On Thursday, September 29, word around the web had "Days of our Lives" star James Scott (EJ DiMera) out, only to later be clarified by Scott himself that he in fact was still meeting with show producers over a new contract. Now comes word from Soap Opera Digest that Scott has signed a new one-year deal with "DAYS" to continue in the role of EJ DiMera, for which he originated in 2006. Per Digest's report, Scott's new deal will keep him in Salem through April 2013.