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Barstool Sports
Type of site
Blog
Owner
The Chernin Group
CEO
Erika Nardini
Website
barstoolsports.com
Alexa rank
4,516 (September 2018[update])[1]
Commercial
Yes
Registration
Optional
Current status
Open
Barstool Sports is a satirical[2] sports and pop culture blog founded by Dave Portnoy in Milton, Massachusetts. The site is currently headquartered in NoMad, New York City.[3][4]
Contents
1 History
1.1 Purchase
1.1.1 Background
1.1.2 Restructuring
1.2 2017
1.2.1 Barstool Van Talk
1.3 2018
2 Charitable work
3 Content
3.1 Component sites
4 Traffic
5 Controversies
5.1 Babygate
5.2 Rape criticism
5.3 Blackout parties
6 References
7 External links
History[edit]
Barstool first launched as a print publication in 2003, which was distributed in the Boston metropolitan area offering gambling advertisements and fantasy sports projections, but later expanded to encompass other topics. It launched on the internet in 2007.[5] In April 2014, AOL announced that they would be airing exclusive online content from Barstool Sports.[6]
Purchase[edit]
On January 7, 2016, Portnoy announced The Chernin Group had purchased a majority stake (51%) of Barstool Sports and the site would be moving its headquarters to New York City. Following the purchase, Portnoy continues to run the site and retain complete creative control over the content.[7]
Background[edit]
Chernin Group president of digital Mike Kerns appeared on the inaugural episode of Portnoy's podcast, The Dave Portnoy Show, to discuss the acquisition. During the appearance, Kerns and Portnoy detailed the beginning of their talks, when Kerns was put into contact with Portnoy via a mutual friend in former University of Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen. After an initial phone call, Kerns took a private plane from San Francisco to Boston in order to have dinner with Portnoy, discuss vision for Barstool and the future of the brand, and begin preliminary talks of an acquisition.[8]
Restructuring[edit]
Following the acquisition, and as a result of no longer being the majority owner, Portnoy adopted the title of Chief of Content. Barstool U head writer Keith Markovich, a.k.a. KMarko, was also announced as the sites' new head editor.[9] On July 19, 2016, Erika Nardini, former chief marketing officer of AOL, was announced as the CEO of Barstool Sports.[10]
2017[edit]
During the week of Super Bowl LI, Barstool broadcast a televised version of The Barstool Rundown live from Houston on Comedy Central.[11] The show made headlines on February 2, 2017 after Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee announced during a segment of that night's episode that he was retiring from the NFL to become a contributor to the site.[12] On June 19, 2017, the site announced that Michael Rapaport would be joining Barstool Sports and hosting a podcast.[13]
Barstool Van Talk[edit]
On October 18, "Barstool Van Talk" debuted on ESPN2. The show starred Pardon My Take personalities PFT Commenter and Dan "Big Cat" Katz. It was cancelled after one episode, with ESPN Inc. president John Skipper citing concerns about distinguishing the content of Barstool from that of ESPN.[14] The show's removal came in the wake of complaints from staff at the network, most notably Samantha Ponder.[15][16]
2018[edit]
Following a round of fundraising reported in January, Barstool is said to have received a valuation of $100 million. According to CEO Erika Nardini, The Chernin Group has invested $25 million in the website.[17] On February 18, Michael Rapaport was fired after making a derogatory comment towards the site's fan-base.[18]
On March 28, 2018, NBA player Frank Kaminsky launched a Barstool podcast, Pros and Joes, hosted by himself and three of his high-school friends.[19]
Charitable work[edit]
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, Barstool Sports raised $250,000 for the victims of the attack.[2]
Barstool also frequently raises funds for veterans' causes and animal welfare. In 2015, following the slaying of two NYPD officers, Barstool Sports' NYC representative Kevin Clancy raised $104,000 to help the officers' families.[20][21]
In April 2017, listeners of the Barstool Podcast, Pardon My Take, raised over $60,000 for the Justin J. Watt Foundation.[22]
Content[edit]
David Portnoy has described the site's topics as "sports/smut."[23]
Component sites[edit]
Boston
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Iowa
DMV
BarstoolU
Dixie[24][25][26]
Traffic[edit]
In January 2016, Forbes reported that Barstool Sports was averaging over 8 million unique visitors a month.[27]
Controversies[edit]
Babygate[edit]
In August 2011, the site received criticism over nude photos of American football quarterback Tom Brady's two-year-old son, which was accompanied by comments describing the size of the child's genitalia, which a former prosecutor suggested was sexualization of a minor.[28] Portnoy argued that the comments were meant to be humorous in tone and was not intended to be seen as sexual.[28]
Rape criticism[edit]
The site has received repeated criticism over content posted on Barstool Sports that critics of the site allege normalizes rape culture. Comments that have sparked debate include a post on a 2010 blog where Portnoy said "[E]ven though I never condone rape if you’re a size 6 and you’re wearing skinny jeans you kind of deserve to be raped right?"[29] Other elements that have received criticism include comments such as “we don't condone rape of any kind at our Blackout Parties ... however if a chick passes out that's a gray area”.[30] Portnoy, in response, has stated that, “...It’s not our intent, with jokes, to poke fun at rape victims," while pointing out the satirical nature of the site's content.[31] A Northeastern University protest group called Knockout Barstool held a demonstration outside of a 2012 Blackout party at Boston's House of Blues.[32] Portnoy has been openly dismissive of the protest group and has accused them of being serial protesters.[29][30][33]
Blackout parties[edit]
The Blackout Tour parties were criticized for promoting excessive drinking and allowing underage drinking, as well as for assaults that have occurred at the proceedings.[34] On February 2012, then–Boston mayor Thomas M. Menino expressed concern through a spokesperson over the parties' promotion of "excessive drinking to the point of blacking out" and that such promotion would not be a good message for the city.[34] Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission agents and club security at a House of Blues event in Boston the following month confiscated 300 fake identifications and refused admission for around three-fourths of the event's 2000 ticket holders.[35] Shortly thereafter Portnoy announced that the company would not be scheduling more of the events in Boston, stating that "it just doesn’t seem like Boston is friendly to nightlife of our sort, at least”.[35]
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "Barstoolsports.com Site Info". Alexa. Alexa Internet Inc. Archived from the original on February 11, 2014.
