Dante arrives in Salem, Johnny rats out EJ to the cops, and Sophia rises from the dead, according to Days of our Lives spoilers. Plus, Rachel is in crisis and desperately wants her mother, while Stephanie tries to come to Kelsey’s rescue when she hears her crying. Here’s your DAYS video preview for the week of October 5-9, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Sophia resurfaces alive with a new name, but Kristen quickly recognizes her.
- Johnny turns against EJ and takes what he knows about his father to the police.
- Dante Vitale arrives in Salem as Rachel and Kelsey face frightening situations.
Welcome to Salem
Dante Vitale (Franco LoPrestil, here are seven things to know about the actor) arrives in Salem and heads straight to the DiMera mansion. Here, he finds Sydney (Sydney Malakeh) toiling away on her laptop. “Working hard as usual, I see,” says Dante.
Turning on EJ
Johnny (Carson Boatman) comes to a decision about his father EJ’s (Dan Feuerriegel) misdeeds and heads to the Salem police department. “I know what my father is capable of better than anyone,” declares Johnny during a meeting with Belle (Martha Madison) and Jada (Elia Cantu).
Missing Her Mother
Meanwhile, Rachel (Olivia) ends up in a hospital bed, where Brady (Eric Martsolf) tries to comfort his daughter. “Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) going to take really good care of you,” he assures her. However, Sarah isn’t the person that Rachel wants by her side. “No, I want mom,” she cries out in pain.
Family Crisis?
Stephanie (Abigail Klein) hears Kelsey crying inside her and Alex’s (Robert Scott Wilson) apartment and knocks on the door. “Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins), is everything okay in there?” she asks the baby’s mother. When she doesn’t get a response, a concerned Stephanie decides to let herself in.
She’s Back
Meanwhile, in parts unknown, Sophia (Rachel Boyd) resurfaces alive and well, although she’s suddenly sporting a Southern accent and using a new name. “Hi. Welcome to Kay’s Diner,” she greets a patron in the diner. “My name’s Amelia.”
Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) peeks her head out from behind a menu and sees her. Then, she responds, “Should I say, Sophia?” Will Sophia recognize the woman who tried to kill her?
