Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives for the week of January 12-16. Find out if any popular stars from yesteryear are boarding the show this week or in the near future, if any newcomers are joining the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Peter Porte continues his run as Dimitri, sharing scenes with Leo, Gwen, and Rafe across multiple episodes this week.
- Alice Halsey returns as Rachel Black for a multi-day arc, reuniting with Sophia and appearing through Thursday.
- Kim Hawthorne appears as Dr. Gregory, sharing emotional scenes with Brady about Rachel’s concerns for Rachel.
- Dan Gauthier’s run as Peter Blake ended, with the character pronounced dead following his brief return.
- Alice Halsey wrapped her time as Rachel Black, with her final episodes scheduled to air in March ahead of a recast.
- Marissa Reyes prepares to exit as Ari Horton, with her final airdate also set for March and a recast already in place.
The Week of January 12, 2026
Peter Porte continues his run as Dimitri Von Leuschner. Check out some interesting facts about Porte. He shares scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo and Al Calderon’s Leo on Monday, January 12 and with Emily O’Brien’s Gwen and Galen Gering’s Rafe on Tuesday, January 13.
Bayview Sanitarium’s diabolical patient duo is back. Alice Halsey returns as the precocious Rachel Black in scenes with Rachel Boyd’s Sophia on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14. Halsey also appears on Thursday, January 15.
Kim Hawthorne appears as Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s doctor, in scenes with Eric Martsolf’s Brady. The concerned father voices his concerns about his daughter on Tuesday, January 13.
It looks like the end of the road for Dan Gauthier as Peter Blake. The veteran actor, who debuted in the role on December 19, was pronounced dead last week. Gauthier was best known to daytime viewers for his role as Kevin Buchanan (2003 to 2010) on One Life to Live.
Also, on the exit front, as previously reported, Alice Halsey will be leaving the show as Rachel. She makes her last appearance in March. The role has been recast. Here’s a look at the powerhouse young actress’ rising career.
Meanwhile, Marissa Reyes will be exiting the soap as Ari Horton, too. Her last airdate is in March. The character has already been recast.
