I don’t currently have live access to up-to-the-minute news, but here’s what has been reported recently about Patrick Muldoon and his Saved by the Bell connections.
- Patrick Muldoon is commonly remembered for his role as Jeff Hunter on Saved by the Bell, a character who momentarily disrupted Zack and Kelly’s relationship in the show’s early seasons.[1][5]
- In 2025, there were multiple outlets noting that Muldoon made headlines for his ongoing nostalgia-era recall and discussions about fans’ reactions to his Saved by the Bell arc, including retrospective pieces and interviews about how fans still remember that storyline.[2][6][7]
- Rumors and reports in mid- to late-2025 suggested renewed interest in his DOOL return storyline, with some outlets claiming a comeback and others noting visits or teases related to Days of Our Lives; these carried varied confirmation across outlets.[3][4][2]
- There has been long-standing public interest and media coverage around how fans felt about Muldoon’s character and his impact on the Zack-and-Kelly dynamic, often framed as a controversial or nostalgic flashpoint in the show’s history.[5][9]
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Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, widely recognized for his impactful performances in both daytime and primetime television, tragically passed away this
news.ssbcrack.comPatrick Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and has returned to it twice during his career in film and television.
www.soapoperadigest.comPatrick Muldoon visits Days of Our Lives set! Watch the fun teaser as he steps back into Salem! The drama is on!
soapoperanews.net‘You’re the nicest guy I’ve met in a long time’
www.cracked.comPatrick Muldoon. Actor: Starship Troopers. William Patrick Muldoon III was born and raised in the Los Angeles waterfront town of San Pedro, California, the son of Deanna and William Patrick Muldoon II, a personal injury and maritime attorney. He has Irish and Croatian ancestry. His parents' artistic backgrounds, in painting, writing, and music, induced the same appetites in their son, as well as athletics. He played college football for the...
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www.imdb.comThe fan favorite character is returning to Salem early next year.
parade.comThe actor is opening up about his time on 'Saved by the Bell.'
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