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DAYS' Eric Martsolf Shares Sweet Message To Alice Halsey As She Wraps as Rachel
The young actress is moving on to a new Netflix series after nine months playing Rachel on Days of Our Lives.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Eric Martsolf, who plays Brady on Days of Our Lives, shared a heartfelt goodbye message to his on-screen daughter Alice Halsey as she films her final episode as Rachel on the long-running soap opera. Halsey is leaving the role to star in a new Netflix series, the Little House on the Prairie reboot, and the part of Rachel will be recast.
Why it matters
Halsey's departure marks the end of an era for her character Rachel on Days of Our Lives, which has seen multiple actresses play the role over the years. Martsolf's public message highlights the close relationship the two actors developed during their time working together on the show.
The details
Ahead of Halsey's final episode as Rachel, Martsolf posted a photo of the two of them on set along with a sweet message praising Halsey's talent and expressing how much he will miss working with her. Halsey responded in the comments, thanking Martsolf and calling him an "amazing set dad". The role of Rachel will now be recast as the show brings in new faces to Salem this spring.
- Halsey took over the role of Rachel in April 2025, spending 9 months in the part.
- Halsey is filming her final episode as Rachel this week.
- The Little House on the Prairie reboot featuring Halsey will premiere on Netflix in July 2026.
The players
Eric Martsolf
An actor who plays the role of Brady on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Alice Halsey
The young actress who has been playing the role of Rachel on Days of Our Lives for the past 9 months, before departing the show to star in a new Netflix series.
Finley Rose Slater
The previous actress who played the role of Rachel on Days of Our Lives before Halsey took over the part in April 2025.
Little House on the Prairie
A new Netflix reboot series that Halsey has been cast in the lead role for, leading to her departure from Days of Our Lives.
What they’re saying
“This little star is wrapping up here time as my tv daughter on Days tomorrow. Once in awhile as a thespian you get to swap lines and time with what you know to be a true talent. Alice, you impressed me from day one, and I will miss sharing scenes with you. Now go conquer the prairie, superstar . Love, E”
— Eric Martsolf, Actor (Instagram)
“Thank you Eric!!! I'm so grateful I got to learn from you, and I miss you so much! Thanks for being such an amazing set dad!!”
— Alice Halsey, Actress (Instagram)
What’s next
The role of Rachel on Days of Our Lives will be recast as the show brings in new faces to Salem this spring.
The takeaway
Halsey's departure from Days of Our Lives marks the end of an era for her character Rachel, but also highlights the close working relationship she developed with co-star Eric Martsolf during her time on the show. Her new role in the Netflix reboot of Little House on the Prairie represents an exciting next chapter in her acting career.
