A DiMera rises from the dead in the middle of Stefano’s will reading on Days of our Lives. Meanwhile, Tony makes a surprise move regarding the family business. Plus, Amy continues to lash out at Holly, Shawn and Jada grow closer, and Kristen proposes that Xander take down EJ — permanently. Here’s your DAYS video preview for the week of May 11-15, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Lexie shocks Salem by rising from the dead at Stefano’s will-reading.
- Tony makes Gabi a surprising DiMera business offer.
- Kristen pushes Xander toward a dangerous move against EJ.
Celebrating Stefano
The DiMera family and a couple of others gather at the DiMera mansion for the reading of Stefano’s (Joseph Mascolo) will. “Here’s to father,” says EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), raising his glass to his late dad. Tony (Thaao Penghlis), Chad (Conner Floyd), Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews), Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), Abe (James Reynolds), and Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) surround him.
Then, things take a dramatic turn as the wall in the living room that leads the way to the secret room in the tunnels begins to open…
An Offer She Can’t Refuse
Tony decides to do a little business while they’re all gathered together. He approaches Gabi with a proposal. “How would you like to be the next CEO of DiMera?” he asks her. Color Gabi shocked… and speechless.
A Mother’s Rage
Amy (Shi Ne Nielsen) shows up at the Kiriakis mansion to have it out with Holly (Ashley Puzemis), who she blames for everything that went wrong in Sophia’s (Rachel Boyd) life. “I don’t believe a word that comes out of your mouth,” spats Amy at Holly.
Holly can’t believe her ears. “Excuse me,” she retorts, while Tate (Leo Howard) stands by his girlfriend’s side and supports her.
Killing EJ: Take Two
Xander (Paul Telfer) ends up at the Salem Inn with Kristen. “Why exactly are you so desperate to get me all alone in your hotel room?” Xander asks her.
Eventually, Kristen explains. She has a plan in mind for which she thinks Xander will be perfect. “What I want now is for you to kill him,” Kristen announces, obviously talking about her brother, EJ.
A Roomie Romance?
Across town, Shawn (Brandon Beemer) is out of the hospital and settling into Jada’s (Elia Cantu) apartment. The former colleagues and ex-lovers are sitting next to each other, sharing a look.
Lexie Rises
Meanwhile, Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) walks into the secret room at the DiMera estate and discovers that the bed Lexie’s been lying in is empty. “Alexandra,” he calls out.
Back in the living room at the mansion, Lexie (Nikki Crawford) suddenly emerges to the shock of everyone there. Abe stares at the wife he believed was dead in stunned disbelief.
