Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Alex is Revealed to Be Victor’s Son; How Do You Feel About the Revelation?
By now, Days of our Lives fans have figured out that Alex Kiriakis (Rob Scott Wilson) will be revealed as Victor’s (the late John Aniston) son, not Justin’s (Wally Kurth), on upcoming episodes of the Peacock streaming soap opera.
On Friday’s cliffhanger, after Justin and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) open the contents from Victor’s briefcase located in Greece, they are stunned to see a brand new will. But, what will stun them even more is that Justin will learn that Alex is not his biological son. In addition, the latest promo for next week’s DAYS, also shows an emotional Justin telling Alex he is not his father.
In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, Rob Scott Wilson shares on the Kiriakis family bombshell: “It’s such a huge plot twist. Obviously, it’s going to change the dynamic within the family and the power within the business.”
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Wilson added on the key scene where Justin and Maggie just found out Victor had a ‘secret’ son: “Justin is definitely freaking out. It’s like he’s just seen a ghost. He wasn’t prepared to read this and then have Alex walk in on it.”
After the revelation, Rob expressed how the relationship between Alex and Justin will never be the same: “It’s like a goodbye to the relationship that we built and established in not too long of a time. It was really heartfelt.”
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There will be much more to this story, as Alex tries to process how Victor lied to him while he was alive, and never told him he was his son.
Check out the promo for next week’s DAYS below.
Now let us know, are you happy or unhappy that Alex is turning out to be the biological son of Victor Kiriakis? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
This is 666% ridiculous and unnecessary. The pairing of Justin & Angelica back in the day (which is where Alex came from) was scandalous enough… but mostly because they were later mother & son on GH!
And the Alex character is already cartoonish enough as it is, since ReRon wrote him “over the top” on purpose, so nobody would confuse him with Serial Killer Ben, even though they look exactly alike.
There’s no reason to mess with who is or isn’t Victor’s kids. Or wife, for that matter, now that he’s not around to do anything about it.
But as we all know from his time at General Hospital… ReRon couldn’t give a cherub’s pink little behind about a show’s history.
Bloody stupid!
KC, the writers have Victor’s son, the one with the love of his life, in a coma despite the actor willing to return. Leaving Bo out of the death of Victor was just stupid. Shoving aside Victor’s grandson was stupid. The Alex being Victor’s son is stupid. Alex is already cast in a strange way, as younger than Philip…..it’s a stupid story in a show already so hard to watch since the writers are pushing GH characters while ignoring DAYS legacy characters, Shawn and Belle who fans saw grow up.
i think that alex being victors son will blow alexes mind never mind how justin is going to feel, , why would they do this, they have a loving relationship. why would days destroy a great relationship they have. this is really sad what days is doing to alex and justin
It’s great. Can’t wait to watch Wally and Rob play this out together.
I feel this will be controversial for sure will enjoy watching but honestly I think Theresa had a hand in changing something i believe down the line it will turn out that Xander is his son
It’s that I would put it past Theresa to switch something out, if it somehow served her agenda, but there wasn’t really time to do so. She got the briefcase from her father (Shane really should have known better, but whatever…) took her a while to break into it, and then only had a few seconds to look at the contents before Brady & Alex returned.
So there obviously was no time for her to forge a bogus will, or any other surprises that might be in there. Probably the only thing Theresa found interesting in the brief time she had with the briefcase was the stack of letters to Victor from her grandma Caroline. The same ones Kayla read when Bo had her locked up in the basement of Vic’s old house in Greece.
I agree with you, whoever you are, Xander would be the best choice to be the Son, coming out of nowhere. Hooray to you great minds think alike! Every dog deserves a bone someday, it would be nice if Xander could take a turn for the better!!! Hey Days of our lives, please rewrite the script somehow and let Xander take a win!!!
theresa forge the letter. justin read the will and you can tell that nothing was forge from there. victor did not leave the name of his unknown son in the will. when maggie read the letter, the last page said little alexander sincerely Anjelica. theresa had time to forge another page by just changing the name of the person who wrote the letter. I wondering if victor had an affair with his brother wife xander mother. Another possibility that the letter was referring to Bo. there could be another letter that theresa may have
Horrible news. Sonny and Alex as siblings made a lot of sense. Does any male in Salem ever think to ask for a paternity test?
I believe Theresa changed that will to hurt Xander and try to gain Alex as her love interest hopefully DOOL will rectify this during November sweeps! Xander will do right by Maggie he adores her as a Mother
I am blown away that Alex is Victors son. Poor Justin..
It’s hard to see what the point of this is, especially given that Victor’s portrayer has passed away. Also, if the rumors are true that Emily O’Brien will be playing the role of Theresa (which we may see before this comment is published) and the idea is to pair Theresa with Alex, it’s all too confusing, as the 2 actors involved are playing 2 different roles, back to back, on the same soap.
So the viewer is supposed to forget that Robert Scott Wilson used to play Ben, forget that Emily O’Brien used to play Gwen, and forget that Alex is Justin’s son. Why don’t they just skip ahead a year (again) and completely rewrite current relationships?
I grudgingly realize that long-lost sons/daughters/fathers/mothers/brothers/sisters are a soap staple, but it’s a contrived, tired plot device. But in the midst of these actor reassignments, it’s an illogical chore — and could be a bore…
That’s soap for you!
Terrific plot twist – did’t see this coming, but it sure adds some spice to the recipe. Great job of keeping us on our toes!
I really don’t see the need for this re-write of DOOL’s history, especially since Victor is dead now. If they wanted a power struggle at the company then just have that, let Victor will a chunk of it to Alex because he saw potential in him. That would work better for me than this.
It matters & it doesn’t matter, Justin will always be Alex’s dad no matter what because Justin was the one that raised Alex ❤️
It will be devastating for Justin and Alex. They will now be cousins, but I hope they can retain the father-son relationship. I don’t know how I feel about it. Mainly, I don’t like it.
Hey I’m the one that said let the SON be XANDER, every dog deserves a bone. Let us see a bad guy turn good for a change, he could be the hero if you would let him! He keeps making mistakes but it’s time for him to get that win! Find out Sarah’s baby is his, and now he’s Victor’s son, heads up the company and all the players will want to take it away from him! Wow what a plot! thank you Days of our lives
Xander should have been the Son, Uncle Vic was, Victor’s brother! Poor Xander never had a happy life always treated horribly, wouldn’t that be a surprise to the family if it was Xander that was Victor’s son!!! It would be a great twist of events, thanks everyone
i think that will happen. alex is not victor’s son until dna test is done from justin and alex
I don’t why everyone assumes it is Alex. Couldn’t be Zander, (Alexander). This would make alot more since.
Angelica Deveraux wasn’t Xander’s mother. So unfortunately, the letter she wrote makes it clear which “Alexander” is Victor’s son.
You are correct that none of this makes sense though. Typical ReRon writing.
Please let Xander be Victor’s son . Anything else is stupid and doesn’t make sense .
Was supposed to be Xander,how easy Theresa could add Alex to the mix
I love it amazing…very good twist….
Xander is Victors real son,period
They have this name mixed up !!! The real “Alexander ” in the will is ZANDER
For the age of Alex , doesn’t sit right, one thought name “Alexander” more associated with Xander to me
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
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