On Days of our Lives, Chad packed up the kids and left Salem for a few weeks, heading to Arizona with Thomas and Charlotte after a string of emotional goodbyes. On screen, it felt temporary. Chad took the kids away, promising they would be back, leaving the door cracked. But anyone who has watched this show long enough knows better. February 17 was not just another episode. It was Billy Flynn’s last one after 12 years as Chad, and when the credits rolled, that reality hit. A few hours later, Deidre Hall went online and put words to the feeling fans were still trying to sort out.
Key Takeaways
- February 17 marked Billy Flynn’s final episode after 12 years as Chad DiMera.
- Deidre Hall posted a tribute to Flynn on Instagram following his exit.
- Flynn transitioned to The Young and the Restless as Cane Ashby.
- DAYS plans to recast Chad.
Deidre Hall Says Goodbye
Hall wrote on Instagram, “Loved our time together, @inlikebillyflynn! Wishing you well in this new adventure.” It was simple and warm, the kind of note you post when the dressing room door closes for the last time. Flynn answered her in the comments with, “I miss seeing you every day. Xoxo.”
The photo she included showed her and Flynn, carrying decades of history behind it. Hall had shared scenes with Flynn through weddings, funerals, possession fallout, and DiMera chaos.
Flynn first stepped into Chad’s shoes in 2014. He stayed through Beyond Salem, holiday specials, and more heartbreak than one DiMera probably deserved. Now, he’s over on The Young and the Restless as Cane, and Salem is prepared to welcome a recast.
Fans Feel the Shift
The comments filled quickly, with one fan writing, “Sad to see him go and will miss him. Love the photo. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times. Always so kind. Wishing him all the best ♥️” Another viewer added, “Beautiful photo of two very talented actors! He will be missed greatly❤️.”
One follower said, “Best wishes, Billy. You will be dearly missed by all the devoted fans on DAYS!” Another admitted, “Cried like a baby seeing you saying goodbye…” The grief was loud and unfiltered.
Others kept it blunt. “Shouldn’t have let him go. Best actor on DOOL.” And another wrote, “He will be missed. Beautiful sendoff episode.” Whether hopeful about Genoa City or still bargaining for a return to Salem, the message stayed the same: Flynn mattered, and when Hall marked his exit, it felt truly official.