^ Jump up to: a b "Running Strong: How Barstool Sports helped bombing victim". Comcast SportsNet New England. April 18, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-04-24.
Jump up ^ "Barstool Sports Relocating Boston HQ to Full Floor in NoMad Building". Commercial Observer. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
Jump up ^ Downey, Amy J. (December 2010). "David Portnoy Profile: Is This Really Boston's Next Media Mogul?". Boston Magazine. Metrocorp, Inc.
Jump up ^ Ankeny, Jason (December 13, 2013). "The Man Behind the 'Bible of Bro Culture'". Entrepreneur.
Jump up ^ "Barstool Sports to air exclusive content on AOL.com". AOL. April 21, 2014.
Jump up ^ "The Chernin Group Is Taking a Majority Stake In Controversial Website Barstool Sports". Re/code. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
Jump up ^ Portnoy, Dave. "The Dave Portnoy Show". www.podcastone.com. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
Jump up ^ "How To Join The Barstool Writing Dream Team". Barstool Sports. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
Jump up ^ "Barstool Sports Names New CEO and It's Not Who You'd Expect". Fortune. July 19, 2016.
Jump up ^ "NFL pulls credentials from Barstool Sports". Retrieved 2017-02-01.
Jump up ^ "Pat McAfee retires from NFL to join Barstool Sports". Retrieved 2017-02-02.
Jump up ^ Sports, Barstool. "Things Are About To Get Even Funnier At Barstool Sports… Michael Rapaport Joins Barstool Sports As Newest Personality". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
Jump up ^ Steinberg, Brian (2017-10-23). "ESPN Cancels 'Barstool Van Talk,' Citing Concerns About Barstool Content". Variety. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
Jump up ^ Kalaf, Samer. "ESPN Cancels Barstool Sports TV Show After One Episode". Deadspin. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
Jump up ^ Allen, Scott (2017-10-23). "ESPN cancels 'Barstool Van Talk' after one episode". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
Jump up ^ "Barstool Sports Turns To Booze, Boxing With New Funding". Bloomberg.com. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
Jump up ^ "Why Michael Rapaport Was Fired from Barstool". The Big Lead. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
Jump up ^ "Frank Kaminsky launches podcast alongside high school friends, Barstool's 'Pros and Joes'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
Jump up ^ "'Boston Strong' Merchandise Rushed To Market As Americans Eager To Wear Their Solidarity". Huffington Post. April 23, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Caitlin Dewey of the Washington Post Takes a Cheap Shot at the Stool For Outing the Duke Pornstar or Something". February 28, 2014.
Jump up ^ "J.J. Watt to deliver on bet". Retrieved 2017-07-18.
Jump up ^ Baker, Billy (June 3, 2011). "Here, a hangout for trash talking". The Boston Globe.
Jump up ^ "Barstool Sports' Erika Nardini Strikes a Deal with Sirius XM". Money Inc. 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
Jump up ^ "State of the Union - Barstool DMV". www.barstoolsports.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
Jump up ^ "Iowa Has Arrived". www.barstoolsports.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
Jump up ^ Reimer, Alex. "Barstool Sports Founder David Portnoy Says His Website Isn't Sexist". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
^ Jump up to: a b Stevens, Carl (August 12, 2011). "Barstool founder defends posting naked photos of Tom Brady's son". CBS Boston. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
^ Jump up to: a b Kingkade, Tyler (March 27, 2012). "Barstool Sports rape 'joke' sparks blackout party backlash". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
^ Jump up to: a b "Editorial: Knockout Barstool – When college humor goes too far". The New Hampshire. University of New Hampshire. February 13, 2012. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
Jump up ^ "The Barstool podium". The Boston Globe. February 12, 2012.
Jump up ^ Dobbs, Taylor (February 3, 2012). "Knockout group protests Barstool party". The Huntington News. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
Jump up ^ Kagan, Aaron (March 30, 2012). "Controversial 'Blackout Parties' Flee Boston". Eater Boston. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
^ Jump up to: a b Wedge, Dave (February 9, 2012). "Mayor Menino not taking 'blackout' bashes lightly". Boston Herald. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
^ Jump up to: a b Zaremba, John (March 29, 2012). "Barstool "Blackout" parties leaving Boston, founder says". Boston Herald. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
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This article is about the symbol. For the personal computer software, see Valknut (software).
The Valknut
The valknut (coined from Old Norse valr, "slain warriors" and knut, "knot") is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles. It appears on a variety of objects from the archaeological record of the ancient Germanic peoples. The compound noun valknut is from the modern era. The term used for the symbol during its historical employment is unknown.
Scholars have proposed a variety of explanations for the symbol, sometimes associating it with the god Odin, and it has been compared to the three-horned symbol found on the 9th-century Snoldelev Stone, with which it may be related.[1] The valknut receives sporadic use in modern popular culture and is again associated with Germanic paganism by way of its modern day revival, Heathenry.
Contents
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1 Archaeological record
2 Theories and interpretations
2.1 Hrungnir's heart
2.2 Odin and mental binds
2.3 Other
3 Topology
4 Modern use
5 See also
6 Notes
7 References
8 External links
Archaeological record[edit]
A section of the Stora Hammars I stone in Gotland, Sweden depicts a valknut in a central and predominant position, appearing alongside figures interpreted as Odin with a characteristic spear shunting another figure into a burial mound while a raven is overhead and another man is hanged
The valknut appears on a wide variety of objects found in areas inhabited by the Germanic peoples. The symbol is prominently featured on the Nene River Ring, an Anglo-Saxon gold finger ring dated to around the 8th to 9th centuries.[2] A wooden bed in the Viking Age Oseberg Ship buried near Tønsberg, Norway features a carving of the symbol on an ornately stylized bedpost and the Oseberg Tapestry, a partially preserved tapestry found within the ship burial, also features the symbol.[3] Additionally, the valknut appears prominently on two picture stones from Gotland, Sweden: the Stora Hammars I stone and the Tängelgårda stone.
