Days of Our Lives had quite a year in 2025, with some characters leaving an impact on fans in both positive and not-so-positive ways.
Key Takeaways
- DAYS fans name their favorite characters, and there are surprises.
- They reveal the least favorites, with the number one spot expected.
- It’s all about perspective.
Favorite Characters on DAYS in 2025
One Reddit thread revealed the results of the poll to name the favorite characters in Salem for 2025. The choices were somewhat unexpected because all of them are known for their villainous ways.
Xander (Paul Telfer) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) were tied for first place as the favorite characters for 2025. These two men have gone from hated villains to reformed men, and we are here for them coming in at the top of the favorite list.
Second favorite went to EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel). Listen, EJ may be evil, but he has a softer side that tugs at heartstrings. He is hilarious and entertaining, so this makes sense.
Rachel (Alice Halsey) came in third place. The character has come into her own this year, while also proving she’s her mother, Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) daughter. We must agree with this choice as well because we love watching Rachel on DAYS.
Least Favorite Characters on DAYS in 2025
The same poll also named the three least favorite characters, with a landslide winner. Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) took the top spot. This was no surprise considering all the backlash the character got for trying to take Chad’s (Billy Flynn) kids away from him.
Tate (Leo Howard) surprisingly came in second as the least favorite. One fan on the thread said the character “bores me.” Rounding out the least favorite list was a tie between Stephanie (Abigail Klein) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). As one fan put it, Stephanie is “just kind of there.” Another was surprised at Sarah being on the list, but one reason may be that she is no longer paired with Xander, and she is currently keeping him from seeing their daughter.
One fan added an interesting perspective as to why the list turned out the way it did. “I think people voted their “favorites” as who is most entertaining to watch…not “like” personally. These characters make the show better, not that I’d wanna be buddies with them!”
Soap fans are all about having their opinions, and this poll was no different.
Now it’s time for you to let us know who your favorite and least favorite characters on DAYS were in 2025. Drop us a line in the comments section below with your choices.
