When Blake Berris returned to Days of our Lives in late 2023, fans immediately felt a spark of familiarity. After all, this wasn’t his first time in Salem. Known for his earlier run as Nick Fallon, Berris re-entered the canvas as Everett Lynch — a mild-mannered journalist whose calm exterior masked a fractured mind and a dark alter ego named Bobby Stein. By the end of summer 2024, Everett’s tangled story had fans talking, crying, and gasping — and it earned Berris a well-deserved Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
Key Takeaways
- Blake Berris returned to Days of our Lives in 2023 as Everett Lynch, a seemingly mild journalist hiding a fractured identity — and it became one of the year’s most intense storylines.
- Everett’s story intertwined romance, secrets, and mental health struggles, culminating in the reveal that he was also Bobby Stein, Jada’s ex-husband.
- The D.I.D. arc allowed Berris to deliver a multi-layered performance, shifting seamlessly between Everett’s vulnerability and Bobby’s manipulative edge.
- Berris previously played Nick on DOOL and earned his first Emmy nomination in 2009, proving his lasting impact on the soap.
- This 2025 nomination marks his first Supporting Actor nod, honoring a performance that turned Everett from a new character into one of the year’s most unforgettable figures.
A Double Life and a Tragic End
As often happens in Salem, Everett had a journey full of romance, secrets, and psychological unraveling. He had previously been in a relationship with Stephanie (Abigail Klein), but mysteriously disappeared. His resurgence in Salem was very unnerving to her, but she eventually became happy that he was back in her life. But that seemingly sweet reunion was anything but simple. Behind the soft smile was a buried history — and another identity entirely.
It wasn’t long before Jada (Elia Cantu) recognized him as her ex-husband, Bobby Stein. A slow-burn psychological thriller ensued as Everett’s dissociative identity disorder came to light. As Everett tried desperately to cling to his reality, Bobby managed to claw his way to the surface. He manipulated everyone and refused any mental health treatment.
Everett’s life eventually unraveled in a gut-punching storyline. Connie (Julie Dove), who was desperate to cover up her own crimes, ended up poisoning Everett and making it look like a suicide. She then laid the blame of Li’s (Remington Hoffman) death on him. But with his final breaths, Everett whispered his love for Stephanie before dying, putting an end to Berris’ layered and nuanced performance.
A Salem Pro with Serious Range
Berris is no stranger to the Emmy spotlight. He earned his first nomination back in 2009 for his work as Nick and has spent years building an impressive résumé. A UCLA graduate who also trained at Oxford, Berris has appeared on Breaking Bad, The Mentalist, and Pretty Little Liars — and even starred in several indie projects, including Meth Head, which earned him festival awards in 2013.
His return to DOOL in a brand-new role could’ve been a gamble — but Berris made Everett/Bobby unforgettable. His ability to shift between gentle and menacing, vulnerable and manipulative, gave the D.I.D. storyline real weight.
This marks his first Daytime Emmy nomination in the Supporting Actor category, and it’s a recognition that feels earned. Berris turned Everett into more than just a plot device — he made him one of 2024’s most haunting, complex characters.