The historically attested instances of the symbol appear in two traditional, topologically distinct, forms. The symbol appears in unicursal form, topologically a trefoil knot also seen in the triquetra. This unicursal form is found, for example, on the Tängelgårda stone. The symbol also appears in tricursal form, consisting of three linked triangles, topologically equivalent to the Borromean rings. This tricursal form can be seen on one of the Stora Hammars stones, as well as upon the Nene River Ring, and on the Oseberg ship bed post. Although other forms are topologically possible, these are the only attested forms found so far.
In Norwegian Bokmål, the term valknute is used for a polygon with a loop on each of its corners.[4] In the English language the looped four-cornered symbol is called Saint John's Arms.
Theories and interpretations[edit]
Several explanations for the symbol have been proposed:
Hrungnir's heart[edit]
Chapter 17 of the 13th century Prose Edda book Skáldskaparmál contains the following description of the heart of the jötunn Hrungnir; "Hrungnir had a heart that was famous. It was made of hard stone with three sharp-pointed corners just like the carved symbol hrungnishjarta [Hrungnir's heart]."[5] Comparisons have been made between this symbol description and the symbol known as the valknut.[1]
Odin and mental binds[edit]
The Tängelgårda stone from Gotland, Sweden features valknuts below a depiction of a horse
Hilda Ellis Davidson theorizes a connection between the valknut, the god Odin and "mental binds":
For instance, beside the figure of Odin on his horse shown on several memorial stones there is a kind of knot depicted, called the valknut, related to the triskele. This is thought to symbolize the power of the god to bind and unbind, mentioned in the poems and elsewhere. Odin had the power to lay bonds upon the mind, so that men became helpless in battle, and he could also loosen the tensions of fear and strain by his gifts of battle-madness, intoxication, and inspiration.[6]
Davidson says that similar symbols are found beside figures of wolves and ravens on "certain cremation urns" from Anglo-Saxon cemeteries in East Anglia.[6]
Other[edit]
Due to the Norwegian name for the symbol, valknuter, and the fact that the symbol appears on picture stones with Odin and on burial gifts in the Oseberg ship burial, Rudolf Simek says that the symbol may have been associated with religious practices surrounding death.[1]
Topology[edit]
The valknut is topologically equivalent to either the Borromean rings, the trefoil knot, or (in modern use only) a closed 3-link chain, depending on the particular artistic depiction:
The valknut as Borromean rings
(Knot Atlas L6a4)
The valknut as trefoil knot or triquetra (unicursal)
(Knot Atlas 3_1)
The valknut as closed 3-link chain
(Knot Atlas L6n1)
As Borromean rings on the Stora Hammars I stone
Modern use[edit]
The valknut symbol plays a role in modern Heathenry, where numerous explanations and interpretations of the symbol are given. It has been used by various political groups, and sometimes sees use in modern popular culture. In Europe, the Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer and consumer goods company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget uses a triquetra valknut as their logo, which can be commonly seen on many products produced by the company; the DFB has used a logo inspired by the unicursal form of the valknut for the German national football team since 1991. \[7] In the United States, the symbol is used as a logo for the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.[citation needed] The symbol appears as the fretboard inlay on some of Arch Enemy/Carcass guitarist Michael Amott's signature Dean Guitars "Tyrant" models, and it is also used as a logo by American engineering firm RedViking. [8]
The symbol, like many others associated with Germanic paganism, is appropriated by some white supremacist groups.[9][10] Despite this, the valknut has not been classified as generally objectionable by the German government.[11]
See also[edit]
Mjöllnir, a symbol representing the hammer of the god Thor, particularly popular during the Viking Age
Looped square, a symbol that produces a square with outward pointing loops at its corners
Notes[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b c Simek (2007:163).
Jump up ^ The British Museum Online. Entry no. 1855,1115.1
Jump up ^ Davidson (1967:125).
Jump up ^ Municipal arms for Lødingen, blazoned in the Norwegian Royal Decree of 11 May 1984, quoted in Hans Cappelen og Knut Johannessen: Norske kommunevåpen, Oslo 1987, page 197. The term is also used in Anders Bjønnes: Segltegninger fra hyllingene i Norge 1591 og 1610, Oslo 2010, pages 64–65.
Jump up ^ Byock (2001:88).
^ Jump up to: a b Davidson (1990:147).
Jump up ^ DFB home page (in German)
Jump up ^ RedViking home page.
Jump up ^ "Hate on Display - Hate Symbols Database: Valknot". Anti-Defamation League.
Jump up ^ "Face of Hate: Chris Allgier Explained". Southern Poverty Law Center. 26 August 2007.
Jump up ^ "Symbole und Zeichen der Rechtsextremisten" (PDF). Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz. May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
References[edit]
Byock, Jesse (trans.) (2006). The Prose Edda. Penguin Classics. ISBN 0-14-044755-5.
Davidson, Hilda Roderick Ellis (1967). Pagan Scandinavia. Frederick A. Praeger.
Davidson, H. R. Ellis (1990). Gods and Myths of Northern Europe. Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-013627-4.
Simek, Rudolf (2007), translated by Angela Hall. Dictionary of Northern Mythology. D.S. Brewer. ISBN 0-85991-513-1.
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Ben Weston (Days of Our Lives)
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Ben Weston
Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by
Justin Gaston (2014)
Robert Scott Wilson (2014–17)
Duration
2014–17
First appearance
February 26, 2014 (2014-02-26)
Last appearance
November 30, 2017 (2017-11-30)
Created by
Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell
Introduced by
Ken Corday, Lisa de Cazotte and Greg Meng
Classification
Former; recurring
Profile
Other names
Oliver "Ollie" Weston (birth name)
Benjamin Rogers
Kevin Reynolds
Necktie Killer
Occupation
Bartender
[show]Family
Father
Clyde Weston
Half-sisters
Jordan Ridgeway
Ben Weston, also known as Ben Rogers, is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently portrayed by Robert Scott Wilson.
