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Will DAYS Chabby Say Their "I Do's", Or Will Ben Ruin Their Happiness?
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This week on Days of our Lives, Chad (Billy Flynn) and Abigail (Kate Mansi) prepare to finally become husband and wife, but it’s plaqued with a set of problems! Chief among them the news that necktie serial killer Ben (Rob Scott Wilson) has escaped from prison.
JJ (Casey Moss) and Chad are determined to keep the truth from Abigail, but something tells any DAYS viewer that secret won’t last long, especially after watching the latest promo from NBC for the long-running daytime drama series.
Chabby is set to have their wedding at the DiMera mansion in what seems like a quickie decision to tie the knot. When they told Abby’s mother, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) of their plans, the painkiller addicted mother of the bride, doesn’t really seem so happy. Will she be able to hold it together for her daughter at the nuptials? Will Ben show up and destroy the wedding?
It’s been a long road for Chad and Abigail, and their son Thomas. Chabby fans are hoping that their favorite duo gets at least to start life together as newlyweds. Will it happen? Watch this week’s DAYS promo after the jump. Then let us know what you think will go down come the big wedding day!
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‘Brilliant Minds’ Officially Canceled After 2 Seasons at NBC; DAYS Alum Al Calderon, OLTL Alum Teddy Sears and Zachary Quinto Among the Cast
After languishing on the bubble for months, on Friday, NBC handed down the decision and canceled the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons.
Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver Wolf, who’s character and the series is inspired by the life and books of neurologist. Oliver Sacks. The series focuses on the medical mysteries of the mind, as Wolf a larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
The final six episodes of what will now be the end of its second and final season were already set to air beginning on May 27, after being pulled off the network schedule in February as viewership saw a steep decline. Brilliant Minds second season became the lowest-rated drama on linear TV viewing, which didn’t bode well fo a network renewal, although it had its hard core fan base.
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There are some exceptional notables in the cast along with the talented Quinto that includes Days of Our Lives alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez) who joined the series in its second season as Nurse Nico Silva, and One Life to Live alum, Teddy Sears (ex-Chad Bennett) who plays Wolf’s love interest and fellow physician, Dr. Josh Nichols.
The rest of the talented cast includes: Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, and Brian Altemus.
In an ironic twist of fate on Thursday, April 30, Days of Our Lives finally revealed the actor who was Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Javi, when they announced that actor Jacob Martinez had now stepped into the role. Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming new episode, Calderon left in the spring of 2025, but will be seen in the part for the final part this month, and then on June 20, Martinez debuts as Salem’s new Javi.
Taking to his Instagram with a sorrowful and heartfelt post on the Brilliant Minds cancellation was Teddy Sears who wrote, “Thank you, Brilliant Minds. I got the call today and I didn’t want to hear, but I knew that it would come, You have to be a particular vintage to quote Don Henley from memory, but that’s the line that came to mind earlier today after I got off the phone with our inimitable showrunner Michael Grassi who delivered the news that NBC has cancelled the series”.
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Sears continued, “To say that I feel sad to be moving on from these stories, this character, and this cast and crew just doesn’t paint the entire picture. I’m sad, sure. But I’m also deeply grateful that I got hired to play this part, so proud of the stories we told, and the other actors I got to play alongside. I’m excited to see what comes next, what adventures await, and terrified to be without a professional home. A quick and heartfelt thank you to everyone, all over the globe, who found us and found themselves in us, in our characters and in our stories. We wouldn’t have been able to tell them without you. And we still have 6 fresh episodes yet to air, and I do hope you tune in enjoy the remainder of the series. They’re the best we’ve done.”
As he wrapped up his sentiments, Sears signed off with, “The more I know, the less I understand. All the things I figured out I have to learn again. I’ve been trying to get down to the heart of the matter. But everything changes…Thank you, Brilliant Minds.”
The medical drama was created and executive produced by Michael Grassi alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra.
