<P> Vivian is described as "conniving, stubborn, selfish, flamboyant, manic, childish, seductive and vindictive, all with a core of evil humour". Sorel told The Free Lance--Star that she loves the role of Vivian because she is "so horrible". Sorel opined that Vivian is similar to Augusta, saying "She's sophisticated; she's rich . She's a good, strong character ." Sorel said that Vivian is a "little more gothic" than Augusta, calling her "darker". The actress added that Vivian would become humorous in the future . Sorel later revealed that Vivian was never intended to be "funny" and that the characteristic was developed after the appointment of new head writer, James E. Reilly . Sorel later thought that the writers "went overboard" with Vivian's humor, making the character "ludicrous" and "like a caricature". Vivian was labeled a villainess by viewers, which Sorel said was "appalling". She told the Chicago Tribune "Vivian happens to be very devious and cunning, yet a woman who ultimately has not learned how to behave . She always wants to get her way ." Sorel said she "fight (s) like hell" with the writers "to present (Vivian) on several levels". Upon her 2009 return, Sorel described Vivian as "passionate and fearless". During an interview with Soaps.com, Sorel said of Vivian: "She is certainly on her own track and she's arrogant, well traveled, and has a peculiar sense of morality . Vivian is very brave and is probably someone that you would want to have on your side ." </P> <P> In October 1999, it was announced that Sorel was to leave Days of our Lives when her contract expires in January 2000 . Of Vivian's departure, executive producers, Ken Corday and Tom Langan, said "We love the character of Vivian, and hopefully she will return sometime in the near future ." Producers confirmed that the role would not be recast . Vivian and Sorel were axed from the show and the actress admitted that it felt "horrible". Vivian departed on February 22, 2000 . </P> <P> In July 2009, it was announced that Sorel would be reprising the role of Vivian . Executive producer, Gary Tomlin, contacted Sorel and invited her to return to the show . Sorel was surprised as Tomlin invited her to return over the telephone without seeing her current appearance . Sorel told TV Guide "(Tomlin) didn't ask me how I'm looking these days . For all he knew, I've gained 250 pounds ." The actress commutes from New York to California, where Days of our Lives is filmed, for the role . Sorel signed an initial one - year contract . Sorel was initially planning to sign a longer contract, but since relocating to New York, she could not speculate on her long - term future with the show . Sorel returned to filming in September 2009 . Vivian's return was broadcast on October 30, 2009 . </P> <P> Sorel's return coincided with the return of Chappell as Carly . Vivian returns to Salem to wreak revenge on Carly for murdering Lawrence . </P>

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