, helping her through the process." Following the tragedy, Archey said "I don't think either of us thought [Eli and Lani] would end up in a relationship."[8]

Romance and obstacles (2018–2020)

[edit]

As they support each other through their mutual grief, the lines begin to blur. However, when things "turn romantic, Lani is the one to pull back it." According to Carlivati, Lani "feels guilty" that if they start dating, "it came out of the death of their child." By this time, Eli's friend Sheila has resurfaced.[43] Archey revealed that Sheila would cause "a lot of trouble" between Eli and Lani and their "slow burn" romance. Accoridng to Archey, Sheila would "be the one to light the flames" for Eli and Lani, and force them to face their feelings.[44] Sheila picks up on the obvious tension between Eli and Lani "and decides to take matters into her own hands" Mike Jubinville noted.[45] Determined to help them to face their feelings, Sheila, wrapped in a towel, greets Lani at Eli's place and implies that they are sleeping together. Eli then plays into Sheila's charade which "triggers" Lani and "makes her jealous." Eli finally confronts Lani and they make their romance official with a kiss.[46] Both Stowers and Archey were ready for Eli and Lani to be together. "After everything that had been going on between [them], we both started rooting for them as a couple and for them to work out their differences. They have come a long way from the beginning" Archey stated. "I honestly loved it" Stowers commented. "I thought it was time. They deserve to be a power couple." In 2019, "you really see Lani and Eli getting to know each other more" as "their relationship is starting to blossom." During one of their earliest dates, Eli turns his grandfather Doug Williams's (Bill Hayes) restaurant into Lani's hometown of Miami, complete with swimsuits, mojitos and palm trees. "It's a sweet intimate moment outside of" their workplace.[8]

David Ridgeway

[edit]

The couple's first major obstacle comes in the form of Lani's "instant attachment" infant David Ridgeway.[47] When their friend and fellow cop Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is left to care for the child, "Lani is drawn to helping Rafe with this baby, but it's further exacerbated by the fact that his name is David."[48] Additionally, "he's the same age their David would be," had he survived.[47] Lani's connection to the child "starts to drive a wedge between [them]" as she is drawn closer to the baby "and further from Eli."[48] After Rafe gets shot and later discharged from the hospital, Lani spends the night with him to assist with David. In addition to sending the wrong message to Rafe's estranged wife and her boss Hope, "Eli basically misses them, he misses the relationship and spending time with each other." Despite Eli's appeals, Lani "keeps blowing him off to stay with baby David" which "puts them in a very weird, awkward place."[49] From Eli's perspective, Lani is "projecting the loss their [son]" onto this child.[50] While "[Lani] knew what Eli was saying […] was true, but she didn't want to hear it" Stowers insisted.[51] When Rafe is fully recovered, Lani struggles to let go and Eli breaks it off with her. However, it is not until Lani kisses Rafe recognizes just how "in denial" she is. Lani forces herself to walk away from David "not only for herself, but also to save her relationship with Eli."[52] According to Stowers, Eli and Lani "reconcile, grow from this [rough patch] and become stronger."[51]

Gabi's revenge

[edit]
Gowning Glory

I was trying to make it feel it feel very romantic and happy and beautiful because it was going to go so dark. I still wanted the audience to see Eli and Lani's love story. I was just trying to incorporate things that would make it feel like, 'Wow, this is so beautiful, this is two people who are getting their chance at love," kind of thing.

Sal Stowers, Soap Opera Digest (2019)[53]

In the summer of 2019, Eli and Lani are engaged. Their wedding plans are nearly halted when Eli's grandmother Julie Olson Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) – who is set to officiate – suffers a heart attack after a fight with Gabi. Eli and Lani are furious at Gabi for leaving Julie after she collapses instead of calling for help. Though Julie insist they go forward without her, "there's a bigger incident that threatens to overshadow their wedding" Carlivati said.[54] The incident occurs when Lani shoots Gabi's husband Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash), leaving his braindead, after he interferes in Lani's attempt to apprehend his fugitive mother Vivian Alamain (Robin Strasser).[55] As Julie needs a heart transplant, Eli discovers Lani trying to apologize to Gabi. "Eli knows there's no way these two women are going to come to terms." Later, doctors inform Julie's loved ones that Stefan is a potential donor for Julie. Eli takes on the responsibility of asking Gabi to donate Stefan's heart because of their previous history. After multiple people appeal to Gabi on Julie's behalf, she only agrees after another meeting with Lani.[56] As Lani struggles to cope with taking a life, Eli wants to attend Stefan's funeral to show their support and "gratitude" to Gabi. Though Lani isn't sure she's welcome, "she's very sincere" in "trying to find some peace with Gabi." After the funeral, Gabi congratulates Lani on her impending nuptials only to order Lani to dump Eli at the altar.[57]

