Get More Details on Alison Sweeney's Announcement That She's Leaving Days Of Our Lives

Did you hear the news? Days of Our Lives veteran Alison Sweeney revealed on Ellen that this year, her twenty first year on the long-running soap opera, will be her last. She's been a cast member since she was 16!

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Alison said that the decision wasn't easy but she ultimately decided to leave the show after this year so she can spend more time with her two kids, Benjamin and Megan. She also is the host of Biggest Loser, so she still has that show to keep her plenty busy.

For the full story of Alison's departure, pick up the new issue of Soap Opera Digest when it hits newsstands Friday!

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