Created by head writers Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell, the character was introduced by co-executive producers Lisa de Cazotte and Greg Meng in February 2014 as the estranged brother of Jordan Ridgeway (Chrishell Stause). Actor Justin Gaston originated the role and was quickly replaced by Wilson in April 2014. Ben's arrival upsets Jordan's new life in Salem. The character's most significant storylines include his romance with Abigail Deveraux (Kate Mansi), trying to live down his secret past threatened by the arrival of his abusive father Clyde Weston (James Read), and his feud with Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn). Ben is mostly known for being a serial killer known as the "Necktie Killer" and claiming four victims, most notably gay legacy character Will Horton (Guy Wilson). While killing off the character of Will proved to be quite controversial, Robert Scott Wilson received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ben's descent into an obsessive and crazed psycho killer. Soap blog, Soap Shows christened the character with the nickname "Batty Ben".
Contents
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1 Storylines
2 Development
2.1 Casting and creation
2.2 Characterization
2.2.1 Personality
2.2.2 Backstory
2.3 Relationship with Abigail
2.4 The Necktie killer (2015)
2.4.1 Victims
2.4.2 Motives and psychosis
2.5 Departure (2015)
2.6 Returns (2016–2017)
3 Reception
3.1 General
3.2 Serial killer
3.2.1 Emmy snub
3.3 Returns
4 References
5 External links
Storylines[edit]
Ben (Justin Gaston) comes to Salem in 2014 where he lands a job as a waiter at Club TBD. It is later revealed that he is Jordan Ridgeway's (Chrishell Stause) estranged younger brother. Ben is immediately smitten with Abigail Deveraux (Kate Mansi) and comes to her defense against her deranged cousin Nick Fallon (Blake Berris). Jordan tries to chase Ben out of town fearing someone will uncover their past but he calms her fears. Ben comforts Abby after they witness Nick's murder together and they later share their first kiss. Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) accompanies Abigail to the wedding of EJ DiMera (James Scott) and Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) where EJ is arrested. A distraught Sami tells Ben about EJ and Abby's affair. However, Ben doesn't hold Abby's past against her. Ben and Jordan are horrified when his abusive father Clyde Weston (James Read) comes to town demanding money they stole from him. Ben is surprised when Clyde changes his tune and gives Jordan back her life's savings. Meanwhile, Ben grows closer to Abby despite her ex-boyfriend Chad DiMera's (Billy Flynn) attempts to sabotage Ben as he moves into a new apartment. Ben gets himself arrested when he attacks Chad in public after Chad throws his sexual relationships with Abby and Jordan in his face.
Clyde offers to pay for Ben's legal defense but Abigail manages to get Chad to drop the charges. Ben's past rears its ugly head when the FBI comes looking for him forcing him to come clean about his involvement in a Florida gambling ring. Though Ben was not directly involved, he facilitated the operation in exchange for payment. Clyde later reveals that EJ and Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) – Chad's father – had been digging into Ben's past and bribed the casino manager to testify against Ben. Fortunately, the charges are dropped when the witness ends up dead. Ben grows suspicious of Chad's good deeds when he helps Abigail get her job back at the hospital and to keep her close, Ben convinces Abby to move in with him. In the summer of 2015, Ben follows Abby to the DiMera mansion where he finds Chad and Abby have slept together. Instead of confronting Abby, Ben is just relieved that she has chosen to be with him. In July 2015, Clyde presents his son with an engagement ring worn by Ben's late mother and he proposes to Abigail. Though she hesitates, Abigail later accepts and Ben is ecstatic. Ben is even more excited to learn that Abby is pregnant. Ben and Abby start wedding plans and Clyde offers to buy them a house as a wedding gift. Ben warns Abigail to keep her distance from Chad when he is implicated the murders of Serena Mason (Melissa Archer) and Paige Larson (True O'Brien). Ben quickly realizes that Abigail can't stay away from Chad and convinces her to start their married life away from Salem. When the killer then attacks Doctor Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and Chad "interrupts" the confrontation. With Chad on the run from the police, Ben suddenly changes his mind about moving. On September 24, 2015, Ben is revealed to be "The Necktie Killer" when he is shown dumping evidence into the river. Next, Ben ask Abigail's cousin Will Horton (Guy Wilson) to be the best man at their wedding and Will happily agrees. Meanwhile, Ben is furious when his future brother-in-law JJ Deveraux (Casey Moss) gets Clyde arrested for drug trafficking and they nearly come to blows. In October 2015, Ben claims another victim when he strangles Will to death as Will has discovered Ben is the killer. Ben once again, frames Chad for the murder. Chad realizes Ben is the killer and comes out of hiding to confront him. Ben overpowers Chad and beats him into a coma. Ben lies, claiming that Chad broke in and attacked him because he is obsessed with Abby. Ben then confesses to Clyde as he is extradited to Florida with Clyde promising to keep the secret. To keep Abby away from Chad, Ben takes her to secluded cabin in the woods where he she goes into premature labor. Ben calls a midwife Wendy (Denice Duff), to help Abigail deliver the baby. After the birth, Ben shoots Wendy and buries her in the woods. Chad comes to rescue Abby but Ben ties them up together and sets the cabin on fire and runs off with the baby whom Ben has named Colin to a motel. However, Ben is caught by JJ and his police partner Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and sent back to Salem. Chad and Abigail are rescued and they confront Ben who has seemingly lost his grip with reality. Despite his condition, Ben tells Abby where he left the baby and he is then put on a 24-hour suicide watch and taken to jail. A blood test later reveals that Chad and not Ben is the baby's father.
In March 2016, news spreads that Ben has escaped the mental hospital and everyone suspects he is coming back to Salem as he still believes Colin, now called Thomas is his son. Abigail is horrified when she sees Ben on her wedding day. Abby sees Ben again, and he tries to run off with Thomas. Chad and JJ realize Abby is hallucinating because they don't see Ben and the baby is safe. In April 2016, Ben breaks into the DiMera mansion to claim "his" son and professes his love for her. To protect Thomas, Abby seduces Ben long enough to stab him and knock him out. Ben awakens to find that Abby has tied him to the bed and she sets him on fire. Chad arrives just in time to put the fire out but Ben's legs are severely burned. Chad keeps Ben from escaping as the police to take him into custody. After district attorney Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) concludes that Ben was sane enough to escape the hospital, Ben is sentenced to prison. Despite Ben being sent back to prison, Abigail continues seeing him in hallucinations which leads to her being institutionalized.
