Days of Our Lives fans are preparing to say goodbye to Elia Cantu. The actress revealed that she has wrapped filming as Jada Hunter and marked the moment with an emotional message reflecting on her four years in Salem, the character she came to love, and the fans who supported her along the way. For those years, Cantu transformed Jada from a newcomer with family ties to Salem’s past into one of the soap’s most prominent characters.
Key Takeaways
- Elia Cantu confirmed she has finished filming as Jada Hunter.
- The actress shared a heartfelt farewell message honoring her character and the show’s fans.
- Jada is expected to remain on screen into spring 2027 due to the show’s filming schedule.
Cantu Says Goodbye to Jada
Cantu shared the news on Instagram, posting a video of herself taking a theatrical bow alongside a simple but meaningful caption: “Godspeed.” She followed it with a longer message reflecting on her departure.
“As I say goodbye to Days of our Lives, I’m excited and looking forward to the next chapter,” she wrote. “Leaving DAYS is bittersweet, but I step away full of gratitude and joy for what’s ahead.”
The actress also paid tribute to the character she portrayed since 2022, making it clear that Jada’s impact will stay with her long after her final scenes air.
Jada Hunter Became a Salem Mainstay
Jada’s connection to Salem history gave her an immediate place on the canvas. As the daughter of Marcus Hunter, the legacy character played by the late Richard Biggs, she arrived with ties to the show’s past. Over time, however, Jada became much more than a legacy connection.
Whether she was navigating her romance with Rafe (Galen Gering), tackling major cases, or finding herself in the middle of Salem’s latest drama, Jada steadily became one of the show’s central figures. Cantu acknowledged that journey in her farewell.
“Jada Louise Hunter,” she wrote. “It’s been an honor. She is bold, layered, and I’ll forever cherish bringing her to life.”
Cantu Thanks the DAYS Family
Cantu also used the opportunity to thank both the cast and crew who helped bring Salem to life every day, as well as the viewers who embraced her character.
“To the DAYS fans — Thank you,” she wrote. “You are incredibly supportive, caring, and dedicated.”
Fortunately, fans won’t be saying goodbye immediately. Because the Peacock soap tapes nearly a year in advance, Jada is expected to remain on screen well into spring 2027, giving viewers plenty of time to enjoy her final chapter.