So, what do you think of NBC’s decision to cancel Brilliant Minds after two seasons? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophia Seemingly Plans to End Her Life, But Not Before Setting Fire to Johnny’s Apartment With Him Trapped Inside
The final few moments of the Thursday, April 30 episode of Days of our Lives, will pave the way, to what just may be the end of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) life, but not as you may think!
After an unhinged Sophia paid a visit to Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), maced him in the eyes, knocked him out and then tied up to a chair, now conscious, she lets him know that she holds him responsible for all the trouble and trauma she has gone through from adopting her child, and her being sent to a mental institution.
So instead of the unregistered gun Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) gave her to finish off Johnny, Sophia sets up a plan to light candle, use nail polish remover and turn on the gas on the stove to ultimately create a mass explosion, which although Johnny pleaded to her not to that to all the innocent people inside his apartment building, she doesn’t seem to care.
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FIERY FACE OFF
The plan was supposed to be, after she takes care of Johnny she will toss the gun in the Salem River, then focus on payback to Holly Jonas before leaving town to start a new life.
Now, Sophia makes her exit, leaving Johnny to be a few moments away from an explosion or gas inhalation, when Chanel (Raven Bowens) comes home after awaiting the results of her mammogram. She sees Johnny tied up, as he panics and tells her to put out the flame on the candle, things go awry, and a fire has begun and everything may go up in flames with Johnny and Chanel inside.
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A BROKEN SOPHIA
Back in her room, Sophia breaks down after reading the social media comments about her, she planted, and then starts writing a suicide or farewell note which says. “I’m tired of begging for forgiveness for my mistakes. All I wanted was to move forward, to be loved and understood. But it’s clear that I was never going to get that. Holly Jonas said that I was dead to her. So, as her former BFF, I’m going to make her dream a reality.”
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A DEADLY TRAP
Now, the fate of Johnny, Chanel and Sophia will be revealed on tomorrow’s May 1st cliffhanger, which may be the end of Sophia when she crosses paths with Kirsten at the bridge near the river. We do know Rachel Boyd is no longer appearing in the show credits section and is now off contract with the soap.
So, what did you think of the climatic final moments of DAYS? What did you think of the performance of Rachel Boyd as Sophia Choi? Let us know via the comment section.
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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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I do believe that jimh had predicted such a thing. I suppose it’s no novelty. Of course the ‘escape’ would happen on Abbi’s wedding day. How original !! It’s stuff like this that turns me off.
Can’t there ever be an event without some kind of stupid ‘suspense’, which in my estimation, it’s no suspense at all.
The only wedding I remember taking place without a hitch was Sonny’s and Will’s. Then, ‘they’ killed that too, anyway. No one ever lives his/her dream on this soap….all soaps, actually, but not one mishap/tragedy after another without taking the next breath, as Days.
With KM leaving and Ben showing up i believe he will kidnap Abby to explain her absence until a new actress is found…or maybe Chad takes Abby in hiding to protect her against Ben?…maybe im wrong and a new actress will just takeover the role?…i just wish for at least one episode we can have a break from the gloominess…we need a little sunshine once in awhile….on youtube there is an old 1968 wedding episode from Another World that was realistic and went off without a hitch…no shooting, no other woman showing up with a baby…no one wearing a fake mask…just a beautifully told soap wedding…but of course the groom would later kill someone…lol…however, only the bride knew and would keep that a secret for years and from their son-he never found out.
I don’t think you are wrong, Jimmy. It sounds very reasonable to me. You are hardly ever wrong.
Something of that sort needs to happen to explain Abby’s absence for whatever time.
Oh, ANOTHER WORLD, my grandmother’s favorite….she still talks about it.
This dark binge Days is on really is depressing….and, those kids, WOW! The only one I am able to tolerate is Theo, Jimmy.
Do you think, Jimmy, that Ben will take the baby because he thinks Thomas is his?
That’s a scary thought….so, I hope not.
Also, our Miss Jenny is going off the deep end. ….
I think, Jimmy, that because so many ideas are flooding my brain all at the same time, I may sound confused.
