User:Livelikemusic/Jordan Ridgeway

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Jordan Ridgeway
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed byChrishell Stause
Duration2013–
First appearanceAugust 15, 2013 (2013-08-15)
ClassificationPresent, regular
Created by
Introduced by
In-universe information
Other names
  • Lynda Cechert
  • Joan Cooper
  • Ellen Rogers
OccupationPhysical therapist
StepparentsClyde Weston
SiblingsBen Rogers

Jordan Ridgeway (born Tammy Sue Weston) is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. The character is portrayed by former All My Children actress Chrishell Stause. She made her on-screen debut on August 15, 2013.

The character was introduced as a physical therapist brought to Salem by Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) to help an ailing Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) during his rehabilitation; she soon begins to develop a relationship with Rafe, much to the displeasure of Kate, who immediately sets out to discover the secrets that Jordan has been harboring.

Casting and creation[edit]

Stause joined Days of Our Lives in early 2013, following a six-year run as Amanda Dillon on All My Children.

In March 2013, former All My Children actress Chrishell Stause confirmed in a radio interview with Soap Central Live that while she had been asked to join the online re-boot of the series, she was unable to, due to being under contract with another daytime serial drama.[1] Stause also explained she was "excited" for fans to find out which serial she had joined, due to her own excitement over joining the cast. The following month, it was announced Stause had been cast on Days of Our Lives in a then-unknown, contract role.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] While at the time, not much was known about her character, TVLine then confirmed that Stause would be playing a new character and would first air sometime in August 2013, due to the series' four month in advance shooting schedule.[2] It was later announced that Stause would be portraying the character of Jordan Ridgeway and would make her on-screen debut on August 15, 2013.[8] in an interview with the online fan community Daytime Royalty, actress and co-star Jen Lilley revealed she also auditioned for the role of Jordan; she later got the role of Theresa Donovan.[9] Stause later revealed that while she had auditioned for one part, the show was looking to cast two new parts.[10]

Stause also revealed she was believed to be a recast of Cassie Brady (Alexis Thorpe) or to be portraying a potential vixen.[11]

Characterization and development[edit]

"I can give you a little bit. So here is what I am allowed to say … she works in a hospital. She has a big secret. I work a lot with Galen Gering (Rafe) and Lauren Koslow (Kate), who I love. I can say she is very opposite of Amanda on All My Children. So I am playing something completely different!"

Stause on her then-unknown character (2013).[12]

On the red carpet of the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards, Stause opened up about her role, calling her character "mysterious" and that she has a "big secret" being kept hidden.[12] In an interview with On Air, On Soaps, series executive producer Ken Corday spoke on Stause's debut, saying: "Again, that is a very slow build with her character. You won’t see her working three or four times a week, at first. She is another character who could be who knows what? And, you will see the spark with one of our established characters, and then away we go! It doesn’t hurt to find bonafide stars from other soaps, by the way!"[13] Describing her character, Stause revealed, "You have to check your vanity at the door — and your eyeliner. They frisk you and make sure you’re not hiding any mascara. My character wears literally almost no makeup. But she takes her job very seriously, she’s very no-nonsense. She’s not there to humor anyone. In fact, she comes across robotic at first."[11][14] She also described the character as "strong", "very smart", "very take-charge" and "all business".[11] Following her reveal that most of her preliminary scenes were opposite Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) and Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering),[15] Stause said of her character's first interactions with the character of Rafe, "At first he is a little thrown off that she's so impersonal. [...] And then he kind of sees it as a game, trying to get into her head and figure out who she is. He's got a fun-loving side, so he keeps trying to get past the closed-off wall she has up, and he gets shut down quite a few times. But eventually... you see him slowly break her down."[16]

In a December 2013 interview with Soaps She Knows, Stause revealed, "Jordan does have a lot to hide. And once her feelings for Rafe get stronger she is going to have a lot to lose."[10] With the casting of Jade Harlow in the recurring role of Sheryl, the show began developing and exploring the character's background.[17] During an interview with Soapdom.com, Stause commented on how she enjoyed "layers to the character".[18] In February 2014, it was announced that country singer Justin Gaston had been cast of Jordan's half-brother, Ben, with whom she shares a secret past with.[19] Ben is described as "utterly charming" with a "slight southern accent", which may allude to Jordan's secret past and origins.[19] Actor James Read joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as Jordan's stepfather Clyde Weston.[20]

Storylines[edit]

Jordan arrived in Salem in mid-August 2013, per the request of Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) to help rehabilitate Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering), following his being attacked.[21][22] Originally very guarded and off-putting, Jordan begins to let down her walls around Rafe, much to the chagrin of Kate. As a result, Kate begins to investigate Jordan's past, which does not settle well with her. After sharing her first kiss with Rafe, Jordan begins to pull herself from Rafe once more. At her apartment, she opens a lockbox only to reveal several I.D.'s with different names, all featuring various looks.[23][24] As Jordan begins to develop a relationship with Rafe, Jordan's old friend Sheryl (Jade Harlow) from Burmingham arrives in town in early 2014, and immediately begins to stir up Jordan's past by connecting with Kate, Rafe, Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) and Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo). Jordan and Sheryl then enter into a conflict, over Sheryl's arrival into town; however both ladies agree to make the best of their rekindled friendship Kate then involves Lucas in her scheme against Jordan, and during a night out, Kate breaks into Jordan's apartment and discovers her box of hidden I.D.'s; Kate is then caught when Jordan arrives back early.[25][26][27] When Jordan's brother Ben Rogers (Justin Gaston) arrives in Salem to her surprise, Rafe begins to suspect ill-intentions against Ben, but is assured by Jordan otherwise. Feeling threatened by both Kate's persistence on knowing her past, and the arrivals of Cheryl and Ben, Jordan tells Rafe she is leaving Salem; she is, however, persuaded to remain at Rafe's request. In early July 2014, Jordan's stepfather, Clyde Weston (James Read), arrives in Salem thanks to the persuasion of Kate, who makes it known he intends on getting both Jordan and Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) to pay back their debts to him.

