A surprise guest has booked a stint on Days of our Lives, and a longtime leading lady is back. Here’s the soap’s latest casting news for the week of July 6-10.
Key Takeaways
- John Oliver heads to Salem. Fresh off his General Hospital cameo, the Last Week Tonight host has booked a short story arc on DAYS that will air in August.
- Bonnie returns. Judi Evans reprises her role as Bonnie Kiriakis, sharing scenes with her stepson, Alex, and offering him advice on Wednesday, July 8.
- Lexie’s story expands. Nikki Crawford continues her run as the resurrected Lexie Carver, confronting EJ and reconnecting with her son, Theo, during the week.
The Week of July 6, 2026
On the heels of his guest spot on General Hospital, John Oliver of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has booked a stint on DAYS. The talk show host is set to appear in a short story arc in Salem later this summer. The episodes are slated to air in August. Oliver spoke out about realizing his daytime dream on a recent episode of his show.
Judi Evans is back on the scene as Bonnie Kiriakis. The character offers advice to her stepson, Robert Scott Wilson’s Alex, on Wednesday, July 8.
Nikki Crawford gets more screen time as the resurrected Lexie Carver. (Here are some interesting facts about the daytime newcomer.) The character lashes out at Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ on Tuesday, July 7, and also shares scenes with her TV son, Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo, this week.