Let’s see: could Ben be connected to this ‘organization’ Eduardo mentioned? Could said org. have busted Ben out of prison after doing their homework on Salem? Could the org. be using Ben as the key to the town since he knows it and its inhabitants inside and out?
Is baby Thomas next?
Sorry for rambling on. In my defense, Jimmy, since Days is boring me to death, lately, I sort of make up my own stories to add suspense. LOL.
I just seen your other reply…i like to make up stories when im bored too but you are aware of that…sometimes to add suspense i dont let myself know what will happen next…lol
Lol, Jimmy. Half of mine showed up. I cannot really blame the moderators. Sometimes we get carried away with the comments. I really didn’t say anything bad about Kayla. I love Mary Beth. She is a gorgeous lady…inside and out. I would never, ever say anything negative about her. She literally is ‘Sweetness’. I just made a comment on the dress. Later.
You should show your grandma that old episode on youtube if you can…its Another World, July 1968…someone uploaded this rare treat a few months ago and there are some eps. from 1973.74 and several from 1979 im sure she would enjoy…you might too!
Thanks, Jimmy. I will do that. She’ll love it.
Yes, I am VERY disappointed in Days of late–just dropped a hot story with Chad and Abby and now this. A real cheat for the fans. And all the other plots are so choppy there is little room for verisimilitude or character development. And the killing of Ava by Joey (gasp!) and the rape of Ciera–I could go on, but the elephant in the room is the “killing” of Stefano by Hope (double gasp) and Rafe’s covering for her–to say nothing of Roman (how could they do that?)
So . . .to borrow from the Bard–a lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing–coming to nothing.
To sum up, Days is a real mess and I don’t care if I see it or not–unlike the few months of “must-see” afternoon drama. (Sigh)
Everything you just said is sacrosanct, nancy. I am beyond disgusted with Hope and Rafe.
I understand Hope’s need for revenge for dispicable Stefano. But, as officers of the law, they broke that for which they stand.
TPTB make Hope seem unhinged and above the law. The same for Rafe, not only is he breaking the law, but he is a dummy….Hope’s puppet. And, Roman? Here he is: looking the other way for Hope, but not her sister’s husband? And, Steve’s not even guilty. Bah!!
I think the writers are borrowing their unlawful activities from the cops from SHADES OF BLUE. Perhaps they also write for that show.
sadly, I feel the same way. Didn’t even bother with it today or yesterday. Chabby wedding .. oh yeah, sure! Ben’s gonna interrupt it and there’ll be another kidnapping. Just cut to the chase, I’m tired of this merry-go-round where nothing ever really happens. I’m assuming the real Chabby wedding will happen in May. I’ll watch then.
Ben might have mistaken the baby as his…i thought Kayla’s dress came out of Wednesday Addam’s closet…lol
Yeah, that’s what said too…Ben will take Thomas because as far as he is concerned Thomas is his.
Lol, Jimmy, I’m glad you got my post about the dress in your inbox. I don’t see it on this board.
Hey, Jimmy,
Ariana should be around 2 now, I guess….but, little Thomas is still an infant. So, unless Ben is really mentally challenged (which is very possible), he could not mistake the two.
We shall see. I just wonder if these two stories are connected.
Some of my stuff hasnt made it on this board…sometimes i also have problems in my inbox too…some messages arrive blank but when i come here i can read them…yours did show up!
Abby screams…thought she had scene Brian Frons in the NBC studio…lol…maybe Ben kidnaps Abby again—when is Kates last day-she and Bens car careens over a cliff during a police chase…Ben is found alive but Abby is missing and presumed drowned!…months later nuAbby shows up with a new face and amnesia…no one has any idea who she is…Nov. 2016…Abby’s mind seems to return but because of her new face no one believes she is really Abby…February, 2017…finally they know she is really Abby-her memory completely returns but Chad is now wed to Teressa while Summer is pregnant with Chads child but Brady thinks the child is his!!!…lol…kiddding!
i meant seen…
Are they getting married in that ‘study’? Please, give us a better DiMera mansion set.
Let’s hope the police are interested in recapturing Ben and it’s not just JJ ROOKIE COP and Chad.
