Kirsten Storms Leaving 'General Hospital' as Maxie Jones Temporarily, Being Replaced by 'Days of our Lives' Star Molly Burnett

Molly Burnett will temporarily replace Kirsten Storms as Maxie on GH.

Kirsten Storms is taking a temporarily leave of absence from ABC soap opera General Hospital, according to Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens. While Storms is off the show, the role of Maxie Jones will be played by Days of our Lives alum Molly Burnett (Melanie Jonas).

Burnett will first air in July.

This is not the first time Storms has taken a leave from GH. Maxie was temporarily played by Jen Lilley (now Days' Theresa) from September 2011 to August 2012.

NEWS: Alison Sweeney Out as 'The Biggest Loser' Host; Plus, Freddie Smith, Molly Burnett, Spencer Neville, Jim Parsons, Marti Noxon

Longtime Days of our Lives star Alison Sweeney will no longer host The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser is losing one of its biggest stars. Longtime host Alison Sweeney, who joined the franchise in Season 4, is leaving after eight years.

"After an incredible run together, Alison Sweeney will not be returning as host of The Biggest Loser next season," the show said in a statement. A replacement for Sweeney has not yet been named.

Spencer Neville, Freddie Smith and Molly Burnett.

Days of our Lives stars Molly Burnett, Freddie Smith and Spencer Neville in new movie
Burnett (ex-Melanie), Smith (ex-Sonny) and Neville (Derrick) began work on Monday on a new film, Hiker, that also features Smith’s real-life love, Alyssa Tabit. Burnett posted on Instagram about their first day working on the film and added, “So excited for you to guys to see what’s coming.”

Door is always open for Freddie Smith to return to Days of our Lives
"I signed on to Days of our Lives for four years. I knew my contract was coming to an end and the big decision had to be made. I felt the love story was told beautifully and as an actor, I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue other avenues. When I sat down with Corday and the other producers to tell them I had decided to leave, they were so supportive and thanked me for my hard work. They even said the door was always open, which is the best compliment I could have received."

Marti Noxon developing soap about NYC restaurant business for FOX
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce and UnReal creator Marti Noxon is getting into the restaurant biz for a new series with Fox. Titled Hungry, the drama, which is in early development at the network, is an hourlong soap set in the down and dirty, cutthroat and exciting restaurant world of New York City. The series centers on a young, aspiring chef who lands the thankless job as a line cook for one of Manhattan’s most famous — and infamous — culinary stars.

World's Highest-Paid TV Actors 2015: Jim Parsons Leads With $29 Million Take
The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons leads the pack with a $29 million haul earned between June 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015. The contract negotiations that helped Parsons nab the top spot and co-star Johnny Galecki the second, with $27 million, also helped rocket fellow cast members Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar onto the list at $20 million each.

Fox releases 22-minute Empire featurette prepping you for Season 2
Empire is returning for a second season on September 22, and the to prep you for it, Fox has released a 22-minute featurette, with Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard and the rest of the key cast sharing an inside look at the hit show that took America by storm, as they discuss what fans can look forward to in the upcoming season 2.

Watch below:

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (May 4-8, 2015)

"I'd like you to meet someody," Brady tells John, "my son."

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of May 4th.

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Monday, May 4
Nicole (Arianne Zucker) reacts surprisingly to Daniel's (Shawn Christian) decision to work things out with her ("This is over!"); Serena (Melissa Archer) pushes Eric (Greg Vaughan) to move to Hawaii; Kate (Lauren Koslow) tries to talk Will (Guy Wilson) out of writing the article about Clyde (James Read); Chad (Billy Flynn) pushes Abigail (Kate Mansi) away.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 27-May 1, 2015)

At Kristen's lair, Brady and Melanie find themselves in a dangerous situation.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of April 27th. Is this the final showdown between Kristen and Marlena?

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Monday, April 27
Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Melanie (Molly Burnett) encounter a dangerous situation at Kristen's (Eileen Davidson) lair; Theresa (Jen Lilley) finds herself in a trap; Adrienne (Judi Evans) and Kate (Lauren Koslow) face off; Chad (Billy Flynn) kisses Abigail (Kate Mansi).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 20-24, 2015)

Brady and Kristen engage in a game of cat-and-mouse.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of April 20th. When Brady and Kristen have a paternity face-off, he wants to have the baby tested while she has other plans.

