The show has kept the role of Sally Spectra alive. Sally's absence has been explained by having her son CJ tell his father, Clarke (and viewers), that Sally had taken a permanent vacation in St. Tropez. In late 2007, Sally decided to sell her fashion house. Nick Marone and Jackie Marone have bought Spectra and are running the company, under the guidance of Clarke Garrison In late January 2017, the show has revisited many of the storylines of Sally Spectra to introduce a new younger character who is supposed to be the niece of Sally Spectra. In addition the show has brought back the original CJ to pay tribute to his mom's office. Despite Darlene Conley's death some 10 years ago, Sally Spectra was shown to be alive and well on the show.