In September 2017, having escaped a mental hospital, Ben crashes Chad and Abigail's double wedding with Sonny Kiriakis (Freddie Smith) and Paul Narita (Christopher Sean). He shocks everyone when he announces that Sonny's late husband Will is still alive and is then arrested. Ben eventually confides in Marlena that Clyde told him Will is alive. Sami Brady gets Ben released temporarily and convinces him to reenact Will's murder in hopes that the event can bring back his memory. Unfortunately, it doesn't work and Sami has Ben locked away again.[1]
Development[edit]
Casting and creation[edit]
Justin Gaston originated the role of Ben Rogers on February 26, 2014.
In the summer of 2013 Soap Opera Digest reported that the soap had put out two separate casting calls, one of which was for the role of Ben.[2] In February 2014, it was reported that actor and country singer Justin Gaston, known for his appearance on the television series, Nashville Star had been cast in the contract role of Ben. Gaston filmed his first scenes in October 2013 and was slated to make his first appearance on February 26, 2014.[3]
During the week of April 7, 2014, rumors circulated that Gaston had been replaced by actor Robert Scott Wilson, with neither actor nor the show commented on the speculation.[4] On April 14, 2014, Soap Opera Digest confirmed the rumor and reported that Gaston was indeed replaced by Wilson, known for being the first male model on The Price Is Right and his portrayal of Peter Cortlandt in the short-lived online reboot of the ABC soap, All My Children.[5] Wilson commented on the news that he would soon depart from the game show, and thanked fans.[6] The following day, Wilson confirmed his final appearance on The Price is Right as April 15, and assured fans that he was not leaving on bad terms but did not comment on his new gig at Days of Our Lives.[7] Wilson made his debut on May 22, 2014, in scenes opposite Kate Mansi as Abigail and Days veteran Kristian Alfonso as Hope Brady.[8] At the time, Wilson was testing for another project on Fox. When the project fell through, Wilson returned to Boston to visit his family for Christmas which is when he learned he got the job. "It came at a time when I didn't expect," Wilson told Soap Opera Digest.[9] Ironically, Wilson had just purchased a brand new Mercedes Benz the week before booking the gig. "Fortune favors the bold" he said of his luck.[10] He started filming on January 8, 2014, and had filmed twelve episodes by the end of February. Wilson accredited his landing the role to his time on All My Children and one of his former costars, Jill Larson who played his mother, Opal. Wilson also found common ground with former AMC alum, Chrishell Stause who played Ben's sister, Jordan Ridgeway and said Stause and [Kate] Mansi helped him make the transition. After landing the gig, Wilson learned he would also be working opposite [Kristian] Alfonso, another Boston native.[9]
Characterization[edit]
Personality[edit]
The original casting call described Ben as being in his early to mid 20s, a “gorgeous, Caucasian, country boy.” He is supposed to be Midwestern or Southern. The casting notice also described Ben as “utterly charming” due to his “honest sincere approach to life and love.” The producers looked for actors with a musical background.[2] According to Soap Central, musical talent was not a requirement for those auditioning for the role. Ben was also said to have a "slight southern accent."[11] He's kind of a loner. He's traveled and can read people very well." However, Ben can be a bit unpredictable, and according to Wilson, "he's a loose cannon." Ben has a lot of rage because he comes from a "messed-up home." Wilson described Ben as a "good guy" who isn't afraid to "put somebody in line if he has to."[9] Unlike his former role as Pete, "With Ben, I'm playing more of a hungry person." Wilson further described Ben as "very street-smart" and the typical "nice guy." However, he can be a protective of his loved ones.[10] In an interview with On-Air On-Soaps, Wilson explained that Ben has a "temper" that can get him into trouble.[12] Ben has a "protective nature" because of his past.[13]
Backstory[edit]
Wilson later admitted that he didn't know much about the character when he assumed the role of Ben. "[The producers] really only gave me what I needed to know to make it real and understandable to me."[14] Wilson revealed that the producers gave him a lot "creative control" when it came to his character's backstory.[13] Wilson revealed that he and Ben share a similar background because he too comes "from humble beginnings."[10] Wilson stated, "Ben has pretty much always been broke" and he's never experienced any real "stability in his life."[14] "I had to come up with my own backstory for things to work for me as the story went further" the actor explained.[14] Wilson said of his character that "Ben has lived a crazy life.[9] Ben hopes to make a home for himself by settling in the same town as his sister Jordan Ridgeway (Stause). Though Ben is the younger of the siblings, he has "stepped up" for Jordan and tries to be a father figure for her and protect her as payback for her raising him.[15] However, Ben's plans are threatened by the arrival of his father, Clyde Weston (Read). Ben "very wary of Clyde" because he only has bad memories of him.[14] While Clyde and Ben want the same thing, to build a father-son relationship, Clyde's schemes constantly undermines any progress they make.[16]
Relationship with Abigail[edit]
The character is paired with Abigail Deveraux (Mansi) in a romantic storyline. Wilson explained that Abigail is the first girl to make Ben want to "settle down" and have a stable relationship. "It's all really new to him."[13] Ben's secret past jeopardizes his budding romance with Abigail because "He's not yet ready to tell her... but if everything is good at the end of the tunnel" Ben will come clean.[14] Wilson formed a close bond with his costar Mansi which he said helped with their onscreen chemistry. Ben doesn't hold Abigail's past against her because "Everybody's got baggage" Wilson said. Ben can understand and identity with Abby having a trouble past "because he's far from perfect himself."[15] Abby and Ben's new romance is also threatened by return of her ex-boyfriend Chad DiMera (Flynn). Abigail is forced to choose between staying faithful to Ben and protecting him from a potential prison stint when he gets arrested for assaulting Chad.[17] After an affair with Chad, which Ben witnesses, Abigail ends up pregnant and is unsure of her baby's paternity.[18][19][20][21] Ben is so desperate to make a better life for himself that he willingly overlooks Abigail's cheating. "That's always in the back of Ben's head" Wilson stated. So, Ben is faced with the task of burying those feelings and staying focused on "his ultimate goal of having a family and becoming stable." He continued, "Abigail is the puzzle piece that will make all of that possible." Wilson further stated that this is the first relationship where Ben has "found something to invest in" and he is afraid to lose that so when he learns she is pregnant, Ben holds on tighter. However, "it's eating him alive" Wilson said of Abigail seemingly being drawn to Chad. But, he finds comfort in Abby's reassurances which keep him grounded in the "reality that he knows." Wilson said he'd advise his character to leave Abigail and the town of Salem behind but admitted "Love makes you do wild stuff."[16]
The Necktie killer (2015)[edit]
Wilson on killer Ben
I ran with it because I got what I wanted: a chance to play Ben in a total arc, taking him from one set of character traits to a completely different type of person. From an acting standpoint it was very rewarding. It was great to have some real, tangible information about Ben's backstory, and seeing the character given more depth, no matter what direction it took.
