Joy is about to bring a shocking secret to Salem! Just as Stephanie and Alex get back on track, Days of our Lives spoilers for April 27-May 1, 2026 tease a return that will change everything.
Key Takeaways
- Joy returns to Salem.
- Johnny’s life is in danger.
- Chanel gets her mammogram.
- Shawn tries to impress Jada.
- Brady has good news to share.
Weekly Breakdown
Monday, April 27, 2026
Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) makes her shocking return to Salem. Sophia (Rachel Boyd) gets Holly (Ashley Puzemis) right where she wants her. Liam (Hank Northrop) turns down Ari (Vico Escoria).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Abe (James Reynolds) tells Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) to rethink going to Stefano’s (the late Joe Mascolo) will reading. Joy and Jeremy (Michael Roark) have a curious encounter, while Alex breaks not-so-joyous news to Stephanie (Abigail Klein).
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
While Chanel (Raven Bowens) vents to Lani (Sal Stowers), Johnny (Carson Boatman) manages to bond with EJ (Dan Feuerriegel). Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) makes Sophia move forward with their deadly scheme.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
While Chanel gets ready for her mammogram, Johnny has an encounter with Sophia. Despite still recovering, Shawn (Brandon Beemer) attempts to show off in front of his new hostess, Jada (Elia Cantu). Brady (Eric Martsolf) has good news for Marlena (Deidre Hall).
Friday, May 1, 2026
As Kristen gets her revenge, Javi (Al Calderon) comes to Johnny’s rescue. Brady and Jada are on the hunt for Sophia. Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) remains supportive for Chanel.
What To Watch This Week
When AlexAnn Hopkins brings Joy back to Salem, it may be anything but a joyous occasion. When she left town last year, she was secretly pregnant with Alex’s baby. Now, where’s the baby, and will it come between a recently rekindled Alex and Stephanie?
Kristen’s plan to off Johnny comes to a head by the end of the week when she forced Sophia to do her dirty work. But when Javi jumps in to save the day, will things go awry?
Shada are on! Now that Shawn is moving in with Jada to recover from his gunshot wound, it’s only a matter of time until the pair rekindle the romance they started. Belle (Martha Madison) is preoccupied with work and Theo is gearing up to break things off with Jada, so a Shada reunion awaits.
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