To give Lani further incentive, Gabi threatens to kill Julie after rigging her new pacemaker. "We're building to this romantic wedding and Lani has this hanging over her head" Carlivati stated.[58] The last thing Lani wants to do is hurt Eli, "the love of her life. […] She knows this is going to destroy him." Lani tries to see if what Gabi claims is even possible which results in Gabi demonstrating her control over Julie's pacemaker. On her wedding day, Lani is completely "conflicted." She knows she must cave to Gabi's demands, "but then seeing Eli at the altar" only makes that much harder.[59] When Lani runs out of the wedding, Eli is left "shocked, speechless and clueless about what's going on" Archey said. "It came out of thin air." Eli chases after Lani and tries to get some answers but she is not forthcoming. As Eli tries to convince her to go through with the wedding, Lani claims she does not love him. "It is jolting to hear, and stops Eli in his tracks although" but, according to Archey, Eli knows Lani is lying. In her attempts to comfort him, Gabi talks down on Lani and Eli is not trying to hear "any negativity. He just wants to get to the bottom of what happened." It is Julie who encourages Eli not to give up on Lani.[60]

[61]

[62]

[63]

[64]

[65]

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

People see that these two characters love each other. They belong together. They are each other's safe place. They're home with each other. I think seeing that in their wedding episodes, I really felt that between the two. I was just really proud of the work that we did.

Sal Stowers, Soap Opera Digest (2020)[66]

Reunion and marriage (2020)

[edit]

[67]

[68]

[69]

[70]

[71]

[72]

In the summer of 2020, the series borrowed from the 1994 British romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral. Head writer Ron Carlivati said "We were looking at the canvas and realized we had all these couples who were in a solid place that probably should be getting married, or at least contemplating" marriage. Eli and Lani are "one of the couples we thought would be getting married." As they decide on their wedding date, Lani realizes she is pregnant. "In addition to their wedding, we have the onset of this pregnancy, which is a joyous thing, and yet it comes with a lot of trepidation" due to David Abraham's stillbirth. While Eli is excited, Lani is terrified of potentially losing another child. "So that is something they tackle together and come to a decision about whether or not to continue with this pregnancy." Carlivati also revealed that the wedding would have a few uninvited guests.[68]

[73]

[74]

[75]

[76]

Married life (2020–2022)

[edit]

[77]

[78]

[79]

[80]

[81]

[12]

[82]

[83]

Departure (2022)

[edit]

[84]

[85]

[86]

[87]

[88]

[89]

[90]

[91]

[92]

[93]

[94]

Impact

[edit]

With their wedding in 2020, Eli and Lani would become the first African-American couple to marry onscreen in 54 year history of Days of Our Lives.[74][72] While Abe and Lexie married in 1991, the actual nuptials occurred offscreen.[69][71] Brenda Alexander said "The episode comes at a crucial time in television and culture, as major companies across industries are implementing changes to combat systematic racism. and be more inclusive of people of color."[95]

[96]

  • More authentic characterizations of Black characters, Lamon's portrayal, Sal's hair.[44][97][98][99]
  • Greater presence of African-American characters onscreen, James Reynolds positioned as a patriarch.[104][96][81][99]


"Elani" Elation

Not only were they the first African-American pairing to marry on screen, but the family unit that has been built around them is astounding to see! Eli and Lani's union produced the twins and made way for Jackée Harry's introduction as Paulina, Marla Freakin' Gibbs as Olivia, not to mention Chanel, who is sexually fluid in the midst of a triangle Sami Brady's twins. […] The African-American representation that DAYS has had since "Elani" started needs to continue because it's been amazing to watch!

Nik W, Soap Opera Digest (2021)[105]

Reception

[edit]
Break the Habit

DAYS delivered a rock 'em, sock 'em comeuppance for Gabi — and a hope-filled new beginning for "Elani" — in a delicious full-circle fashion. As for Eli's trips to the altar, let's hope the third time will be a charm.