Reception[edit]

Following the news of Stause joining another daytime drama, online social media website Twitter was set on fire.[7] Matt Webb Mitovich of TVLine said of the casting announcement: "Things will undoubtedly heat up in Salem this summer."[2] He also compared the character of Jordan as the equivalent former Days of Our Lives character Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin) and to General Hospital characters Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) and Sabrina Santiago (Teresa Castillo) as an "ugly duckling", further describing her as having an "icy demeanor".[11] On Air, On Soaps editor Michael Fairman also stated Stause's debut on DAYS was greatly anticipated by both viewers and critics, alike.[12] Deanna Barnert of MSN Entertainment described the character as "a hard-working duckling just begging for a makeover".[16] Omar Nobles-White of TVSource Magazine called Jordan "strong, assertive and focused on her career" and also described her as a "Plain Jane".[28]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Kroll, Dan J. (April 18, 2013). "AMC fave Chrishell Stause joins DAYS". Soap Central. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Webb Mitovich, Matt (April 18, 2013). "Exclusive: All My Children Alum Chrishell Stause Joins Days of Our Lives". TVLine. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  3. ^ SOD (April 18, 2013). "Chrishell Stause To DAYS". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  4. ^ Clifford, Kambra (April 18, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Is Baaaaack!". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  5. ^ Simms, Richard M. (April 18, 2013). "AMC's Amanda Joining DAYS!". ABC Soaps In Depth. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  6. ^ Fairman, Michael (April 18, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Joins The Cast of Days Of Our Lives!". On Air, On Soaps. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Bowe, Jillian (April 18, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Joins Days of Our Lives!". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  8. ^ Newcomb, Roger (April 18, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Joins DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Jordan Ridgeway". We Love Soaps. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  9. ^ Ellie (July 26, 2013). "Daytime Royalty Interview with Jen Lilley". Daytime Royalty. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  10. ^ a b Deese, Holli (December 12, 2013). "Interview: Days Of Our Lives' Chrishell Stause". Soaps She Knows. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  11. ^ a b c d Web Mitovich, Matt (August 14, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Dishes on Her Days of Our Lives Make-Under: 'Check Your Vanity at the Door!'". TVLine. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  12. ^ a b c Fairman, Michael (June 27, 2013). "Days of our Lives Chrishell Stause Video Interview: Her "Mystery" Character and More!". On Air, On Soaps. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  13. ^ Fairman, Michael (July 2, 2013). "The Ken Corday Interview – Days of our Lives". On Air, On Soaps. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  14. ^ Fairman, Michael (August 14, 2013). "More Is Revealed On Chrishell Stause New Role On DAYS As Jordan Ridgeway!". On Air, On Soaps. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  15. ^ Clifford, Kambra (June 15, 2013). "Chrishell Stause Dishes On Her 'DAYS' Debut". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  16. ^ a b Barnert, Deanna (August 14, 2013). "Chrishell Stause gets serious on 'Days of Our Lives'". MSN Entertainment. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  17. ^ Lewis, Errol (January 4, 2014). "UPDATE on Jade Harlow's 'DAYS' Character and First Airdate". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  18. ^ Edward Wilows, Mark (January 21, 2014). "Days of our Lives' Chrishell Stause ~ One interesting lady!". Soapdom.com. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  19. ^ a b Lewis, Errol (February 7, 2014). "UPDATE: Country Music Singer/Actor Justin Gaston Joins 'Days of our Lives' In Contract Role". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  20. ^ Ken Corday, Greg Meng and Lisa de Cazotte (Executive producer). Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell (Head writer). (July 2, 2014). Days of Our Lives. Season 49 (in English). NBC. {{cite episode}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  21. ^ Gary Tomlin; Christopher Whitesell (August 15, 2013). "Daily Episode Update for August 2013 (8/15/2013)". Sony Pictures Television. NBCUniversal. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  22. ^ Tomlin, Gary; Whitesell, Christopher (August 15, 2013). "183". Days of our Lives. Season 48. NBC. Retrieved December 5, 2013. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ Gary Tomlin; Christopher Whitesell (December 4, 2013). "Daily Episode Update for December 2013 (12/04/2013)". Sony Pictures Television. NBCUniversal. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  24. ^ Tomlin, Gary; Whitesell, Christopher (December 4, 2013). "21". Days of our Lives. Season 49. NBC. Retrieved December 5, 2013. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ Gary Tomlin; Christopher Whitesell (February 7, 2014). "Daily Episode Update for February 2014 (2/07/2014)". Sony Pictures Television. NBCUniversal. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  26. ^ Tomlin, Gary; Whitesell, Christopher (February 7, 2017). "21". Days of our Lives. Season 49. NBC. Retrieved December 5, 2013. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help)
  27. ^ Fix, Christine (February 7, 2014). "Days Recap: Yadda Yadda Yadda". Soaps She Knows. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  28. ^ Nobles-White, Omar (August 15, 2013). "Chrishell Stause's 'Days of our Lives' Publicity Photos Revealed". TVSource Magazine. Retrieved February 7, 2014.


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