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Monday, April 20
Kate (Lauren Koslow) pays a heavy price for what she wants; Adrienne (Judi Evans) tells Sonny (Freddie Smith) she's been having an affair; Abigail (Kate Mansi) learns Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) has been hiding things about his past; at Stefano's (Joseph Mascolo) suggestion, Chad (Billy Flynn) makes sure Will (Guy Wilson) gets a new assignment focusing on a Salem resident.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 13-17, 2015)

Theresa and Nicole get into a huge brawl.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of April 13th. Kristen stole Theresa's embryo, now Brady is about to find out.

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Monday, April 13
Tori (Hira Ambrosino) reveals everything about Paul's father; Sonny's (Freddie Smith) attempt to support Paul (Christopher Sean) bothers Will (Guy Wilson); Abigail (Kate Mansi) confronts Chad (Billy Flynn); Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) acquires a surprising new client.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 6-10, 2015)

"Oh my God," John says after overhearing Paul and Tori's confrontation.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of April 6th.  Hello, daddy!

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Monday, April 6
Melanie (Molly Burnett) endeavors to prove her theory about Theresa (Jen Lilley); Daniel (Shawn Christian) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) butt heads; Eve (Kassie DePaiva) makes a move that could expose her relationship with J.J. (Casey Moss); Eric (Greg Vaughan) overhears Serena (Melissa Archer) and Xander (Paul Telfer) talking.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 30-April 3, 2015)

Sonny learns stunning information about Paul.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of March 30th. Will and Sonny's anniversary party ends in scandal, and a paternity secret will be revealed.

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Monday, March 30
Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) helps Melanie (Molly Burnett) work out the mystery around the attacks; Will (Guy Wilson) intends to write an article exposing a secret about Paul (Christopher Sean); Sonny (Freddie Smith) learns information about Paul; Adrienne (Judi Evans) clases with Lucas (Bryan Dattilo).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 23-27, 2015)

Melanie catches Clint red-handed.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of March 23rd.

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Monday, March 23
Serena (Melissa Archer) gets what she wants, raising Nicole's (Arianne Zucker) suspicions; Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) asks Abigail (Kate Mansi) a life-changing question; Will (Guy Wilson) warns Paul (Christopher Sean); Adrienne (Judi Evans) helps Sonny (Freddie Smith) with his marriage woes.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 16-20, 2015)

Will confronts Tori after figuring out why she's so desperate to get
Paul out of Salem. Photo Credit: NBC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of March 16th. Will threatens to tell the whole world about Paul's father.

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Monday, March 16
At the DiMera board meeting, Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Stefano (Joseph Mascolor) jockey for control at the DiMera board meeting; J.J. (Casey Moss) takes part in a music showcase; Clint (Lucas Kerr) shows up, stunning Theresa (Jen Lilley); Brady (Eric Martsolf) asks Melanie (Molly Burnett) about Europe.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 9-13, 2015)

Melanie sets her foot down with Brady.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of March 9th. In a corporate power play, Chad and Stefano team up, but can they take Kate down?

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Monday, March 9
Adrienne (Judi Evans) confronts Will (Guy Wilson); Justin (Wally Kurth) clashes with Lucas (Bryan Dattilo); Jordan (Chrishell Stause) says goodbye to Rafe (Galen Gering) and leaves Salem; Paul (Christopher Sean) notices Tori (Hira Ambrosino) is avoiding people.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 2-6, 2015)

Eve hopes Jennifer won't tell Paige about her affair with J.J.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of March 2nd.

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Monday, March 2
J.J. (Casey Moss) and Eve's (Kassie DePaiva) affair is revealed; Paul (Christopher Sean) questions Sonny (Freddie Smith) about his marriage; Tori (Hira Ambrosino) panics when she recognizes someone; Adrienne (Judi Evans) and Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) try to clear the air.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 23-27, 2015)

Abigail is determined to keep Ben out of prison.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 23rd. How far will Abigail (Kate Mansi) go to protect Ben (Robert Scott Wilson)?