Stephanie Sloane, Soap Opera Digest (2020)[106]

"Supercouple"[107][72][108][109][110]

[111]

[22]

[112]

[113]

[114]

[115]

[116]

[117]

[118]

[119]

[120]

[121]

[122]

[123]

[124]

[125]

[126]

[127]

[128]

[129]

[130]

[131]

[132]

[133]

[134]

[135]

[136]

[137]

[138]

[139]

"Team Elani"[140]

David's stillbirth made for "interesting and unique drama – more than a regular birth bringing characters together."[44]

[141]

[142]

[143]

[144]

[145]

[146]

[147]

[148]

[149]

[150]

[151]

[152]

[153]

[154]

[155]


In 2017, Soap Central's Laurisa said "It's dangerous to pair two newbies together when we know little about either. Sure, they look beautiful together. I'm just not certain where that relationship will go, except on double dates with their parents."[156]

In 2018, Diane Brounstein described the duo's one-night-stand as a "shocking event."[157]

[158]

[159]

[160]

[22]

[161]

[162]

[163]

[164]

[165]

[166]

[167]

[168]

[169]

[170]

[171]

[172]

[173]

In 2017, after news of Carlivati's hiring broke, one viewer implored the writers to go forward with the pairing.[174]

[7]

[175]

[176]

[177]

[104]

[178]

[107]

[179]

Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

[180]

