"Days of Our Lives" (DOOL) featured a shocking segment last week when James Scott's iconic character EJ DiMera was shot and killed. Fans and several media outlets are now speculating that EJ may still be alive and may make a comeback sometime in near future.

In the explosive October 11 episode of the long-running daytime soap opera, fans saw the jaw-dropping moment where EJ was attacked with a gun. Sami rushed towards her beloved husband when she heard the sound and bid an emotional goodbye to him. However, many media outlets are suspecting that there is more to this. A major character like EJ cannot be written off just so simply.

Hollywood News Daily is speculating that EJ may not be dead considering what followed after. Upon Stefano's instructions, Kristen DiMera went to see EJ's body and injected her brother with a syringe filled with a mysterious substance. The website notes the scene created a buzz among the fans leading to a frenzy of speculations suggesting that EJ's death may be "faked by someone" else.

The publication supposes that EJ and Sami's story "is far from over." Such a set up will leave the doors open for EJ and Sami's return if the actors want to come back or the show makers decide to recast the characters.

Meanwhile, TV Fanatic contemplates over the possibility of EJ's death not being real. According to the article, EJ may even appear in Sami's final episodes and the two leave together.

Inquisitr notes that some think that the couple along with their children may leave Salem City to live with EJ's mother Susan Banks in England. During her brief appearance in a recent episode, she talked about premonitions and dangers that surround her son. What happens actually remains to be seen and the above-mentioned theories must be treated as mere speculations.

Meanwhile, fans know that "Days of Our Lives" (DOOL) actress Alison Sweeney has also quit the show. She portrayed Sami Brady for almost 21 years and announced her departure earlier this year. Her character's final appearance on the show is scheduled in the month of November.

"Days of Our Lives" (DOOL) airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. pm NBC.

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