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Monday, February 23
Serena (Melissa Archer) wants to know who has possession of the statue; Melanie (Molly Burnett) makes Nicole (Arianne Zucker) an irresistible offer; Theresa (Jen Lilley) helps Brady (Eric Martsolf) out; J.J. (Casey Moss) worries Paige (True O'Brien) knows about him and Eve (Kassie DePaiva).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 16-20, 2015)

Will's entire world is destroyed.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 16th.

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Monday, February 16
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove); Melanie (Molly Burnett) seeks Serena's (Melissa Archer) help; Clint's (Lucas Kerr) decision takes Theresa (Jen Lilley) by surprise; Will's (Guy Wilson) article on Paul (Christopher Sean) comes out.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 9-13, 2015)

Hope uncovers shocking information concerning Aiden's dead wife.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 9th.

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Monday, February 9
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) makes an unexpected discovery at Aiden's (Daniel Cosgrove) vacation home; Adrienne (Judi Evans) gives Paul (Christopher Sean) a stern warning - then realizes how much she actually owes her son's ex; Melanie (Molly Burnett) talks to Theresa (Jen Lilley) about Dr. Mandrake; Paige's (True O'Brien) announcement devastates Eve (Kassie DePaiva).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 2-6, 2015)

Sonny is attacked.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 2nd.

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Monday, February 2
Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) starts carrying out a mysterious plan at the vacation home; J.J. (Casey Moss) makes a new confession to Paige (True O'Brien); Chad (Billy Flynn) hits a snag in his effort to do the right thing; Paul (Christopher Sean) tells Sonny (Freddie Smith) he's met another guy.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 26-30, 2015)

Clyde has made a lot of enemies in Salem and now he's going to pay.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 26th.

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Monday, January 26
Clyde (James Read) is shot and left for dead; Nicole (Arianne Zucker) makes her move on Serena (Melissa Archer); Chad (Billy Flynn) realizes he's made a mistake; Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) gets in an uncomfortable position.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 19-23, 2015)

Brady is concerned when he spies Theresa with her new beau, Clint.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 19th.

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Monday, January 19
Nicole (Arianne Zucker) and Serena's (Melissa Archer) argument escalates; Nicole feels Daniel (Shawn Christian) isn't supporting her enough; tensions arise when three couples all end up at the same club; Paul (Christopher Sean) makes a surprising discovery about Will (Guy Wilson).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 12-16, 2015)

Melanie and Brady agree not to tell anyone they are planning a date - but the
cat's out of the bag when someone catches them kissing!

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 12th.

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Monday, January 12
An anonymous source offers Nicole (Arianne Zucker) dirt on Serena (Melissa Archer); Jordan (Chrishell Stause) gets unexpected news; Paul (Christopher Sean) endeavors to win Sonny (Freddie Smith) back; Rafe (Galen Gering) receives a new career opportunity.

Tuesday, January 13
Paige (True O'Brien) decides to confront the woman she thinks slept with J.J. (Casey Moss); Victor (John Aniston) and Clyde (James Read) butt heads; Ben's (Robert Scott Wilson) betrayal hurts Jordan (Chrishell Stause); Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) plans to cut ties with the past.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 5-9, 2015)

Paul and Will share a New Year's kiss.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 5th.

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Monday, January 5
Sonny (Freddie Smith) approaches Paul's (Christopher Sean) hotel room as Will (Guy Wilson) and Paul are about to kiss; an unexpected kiss surprises Melanie (Molly Burnett) and Brady (Eric Martsolf); Serena (Melissa Archer) confronts Nicole (Arianne Zucker) for snooping; Eric (Greg Vaughan) tries to rescue Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) from a bad date.

Tuesday, January 6
Sonny tells Chad (Billy Flynn) the new club is a bust; Rafe (Galen Gering) accuses Chad of sending the letter that got him fired; Brady tries to stop Theresa (Jen Lilley) and Melanie from fighting; Kayla tells Hope (Kristian Alfonso) that Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) threatened Bree (Marie Wilson).