DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Gay storyline coming to Salem?

As DAYS OF OUR LIVES celebrates its 45th anniversary in daytime, the traditionally conservative soap is about to get a lot more contemporary: EW is reporting that a gay storyline may be in the works! EW.com says it may involve a current cast member hooking up with someone new.

Will fans finally get the Chad and Will ("Chill") pairing many have clamored for? Or will the show go in a different direction? Do you think it's really happening? Weigh in below in our comments section.

A show spokeswoman declined to comment on the story.