### Days of our Lives: Will Xander Cook be the Big Soap Stud on Body & Soul?

Hey, “Days of our Lives” fans! It’s Belinda from Soap Dirt, bringing you the latest scoop on Xander

Cook’s next big move. After returning The Spectator to Jack Deveraux, rumors are swirling about Xander

potentially becoming a star on the fictional soap “Body & Soul.” Let’s dive into the details and see if this gossip might turn into reality.

Xander Cook is currently in a whirlwind of emotions, frustrated and confused about not being married to Sarah Horton yet. But before we get into that, let’s backtrack to their almost-wedding day. Just before Sarah walked down the aisle, Xander had a heart-to-heart with his old friend Jack, deciding to return Jack’s share of The Spectator. If you recall, Gwen and Xander had blackmailed Jack for the paper after a series of dramatic events involving Jennifer Horton.

Now, after giving back The Spectator, Xander aimed to start his married life with a clean slate. However, complications arose when his mother, Fiona Cook, crashed the wedding. She exposed Teresa Donovan’s lies and revealed that Xander is actually Victor Kiriakis’ secret son. This revelation has left Xander grappling with his identity and place within the Kiriakis family, especially since Victor never treated him well.

With this bombshell out in the open, Xander is adamant about not returning to Titan, Victor’s company. Justin Kiriakis seems to understand this, having had a heartfelt talk with Xander before the truth came out. Now, Justin is encouraging Alex Kiriakis to stick with Titan, as Xander’s future there is uncertain.

Amidst all this, Xander and Sarah are set to redo their wedding at the Kiriakis mansion, officially tying the knot on August 7. Maggie Horton, supportive as ever, wants the newlyweds to move in, especially with Alex having moved out. But Xander still faces a dilemma—what will he do for work while Sarah continues her career as a physician?

This is where things get interesting. During a recent episode, Leo Stark dropped a tantalizing tidbit while talking to Chad DiMera. Leo mentioned that Xander has been bitten by the acting bug and will be starring on “Body & Soul.” This out-of-the-blue revelation had fans buzzing. Although it seemed to come from nowhere, Leo’s gossip column, the Lady Whistleblower, usually has accurate information.

“Body & Soul” is a soap within a soap, featuring characters played by familiar faces. With Xander possibly joining the cast, it’s exciting to imagine him flexing his muscles on screen. The thought of Xander playing a character named Thrust Manning, a soap star within the soap, adds an amusing twist to his storyline. Fans can anticipate plenty of shirtless scenes, considering his past as El Erotica, the masked Lucha Libre wrestler.

Moreover, Leo Stark is expected to receive a job offer linked to “Body & Soul,” likely becoming the head writer, with Abe Carver directing. The entire town might get involved, including Johnny DiMera’s wife, Chanel, handling craft services. This new venture could be a fresh start for Xander, offering a way to stay busy and bring their daughter, Victoria, along.

The possibility of Xander transitioning from newspaper mogul to soap star is thrilling. Will he embrace this new role and become the next big soap stud on “Body & Soul”? Fans are eager to see how this storyline unfolds.

What do you think about this potential twist? Do you hope Leo’s gossip is true? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe to Soap Dirt for all the latest updates. Thanks for tuning in!