DAYS OF OUR LIVES Not Renewing Crystal Chappell's Contract

It looks like Crystal Chappell will be leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Carly when her contract is up. She tweeted the news on her husband, Michael Sabatino's, Twitter account earlier today.

"Using Michael's phone/Droid's dead. Want you to know, as I understand it, DOOL has decided not to renew my contract. I'm sad but grateful for the opportunity. I made new friends and got Venice up and running thanks to you. I wish DAYS much success. P.S Not the new writers decision. P.S.S Michael's phone sucks. Onward! XO"

Despite the DAYS news, Chappell is still busy working on the third season of VENICE and her upcoming indie soap THE GROVE.

What do you think of the news? Surprised? Expected? How would you like to see the character of Carly exit the canvas?