Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith Interview - Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives longtime favorites: Chandler Massey (Will Horton) and Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) made their final appearance this week on the NBC daytime drama series, as their characters were written off the show. The on-screen duo known as 'WilSon" found out over 7 months ago they were exiting and actually taped their last shows then.

Now in this very special and candid interview with Michael Fairman for The Michael Fairman Channel, taped this week, and following their departure, Chandler and Freddie walk through their time on-screen and off-screen over the past decade playing DAYS' LGBTQ duo.

From their favorite and least favorites scenes, to their final goodbyes, to their regrets, Emmy wins, and their future, it's all discussed and more, in this heartfelt conversation.

[hamdakhoory]

31:50 You are absolutely right Chandler you 1000% earned those scenes. I'm not hating on Guy but come on... no one can be Will Horton other than Chandler. His natural, charming, effortless acting is on a whole different level. To the point that even when Will does one of his impulsive decisions or gets reckless, i've never hated Will played by Chandler...you just can't❤️

[dorseytremaine]

Growing up watching DOOL, it was beautiful to finally see a love like mine portrayed by these two very fine actors. Thank you both for breaking barriers and changing the face of love on daytime! Wish you both the best!!

[robertbottorff]

Thanks for such a great interview. I just love Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith they will always be the real Will and Sonny. I wish them both a world of success in whatever they do, and I hope I see them back in Salem again. They made this story so real for all the fans. Thank you!!

[debbiecarter]

Thank You Michael with the interview with Freddie and Chandler. Chandler I love your humor. Was sad when Sonny and Will left Salem Wish the three of you the best... Take Care! Debbie :)

[lilaberlisa]

This was awesome and Thank you Michael for all the interviews and press you have done with Freddie and Chandler, each and every one has been a joy and informative and so real... wish all three of you the best.

[gemris]

Thanks for doing this. I wish these guys well and hope to see them do something creative soon. I'm really going to miss them terribly.

I've followed their entire Days journey, and they are one of the most important couples the show has ever had. Chandler's early work, combining his coming out struggle and his lashing out as Sami, was absolutely riveting. I took clips of his arc to work years ago to re-watch during lunch, and everyone at work got sucked right in. And I sobbed when Uncle Vic told Sonny that Will had been murdered. Freddie playing Sonny's breakdown over the chalk outline of Will's body still haunts me.

It's truly a tribute to the talent and chemistry of all of the actors (all straight!) -- Guy Wilson, Christopher Sean, but particularly Chandler and Freddie -- that a gay couple survived long-term on daytime's most conservative show and continues to resonate so strongly. Losing them the first time was a devastating blow, but at least this time they walked off in the sunset together.

And how is it that Chandler looks even sexier here now than I've ever seen him?? Holy crap he's making me drool.

[tomstanely]

31:55 You're so right, Chandler! I remember back when Guy Wilson came along. I had fallen in love with Cheddie, and I used to wonder when they were gonna get married. But then they asked you to leave the show. I was really pissed off that day. One, because they got rid of you. Two, because they got rid of you before the Nick Fallon storyline was over. It was YOUR storyline. I wanted to you be there til it was over.

And to make it worse, the proposal happened. I don't know how mad I got that day. I was so depressing to know that I had waited all that time for Will and Sonny to get married as Chandler and Freddie, and SO SOON after you left and Guy Wilson came, the proposal and marriage happened. It was heartbreaking. I still haven't fully gotten over it.

[gahtheone]

Just one thing I have to say: for me, Chandler Massey is Will Horton. Just like Freddie Smith is Sonny, Deidre Hall is Marlena, Lauren Koslow is Kate, etc. I’ve never been able to associate the role with any other actor, and I definitely won’t be in the future.

[nicolehernandez]

Michael what a fabulous interview. Thank you for having Chandler & Freddie on your show . You all are WONDERFUL. Xoxo

[debbiecram]

Great Interview! Love you both! Will sure miss you on Days so much! Best Wishes on your new adventures! 🤗❤

[DEDOG]

Great interview, didn’t know Chandler was so funny am so proud of the work they did

[Steven-votk]

Great interview. I hope I get to see Chandler and Freddie again somewhere if not on Days.

[SinaTraL]

Thank you....great interview....I pray we get to see these wonderful guys in a project soon.

[laynieopatterson]

Chandler is soooo smart....sometimes I don't understand what he is talking about on his short podcasts...just love this guy

[angelaramsay]

Wonderful interview... Thank you all xxx

[troyboy]

Nice job. Both of these fellas are ace. I think this story and their future work will be around for a long time to come. Definitely recommend Freddy and Alyssa's channel. Nice work boys. Over the last decade, you've done your part to educate society about what is seen as a bad thing can actually be beautiful.

[JsJo]

That's a great interview with my idols, Chandler and Freddie!!

[candwill]

Enjoyed this story line, even with the breaks in between....you guys really left your mark and should be proud :)

[michaelmitchell]

Good luck guys...you were part of the reason I returned to days about 6 years ago.

[missja]

♥️♥️♥️ Love them. Thank you Michael 😙💋