[181]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Di Lauro, Janet (September 20, 2021). "Sal Stowers Reveals DAYS Twist That Has Her 'Absolutely Heartbroken'". Soap Hub. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Rorke, Robert (April 5, 2019). "Why James Reynolds rules 'Days of Our Lives' and daytime TV". New York Post. News Corp. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Giddens, Jamey. "Ex-Y&R Actor Lamon Archey Cast as Biracial Horton on Days of Our Lives". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Knoedelseder, William K. (May 31, 1977). "It's Kaput for TV Soapdom's Only Interracial Couple". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  5. ^ Douglas, John N (February 6, 1982). "Past Performer". Soap Opera Scene. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. GateHouse Media. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  6. ^ Waldron, Robert (February 13, 2017). "Forward Motion". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 7. American Media, Inc. pp. 44–47.
  7. ^ a b Waldo, Garren (August 19, 2019). "Elani Dilemma: Do You Want To See More Of Them On Days of Our Lives?". Soap Hub. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i Di Lauro, Janet (February 18, 2019). "Worth the Wait". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 7. United States: American Media, Inc. pp. 44–47.
  9. ^ Waldron, Robert (July 10, 2017). "Going Strong". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 28. United States: American Media, Inc. pp. 44–47.
  10. ^ Chelsie Overocker, Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers (November 10, 2019). Sal Stowers & Lamon Archey "Day of Days" 2019 Interview | Days of Our Lives. United States: AfterBuzz TV. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Archey, Lamon [@LamonArchey] (February 6, 2019). "Deleted #Elani scene from Eli's first episode. #Days We filmed it, but it didn't make the final cut" (Tweet). Retrieved January 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ a b "Soaps' Hottest Stars". Features. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 11. American Media, Inc. March 15, 2021. p. 50–51.
  13. ^ a b Larson, Kelli M (June 19, 2017). "You Go Girl!". Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 21, no. 25. Bauer Media Group. pp. 82–85.
  14. ^ Larson, Kelli M (June 12, 2017). "A Force to Be Reckoned With". CBS Soaps In Depth. Vol. 21, no. 24. Bauer Media Group. pp. 74–77.
  15. ^ "May's Hottest Stories!: Days of Our Lives". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 18. American Media, Inc. May 1, 2017. p. 38–39.
  16. ^ "1st Look Photos". News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 20. American Media, Inc. May 15, 2017. p. 16–17.
  17. ^ Larson, Kelli M; Moro Parkerton, Michelle (May 15, 2017). "Easy Does It". Days of Our Lives Bonus Section. CBC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 21, no. 20. Bauer Media Group. pp. 74–76.
  18. ^ "Summer Preview!: Days of Our Lives". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 23. American Media, Inc. June 5, 2017. p. 42.
  19. ^ a b Gray, Coryon (June 18, 2017). "'Days of our Lives' Week In Review: Strive For Balance". TVSource Magazine. SoSource Media, LLC. p. 1. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  20. ^ "Days: Deimos is Murdered!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 27. United States: American Media, Inc. July 3, 2017. p. 6.
  21. ^ "Days: JJ shoots Theo". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 47. United States: American Media, Inc. November 20, 2017. p. 6.
  22. ^ a b c Adams, Alina (December 4, 2017). "Are Eli and Lani The Real One True Pairing on Days Of Our Lives (DOOL)?". Soap Hub. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  23. ^ a b "Days of Our Lives: Lani/Eli Fallout". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 1. United States: American Media, Inc. January 1, 2018. p. 14.
  24. ^ a b Larson, Kelli M; Moro Parkerton, Michelle (March 5, 2018). "Risky Business". Days of Our Lives Bonus Section. CBS Soaps In Depth. Vol. 22, no. 10. Bauer Media Group. pp. 74–77.
  25. ^ a b "2018 Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 1. American Media, Inc. January 1, 2018. p. 25.
  26. ^ "Days: Lani is Pregnant — But who's the father?". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 3. American Media, Inc. January 15, 2018. p. 7.
  27. ^ "Days: Lani makes a Life-changing Decision". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 4. American Media, Inc. January 22, 2018. p. 9.
  28. ^ "Thrills and Chills". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 6. American Media, Inc. February 5, 2018. pp. 38–39.
  29. ^ a b "Days's Lani to Eli: My Baby is Yours". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 7. American Media, Inc. February 12, 2018. p. 8.
  30. ^ Di Lauro, Janet (February 12, 2018). "JJ's Proposal and Lani's Big Fat Secret: Sal Stowers Tells All". Soap Hub. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  31. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Eli Confesses to Gabi". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 11. American Media, Inc. March 12, 2018. p. 15.
  32. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Gabi confronts Lani". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 12. American Media, Inc. March 19, 2018. p. 14.
  33. ^ "Days: JJ Learns the Truth!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 13. American Media, Inc. March 26, 2018. p. 6.
  34. ^ a b "Days: Lani Moves On". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 14. American Media, Inc. April 2, 2018. p. 9.
  35. ^ a b "Days of Our Lives: Eli Commits to Being a Dad". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 16. American Media, Inc. April 16, 2018. p. 14.
