Days of our Lives Comings and Goings: The famous actress returns to the screen
A wacky wonderful character is back on the Salem scene. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news at Days of our Lives.
The Week of July 27, 2026 Days of Our Lives Casting & Spoilers: Double Duty for Stacy Haiduk, Emotional Returns, and Family Celebrations!
Get ready for an action-packed week in Salem from July 29 to July 31! Between double-duty performances, emotional family reunions, and sinister DiMera schemes, the upcoming episodes promise high-stakes drama and unforgettable character dynamics that fans won’t want to miss.
Stacy Haiduk Double Duty: Susan Banks Returns!
It’s double duty time for Stacy Haiduk again! The talented actress, who continuously captivates viewers with her portrayal of the devious Kristen DiMera, resurfaces as the delightfully quirky Susan Banks this week. Convinced that her son, EJ (played by Dan Feuerriegel), is slipping down a dark path and becoming just like his ruthless father, Stefano, Susan pays him a surprise visit on Wednesday, July 29.
Haiduk’s versatility remains one of the highlights of the series. Having recently scored a Daytime Emmy nomination this year, the actress opened up about her rewarding experience on set, sharing insight into which particular storyline she called an “emotional gift.” Fans are eager to see how Susan’s eccentric wisdom will clash with EJ’s increasingly villainous trajectory.
Emotional Carver Family Moments & Abe’s Love Life
Meanwhile, Nikki Crawford continues her compelling run as Lexie Carver. She is set to share deeply moving scenes with James Reynolds (Abe Carver) and Tyler Joseph Andrews (Theo Carver) on Wednesday, July 29, and Friday, July 31.
As the Carver family navigates these heavy emotional beats, James Reynolds recently weighed in on Abe’s complicated love life, shedding light on the profound history and enduring bond these characters share amidst ongoing turbulence.
Rachel’s Return & A Black Family Celebration
Over in the Black household, there’s reason to gather. Lorelei Olivia Mote returns as Rachel DiMera, the daughter of Kristen and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf).
Look for the Black family to come together and celebrate the young girl’s release from the Bayview mental health facility on Thursday, July 30. However, with Kristen involved, peaceful family celebrations rarely stay peaceful for long.
DiMera Schemes & Henchmen Collisions
To round out the week on Friday, July 31, Maggie Carney makes her return as the delightful Rita. She’s set to conspire behind closed doors with her TV boss, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), proving that corporate and personal plots at DiMera Enterprises are far from over.
Additionally, Nat Anglin appears as a new DiMera henchman on Friday, July 31, interacting directly with Haiduk’s Kristen. When Kristen starts dealing with henchmen, it usually means someone in Salem is in serious danger!
What are you most excited to see this week? Will Susan be able to pull EJ back from the dark side, or is he lost to Stefano’s legacy forever? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