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Robert Scott Wilson, Soap Opera Digest (2015)[22]
In April 2015, during an interview for Soapcentral.com, Wilson said that viewers will "learn more about Ben in the next six months." The actor continued, "It's a whole other side of Ben, and I'm really excited to kind of unravel it."[23] Wilson welcomed the shift in the direction of his character. "I was getting bored out of my mind. So thank God. It's time for the cycle to change." Wilson admitted that Ben develops "more of a wild streak than ever."[23]
In the summer of 2015, Entertainment Weekly reported that the series would launch a Murder mystery plot in late August as the show was to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The plot would feature several characters, including some fan favorites as victims. The story was slated to climax during the week of November 8, 2015, the official anniversary date.[24] On the episode which aired on September 24, 2015, the episode culminates with the revelation that Wilson's Ben is the mysterious Necktie Killer when he is shown going over the evidence.[25] Wilson was invited to a meeting with executive producer Albert Alarr and then headwriter Josh Griffith where they informed him of the plans for Ben. Wilson was immediately excited about the story. However, Wilson also experienced a little bit of apprehension about the decision. "They either want me to fail… or they trust me." But the producers quickly assured the actor it was the latter. And once he got into it, Wilson felt the changes allowed for him to play the role more "honestly."[26] Wilson admitted that the way he worked changed "Because they were writing for me. They wrote me an amazing story, which ended up being the threat of the entire show. They trusted me with it."[27] In an interview with Soapcentral.com, Wilson said "I got to really know Ben and attack him and play it out to its fullest. I'm grateful they wrote as much as they did and really took the time on the story. They put a lot of care into it, and we all stepped up."[28] Wilson described the plot twist as "some of the most fulfilling work of my career."[16]
He said of the character change, "It's really night and day" from the Ben viewers had come to know.[16] Wilson relished in portraying the "bad guy." The was very grateful because "they really did write for Ben" and that allowed him to take a lot of "chances and risks." He continued, "I played things that I had never done."[22] In an interview with Michael Fairman from On-Air On-Soaps, Wilson revealed that when the story started filming, even he was not aware that Ben was the killer. Ben dumps the evidence in the river believing he has covered his tracks. The scenes were filmed in one take and Wilson later revealed that he wanted to re-shoot the scenes because he knew the fans wouldn't miss a beat and would notice that there was air in the bag – which would keep it from sinking. Ben is able to "keep his game face on" in public, until he is alone and "can kind of revel in what has happened." In private, Ben takes "deep breathes, and try to regain his composure."[26]
Victims[edit]
The killer's first victim is Melissa Archer's Serena Mason, who is strangled to death. Chad (Billy Flynn) is implicated as a suspect because of their drunken confrontation the night before.[29] Less than a month later, the killer claims another victim when Paige Larson (True O'Brien) is strangled to death with a red necktie.[30] Chad once again appears to be the prime suspect as he had been harassing Paige who had witnessed the altercation with Serena. Following Paige's murder, there was immediate speculation that Ben was framing Chad or that Clyde had framed Chad on Ben's behalf.[31][32] On the episode that aired on September 24, 2015, the killer tries and fails to kill one of the show's most iconic characters, Doctor Marlena Evans, portrayed by veteran actress Deidre Hall.[25] Wilson later admitted that he wasn't too enthused about Ben's choice of victims, specifically True O'Brien's character. "That one got me the most because True is so young" Wilson explained.[22]
During the interview with Fairman, Wilson confirmed that Ben would take more lives. "There is a lot more to this story" he teased. "The body count will rise" he declared.[26] On the episode which aired on October 9, 2015, Ben would claim a third, and most significant victim – Will Horton (Guy Wilson) as he discovers Ben is the killer.[33] Until Will, Ben is "somebody who doesn't know what he's doing." It is Will's death that forces Ben to face the reality of his actions.[27] Before the episode aired, Wilson identified Will's murder as the turning point for Ben: "That’s the full change for him. When that happens, then he will be aware of everything that is happening in real time, rather than playing this game where he is thinking he is doing something right, when it’s not."[26]
Motives and psychosis[edit]
The reveal episode also featured scenes in which Ben changes his mind about leaving town with Abigail when he learns there is an APB out for Chad. Ben feels a sense of "closure" hinting at his motives. According to Wilson, Ben's actions stem from love, "as tragic as it all is. It's done out of love, but unfortunately he is going insane." Ben who has "constantly" buried his feelings about Abigail's betrayal has reached the end of his rope. Dealing with Abigail's betrayal is such a new experience for Ben because he's never really had anything to lose. "Everything Ben does is to set Chad up" Wilson stated. Ben never intends to hurt anyone. Ben sees his victims as "chess pieces" in a much bigger game – they will help him hold onto the life he has made for himself. As far as Ben is concerned, he is doing the "right thing."[26]