  36. ^ Eades, Chris (April 6, 2018). "The Truth About Lani's Placenta Previa Diagnosis on DAYS OF OUR LIVES". Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  37. ^ "Summer Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 23. American Media, Inc. June 4, 2018. pp. 36–37.
  38. ^ Maloney, Michael (June 21, 2018). "'Days of Our Lives' Star Sal Stowers on Lani Losing Her Baby & Meeting TV Mom Marilyn McCoo". TV Insider. TVGM Holdings, LLC. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  39. ^ a b "Days: Lani and Eli's Baby Dies". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 28. American Media, Inc. June 25, 2018. p. 7.
  40. ^ Sloane, Stephanie (July 23, 2018). "The Storyteller". Features. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 30. American Media, Inc. p. 46–47.
  41. ^ Maloney, Michael (August 8, 2018). "Will Eli & Gabi Get Back Together on 'Days of Our Lives'? Lamon Archey Weighs In". TV Insider. TVGM Holindgs, LLC. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  42. ^ "Roundup: What storyline hit closest to home?". Reader Favorites. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 34. American Media, Inc. August 20, 2018. pp. 48–49.
  43. ^ "Fall Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 37. American Media, Inc. September 10, 2018. pp. 36–37.
  44. ^ a b c Gray, Coryon (October 19, 2018). "Exclusive: Days of our Lives star Lamon Archey Talks Two-Year Anniversary, #Elani, Diversity, Authenticity and More". TVSource Magazine. SoSource, LLC. p. 2. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  45. ^ Jubinville, Mike (December 3, 2018). "Days of Our Lives Promo: Sheila Schemes to Help Eli Get Lani". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  46. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Eli and Lani kiss". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 50. American Media, Inc. December 10, 2018.
  47. ^ a b "Days of Our Lives: Ooh, Baby, Baby". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 16. American Media, Inc. April 22, 2019. p. 82.
  48. ^ a b "May Sweeps Preview: Days of Our Lives". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 18. American Media, Inc. May 6, 2019. p. 37.
  49. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Lani Stays with Rafe". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 18. American Media, Inc. April 29, 2019. p. 14.
  50. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Baby Blues". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 19. American Media, Inc. May 13, 2019. p. 82.
  51. ^ a b "Days of Our Lives: Carver Catch-Up". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 27. American Media, Inc. July 8, 2019. pp. 82–83.
  52. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Lani Kisses Rafe". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 24. American Media, Inc. June 17, 2019. p. 15.
  53. ^ "Gowning Glory". Star Style. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 46. United States: American Media, Inc. November 18, 2019. pp. 24–25.
  54. ^ "Fall Preview: Days of Our Lives". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 36. American Media, Inc. September 9, 2019. p. 39.
  55. ^ Fairman, Michael (October 6, 2019). "DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Stefan is Brain-Dead After Getting In Lani's Line Of Fire". Michael Fairman TV. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  56. ^ "Days's Eli to Gabi: Julie Needs Stefan's Heart". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 41. American Media, Inc. October 14, 2019. p. 7.
  57. ^ "Days's Gabi to Lani: Dump Eli!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 43. American Media, Inc. October 28, 2019. p. 6.
  58. ^ "A November to Remember: Days of Our Lives". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 44. American Media, Inc. November 4, 2019. p. 37.
  59. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Lani's Difficult Choice". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 44. American Media, Inc. November 4, 2019. p. 15.
  60. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Eli Copes with Getting Dumped". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 45. American Media, Inc. November 11, 2019. p. 15.
  61. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Lani Comes Clean with Kristen". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 48. American Media, Inc. December 2, 2019. p. 14.
  62. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Eli Finds Lani". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 50. American Media, Inc. December 16, 2019. p. 15.
  63. ^ "2020 Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 1. American Media, Inc. January 6, 2020. p. 36.
  64. ^ "February Sweeps Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 6. American Media, Inc. February 10, 2020. p. 32.
  65. ^ "Days: Gabi Is Busted!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 8. American Media, Inc. February 24, 2020. p. 7.
  66. ^ "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". Scene & Heard. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 9. American Media, Inc. March 2, 2020. p. 40.
  67. ^ "Swept Away!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 19. American Media, Inc. May 11, 2020. p. 27.
  68. ^ a b "Days Summer Preview!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 22. American Media, Inc. June 1, 2020. p. 4–6.
