Days of Our Lives Early Spoilers Jan 26-30: Dimitri Faces Brutal Attacks as Brady Reaches His Limit
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Jan 26-30, 2026 suggest that Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) is under attack and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is completely exhausted.
As we always do on Early Edition Day, we’re starting with what’s coming this week. Then we’ll talk about the future next week.
Days of Our Lives Child Custody Battles and Family Disputes
Heading into Wednesday, January 21, it’s the day of the trial for Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn), Jennifer Horton (Cady McClain), and Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford). This is evident with Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher) and Charlotte DiMera (Olivia & Oakley Rondou). The three adults meet with a mediator to try to fix it.
If you remember, the last time there was a trial, Chad was kidnapped. EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) hadn’t been captured yet, so he was able to get a sequel. And now we are in the middle of arbitration. Meanwhile, at the Horton house, Thomas confides in Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan) that he feels like everyone is mad at everyone in the family.
Thomas thinks it’s all his fault, so Jeremy is there to comfort and encourage him. Don’t tell me Jeremy hasn’t changed. I mean, obviously, he has a bad background, but unless they shine a light on him, I feel like he’s really changed. In addition, I love the actor.
A group of Julie’s Bereavement and New Salem Romances
Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) hosts her first bereavement book club, and in attendance are Doug Williams (Bill Hayes), Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers), and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall). But Julie will make it easy for Doug because Julie is not sure that he is in a place where he is ready to lead the team through the loss because he is still there.
Also, Felicity Greene (Kennedy Garcia) listens as her older sister, Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), opens up to her. Felicity might ask why Chad wasn’t there and what’s going on with him and Cat.
On Thursday, January 22nd, we found love in the spirit of Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) as they flirted for a night on the town. But Philip needs to be careful because Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) has his eye on Gabi.
Julie gets Jeremy to open up. He might share his thoughts about Stephanie Johnson’s (Abigail Klein) involvement and all the things going on with the letters and the lawsuit. Julie visited Jeremy while watching The Spectator online for their engagement announcement. I don’t know if Jeremy is really jealous or if he is tired of being blamed for things.
Stalker traps and investigations in Salem
Theo and Jack Junior (JJ) Deveraux (Casey Moss) do some bonding on Thursday, and Theo should be out of the hospital soon. He had been there since DiMera’s kidnapping. I wonder if she will tell JJ that she was told by her ex, Gabi.
In addition, Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) spends time with Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson). They are out doing things, hoping to attract a striker. Steve follows Alex, but once again, they’re just hanging out at Brady Pub. They are doing something to say.
Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is also out with Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu). They do some wedding stuff, but it’s actually very seductive. So, Jada is looking at Stephanie’s stalker. Yes, they all work under the assumption that it is Jeremy. It looks like something is going on, but we know it’s Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey). We know he’s hiding out in Salem, ready to get his hands twisted on Stephanie.
Jada’s testimony and allegations against Jeremy
Then on Friday, January 23rd, Alex and Stephanie are haunted by something growing. I wonder if their striker is covering them. They may see another photo posted of them as they do online when they realize this person is in Salem and very close to us.
Jada updates Steve on what she found. Then Julie is there to support and stand by Jeremy as he faces accusations from Jada. Jada shows up at the Horton house and says she has proof that it is Jeremy who is stalking and threatening Stephanie.
Jeremy is busy teaching school, spending time with Thomas, hanging out with Julie, and playing Scrabble, so he has an alibi. I hope so. Jada, however, drank the Kool-Aid and bought into many of the ideas for Steve, Alex, and Stephanie to cook for Jeremy. We’ll see what evidence Jada insists she has. In the end, Jeremy may be guilty, but so far, I’m not getting any guilty vibes.
February Sweeps By and the DiMera Drama Intensifies
Belle Black (Martha Madison) is there for her mother as Marlena opens up. I think he’ll probably tell his daughter that he got a clean bill of health from Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey). Lyme disease is doing really well, everything is taken care of. I know Marlena is also worried about Rachel Black (Finley Rose Slater) and Brady. Also, Chad is questioned by Jennifer on Friday. I wonder if you want to make sure you are done with Cat.
Ok, week of January 26th to 30th: We have February sweeps starting Thursday 29th. Even though they’re not on the network stage that makes the Nielsen ratings times, they’re still sweeping. It is a soap culture.
Starting Thursday, things should really pick up speed. Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) is losing patience with Dimitri because he has cut off her cash flow and credit cards. Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon), Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart), left town after telling Marlena not to turn in her marriage certificate. These former animals, Gwen and Leo, may work together to face Dimitri because he ruined both of their lives.
I suspect that Gwen and Leo are in for a breakthrough and may regain their great friendship if they tie Dimitri out of town or bury him. I think Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) can probably take Dimitri off their hands.
Stephanie’s Stalker and EJ DiMera’s Return to Days of Our Lives
And next week, Stephanie’s stalker goes on a rampage, and we know she’ll soon be kidnapped at University Hospital. Owen Kent will be revealed when Steve thinks it’s Jeremy. You are being followed. We’ll have to wait and see if Owen is a lone wolf or if he has accomplices, because we’ve seen the attacker talking to someone online.
EJ is back in Europe soon. He went to Italy to see his daughter, but will return to Salem livid that Gwen dragged Dimitri there against their plans. Gwen is going through a divorce. He loses all the money EJ was promised by the clinic. And now there are kidnappings going on.
Rafe and Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) are headed to Alamania soon. They will want answers about the CCTV footage that was broadcast from the crypt of the kidnapped DiMeras. They also want to confirm while they are there that Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) is indeed dead. Rafe made that promise to Gabi to look into it and confirm.
I don’t believe it. I haven’t heard anything about Brandon Barash coming back. As far as I know, he’s been in Nashville all this time doing music and touring with the Day Players, but I’d love to have him back as Stefan, so fingers crossed.
Brady and Sarah’s Romance vs. Kristen’s breakdown on Days of Our Lives
Javi left town, so Leo has to decide what to do. However, Javi will be back. Al Calderon’s last episode isn’t until May, so he didn’t go well this time. They also reprized the role of Javi. So even after May, we will still have Leo’s “husband” around.
Brady approaches Sarah. They will get closer soon. Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk), of course, has a problem with it when she says she realizes they can’t be together. He says that in one breath, and in the next breath, he accuses Brady of smearing Sarah in his face.
Since they’re exes, it’s none of Kristen’s business. I think Brady has had enough of this. He is looking for Sarah. He hasn’t been with Kristen for a long time. As the therapist, Dr. Gregory, said, you can’t let Rachel control your love life because it’s been done before. You cannot give him this power.
Days of Our Lives Cast: Chad and Thomas Get Out of Salem
Gwen will get hitched to Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) soon, but that won’t last long. Also, Chad and Thomas may be off the screen soon. We don’t have a final air date yet, but Thomas DiMera revealed that he has three episodes left as of Wednesday the 21st.
It should be wrapped in late January or early February, and we should see Chad come out around the same time because Billy Flynn and Cary Christopher left around the same time. Of course, Billy Flynn went there Days of Our Lives and played a major role there, and Cary Christopher has a role in the Amazon series.