The writers took it a step further in the development of the story by portraying Ben as having suffered some sort of psychological break creating two distinct personalities for himself.[34] The Ben viewers meet in 2014 is the "nice guy" who is just a bartender and Abigail's boyfriend. He "takes the hand of the little princess [Abigail] of Salem." But then, there is "Benjamin" who experiences "blackouts" and blames Chad for his behavior. From Ben's perspective, Chad is responsible for the murders.[26] Though Wilson insisted that Ben does not have a split personality, "Benjamin is another part of Ben's personality that acted as his protector." To help prepare for his portrayal of Ben, Wilson did some research with similar characters. He studied Anthony Perkins portrayal of Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho as well as Edward Norton's character in the 1996 film Primal Fear – who deals with a split personality. Wilson also watched several documentaries about the lives of serial killers. "If somebody were to see my Netflix queue during that time they probably would have asked, 'What's up with this guy?'" he said jokingly. However, in his research, Wilson recognized that Ben becoming a killer was entirely possible. "The writers tapped into Ben's childhood, when he suffered abuse. That was the place where a lot of evil was rooted."[34] Tapping into that part of his psyche, "worked for me as an actor" Wilson explained. "It is truly a great experience to go through as an actor, and weird at the same time."[26]
Departure (2015)[edit]
While he was initially excited about the storyline, Wilson knew there was a strong possibility that once the story wrapped, he could be out of a job.[26] As the serial killer story was set to climax in the fall, Soaps SheKnows reported that Wilson would likely vacate the role of Ben Weston when the story wrapped. However, neither Wilson nor the producers would comment on the actor's status with the series.[35] Wilson intentionally played coy during another interview in November 2015. When asked if he was coming or going, the actor "It's a little bit of both. Maybe he's gone and then he's back and then he's gone. Maybe he's just among us. Maybe he's something that you can't get rid of."[28] Wilson seemingly vacated the role on December 8, 2015, when Ben goes to prison.[36] By the time of his departure, Wilson felt that Ben had completed his arc.[37] Despite reports that Wilson was done with the series, the actor continued posting pictures on social media of himself on the set.[36]
Returns (2016–2017)[edit]
In January 2016 it was announced that Wilson would reprise his role as Ben. The actor reappeared onscreen on March 11.[38] Wilson revealed that producer Albert Alarr informed him toward the end of his first arc of the plans to bring the character back. However, this is a "new chapter" for Ben. "This is now a fresh arc for myself and what I make for Ben." According to Wilson, Ben returns because he misses Salem, having found a home for himself there and "because he wants to know what's going on" and he somehow sees beyond what he has done.[37] As Abigail prepares to marry Chad, it is reported that Ben has escaped the mental hospital. However, when Abby sees Ben at her wedding, he appears to be a figment of her imagination.[39] Chad and JJ orchestrate a plan to lure Ben out of hiding, using Abigail as bait. However, Abigail's hallucinations get worse as the possibility that Ben is looming becomes even more real.[40]
During the week of April 11, 2016, Ben and Abigail come face to face. "It's the real deal and not a figment of Abigail's imagination" Wilson confirmed. At that point, it is a game of cat and mouse.[41] The confrontation culminates with Ben to a bed and Abigail setting him on fire, as he had previously done to her and Chad. Wilson's costar Kate Mansi opened up to Soap Opera Digest about filming the scenes. "From the minute we arrived on set, Robert and I felt the weight of that encounter" the actress explained. The actors didn't even rehearse together as usual. The taping was delayed due to a lighting problem so they took advantage of the downtime and "We didn't take our eyes off each other" allowing for the tension to build. The actors then utilized the remainder of the time to run through their scenes, without any dialogue. When the lighting situation was fixed, "Robert and I just let ourselves get out of the way and went for the ride without any hesitation."[42] Wilson concluded his run with the series on June 24, 2016.[43] The return also helped facilitate Kate Mansi's departure from the series.[44] "I'm so grateful to have been a part of her last episode" Wilson said.[43]
In September 2017, it was announced the Wilson was set to reprise his role in late September. Wilson expressed his excitement in a statement to Soap Opera Digest. "I couldn't have asked for a better entrance back to Salem – when no one sees it coming."[45] Just about everyone in town has converged on the church for a double wedding "and then I got to swing the church doors open and drop a bomb" the actor explained to Soap Opera Digest.[46] Ben announces to a packed room that Will Horton is alive upsetting the event. For Ben, this is "great news." Ben considered Will to be a friend so "Ben is trying to clear his conscience, and hopefully, clear his name as well." However, Ben has more than one agenda and sees it as a chance to stick it to those who have wronged him because he blames the people of Salem for turning him into what he has become. Ben takes pleasure in taunting everyone about Will being alive, which upsets Will's closest relatives. However, Ben cannot produce Will. "That's part of the mystery. He's hoping Will can be found."[47]
Wilson was contacted in the spring of 2017 about returning to the series. The producers told him a little bit about the story. "It sounded like really great stuff, and they were correct. I had a blast." While he was welcomed back, a lot had changed with the series. "In a short amount of time, they really spread Ben out, and he interacts with a lot of different characters." Wilson said he was definitely open to another return in the future.[46] Wilson wrapped his stint on November 30, 2017 when Ben is sent back to the mental institution.[48]
In January 2018, Wilson revealed on social media that he had been on set at Days which led to rumors that he would soon reprise the role of Ben.[49] Soap Hub calculated that Wilson could be onscreen by July 2018, due to the series filming so far in advance.[50] When actress Denice Duff announced that she would reprise her role as midwife Wendy Taylor, the speculation increased due to Wendy being one of Ben's victims during the serial killer plot. Soaps.com reported that Duff would reappear alongside Wilson in May 2018.[51] However, neither the network nor Wilson commented on the reports.
