It was a week of secrets flying around Salem, and the Days of our Lives recap for January 6-10, 2025 covers every inch of the drama.
What Happened In Salem?
Lady Whistleblower’s identity is revealed, the threatening texter is caught, and someone learns about the forged Victor letter!
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Monday, January 6, 2025
Despite being tied up in the DiMera tunnels, Rafe (Galen Gering) managed to answer Jada’s (Elia Cantu) call, but before he could alert her, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) walked in and hung up the phone. EJ told Rafe what happened with Arnold (Galen Gering) and Rafe tried to convince EJ to form an alliance, but EJ shot him down. Meanwhile, Jada told Javi (Al Calderon) her concerns about “Rafe”s Black Patch mission, while Javi confided in her about his love life, then insisted on planning her and Rafe’s wedding.
While Chanel (Raven Bowens) ran into Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) in the square and confronted her about her betrayal, Johnny (Carson Boatman) ran into Leo (Greg Rikaart) at the office and the two vented to each other about their relationship troubles, prompting Johnny to admit what happened between him and Joy to Leo. Later, Chanel showed up at the office and told Johnny she’s quitting Body & Soul.
Elsewhere, Belle (Martha Madison) updated Marlena (Deidre Hall) on her new job and opened up about her complicated relationship with Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and EJ.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
After Leo ran into Javi in the square, he vented about the latest drama surrounding Lady Whistleblower. Javi assured him he’s moved on from what happened between them and the two decided to be friends. After shaking hands on their new agreement, Kerry (Derek Yates) showed up and left with Javi. Once they got home, Kerry questioned why Javi would want to be friends with someone like Leo.
Meanwhile, Hattie (Deidre Hall) visited Bonnie (Judi Evans) and the two made amends. Later, they went to see Leo and asked for his help in getting Hattie rehired on B&S, who lost Chanel after she informed Abe (James Reynolds) that she’s quitting the show.
At the pub, Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) ran into Joy and offered her comfort when she spiraled over what happened. He later comforted an upset Chanel when she showed up crying over quitting the show.
As B&S PR, Stephanie (Abigail Klein) was put in charge of damage control with Lady Whistleblower and begged Chad (Billy Flynn) to reveal the writer’s identity. Once he agreed, they learned that he was paying the writer to an account in Rochester, where Kerry had just returned from. As they learned this, Kerry was busy typing up his latest update as Lady Whistleblower.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Brady (Eric Martsolf) tried to comfort Tate (Leo Howard) over the idea of becoming a father, but Tate took his frustrations out on his dad and was about to storm out when Amy (Shi Ne Nielson) showed up at the door. While Brady remained civil, Amy insisted the teens get married. Meanwhile, Holly (Ashley Puzemis) got a visit from Sophia (Madelyn Kientz), who informed her that the abortion was off and she and Tate were being forced to marry.
At the Horton House, Doug III (Peyton Meyer) filled Leo in on his plans to settle his debt, then Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) walked in and he comforted her as she mourned the new year without her husband. Later, Doug met with the men he owes money to, but when it wasn’t enough, he was left beaten on a bench, where Holly found him.
At the DiMera Mansion, Ava (Tamara Braun) confronted Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) about the threatening texts, while Rachel (Finley Rose Slater) secretly listened in. But when Rachel barged in and demanded Ava leave, Kristen made the connection that her daughter was the one behind the messages and later filled Brady in.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
On their first day as co-CEOs, Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Xander (Paul Telfer) immediately clashed when Xander revealed his plan to take over DiMera. Later, only Philip remained in the office as he chatted on the phone with his mother and mentioned Victor’s letter being forged, just as Stephanie walked in.
While Kristen and Brady sparred over Rachel’s well-being and agreed their daughter needs therapy, Tate and Sophia came to the conclusion that putting their baby up for adoption may be the best option for everyone.
After Holly discovered Doug III beaten, he refused to go to the hospital, so she decided to bring him to the mansion to get checked out by Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). Sarah examined him and advised that he stay at the mansion for a while before going home, so Holly brought him to a room. She helped him remove his shirt before pressing for answers about why he was beaten up.
Friday, January 10, 2025
After overhearing Philip admit that the letter was forged, Stephanie’ confronted’s confrontation turned into a breakup. Later, Stephanie ran into Sarah and revealed that Philip has no business running Titan.
After Holly pressed Doug III for answers about his beating, he revealed that he owes money to someone, then admitted to stealing Alice’s necklace and selling it to settle his debt. Holly, not wanting him to be in danger, offered to give him the money.
While Julie and Chad found comfort in each other’s company as they shared the pain of losing their spouses, Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) returned to Salem and ran into Marlena. She shared how John (the late Drake Hogestyn) had saved her and her mother from Konstantin (ex-John Kapelos), which led Marlena to calling Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) to try and get in contact with John while Chad ran into Cat in the square.
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