For Days of Our Lives fans, Andrew Donovan has become a familiar frustration in the best possible way. He arrives for moments that matter—emotional milestones,

family gatherings, symbolic celebrations—only to vanish just as quickly, leaving viewers wondering why Salem keeps letting a fully realized, deeply rooted character slip through its fingers.

Now, Colton Little is speaking candidly about that on-again, off-again presence, and his message is clear: he’s ready for more, and he wants it to mean something.

In recent months, Andrew’s appearances have followed a recognizable soap pattern. He returned to Salem in June 2025 to marry the love of his life, Paul Narita, a moment many fans had waited years to see. Not long after, he was gone again. Then, in November, he reappeared for the Tom Horton Free Clinic gala—a brief but meaningful reminder of his place within the show’s legacy. Each visit landed emotionally, yet each departure felt unfinished.

Off-screen, Little has also been in the spotlight, with fans warmly responding to the confirmation of his real-life relationship with Adrian Anchondo, known to soap viewers as General Hospital’s Marco. That openness has only amplified interest in Little’s future on daytime television—and in Andrew’s place in Salem.

A Character Written in Bursts, Not Commitment

Speaking on YouTube’s Daytime Today, Colton Little didn’t sound bitter or disillusioned. Instead, he spoke like an actor who understands the machine of daytime television but believes there’s untapped potential still sitting on the table. Andrew, he explained, hasn’t been written as a long-term presence, but rather in “bursts”—a wedding here, a gala there, a reminder that he exists.

What Little is asking for isn’t a sensational twist or a headline-grabbing gimmick. He isn’t campaigning for shock value. He’s asking for consistency. For storylines that allow Andrew to remain in Salem long enough to matter—not just emotionally, but structurally, within the ongoing narrative of the show.

Andrew Donovan isn’t a character in need of reinvention. He’s already an ISA agent. He’s already the son of Shane Donovan and Kimberly Brady, two pillars of Days of Our Lives history. He’s already part of a beloved love story with Paul. The foundation is there. What’s missing is time.

Representation Without Spectacle

One of the most striking aspects of Little’s comments is how he speaks about Andrew’s sexuality—not as a storyline, but as a fact of life. On Days, Andrew being gay has never been treated as a “very special episode,” and that, Little notes, is exactly why the character works.

Andrew’s story wasn’t about rejection or trauma within his family. Shane and Kimberly didn’t turn away from their son; they embraced him. That quiet acceptance allowed Andrew to exist as a whole person—an agent, a legacy kid, a husband—not a symbol or a lesson.

For Little, that matters deeply. He’s proud of how Andrew fits into Salem without needing to justify his place there. That sense of normalcy is precisely why Andrew doesn’t need an “issue-driven” arc to earn screen time. He needs purpose, presence, and continuity.

The Reality of Soap Work: Fast, Fragile, and Unforgiving

Little was refreshingly honest about the realities of working in daytime television. He didn’t romanticize the pace or the instability. He recalled his very first soap job on General Hospital, where he appeared as a bartender in a two-episode arc that involved stealing Ava Jerome’s bag. On his second day, he assumed the scene would reset—only to walk straight into a fully dressed hallway with cameras rolling.

That moment, he said, taught him everything he needed to know about soaps: they move at full speed, and if you hesitate, you’re left behind.

Beyond the pace, there’s the financial reality. Episodes get booked, then pulled. Storylines change. Work that seems locked in can disappear overnight. Little spoke openly about the anxiety that comes with that uncertainty, admitting that stability isn’t just about career satisfaction—it’s about survival.

Contracts, he explained, mean breathing room. They mean not doing spreadsheet math at two in the morning, trying to figure out how long the next gap between bookings might last. And that honesty resonated with fans who understand that behind the glamour of daytime TV is a workforce constantly balancing passion with practicality.

Why Andrew Donovan Feels Underserved

What makes Little’s comments particularly compelling is that they’re rooted in affection, not frustration. He likes the work. He likes the people. He likes Days of Our Lives. What he doesn’t want is to be a character who floats in and out of Salem like a guest star in his own life.

Andrew Donovan has all the ingredients of a long-term player: a high-stakes job, deep family ties, and a marriage that could anchor him to Salem in meaningful ways. His absence isn’t because the character lacks value—it’s because the show hasn’t fully committed to using him.

And fans have noticed. Each time Andrew returns, social media lights up with the same question: why isn’t he here more?

A Return That Could Reshape Salem

A longer, contract-based return wouldn’t just benefit Colton Little—it would strengthen the canvas. Andrew could be woven into ISA plots, family drama, and legacy stories that honor Days’ past while pushing it forward. His marriage to Paul could finally be explored beyond milestone moments. His relationship with Shane and Kimberly could evolve on-screen, rather than in dialogue references.

Most importantly, Andrew could stop being a reminder of what Days could do—and start being part of what it actually does.

Colton Little isn’t demanding the spotlight. He’s offering reliability, commitment, and a willingness to do the work. In a genre built on continuity and emotional investment, that’s not a small thing. It’s an invitation.

Whether Days of Our Lives accepts it remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Salem already has Andrew Donovan. The only question now is whether it’s ready to keep him.