Reception[edit]
General[edit]
In response to the original casting call looking for attractive actors, Luke Kerr said, "Finding beautiful actors is all well and good, but please make sure they can act before letting them sign on the dotted line. "[52] On-Air On-Soaps said "Gaston fits the bill perfectly" considering his musical background.[53] In response to the recast, Omar Nobles of TV Source Magazine said, "I am THRILLED with this news." He continued and praised Wilson for his charm and charisma. Nobles stated, "I rank this recast as an instant UPGRADE."[54] Wilson ranked at #10 on Daytime Confidential's list of the "10 Best Soap Newbies of 2013" having recently wrapped short lived stint on All My Children. Wilson's appearance on the list was only days after he had secretly booked the role of Ben.[55] Wilson also ranked at #3 on the soap blog's list of the "10 Daytime Soap Opera Hunks We'd Love to Take Underwear Shopping." Jamey Giddens said, "Is it any wonder CBS Daytime decided to make Robert Scott Wilson the first-ever male model on The Price is Right? Since then, the gorgeous hunk has proven to have impressive chops on two daytime soaps."[56] Despite Wilson being a popular casting choice, the writing for his character was very poorly received. Daytime Confidential listed the exploration of the character's backstory at #2 in its list of the "10 Worst Soap Opera Storylines of 2014." The blog admitted that had the actors (including Wilson's costars Chrishell Stause and James Read) been cast in a more established roles, "we doubt they'd be on on a worst list." The site specifically said he should have been cast in the role of Andrew Donovan, son of supercouple Shane and Kimberly (Charles Shaughnessy and Patsy Pease) and brother to Theresa Donovan (Jen Lilley).[57] Giddens later commented on the character's love triangle with Abigail and Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) "isn't exactly compelling" and Giddens also reiterated that the character of Andrew Donovan would've been better for story purposes.[58]
Serial killer[edit]
Jamey Giddens of Daytime Confidential initially praised the serial killer storyline and said "The latest in a long line of DAYS serial killers is giving the show back its life" by getting rid of the "nonessential characters" like Serena and Paige. "Praise Soap Jesus" Giddens exclaimed. Ironically, Giddens hoped the killer's next victims would be Ben and Clyde Weston.[59] Michael Fairman of On-Air On-Soaps praised the scenes in which Ben was revealed to be the serial killer.[25] Soap Central's Kambra Clifford described the plot twist as "hellish" and "devilishly dark."[28] Soap Shows described Wilson's official confirmation of Ben as the serial killer as a "spoilers reveal like no other."[60] Soap Shows christened the character with the nickname "Batty Ben" and said "he's become the creepiest Salem man around." The blog further commented that "Robert Scott Wilson appears to be having a blast playing an on-the-edge psycho who could flip at any moment."[61] Initially, many viewers responded on social media and message boards in denial as many refused to believe that Ben was the killer.[26]
On-Air On-Soaps headline
DAYS Decimates Will Horton! Should Ben Have Brutally Murdered This Once Legacy Character?
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Michael Fairman, On-Air On-Soaps (2015)[33]
However, Ben's third victim in Will Horton would stir up quite a bit of controversy with many questioning the decision to kill off such an important character. Michael Fairman described the fans as having "mixed-emotions" on social media.[33] Viewer emotions over Will's murder ranged from "utterly shocked and heartbroken" to "outraged." Some viewers described the character's death as "unnecessary" while others "could not stop crying" and others believed the character "deserved better" and the decision made some "sick."[62] Days superstar Alison Sweeney who played Will's mother Sami Brady even voiced her own anger over the decision to kill the character.[33] Hope Campbell commented on the manner in which Will died at Ben's hands: "Will was an integral part of the show, and we watched him die in a horrific manner from his own point of view." Campbell praised the production of the scenes and said "seeing the screen fade to black as Will faded with his last breath sent chills up our spines and not something we remember seeing often on a soap." However, she described the situation as "over-the-top" and said the manner in which Ben transported the corpse "added another layer of creepiness we were not looking for."[63]
Despite the controversy that stemmed from Will's murder, Wilson received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ben. Michael Fairman who praised the story as a "deeply affection and riveting arc" said "Wilson owned every second of Ben's troubled inner life and turmoil."[64] Soap Opera Digest made the climax it's "Editor's Choice" and praised Wilson and his co-stars for making the "stakes feel higher" and "infusing the action with blistering intensity." The magazine said "Wilson was mesmerizing as his character slipped in and out of lucidity. Wilson expertly highlighted Ben's struggle to stay cognizant as the manic part of his personality threatened complete dominance."[65] On-Air On-Soaps deemed the plot twist as the "Most Shocking Storyline" for the year 2015. The website also praised Ben as the "Most Revived Character" and Wilson as one of the "Best" supporting actors.[66] Soap Opera Digest further praised the character's "revitalization" describing Ben as a "ho-hum character whose appeal increased as Wilson plumbed the depths of his alter ego's insanity."[65] Hope Campbell of Soap Hub noted that some fans suspected Ben had been faking his break from reality.[67]
Emmy snub[edit]
Wilson's omission from the Daytime Emmy Award pre-nominations invoked a strong outcry from fans on social media.[37] On-Air On-Soaps said Wilson's omission from the nominees was one of the more noticeable ones.[68] Fame10 included Wilson on its 2016 list of "Most Shocking Soap Opera Emmy Snubs." Dorathy Gass declared Wilson's omission was "sheer craziness!" She hoped Wilson would get the well-deserved the Supporting Actor nomination in 2017.[69] Hollie Deese of Soaps.com said Wilson's exclusion was a "glaring oversight" because "I think he took it all this year, hands down." Deese hailed Wilson as one of the "top young actors in the genre."[70]
Returns[edit]
Hope Campbell of Soap Hub said Wilson's 2016 return would surely "shake things up" just in time for February Sweeps.[67] Michael Fairman praised Wilson for his "incredibly twisted" portrayal during Ben's final confrontation with Kate Mansi's Abigail in April 2015.[71] Michael Goldberg from Serial Scoop said the scenes were "magnificent."[72] Despite Ben terrorizing Abigail, "to many fans, Ben was a treat." Hope Campbell said Wilson's performance kept viewers "enthralled" during his return. In a sample poll of nearly 2,000 votes, 65% of viewers hoped the character would return.[73]
When Wilson reprised his role in 2017, Ryan White-Nobles excitedly declared "The sexiest serial killer in soap history is returning to Days of our Lives!"[74] "If Will is returning to Salem, it should only make sense that the man who 'killed' him does, too, right?"[75] On-Air On-Soaps said Wilson had the "Best Performance by a recurring" actor for the year 2017. Fairman said "Wilson has taken this disturbed character and brought him to soap opera cult status."[76]
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"Ben Weston". About DAYS: Who's Who in Salem. Soapcentral.com. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
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values: Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia

values: About the project, what you can do, where to find things

values: A list of recent changes in the wiki [ctrl-alt-r]

values: portal navigation p-interaction p-interaction-label

values: List of all English Wikipedia pages containing links to this page [ctrl-alt-j]

values: Recent changes in pages linked from this page [ctrl-alt-k]

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/wiki/Wikipedia:File_Upload_Wizard
Upload files [ctrl-alt-u]
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values: A list of all special pages [ctrl-alt-q]

values: Permanent link to this revision of the page

values: Link to connected data repository item [ctrl-alt-g]

values: Printable version of this page [ctrl-alt-p]

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