Probably will be JJ…then he gets promoted as Chief-Of-Police…lol
Yeah, he became a cop overnight. Same as Dylan on Y&R. Considering JJ has been in trouble with the law so ofte, it’s hard to believe. But, it’s a soap. Lol.
The Study would not be proper for the wedding. They get married in the Estate Room.
A big wedding on a big set and a big shootout on location!!
*State Room.
I’m excited to see another exterior shoot outside Days’ Burbank studio. First it was a beach, now a warehouse?
😀
They just don’t do supercouple weddings like they used to. *sigh Yet, Days wasted precious location budget on a beautiful beach introducing a new character no one is interested in.
LoL that’s true all that diving into the water with a heart transplant to find a
character who may be Anne’s (you know, from the Hospital HR Dept) long
lost sister….and you’re right none of us give a rat’s tail.
S-o…Ben has escaped from prison, huh??? Not surprised at all. Oh…bring back Clyde and I’ll be an EVEN HAPPIER CAMPER…LOL!!!!! Y-e-p.
Oh, Jay…I just hope baby Thomas is not one of Ben’s targets. Did he take Marlena?
Please, no more…I can’t take the same old, same old anymore. Now we need to worry about not only what Ben will do, but also, what Deimos is up to. Ugh!!
Later, Jay.
PS.
I mean, did he take Ariana? Perhaps it wasn’t that ‘organization’ affiliated with the once ‘baddieEddie’. Or, Ben could now be part of said org.
It’s a shame that Abby’s father, Jack Deveraux, can’t be there to walk her down the aisle. Alas, he was killed off…
HOWEVER, I just saw Matthew Ashford in a commercial for Cialis, which means he is now “of a certain age.” How the mighty have fallen…
what will happen is Marlena and the baby are held in a room, which turns out to house Serena, Paige and the “real” Will……Ben was hired by Lujack’s (sorry can’t think of his character’s name) organization to “kill” Serena, Paige and Will…..because Lujack needs his org to make John and Cruz Castillo pawns…turns out that Serena is really John’s daughter, Page is Cruz’s daughter…Will is John’s grandson by marriage….so Ben was hired to take out these characters to make John and Cruz work for Lujack…..at the end of the day, it will be Eve and Eric who comes to the rescue…..Eric will whisk Serena away and marry her and leave Salem happily ever after….Paige will come back, dump JJ and then develop a split personailtiy and sleep with all the men and some women in Salem….Will comes back and him and Marlena will continue their Words with Friends game and Sonny will return and have a hot love affair with Paul…..Ben will be reformed and break his dad out of prison and him and Clyde will take the town hostage and will blow up Salem..killing all the teens except Claire and Theo and Joey…..thus creating new sets for everyone in Salem…Maggie’s daugther’s Melissa and Sarah come back and run Summer out of town…Brady gets both daugther’s pregnant and they both have boys and name him Daniel……and Eve and Cruz pick back up their steamy love affair and Eve gets pregnant with triplets…..they name them Evan, Emily and Erica……and so are the Days of Our Lives…..oh and shooting the episodes goes to a month out from airdate making it for a more close to real time episodes as possible….end scene, fade to Black……..
Oh, my gosh! So morose. But, I love it….Can you think of scenarios with a lighter mood? LOL. Scott, you have some imagination…talk to jimh. He’s the best with storytelling. Lol.
I do think that Ben is somehow linked to Edoardo’s and John’s enemies, though.
Ben will kidnap Abby that is what i think too. Then when the replacement Abby comes on that is when we will see her again.Unless they show Ben and Abby together which makes me wonder how long we will have to wait to see the new Abby.As long as he doesn’t kill her or Chad.I wonder about the baby to what is Ben going to do about that? We all know it isn’t his but he is so far gone who knows what may happen. I hope if he does show up at the wedding i didn’t see todays show so I could have missed something that the police crab Ben. Now what is going to happen to Hope and Rafe if someone finds out that they knew the truth about Stephano’s death .?I dont know about you but that story is to slow for me.