  69. ^ a b Young, Candace (June 29, 2020). "Eli & Lani Are the First Black Couple to Get Married on Screen on NBC's Days of our Lives in 54 Years". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  70. ^ Joyner, Kelly (June 28, 2020). "5 Wild 'Days of our Lives' Spoilers Rock Lani & Eli's Wedding Day". Soap Dirt. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  71. ^ a b Campbell, Hope (June 29, 2020). "Days of Our Lives News Update: An African-American Salem First This Week". Soap Hub. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  72. ^ a b c "Fifty-Four Years in the Making Eli & Lani The First African American Couple to Wed On-Screen in Salem!". We Are Entertainment News. June 30, 2020. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  73. ^ a b Smith, KP (June 15, 2020). "Actor Lamon Archey on Being Black in America and in Daytime". We Are Entertainment News. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  74. ^ a b "Days: Lani and Eli's Wedding Shockers". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 27. American Media, Inc. July 6, 2020. pp. 6–7.
  75. ^ Silver, Carly (July 8, 2020). "WATCH: Days of Our Lives' Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers Dish on Their "ELani"-Ever-After". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  76. ^ Overocker, Chelsie (July 8, 2020). "Days Of Our Lives Makes History Airing First On-Screen Black Wedding". AfterBuzz TV. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  77. ^ "2021 Preview!". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 1. American Media, Inc. January 4, 2021. p. 29.
  78. ^ Simms, Richard (January 1, 2021). "Days of Our Lives Exclusive 2021 Preview: Gabi and Sami Return, Gwen's Busted, and Ben's Getting Closer to [Spoiler]". Soaps.com. SheKnows Entertainment. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  79. ^ Simms, Richard (February 2, 2021). "Days of Our Lives Exclusive February Sweeps Preview, Part 2: Headwriter Ron Carlivati on Chad/Abigail's Toughest Battle, Gabi's Plot to Make Jake Jealous and Who He's 'Out of My Mind Thrilled' to Have Joining the Cast". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  80. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Lani and Eli get their babies". Hot Plots Preview!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 7. American Media, Inc. February 15, 2021. p. 15.
  81. ^ a b "Days Preview: Who are Paulina and Chanel?". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 10. United States: American Media, Inc. March 8, 2021. p. 5.
  82. ^ "Come What May". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 18. American Media, Inc. May 3, 2021. p. 30–31.
  83. ^ "Summer Preview". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 23. American Media, Inc. June 7, 2021. p. 30–32.
  84. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0624-lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-exit-days-of-our-lives.php
  85. ^ https://michaelfairmantv.com/lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-exit-days-of-our-lives/2022/06/24/
  86. ^ https://shadowandact.com/days-of-our-lives-stars-lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-to-exit-long-running-nbc-soap-opera
  87. ^ https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/days-of-our-lives/lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-leaving-days-of-our-lives
  88. ^ https://daytimeconfidential.com/2022/06/24/breaking-news-lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-out-at-days-of-our-lives
  89. ^ https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/comings-and-goings/634468/days-of-our-lives-lamon-archey-exits-eli-lani-confesses-murder/
  90. ^ https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/comings-and-goings/634548/days-of-our-lives-goodbye-sal-stowers-exits-lani/
  91. ^ https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5648380/days-our-lives-key-characters-leave-show-exit/
  92. ^ https://www.thelist.com/913871/days-of-our-lives-is-losing-two-fan-favorite-characters/
  93. ^ https://www.fame10.com/trending-news/days-of-our-lives-sees-two-major-character-exits/
  94. ^ https://michaelfairmantv.com/sal-stowers-on-final-days-airdate-shares-what-an-incredible-journey-these-past-seven-years-have-been-lamon-archey-adds-days-fans-thank-you-we-made-a-supercouple-a-superfamily-elani/2022/07/01/
  95. ^ Alexander, Brenda (June 29, 2020). "'Days of our Lives' To Make History With First-Ever On-Screen Wedding Of African-American Couple". Cheatsheet.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  96. ^ a b c "DAYS Lamon Archey On Jackée Harry & Precious Way Arrivals: "Not Only Racially & Culturally Needed But They Bring So Much Character & Larger Than Life Personalities to the Show"". Michael Fairman TV. The Michael Fairman Company. February 8, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  97. ^ Orlando, Christine (January 3, 2021). "Days of Our Lives Round Table: Chad Cheats on Abigail!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  98. ^ "A New Twist". Star Style. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 28. American Media, Inc. July 13, 2020. p. 22.
  99. ^ a b c d Smith, KP (January 27, 2021). "A Black History Month Celebration: Actor Lamon Archey on 'Days of Our Lives,' 'All American' and Working with Jackée!". We Are Entertainment News. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  100. ^ "DAYS Elani Wedding (Photos): What Did You Think Of The Nuptials?". Michael Fairman TV. July 3, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  101. ^ Sarapa, Alan (July 27, 2020). "Alan's Soap Box: 4 Weddings And a Kidnapped Serial Killer Groom on 'Days of Our Lives'". The Pope Break. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  102. ^ Orlando, Christine (July 5, 2020). "Days of Our Lives Round Table: Eli and Lani Get Married!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  103. ^ Di Lauro, Janet (July 12, 2020). "Days of our Lives: Top 5 Moments From Lani and Eli's Wedding". Soap Hub. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  104. ^ a b "Front and Center". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 16. United States: American Media, Inc. April 19, 2021. p. 68–69.
