Days of Our Lives is stacking the week of January 26-30 with familiar faces, long-missed returns, and a few surprise appearances that shake up ongoing storylines. Several key characters are stepping back into the spotlight, promising courtroom drama and family tension. So, who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives this week? Here’s a list.
List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from January 26-30
Who’s coming
Judi Evans: She makes her return on Thursday, January 29, stepping back into the role of Bonnie Kiriakis. The Daytime Emmy winner has been part of the show for years, and her comeback plays right into the Kiriakis family drama set to unfold later in the week.
Dan Feuerriegel: Feuerriegel is also back this week as EJ DiMera, appearing again after being off-screen for roughly a month.
Alice Halsey: She comes back as Rachel Black on Friday, January 30, sharing the screen with her mom, Kristen DiMera, and her aunt, Belle Black.
Tina Huang: Over on Thursday, January 29, Huang returns as Melinda Trask, bringing her tough, no-nonsense lawyer energy back to Salem.
Wally Kurth: Huang is joined by fan-favorite Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis.
Melissa Reeves: She steps in as Jennifer Horton Deveraux, crossing paths with Justin and giving viewers a classic Horton–Kiriakis moment to enjoy.
Hank Northrop: Hank makes an appearance as Liam Selejko on Tuesday, January 27, appearing in scenes alongside Abe Carver, played by James Reynolds.
Louise Sorel: Closing out the week, Sorel is back as the iconic Vivian Alamain on Friday, January 30. Her return is a big deal for longtime fans, since Vivian has been stirring up trouble on Days since her debut back in 1992.
Richard Wharton: Richard reprises his role of Dr. Rolf on Monday, January 26, having scenes with Emily O’Brien.
Who’s going
There are no confirmed exits scheduled for Days of Our Lives this week. All appearances point to returns and short-term arcs rather than departures, keeping Salem’s roster firmly intact as January comes to a close.
