Days Of Our Lives
‘Days of our Lives’ Final Episode Dates for Billy Flynn, Michael Roark and Cary Christopher
It’s the end of over a decade of Billy Flynn‘s run as Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives, when next week on the Tuesday, February 17 episode of the Peacock streaming soap opera, Chad bids adieu to Salem along with his children Thomas and Charlotte, played by Cary Christopher and Autumn Gendron, respectively.
As DAYS and Y&R viewers know, Flynn shocked the soap world in March of 2025, when it was announced that Billy chose to leave DAYS and join the cast of The Young and the Restless. It was later revealed in June that Flynn was playing the retooled and recast, Cane Ashby on the number one soap previously portrayed by Daniel Goddard. Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of dropping all-new episodes after next week, Billy can only be seen on Y&R starting mid-next week.
In addition, the upcoming April 29 episode of Days of our Lives marks the end of the run of Michael Roark as Jeremy Horton, which turned out to be an approximately six-month role for the former Y&R actor. Roark debuted back on the October 3, 2025 episode and has recently been involved in the “Who’s stalking Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein)?”storyline.
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It was back in September of 2014 that Billy made his first indelible impression as Chad DiMera, making it his own from his predecessor, Casey Deidrick. Flynn earned three Lead Actor Emmy nominations along the way in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category.
Cary Christopher also received a Daytime Emmy nomination in the Younger Performer category back in 2023, and has become a fan favorite since his debut almost six years ago in May of 2020.
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Now, it’s time for DAYS fan to welcome Conner Floyd (ex-Chance Chancellor, Y&R) into the role of Chad DiMera, when he takes over the role on-screen in the upcoming April 21, 2026 episode.
When Chad returns the roles of Thomas and Charlotte have also been recast, so we will have a whole new DiMera clan to enjoy as Chad’s story moves forward, while Billy enjoys his current run on The Young and the Restless as Cane Ashby, and Cary Christopher continues to build his motion picture and TV career. He will next be seen in the Jonah Hill movie, Outcome for Apple+ TV which drops on April 10th.
Billy Flynn spoke candidly about his decision to leave DAYS and take on the role of Y&R’s Cane in a livestream chat on the Michael Fairman Channel. In case you missed it, you can check it out below.
So DAYS fans, will you miss Billy Flynn as Chad, Cary Christopher as Thomas, Autumn Gendron as Charlotte? What are your thoughts on Jeremy Horton as played by Michael Roark exiting the canvas in pretty short order as well ? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Can someone explain to me what the point was of having the character of Jeremy (played by Michael Roark) return to the show while giving him next to nothing to do and then having the storyline end after 4 months?!?! The actor is certainly appealing and shows promise in the little he was given to do. I just don’t get some of these “here one moment/gone the next” storyline decisions…
Yeah, it really does seem to be a waste of a recast. Shows up.. is accused of being his old stalkery self, yet in spite of that, he’s able to get a job as an elementary school teacher, of all things.
Still the top supsect for the Stephanie stalking, even though he’s probably not guilty and this is unfortunately leading up to Wes Ramsey’s character. Who I’m sure will be every bit as much of an insufferable airhog and over the top cartoon villain as he was as Whiny Heiny on GH.
And poor old Jeremy goes back to Israel.. or where ever he was hiding since his last appearance as the drug smuggling charter pilot. So much for saving the Horton family tree, I guess?
Also… with him and Chad both saying their good byes to Julie yesterday, why is it going to take until the end of April for his actual departure? I hope it’s not so he can be killed off by Heiny. I mean, it’s Salem and nobody stays dead forever (which creates endless paperwork hassles for me) but it would be a bit much to have him die as a “hero” trying to save Stephanie from Heiny (or whatever his name is going to be)
I’m feeling the exact same way. Right now, I couldn’t care less about Sophia Choi and her mess of a character all she tried to do was make things hard for (everyone in the teen set), what was her actual purpose!!
Give Chanel and Johnny a real chance at falling in love and raising their children in Salem. The show was built around family dynamics and values but lately it has been all over the place where no one falls in love and stays in love
Bring back the good roots and Family values and faith!!
I think Jeremy would have been a much better fit for Jada than Theo is! I wish they would have given him more to do because I’m starting to like him.
