BREAKING NEWS – The New Return List Shocks DOOL Fans | Days of Our Lives Spoilers

Hold on tight, Days of Our Lives fans—Salem is about to be shaken to its very core! The week of April 21st to 25th will mark a game-changing chapter in the long-running soap, as beloved characters return, secrets bubble to the surface, and the children of Salem rise to center stage. Whether you’ve followed DOOL from the beginning or are just tuning back in, this is a week you won’t want to miss.

The biggest headline of the week? Rachel Black is back—but with a twist! The iconic daughter of Kristen DiMera and Brady Black is returning with a brand-new look and a familiar fire. Fan-favorite Finley Rose Slater has handed over the torch to Alice Hollyy, who will now bring Rachel to life starting April 24. This isn’t just a recast—it’s a reinvention. Rachel has always been a firecracker, and with Alice taking over, viewers can expect a more mature, cunning, and deeply layered version of the character. She’s no longer just a child of drama; she’s about to become a major player in it.

Rachel’s re-entry into Salem isn’t just a casual visit. She arrives amidst the buzz of the Salem University Hospital’s spring fundraiser—a street fair filled with music, food, and secrets hiding in plain sight. As adults mingle and gossip, something intriguing unfolds among the younger generation. Rachel crosses paths with Thomas DiMera and Charlotte DiMera—two kids who’ve grown up in the shadows of their powerful and scandal-plagued families. These are not your average playground encounters. These children carry history, secrets, and a sharp sense of intuition. When Rachel, raised by the ever-manipulative Kristen, encounters Thomas and Charlotte—descendants of Chad and Abigail—sparks fly. And not the playful kind.

But there’s more—whispers around Salem suggest that Rachel may be holding on to a secret of massive proportions. Could she have seen something the night of EJ’s shooting? Some believe Rachel was awake, contrary to Kristen’s claims. Is she keeping quiet out of fear… or ambition? With her mother’s scheming tendencies and her father’s emotional complexity, Rachel could be walking a tightrope between protection and manipulation. Is Salem witnessing the birth of the next DiMera queenpin?

If Rachel’s return wasn’t enough to make fans gasp, Susan Banks is also back—and we all know what that means. Chaos, visions, and bizarre warnings are never far behind when Susan reappears. Her return may be brief, but it’s bound to have a lasting impact. Known for her erratic behavior and prophetic insight, Susan’s timing is never accidental. Rumors are already swirling that she may have had a vision involving Rachel… or worse, that she knows a dark truth hidden in plain sight. Could she be the key to unraveling a deadly secret before it’s too late?

Meanwhile, Thomas and Charlotte’s return is far from mere background filler. These kids have seen and experienced too much to be considered ordinary. They may be young, but they’ve been forged in fire—losing a mother, enduring constant instability, and living under the heavy name of DiMera. Expect their scenes to carry an emotional weight that transcends their age. They see, hear, and feel more than most adults around them realize. And when children talk, secrets often find a way of slipping out. Could Thomas uncover something Rachel is trying to bury? Could Charlotte recognize a face from a suppressed memory? The possibilities are endless—and chilling.

But that’s not all. The week also welcomes Rex Brady, played by Kyle Lowder, back into the mix. His returns are never without purpose, and fans are already speculating on what brings him back to town. Is it connected to the fundraiser? A medical crisis? Or perhaps a truth tied to a past flame or a child he never knew about? Rex’s storyline promises to interweave with the larger narrative, adding more depth—and more mystery.

And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, there’s news about an upcoming arrival. Marissa Reyes is set to debut as a teenage Ariana Horton in May. The daughter of Will Horton and Gabi Hernandez, Arianna’s return signals yet another shift in the DOOL landscape. Now older and full of questions, she’s ready to carve out her own identity. Sources hint at emotional turmoil, long-buried family tension, and possibly even a forbidden romance on the horizon. Ariana’s story could change everything for the next generation of Salem.

What’s clear is that Days of Our Lives is entering a bold new era—and it’s the younger characters who are stepping into the spotlight. Rachel, Thomas, Charlotte, and Ariana are no longer just the children of Salem’s biggest legends. They are the future. And they’re coming with secrets, motives, and emotional complexity that could rival even the most seasoned adult characters.

So buckle up, DOOL fans. The week of April 21–25 is just the beginning of what promises to be a rollercoaster of revelations, reunions, and rising tensions. Secrets will be spilled, alliances will shift, and the smallest mouths might deliver the biggest shocks.

Make sure to stay connected with Soap News and Spoilers for all the latest DOOL scoops. Don’t miss a moment of the drama—because in Salem, even the children can shake the town to its core.