On October 9, 1985, the character was re-introduced with Santa Barbara actress Melissa Reeves in the role.
In early 2000, rumors started swirling that Melissa Reeves would be returning to the show, due to the series crumbling to fill the void left by the departures of front-burner cast members Vivian Alamain, played by Louise Sorel and Eric Brady, played by Jensen Ackles.