There are some big names heading your way this week on a Days of our Lives…and some departing the scene. Get the scoop on all the latest soap comings and goings for the week of October 28th.

Days of our Lives Comings and Goings

Brandon Barash (Stefan) took to the internet to announce his departure from the show. He is quoted as saying the news came as a “gut punch” and it was not his decision to leave the show. His final episode airs on Monday.

Stefan’s departure couldn’t come at a worse time seeing as how his mother is back in town. Louise Sorel resumed her famed role as the evil Vivian Alamain. And, she didn’t come home alone. She brought Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) with her to claim his stake of the Kiriakis fortune.

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Also back in town was Patrika Darbo’s Nancy. She popped in to bring her daughter to town hoping to make Joy (AlexAnn Hopkins) a star. The pair arrived on Tuesday with Joy said to be staying for an extended period of time.

The Hernandez family is set to grow by one more! Javi makes his way to Salem on Monday with Al Calderon taking on the role. Watch for him to show up at Rafe’s (Galen Gering) door and surprise his cousins.