<Tr> <Th> Half - sisters </Th> <Td> Jordan Ridgeway </Td> </Tr> <P> Ben Weston is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network, most notably portrayed by Robert Scott Wilson . The role was originated by Justin Gaston in 2014 when Ben was introduced as the new love interest of Abigail Deveraux (Kate Mansi) and he is later revealed to be the estranged brother of Jordan Ridgeway (Chrishell Stause). </P> <P> Soon after, Wilson was hired as a recast and the writers began exploring the character's dark past with the introduction of his abusive criminal father Clyde Weston (James Read). In 2015, the romantic triangle between Ben, Abigail and Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) culminates in Ben becoming a serial killer, known as the "Necktie Killer," claiming several victims, including legacy character Will Horton (Guy Wilson). Wilson vacated the role in late 2015 and would reprise the role for multiple guest stints . In 2016, he returned to the role to help facilitate the departure of Kate Mansi as Abigail . Wilson returned again in 2017 when Will was reintroduced with former cast member, Chandler Massey in the role . Wilson made a one episode guest appearance on May 4, 2018 and returned to the show as a series regular on June 1, 2018 . </P> <P> While the character was initially not well received, the shocking serial killer plot and Wilson's portrayal led to Ben becoming a fan favorite . One blog christened the character with the nickname "Batty Ben" while TVSource Magazine hailed Ben as "The sexiest serial killer in soap history ." Wilson received critical acclaim in the soap press and many were quite surprised the actor did not receive Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his work . However, Ben's multiple return stints garnered the series multiple daytime Emmy nominations, and wins, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2018 . </P>

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