A core of popular performers are out at Days of our Lives, while a pair of fan favorites are returning. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news. Find out if any 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, and which of your favorite actors are leaving the Peacock drama.
Key Takeaways
- Four major exits shake DAYS as Carson Boatman, Raven Bowens, Ashley Puzemis, and Leo Howard are written out, though they’ll remain onscreen into 2026 due to the production schedule.
- Fan favorites Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves return as Jack and Jennifer, anchoring a pivotal custody storyline with Chad later this week.
- Several familiar faces cycle back into Salem, including Casey Moss as JJ, Miles Anderson as Foster, Cary Christopher as Thomas, and Kennedy Garcia as Felicity.
The Week of January 19, 2026
In a casting shocker, four stars have been pink-slipped at DAYS. Carson Boatman has been let go as Johnny DiMera; Raven Bowens is out as Chanel Dupree DiMera; and Ashley Puzemis and Leo Howard are exiting as Holly Jonas and Tate Black. Boatman and Bowens have been on the canvas since 2021, while Puzemis debuted in 2023 and Howard in 2024. Due to the show’s advanced production schedule, the quartet will remain onscreen through 2026.
Meanwhile, fan favorites Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves are back as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux on Wednesday, January 21, when the pair meets with Billy Flynn’s Chad to decide on his children’s custody. Reeves also interacts with Flynn on Friday, January 23.
Joseph Ihlenf and Jordan Perdue pop in as baby Trey. Chanel and Johnny’s adopted son airs during his christening on Monday, January 19.
Miles Anderson returns as Foster, the former Salem bookshop owner. He doles out advice to Susan Seaforth Haye’s Julie on Tuesday, January 20 and appears again on Wednesday, January 21.
Kennedy Garcia resurfaces as Felicity Greene. She has heartfelt scenes opposite her big sister, AnnaLynne McCord’s Cat, on Wednesday, January 21. (Garcia shared her thoughts about her groundbreaking soap character.)
Cary Christopher is back as Thomas DiMera. The little boy receives encouragement from Michael Roark’s Jeremy on Wednesday, January 21.
Kim Hawthorne reappears as Dr. Gregory, Rachel’s (Alice Halsey) doctor this week. She intervenes during an altercation between Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis).
Peter Porte continues his stint as Dimitri Von Leuschner. He’s confronted by Emily O’Brien’s Gwen on Tuesday, January 20. Here are some interesting facts about the actor.
Casey Moss returns as JJ Deveraux on Thursday, January 22. Look for the character to reconnect with Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo.
