A wacky wonderful character is back on the Salem scene. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news at Days of our Lives.
The Week of July 27, 2026
It’s double duty time for Stacy Haiduk again. The actress, who plays the devious Kristen DiMera, resurfaces as the delightful Susan Banks this week. Convinced that her son, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), is becoming like Stefano, Susan pays him a visit on Wednesday, July 29. Find out which storyline Haiduk called an “emotional gift”, after receiving a Daytime Emmy nomination this year.
Nikki Crawford continues her run as Lexie Carver. She shares scenes with James Reynolds’ Abe and Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo on Wednesday, July 29 and Friday, July 31. Reynolds recently weighed in on Abe’s complicated love life.
Lorelei Olivia Mote returns as Kristen and Brady’s (Eric Martsolf) daughter, Rachel. Look for the Black family to celebrate the girl’s release from Bayview on Thursday, July 30.
Maggie Carney is back as the delightful Rita. She conspires with her TV boss, Feuerriegel’s EJ, on Friday, July 31.
Nat Anglin appears as a DiMera henchman on Friday, July 31. He interacts with Haiduk’s Kristen.
