A beloved couple is back, and other fan favorite characters are getting more screen time on Days of our Lives. Here’s the Peacock soap’s latest casting news for the week of July 20-24.
The Week of July 20, 2026
Good news for Lani and Eli fans. Sal Stowers and Lamon Archey resurface as the popular Salem supercouple. The pair celebrates their anniversary on Tuesday, July 21. Stowers reflected on her long road back to the soap after a lengthy absence.
Nikki Crawford is back as Lexie Carver. Look for Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) to propose an escape plan to her sister on Tuesday, July 21. Crawford also airs on Thursday, July 23, when Lexie and James Reynolds’ Abe exchange marriage vows and rings.
Miles Anderson returns as Foster. The former bookstore owner apologizes to Susan Seaforth Hayes’ Julie on Tuesday, July 21.
Maggie Carney pops in as Rita. EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) shares concerns with his executive assistant on Thursday, June 25. Did you know that Feuerriegel almost didn’t land the role of the ruthless DiMera heir?
Lorelei Olivia Mote airs as Rachel Black on Thursday, July 23. The child shares a heartfelt mother-daughter moment with Kristen.
Tina Huang clocks back in as Melinda Trask. The attorney agrees to help Greg Rikaart’s Leo on Friday, July 24.
