Walt Willey
(Jackson Montgomery)

In an AOL chat on 5 April 2001: "We all love Michael Nader and we all wish him the best. There are very many of us who at one time or another in our lives could very easily have found ourselves in a similar situation. I pray for Michael, and he knows that we are all there for him. I wish him the very best and hope to see him back on the show soon."

Finola Hughes
(Alex/Anna Devane)

In her online journal entry, 14 April 2001: "Michael Nader, we all wish you well."

Julia Barr
(Brooke English)

Walking into the daytime Emmy Awards show (18 May 2001): "I think he is really getting his act together."

Michael E. Knight
(Tad Martin)

Walking into the daytime Emmy Awards show (18 May 2001): "We hope he is in a place where he is safe. We can't wait to get him home."

Vincent Irizarry
(David Hayward)

At a personal appearance in June 2001: He said that he called Michael "a few days ago, and he's feeling great."

Anthony Addabbo
(ex-PseudoDimitri)

In an online interview at SoapCity (7 June 2001) http://www.soapcity.com/news/addabbo.html :
"I wish Michael Nader all the best, yet at the same time I want this part."

Cameron Mathison
(Ryan Lavery)

In an online interview on TurtleRun (20 Aug 2001) http://www.turtle-run.com/topoftheweek/august2001/topweek108.html :
"I was really friendly and close to him on the set... I think he's a really great person and a talented man and I wish him the best...."

John Callahan
(Edmund Grey)

At the AMC Fans' Luncheon in NY (8 Sep 2001): John said that he is in touch with Michael and he's looking good and has gained weight. He said, "I miss my brother", and that we shouldn't give up on ABC bringing Michael back, and that the door is not closed. John hopes to see Michael back on AMC this Spring, giving him time to "work his program".

Jennifer Bassey
(Marian Chandler)

At the AMC Fans' Luncheon in NY (8 Sep 2001): She said she misses Michael.

Josh Duhamel
(Leo DuPres)

At the AMC Fans' Luncheon in NY (8 Sep 2001): Josh said that he hopes Michael will come back to AMC.

Eileen Herlie
(Myrtle Fargate)

At the AMC Fans' Luncheon in NY (8 Sep 2001): Eileen said that she misses Michael, and that his fans should keep writing to ABC and AMC on his behalf.