So happy to read the thoughtful replies to my post!
@Satan: As always, great, amusing insights: tough being mistakenly presumed to be a stalker.
@Michele Kramer: I’m with you on Sophia. The only thing worse than a nonverbal Sophia is a talking (scheming) Sophia.
@Deb: Jeremy would definitely be a good match for Jada! Try as I might, I just can’t get into the Theo character; he comes across as a bore, although I certainly prefer this actor to the “man-bun” version from a few years ago.
James…I (also) did not see the point of having the character of Jeremy return to the show. Furthermore, after his first month back on the show, I lost total interest in the character…PERIOD!!!!! Yep.
Have a good one, Brother.
It will be sad to see Billy Flynn finally exit the role of Chad; he really was a standout in what I found to be a stale cast of actors. However, I have faith that Conner Floyd will also excel in the role and cannot wait to see his take on Chad.
Michael Roark, as was the case on The Young and the Restless, was wasted on Days of Our Lives. He is a talented actor that was never given a fair chance. As for the two DiMera children actors, I know that Cary Christopher is onto bigger and better things.
I don’t blame Billy for leaving. All those years ago, he took on a role that was a supporting character and over time made him a lead on the show. He was THE Dimera for a while. And when given challenging material, he could rise to the occasion.
However, the last few years, particularly since Dan took on the role of EJ (and I do enjoy his portrayal), EJ has risen to be the main Dimera and Chad has been relegated to supporting character again, essentially a demotion. And not only that, his big stories have been a search for Abigail (again) and dating – first Stephanie and now Cat. That’s it. He had to have been bored out of his mind.
Good luck to Connor Floyd, I hope he has success in the role, but Chad is no longer a character that drives story anymore. Days could have easily rested the character for a year or two.
I don’t blame Billy for leaving. All those years ago, he took on a role that was a supporting character and over time made him a lead on the show. He was THE Dimera for a while. And when given challenging material, he could rise to the occasion.
I know many appreciated Flynn’s predecessor in the role of Chad, but it wasn’t until Flynn’s casting that the character went from supporting to lead. And I don’t think that would not have happened previously; plus, his undeniable chemistry with Marci Miller (ex-Abigail) was also a huge driving force.
However, the last few years, particularly since Dan took on the role of EJ (and I do enjoy his portrayal), EJ has risen to be the main Dimera and Chad has been relegated to supporting character again, essentially a demotion. And not only that, his big stories have been a search for Abigail (again) and dating – first Stephanie and now Cat. That’s it. He had to have been bored out of his mind.
I think this had to do with Miller’s choice to not want to be a contract player and the stupid notion (by a former head writer/former co-executive producer) that a contract role could not be actively paired with a recurring/supporting one. Realistically, Chad’s pairing with Abigail became a huge part of the character’s DNA and makeup, and I don’t believe any of the regimes knew what to do with him without her actively on the canvas. Abigail Klein easily could have been cast as nüAbigail, as she did have some chemistry with Flynn’s Chad. But instead, kill off a Legacy character with ties to the Horton family, and then introduce a new family/character attempting to pass themselves off as Abigail.
Good luck to Connor Floyd, I hope he has success in the role, but Chad is no longer a character that drives story anymore. Days could have easily rested the character for a year or two.
It is my hope that Floyd can bring some new dynamics to the role of Chad that can hopefully further develop the character, in the same way Flynn’s casting did.
sad to see Billy Flynn go but i get it ! Michael Roark is interesting i had no idea he was leaving . What a waste of a storyline why even bring him back ! lastly while many hated Ron C i did not and honestly i will always be loyal to days but this current writing regime has some off things going on ! jeremy leaving is one thing but shrill Gwen this time out is so annoying and philip and gabby don’t excite and losing Johnny and channel isn’t a great move
Day’s is doing an about face with the romper room cast. Clearly the writers did no research. Every time days attempts this type of crap, it ends in disaster. These writers are about as impressive as an ingrown toenail.
Yes. Chad will be missed.
Yes Chad will be miss. That only reason I watch the show ,since they took Bo out.
I like Chad. Sorry to see him go
If they get rid of Johnny . Channel. Holly and Tate. I’m over it i love the young on there. And why let Chad leave . Give him more money and let him have Cat. Been watching since 1965. With my Mom.
Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady, Days of our Lives) is jumping head first into the celebrity podcast rage with the launch of hers entitled, Between Takes with Alison Sweeney.
In between her busy schedule of Hallmark Channel movies, features, TV appearances and returns to Days of our Lives, Sweeney will now feature special guests each episode as previewed in her Instagram video clip announcing the new podcast series.
Accompanying her video, Sweeney expressed, “Trying something new! Check out my new podcast. Just fun casual chats with my friends. Links are in my bio.”
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The first episode features former DAYS star and Hallmark Channel mainstay, Victor Webster (ex-Nicholas Alamain). It was back from 1999-2000 that Victor first appeared on the then NBC soap opera.
As previously reported, Sweeney will be reprising her role of Sami on Days of our Lives, next summer in June when she returns along with several fan favorites for a story arc.
During Alison’s premiere of “Between Takes,” Webster shares stories of his time on DAYS, being a proud dog dad, and globetrotter, plus working on action scenes and for Victor, taking over from The Rock in the the Scorpion King franchise appearing in Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption. Alison and Victor also chat about their time on sets.
You can listen to Between Takes with Alison Sweeney on all major podcast streaming platforms; including Apple Podcasts here.
So, will you be checking out Alison’s podcast as it continues to grow? Intrigued who from Days of our Lives and the soaps might chat it up with her in future episodes? Let us know in the comment section.
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‘Days of our Lives’ Fall Preview Reveals Sofia Mattsson as Chloe Lane and New Storyline Twists!
On Monday, November 2 Peacock released Days of our Lives extended fall preview promo that always coincides with the series anniversary where this year it will turn 61 on November 8.
Within it, the long-running soap opera finally revealed that General Hospital alum Sofia Mattsson (ex-Sasha Gilmore) is playing a recast Chloe Lane, when in a sexy moment, nuChloe is seen with Brady (Eric Martsolf) saying, “I’ve missed you so much,” and the two share a passionate kiss!
Since DAYS confirmed Mattsson was hired by the show back in March of this year, up until now who she was playing was kept under wraps, but smart viewers were betting on a Chloe recast, or perhaps a very much alive, Abigail Deveraux.
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A NEW CHLOE
Back in August of 2026, Nadia Bjorlin confirmed during a livestream interview on the Michael Fairman Channel alongside Kyle Pettis about their new film, Veronica and Julian that she was asked back to Days of our Lives to reprise the role of Chloe. However, she now lives in Ireland with her husband and children, and not in Los Angeles where DAYS tapes all-new episodes.
Bjorlin clarified why she turned down a return, “Logistically, it just didn’t make sense,” as well as it not making sense for her financially given the long distance and the budgets these days with the soaps.
In an emotional moment the actress shared that, “It hurt my heart to have to say no. So, I guess I can confirm that it will not be me playing Chloe if there’s a Chloe that comes back.”
The character of Chloe Lane first came on to the canvas back in 1999 and was played by Bjorlin for various runs up until 2023 when Chloe was once again written off the canvas.
THE STORY OF DOMINIC MARINO
In other stories this fall, front and center in the preview is the arrival of Dominic Marino played by Kyle Pryor who debuted on today’s Monday November 2 episode on Peacock.
Now the twists begin as if he will be proven to be the true biological son of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and Stefano DiMera, with the shocking ending where Marlena’s enemy, Orpheus (George DelHoyo) is back with some intel on the true story of Dominic and more!
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Also, things look like they are about to wrap up for Chanel (Raven Bowens) and Johnny (Carson Boatman) as she suggest they leave Salem. We know that Carson Boatman and Raven Bowens have been gone from the show since January of 2026 when they were left go. The timing would seem right that soon they will exit the show.
In addition, lives are on the line this fall as Xander (Paul Telfer) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) reunite, only to have him in the middle of more danger, while Leo (Greg Rikaart) is in peril drawing Javi (Jacob Martinez) back into his feelings for his ex. Is this the turning point to reunite the two? Stay tuned.
Take a look at the Days of our Lives Fall Sizzle below and then let us know what you thought of it and if you are happy that Sofia Mattsson is playing Chloe Lane, or were you hoping she would turn out to be playing someone else? Let us know in the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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