"Days of Our Lives" made Lisa Rinna a daytime star back in the mid-1990s, and now she's going back to where she started. Yes, Lisa is returning to the role she said goodbye to a long time ago: Billie Reed.

"'Days Of Our Lives' has a great new team behind it, and they are determined to make sure the show not only survives but thrives," an insider tells me. "Part of the strategy is bringing out the big guns, which includes bringing back Lisa Rinna and Billie Reed."

Soaps have gone through a tough time recently, with ratings declining and the cancellation of 'All My Children' and 'One Life To Live.' And although the future of daytime soaps is still anything but certain, the team behind 'Days of Our Lives' has made it clear it's going to fight.

"Lisa is doing a James Franco," the source says, referencing Franco's recent guest role on "General Hospital." "There is something full circle about bringing her back to the role that made her famous and now harnessing her celebrity to secure the future of the show."

The actress reprised her role as Billie briefly in 2002, and fans will likely love to see her back once again on the NBC soap.

Rinna's scripts are closely guarded and her storyline will only be revealed to the actors who have scenes with her. But sources tell me a deal has been confirmed and Lisa will be back in Salem in December to start shooting.

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Lisa Rinna Returning to "Days of Our Lives" Next Year
Dec 12, 2011
by Kate Stanhope


Lisa Rinna will return to her "Days of Our Lives" stomping grounds this spring, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Rinna, 48, will reprise her role as Billie Reed beginning March 8.



Few details are known about her arc, but she will share "explosive" scenes with on-screen mother Kate (Lauren Koslow) and her character's former beau, Bo, played by Peter Reckell, network officials tell the trade magazine.

"I am so thrilled to be back and excited to be acting again," Rinna told THR.

"I have done reality shows, talk shows and I thought, what a great way to come back and play a character that I love to play so much. Feels very full circle — like a new old chapter."







Since starring on "Days of Our Lives" from 1992 to 1995 (and returning from 2002 to 2003), Rinna has starred on "Melrose Place" and in the 2010 reality show, "Harry Loves Lisa", with real-life hubby Harry Hamlin.

She also competed in the second season of "Dancing with the Stars" and Season 4 of "Celebrity Apprentice".

After leaving "Days", Bille Reed was portrayed by Krista Allen and later, Julie Pinson.

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