Rumors have been swirling thatDays of Our Lives'newest hunkPeyton Meyers,has left his role as Doug Williams III, less than a year after the actor joined the Peacock streaming soap last December. But what clues have Days fans been picking up on and why do they believe that he has left? Meyer's joinedDays of Our Livesin April 2024, but due to the soap operas filming schedule his debut didn't air until December 2024. Upon his premiere fans quickly picked up that Meyer's was referring to his time onDays of Our Livesin the past tense. When he joined the soap back in December he spoke withTV Insidersaying, "Balancing the traveling between Nashville and L.A. and my son put me in such a challenging position that I had to use every ounce of strength I had in me to be able to show up and perform every day because I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be. It feels like someone paid me to go to an intense acting boot camp. I feel like I've learned so much as an actor, and that this boosted my career and my performance as an actor 10 times." Since his episodes of the soap opera have aired fans have paid close attention to the various social media accounts and the way active cast members participate, but Meyers has been involved in zero of the content posted on the official accounts. This weekend rumors picked up in part thanks to NaVell Lee atBuzzWorthyRadio. Lee posted on his website "A source close toThe Buzztells us that Peyton Meyer has concluded his time at the Peacock soap, "Days of our Lives." No word on how the character exits Salem, but expect Meyer to still be shown for the next several months." Fans took to X (Formerly twitter) to comment on this latest rumor. One usersaid, "Saw this coming from a mile away. Glad to see Doug is leaving soon, the character doesn't click for me.", while a secondadded, "Yeah. I am like fairly certain he's been gone a second.#Days" while a thirdsaid"What!!! I was just starting to like him! He has chemistry with all the girlies. Days is slowly becoming YR, with there being limited to no young folks on the show." Meyer's credits includeDog with a Blog, Girl Meets World, American HousewifeandHe's All That Fans will have to stay tuned toDays of Our Livesto see if or how Doug leaves the show. Days of Our Livesairs weekdays on Peacock. Is Peyton Meyer Already Done at 'Days of Our Lives'? Fans Think Sofirst appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025