Conner Floyd will soon step into one of Days of our Lives’ most familiar roles. Soap fans will recognize Floyd from The Young and the Restless, but the move to Salem comes with a different level of spotlight. Taking over Chad after Billy Flynn’s exit was never going to slip by subtly. The role carries a lot of history, and viewers have been waiting months to see Floyd’s version of Chad. This week, the show finally kicked off the countdown.
Key Takeaways
- Conner Floyd will debut as Chad DiMera on April 21 after Billy Flynn’s exit.
- The DAYS Instagram page shared a video of Floyd announcing his arrival.
- Floyd teased upcoming storylines and told fans to “get your popcorn ready.”
- Castmates like Eric Martsolf and Cherie Jimenez welcomed him in the comments.
- Fans responded with excitement while noting the “big shoes to fill.”
The Announcement Finally Arrives
The official DAYS Instagram page shared a short video of Floyd and wrote, “The wait is almost over! Conner Floyd will officially be on your screens April 21st as Chad DiMera! Please help us give a warm welcome to him in the comments below!”
In the video, Floyd greeted viewers directly and said, “What is going on, Salem? My name is Conner Floyd, and I’m very, very happy to announce that starting in April, I will be airing as the one and only Chad DiMera, and man, I’ve been waiting to say that for a long time. I’m very thankful to be a part of the DAYS family.”
He continued with, “I’m very excited for you guys to see the storylines we’ve been working on. Man, we’ve got some cool stuff coming. Get your popcorn ready.” He also addressed the history behind the role, telling viewers he knows there are big shoes to fill, but he’s ready to take on the challenge. Floyd added that he’s grateful for the warm welcome he has already received from both the cast and the fans.
There’s a New Chad in the Neighborhood
Eric Martsolf (Brady) greeted him in the comments with a casual “What up, Chad?”, to which Floyd replied with an equally relaxed “sup.” Cherie Jimenez (Gabi) also chimed in with an enthusiastic “Yay!!! It’s about time.”
The fan response came quickly and ranged from praise to curiosity. Some viewers focused on the transition itself, acknowledging the change while wishing Floyd well in the role. One fan wrote, “he’s got big shoes to fill following Billy Flynn (I miss Billy 😢), but I’m sure he will do great.” Another viewer echoed the same thought, saying, “Big shoes to fill, but I’m sure you will be great as the new Chad.”
Many others welcomed him enthusiastically to Salem. One follower wrote, “Talk about perfect casting. Looking forward to your arrival in Salem!” while another echoed the sentiment of many with, “You are going to do amazing things as Chad on Days of our Lives.” (Find out about Floyd’s tearful goodbye to Y&R.)