  105. ^ W, Nik (December 13, 2021). ""Elani" Elation". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 50. United States: American Media, Inc. p. 68.
  106. ^ Sloane, Stephanie (March 16, 2020). "Break The Habit, Days of Our Lives". Editor's Choice. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 11. American Media, Inc. p. 28–29.
  107. ^ a b Adams, Alina (May 17, 2018). "Baby First: Are Lani and Eli Days Of Our Lives' Next Supercouple?". Soap Hub. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  108. ^ Lewis, Rachelle (July 4, 2020). "Days of our Lives spoilers: Supercouples end up together". Monsters and Critics. Digital Minefield Ltd. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  109. ^ Orlando, Christine (July 2, 2022). "Days of Our Lives Review: Lani and Eli leave Salem!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  110. ^ Gass, Dorathy. "Days Of Our Lives: Spoilers For July 2022". Fam10. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  111. ^ Thompson, Donald (June 23, 2018). ""Days Of Our Lives" Mayhem!". Canyon News. United States. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  112. ^ Clarendon, Dan (October 25, 2019). "10 Daytime TV Couples Fans Are Loving Right Now (PHOTOS)". TV Insider. TVGM Holdings, LLC. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  113. ^ Ori, Jack (July 4, 2020). "Days of Our Lives Review: A Historic Happily Ever After". TV Fanatic. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  114. ^ Thompson, Donald (May 29, 2020). "Wedding Fever Erupts On "Days Of Our Lives!"". Canyon News. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  115. ^ Tony S; Laurisa (December 31, 2018). "The Alex North Memorial Awards: The Worst of DAYS 2018". Soap Central. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  116. ^ Adams, Alina (November 16, 2020). "Days of our Lives Fans Pick The Gender Of Lani's Twins". Soap Hub. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  117. ^ Cushman, Dustin (July 31, 2020). "Days of our Lives Is Facing, Losing Cast Members — & How the Show Can Overcome Them". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  118. ^ Wilson, Lori (November 21, 2020). "Days of Our Lives' Eli vs. Lani: Who's Right in Their Blowup Over Kristen". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  119. ^ Sarapa, Alan (July 27, 2020). "Alan's Soap Box: 4 Weddings And a Kidnapped Serial Killer Groom on 'Days of Our Lives'". The Pop Break. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  120. ^ Thompson, Donald (November 27, 2020). "Familiar Faces Return, Betrayals Erupt On "Days!"". Canyon News. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  121. ^ Adams, Alina (November 27, 2020). "Due Date: Should Lani Forgive Eli On Days of our Lives?". Soap Hub. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  122. ^ Orlando, Christine (March 1, 2020). "Days of Our Lives Round Table: Did Eli and Lani Get Back Together Too Soon?". TV Fanatic. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  123. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/content/scoop/twoscoops/2020/200302.php
  124. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/content/scoop/twoscoops/2020/200224.php
  125. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/content/scoop/twoscoops/2020/200706.php
  126. ^ Orlando, Christine (August 8, 2020). "Days of Our Lives Review: The Adoption Drama Goes On and On". TV Fanatic. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  127. ^ Simms, Richard (December 25, 2020). "From Christmas Miracles and Ciara's Return to Unexpected Exits, Days of Our Lives Gave Us a Truly Soapy Holiday". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  128. ^ "Top 10 Best Soap Couples of 2020". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  129. ^ Ori, Jack (January 4, 2021). "Days of Our Lives Spoilers Week of 1-04-21: Everything Falls Apart". TV Fanatic. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  130. ^ Simms, Richard (January 8, 2021). "Get Ready, Because Days of Our Lives Is About to Shake Things Up as Charlie and Gwen's Secrets Explode — Plus, Is Ben Moving On?". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  131. ^ https://www.tvfanatic.com/2021/01/days-of-our-lives-review-the-same-old-stories/
  132. ^ https://www.canyon-news.com/gwen-rizczech-busted-on-days-of-our-lives/139756
  133. ^ https://www.tvfanatic.com/2021/01/days-of-our-lives-round-table-who-stole-the-twins/
  134. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/content/scoop/twoscoops/2021/210111.php
  135. ^ "The Best & Worst of 2018: Best Show". On the Cover. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 52. American Media, Inc. December 24, 2018. p. 73.
  136. ^ "Thumbs up!: Time to Shine". Thumbs up! and down!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 41. American Media, Inc. October 12, 2020. p. 24.
  137. ^ Cate (January 11, 2021). "Ranked: Best Soap Opera Couples Of 2020". Fame10. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  138. ^ Mason, Charlie (December 28, 2020). "From Wild Weddings to Infuriating Hook-Ups, It's Soaps' Best and Worst of 2020 [PHOTOS]". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  139. ^ Lindy A. (January 25, 2021). "Around the Dial". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 4. American Media, Inc. p. 71.
  140. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Sal Stowers (Lani)". Features: Homes away from home. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 4. American Media, Inc. January 25, 2021. p. 62–63.
  141. ^ S, Bonnie (October 15, 2018). "Straight from the heart". Sound off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 42. American Media, Inc. p. 92.
  142. ^ https://www.tvfanatic.com/2021/01/days-of-our-lives-review-week-of-1-11-21-not-what-it-seems/
