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    ‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: EXPLOSIVE DOOL 2026 Preview-Major Recasts, Thrilling Mystery, SHOCKING Developments and Passionate Romance

    Jennifer GardinerBy Jennifer GardinerJanuary 5, 2026No Comments5 Mins Read
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    ‘Days of Our Lives’ spoilers reveal an explosive 2026 preview. It’s going to be a wild year in Salem with mystery, new faces, shockers, and romance aplenty.

    ‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Kristen and EJ Wage War On Each Other as The Rest of the DiMera Family Unites

    In a new interview with TV LINE, co-head writers Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford give us the 411 on what’s going down and what to expect this year on the Peacock soap.

     

    “DOOL’s renewal “Offers relief and opportunity. As fans first,  we are thrilled for the audience, cast, crew, and Ken Corday, who has made tremendous sacrifices to keep the show in the air.”

    They added,

    “We are grateful for Peacock’s support and their faith in Days. Knowing that we have a two-year pickup gives us much greater ability to plan ahead and breathe.”

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    Kristen DiMera (Stacey Haiduk) and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) are set to “take their family feud to the next level.” However, the rest of the DiMera family comes together after their frightening ordeal in the crypt.

    Her legal situation needs to change now that she’s off the hook for EJ’s shooting. Additionally, Kristen will continue to blame EJ for Rachel Black’s (Alice Halsey) time in Bayview. Her fury toward EJ leads to major ramifications.

    The scribes also pointed out that nothing good will come from Rachel’s friendship with Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd). They may try to escape from the sanitarium.

    ‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Dimitri’s Return “Directly Impacts” Leo and Javi’s Future

    Meanwhile, EJ and Gwen von Leuschner’s (Emily O’Brien) plans for the lab are interrupted. Cat Greene (AnnaLynn McCord) and EJ grow closer, and they may eventually sizzle together.

    Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn), Jennifer Horton Deveraux (Melissa Reeves), and Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) work together to honor the memory of their beloved Abigail Deveraux DiMera (Marci Miller).

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    Dimitri von Leuschner’s (Peter Porte) return rocks the boat and “directly impacts” the future of Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon). Gwen and Leo will both want revenge, which may lead to unintended consequences.

    Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) fall into a serious relationship. However, Sarah’s feelings for her true love, Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer), can’t be too far behind her. Meanwhile, Xander tries his best to move on.

    Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) and Alex Kirakis (Robert Scott Wilson) start the year elated over their engagement. However, their happiness turns into horror when Stephanie is kidnapped.

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    Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzmis) will find herself as Sophia’s target once again. Tate Black (Leo Howard) intervenes to stop her.

    Also, Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) is involved in a significant, life-changing quest. However, she’ll continue to grieve for her late husband, John Black (Drake Hogestyn).

    ‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Secrets are Revealed

    Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) run into some trouble as Johnny fears for Chanel during her pregnancy. They will have a rollercoaster of a year, filled with complicated emotions.

    Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Paulina Price Carver (Jackee Harry) face an unexpected challenge. As a result, Theo Carver’s (Tyler Joseph Andrews) life is “turned upside down.”

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    Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) and Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) are drawn back together after Shawn is shot.

    Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) starts to truly fall for Philip Kiriakis (John Paul Laviosier) as their relationship deepens.

    However, Gabi is keeping a massive secret. She betrayed Philip and Xander in the worst possible way. The truth should come out at some point.

    Days of Our Lives Spoilers: HUGE Casting Changees Are Made as New Actors Debut

    Some huge casting changes are on the horizon: Alice Halsey, who plays Rachel Black, is leaving the show. A new Rachel arrives on the canvas in March.

    Conner Floyd steps into the role of Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) in April. Arianna Horton (Marissa Reyes) is also being recast, with the new Ari debuting in April.

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    Also, Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher) has exited from the soap. The role of Thomas is also being recast. We have to wonder if any of these characters will be SORAS.

    One character who definitely won’t be SORAS’d is Javi Hernandez. However, Al Calderon has left the soap to star in the show, Brilliant Minds.

    The new Javi is thought to be Jacob Martinez, though no official announcement has been made. We’ll see him debut in May.

    Days of Our Lives Spoilers Gabi Hernandez
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    Cherie Jimenez recently opened up about the Javi recast. The actress shared,

    “The recast is wonderful.” She added,

    “There’s something really beautiful about a new recast coming in and welcoming them and also honoring that this is their experience.”

    It sounds like 2026 will be a memorable year in Salem. Stay tuned for updates!

     

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    Jennifer graduated high school with honors, went to Delaware Community College, and earned an AA degree in Communications and Journalism. When not writing for Daily Soap Dish, she has a pet website at www.pawsomepets.info. Jennie also authors articles for veterinarian offices. She volunteers at a cat rescue called Cat Angel Network and has two beautiful Ragdoll cats named Columbus and Sassafras. Jennie adores General Hospital and loves to write spoilers and predict what characters will do next. She has been watching GH since the days of Sonny and Brenda in the ninety’s and watches it faithfully to this day. She is happiest when she is writing and creating.

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