Get Ready, Salemites! This Week on Days of Our Lives is Pure Gold!
Oh, my fellow Days of Our Lives faithful! Your veteran Salem watcher here, and let me tell you, the air in Horton Square is practically crackling with anticipation! When the spoilers dropped for the week of April 20-24, my heart nearly stopped. Two HUGE returns? A baby reveal that could turn everything upside down? And enough awkward exes to fill the Brady Pub for a week? This isn’t just a week of television; it’s a love letter to us, the fans who’ve been riding this roller coaster since day one! Let’s dive into the delicious drama that awaits us.
The Returns We’ve Been Waiting For? Salem’s Gates Are Opening!
“Two huge returns!” That phrase alone sends shivers down my spine in the best possible way. As a fan who remembers when Roman Brady was actually Wayne Northrop, I’ve seen my share of comebacks, but this sounds different. This sounds… impactful. My gut, honed by decades of predicting Salem’s twists, is screaming two names that would not only be ‘huge’ but would perfectly set the stage for the other bombshells this week promises: Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Philip Kiriakis (Jay Kenneth Johnson)!
Think about it! Sarah Horton, our beloved Horton heiress, daughter of Maggie Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) and niece of my eternal favorite, Hope Brady (Kristian Alfonso). Sarah left Salem under a cloud of amnesia and heartache, seemingly finding peace with Rex Brady (Kyle Lowder) after the devastating baby Mickey/Mackenzie swap with Xander Cook (Paul Telfer). Her return would be monumental! She’s a strong, compassionate doctor who always seems to find herself in the middle of chaos. And speaking of chaos, her reappearance would instantly throw Xander’s (Paul Telfer) life – and his brand-new marriage to Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin) – into utter disarray. We know Linsey Godfrey is a powerhouse, and the potential for drama with her return is off the charts!
And then there’s Philip Kiriakis. Oh, Philip! Son of the legendary Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow). This man has a history as rich and complicated as any DiMera! From his first love with Chloe, to his rivalry with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), to that whole elaborate scheme where he faked his death to frame Brady, Philip has always brought intensity. Jay Kenneth Johnson embodied that role with such charm and vulnerability. His return would not only rattle Chloe’s world but also send ripples through the entire Kiriakis family, especially with Victor gone. Imagine the confrontation with Brady! The potential for Philip to reclaim his place, or perhaps stir up old feelings with Chloe, is just too good to pass up. These two returns would be a masterclass in soap opera storytelling, linking directly to our next big spoiler!
A Bundle of Joy or a Paternity Puzzle? The Baby Reveal is Here!
“Baby-related news!” This is where the plot thickens, my friends, and it ties directly into my return predictions. If Sarah Horton is indeed back in Salem, then the most logical and dramatic baby reveal would center around *her*! When she left, she was with Rex, but what if there’s a secret she’s been keeping? What if she returns with a baby that belongs to… Xander Cook?
Can you even imagine the fallout? Xander, finally finding some semblance of happiness and stability with Chloe, only for his true love, Sarah, to walk back into town with a child that could be his? This would be vintage Days! We’ve seen Xander’s journey from villain to redeemed hero, a journey largely fueled by his love for Sarah. A baby, especially one he didn’t know about, would test his newfound commitment to Chloe and force him to confront his past in a way he never has before. It would be a paternity puzzle for the ages, with all the emotional stakes we crave.
Of course, another possibility is a new twist in the ongoing saga of Nicole Walker’s (Arianne Zucker) baby, Jude. With Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) still navigating the aftermath of the paternity reveal and Sloan Petersen’s (Jessica Serfaty) deception, could there be another shoe to drop? Perhaps a long-lost sibling, or a new revelation about Sloan’s own past? While fascinating, a Sarah-centric baby reveal just feels too perfectly aligned with her potential return to ignore!
Salem’s Most Uncomfortable Reunions: Awkward Exes Collide!
And finally, “uncomfortable moments for former flames.” Oh, Salem, you spoil us! This is where the two huge returns and the baby reveal truly pay off. With Sarah Horton back in town, the most obvious and deliciously awkward exes are undoubtedly Xander Cook and Sarah Horton themselves!
Their history is a tangled web of love, lies, and loyalty. From their passionate romance to Xander’s involvement in the baby swap that broke Sarah, to her ultimately leaving him at the altar, their story is pure tragedy and triumph. Now, Xander is married to Chloe, trying to build a new life. Sarah’s return, especially with a child, would shatter that fragile peace. The tension, the unspoken words, the longing glances – it’s the stuff soap opera dreams are made of! Chloe, bless her heart, would be caught in the middle of a love triangle that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in Salem history.
Then, consider Chloe Lane and Philip Kiriakis! If Philip truly returns, his reunion with Chloe would be a masterclass in awkwardness. They were first loves, partners in crime, and even shared a child (Parker, though not biologically his). Philip faked his death, leaving Chloe to grieve and move on. Now, she’s married to Xander, of all people! Philip seeing Chloe with Xander, the man who was once a Kiriakis rival, would be a sight to behold. And let’s not forget the ever-present rivalry between Philip and Brady Black for Chloe’s affections. Even if Brady and Chloe are just friends now, Philip’s return would certainly stir up old feelings and old animosities, making for some truly uncomfortable and must-watch scenes!
This week, my dear Salemites, is shaping up to be one for the history books. We’re talking classic Days of Our Lives, where past and present collide in the most spectacular and dramatic ways. The writers are clearly pulling out all the stops, and I, for one, am absolutely here for it!
What do YOU think, fellow fans? Which characters are you hoping return? And whose baby do you think will be revealed? Share your wildest predictions in the comments below!