  143. ^ https://www.tvfanatic.com/2020/12/days-of-our-lives-review-week-of-12-21-20-too-many-grinches/
  144. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/content/scoop/twoscoops/2021/210118.php
  145. ^ "Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers Bring the Heartache and Heartbreak to DAYS' Elani Wedding". Michael Fairman TV. November 5, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  146. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-poll-results-more-screen-time-for-this-couple/
  147. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-poll-results-should-lani-and-eli-reunite/
  148. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-poll-results-what-let-you-down-the-most-in-2019/
  149. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/made-last-eli-right-man-lani-days-lives/
  150. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/love-lani-eli-days-lives/
  151. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/eli-eli-home-free-right-woman-days-lives-dool/
  152. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/baby-first-lani-eli-days-lives-dool-next-super-couple/
  153. ^ https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/fans-lani-eli-days-lives/
  154. ^ https://tvsourcemagazine.com/2019/08/days-of-our-lives-week-in-review-7-29-19/
  155. ^ https://tvsourcemagazine.com/2019/07/days-of-our-lives-week-in-review-masks-and-romance/
  156. ^ Laurisa (July 3, 2017). "And then a Halo comes along". Soap Central. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  157. ^ Brounstein, Diane (December 25, 2017). "Days of Our Lives (DOOL) Recap: Lani And Eli Make Love". Soap Hub. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  158. ^ "Forgive and regret, Days of Our Lives". Editor's Choice. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 4. American Media, Inc. January 22, 2018. pp. 30–31.
  159. ^ Thompson, Donald (December 1, 2017). "Kristen DiMera Lives On "Days Of Our Lives!"". Canyon News. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  160. ^ Thompson, Donald (December 29, 2017). "Theo Wakes Up On "Days Of Our Lives!"". Canyon News. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  161. ^ Cushman, Dustin (July 31, 2020). "Days of our Lives Is Facing, Losing Cast Members — & How the Show Can Overcome Them". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  162. ^ "Wrapping Up Our #BlackHistoryMonth Celebration….Black Love in Soapland, in Any Land, is Beautiful! Celebrating Black Soap Couples!". We Are Entertainment News. March 1, 2020. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  163. ^ Mason, Charlie (January 30, 2021). "Soaps' 35 Most Memorable Weddings of All Time — and 'I Do' Believe We've Ranked 'Em". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  164. ^ "10 Best Soap Couples of 2021". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  165. ^ Gass, Dorothy (December 9, 2021). "Ranked: Greatest Soap Opera Couples Of 2021". Fame10. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  166. ^ "Forever Hold Your Peace, Days". Editor's Choice. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 48. American Media, Inc. December 2, 2019. p. 32–33.
  167. ^ "Best Interrupted Wedding". The Best and Worst of 2019. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 51. American Media, Inc. December 23, 2019. p. 69.
  168. ^ "Best Wedding". The Best and Worst of 2020. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 51. American Media, Inc. December 21, 2020. p. 50.
  169. ^ S, Tony (March 15, 2021). "There's a hole in the bottle leakin' all this wine". Soap Central. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  170. ^ L., Suzanne (May 3, 2021). "Romance Report". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 18. American Media, Inc. p. 69.
  171. ^ Gass, Dorothy (January 31, 2020). "Days Of Our Lives Couples We Want To See Back Together". Fame10. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  172. ^ Joyner, Kelly (September 9, 2018). "Days of Our Lives' Exclusive Interview: Lamon Archey on the Record About Eli Grant's Love Life". Soap Dirt. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  173. ^ Laurisa; Tony S. (December 20, 2021). "The 15th Annual Golden Donut Awards: The Best of Days of our Lives 2021". Soap Central. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  174. ^ K. C. (August 7, 2017). "Not Again". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 32. American Media, Inc. p. 94.
  175. ^ "Snap Poll: Which Days reunion are you most excited about?". Extra! Extra!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 12. American Media, Inc. March 23, 2020. p. 14.
  176. ^ "Snap Poll: Whose Days wedding are you most looking forward to?". Extra! Extra!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 27. American Media, Inc. July 6, 2020. p. 14.
  177. ^ "Snap Poll: Which Days wedding was your favorite?". Extra! Extra!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 34. American Media, Inc. August 24, 2020. p. 16.
  178. ^ Rene (October 5, 2020). "Blast from the Past". Sound Off. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 45, no. 40. United States: American Media, Inc. p. 68.
  179. ^ Sinclair, Amber (July 23, 2021). "Days of our Lives Photos Tribute To Lani Price And Eli Grant's Love". Soap Hub. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  180. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/content/scoop/twoscoops/2022/221226.php
  181. ^ https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/soapbox/678412/eli-lani-return-salem-dimitri-gay-bi/

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ Co-head writers Dena Higley and Ryan Quan developed the early dynamic between Eli and Lani, but an actual romance was penned by Carlivati.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Nk3play2/sandbox/38&oldid=1166823816"