Days of Our Lives
week ending January 3 (x)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Episode #15022

Alex and Stephanie secure dates for NYE. Chanel and Johnny throw a New Year's Eve party. Belle surprises EJ. Jada notices something different about Rafe. Gabi is reluctant to join the party.

Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Episode #15023

EJ flirts with Belle. Chanel confronts Johnny. Philip and Stephanie both make admissions. JJ and Gabi take the next step in their relationship.

Friday, January 3, 2025 – Episode #15024

Paulina supports Chanel. Abe offers a sympathetic ear to Johnny. Javi interrupts JJ and Gabi's special moment. Joy and Alex share an awkward morning.

 

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/days-of-our-lives-cast-tease-new-season-surprises-at-fan-event

I don't know how to post the video here lol 

Days of Our Lives Cast Tease "Whole Year of Surprises" at Major Fan Event

5 hours ago, dragonflies said:

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/days-of-our-lives-cast-tease-new-season-surprises-at-fan-event

I don't know how to post the video here lol 

Days of Our Lives Cast Tease "Whole Year of Surprises" at Major Fan Event

That's an old clip from 2022, I believe?

The #DaysOfOurLives boss exclusively previews what’s ahead for 2025, from major returns from fan favorite characters to big recastings and the debut of the new writing team (find out when!)https://t.co/WpXELMHupb

— TV Insider (@TVInsider) January 1, 2025

Rachel Boyd joins #DaysofourLives: soapoperanews.net/2025/01/01/r... #DAYS

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— Soap Opera News (@soapoperanews.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM

I thought Madelyn was on contract. Hope Rachel Boyd is good

Also sad they are recasting Rachel Black

Intriqued by Michael Dietz' short term role

I'm wondering why they are recast Sophia. I'm glad Rachel is being recast.

Other than Sami’s return none of that sounds even remotely appealing to me. I’ll still be back April 25th though

I randomly follow Michael Dietz on Instagram and he's gone completely white haired, like Christian LeBlanc

Still say Gwen is not needed in the slightest.

4 hours ago, dragonflies said:

 

https://www.tvinsider.com/1168243/days-of-our-lives-2025-preview-returns-recastings-storylines/
That TVInsider article says "Emily O’Brien will be back as Gwen on March 10, 2025."

That's an error, I believe.

SOD said:  "Digest has learned that she’ll actually be bringing both of her characters back in 2025. Theresa will be seen in March; and then in July, get ready to welcome Gwen back to town."
https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/comings-and-goings-the-latest-cast-changes-as-of-november-4/

Edited January 2Jan 2 by janea4old

I can only assume Emily O'Brien is like Galen Gering at this point - someone they just really like on a personal level and probably easy to work with. I don't really see a big storyline purpose of having Gwen back at this point, especially since they killed off Abby. 

Well, just crap. Recasting Rachel?!! I just got through posting that she was soap gold!!! She does not to be made older, at least not yet. I get so sick & tired of them pulling out those old SORASING virtual aging hormones!!! Rachel works as a character & the actress is so good just as she is. 

And, then, we're going to have to put up with first Theresa & after that, with Gwen RiceChex. There's not even any Dimitri & she'd better kick Leo to the curb, that is if the character continues to exist. 

Sometimes I hate spoilers. I mean it's not the spoilers' fault. As was once said, they're just written that way. 

from TVinsider:  "previews Drucker. <snip> and of course, small doses of humor Leo [Stark, Greg Rikaart], Hattie [Adams, Deidre Hall] and Bonnie [Lockhart, Judi Evans], Susan [Banks, Stacy Haiduk] and Vivian [Alamain, Louise Sorel] always deliver."

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Ack!
Leo, Hattie, Bonnie, and Susan are not funny.  
Vivian should not be written as funny.

2 hours ago, j swift said:

I randomly follow Michael Dietz on Instagram and he's gone completely white haired, like Christian LeBlanc

Oh wow! He looks good and resemblance RH more now than back in the day.

RH also has gone all white. He has for some time now.

11 minutes ago, janea4old said:

from TVinsider:  "previews Drucker. <snip> and of course, small doses of humor Leo [Stark, Greg Rikaart], Hattie [Adams, Deidre Hall] and Bonnie [Lockhart, Judi Evans], Susan [Banks, Stacy Haiduk] and Vivian [Alamain, Louise Sorel] always deliver."

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Ack!
Leo, Hattie, Bonnie, and Susan are not funny.  
Vivian should not be written as funny.

This stuff is still Ron's mess of stories. I flove Vivian and agree with you.

8 minutes ago, janea4old said:

from TVinsider:  "previews Drucker. <snip> and of course, small doses of humor Leo [Stark, Greg Rikaart], Hattie [Adams, Deidre Hall] and Bonnie [Lockhart, Judi Evans], Susan [Banks, Stacy Haiduk] and Vivian [Alamain, Louise Sorel] always deliver."

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Ack!
Leo, Hattie, Bonnie, and Susan are not funny.  
Vivian should not be written as funny.

Well, I've seen Susan be very funny but it's all according to whether she's written in a situation that is naturally humorous. When she & Bonnie were kidnapped & tied up in the garden shack & it was the first time she'd seen Bonnie & realized that she looks just exactly like Adrienne, she was hilarious! 

But, any random regular day, totally right, not funny. 

And, SIGH Leo, Hattie & Bonnie, plus Vivian? Absolutely HARD AGREE with your assessment. 

What's that famous line? It's going to be a bumpy ride! I have a feeling we're in for it.