Three big stars of DOOL return to shock fans Days of Our Lives Spoilers

But next week, Days of Our Lives is dialing the drama all the way up with the return of three powerhouse characters who never leave without shaking things to the core.

Fans, brace yourselves — Sami Brady, Rex Brady, and Vivian Alamain are all storming back into town, and their reappearances are destined to unravel tightly held secrets, provoke emotional meltdowns, and ignite fresh rivalries.

There’s never a dull moment when Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) returns to Salem, and next week will be no exception. She’s back — fiery, unpredictable, and holding more secrets than she’s letting on.

But this time, her presence may have far darker implications. EJ DiMera is recovering after being mysteriously shot, and suspicion is swirling like smoke from a gun barrel.

Was Sami involved? Her turbulent past with EJ is no secret. And with the shocking betrayal, heartbreak, and vengeance that has long defined their relationship, all signs seem to point to her.

But is the truth really that simple?

Rafe Hernandez is also at the center of Sami’s return. Their past remains messy and unresolved. Could she be drawn back to Salem because of unfinished business with Rafe? Or is he the only one who might see through her games and uncover the truth about EJ’s shooter?

And then there’s Johnny. As Sami and EJ’s son, Johnny will undoubtedly be caught in the crossfire of his parents’ ongoing war. He’s already grappling with his own personal crises, and now he’ll have to choose: loyalty to the father who raised him or the mother who might have tried to kill him.

No matter what secrets Sami is keeping under lock and key, one thing is clear — her return will send shockwaves through the DiMera family, and her true motives might change everything.

Rex Brady (Kyle Lowder) is also making his return to Salem, but not under ideal circumstances. According to spoilers, he’s nursing both emotional and physical wounds. And Kate Roberts, his fiercely protective mother, isn’t hiding her fury.

She blames EJ for Rex’s accident — and next week, we’ll see a heated confrontation when EJ pays Kate a visit. Expect fireworks as old grudges resurface and Kate goes full mama bear on a man she believes destroyed her son’s future.

But Rex’s return isn’t just about vengeance or recovery. He’s about to find himself tangled in the thick of a spiraling secret that Sarah Horton has been desperately trying to bury.

Sarah — who is currently with Xander — is hiding a massive secret, and Rex might just be the key to uncovering it. Whether Sarah confides in him or Rex stumbles upon the truth himself, this secret could not only destroy Sarah and Xander’s already fragile relationship but reignite a messy emotional triangle between Sarah, Xander, and Rex.

Could Rex become Sarah’s confidant again? Or is he about to betray her to protect Xander?

Just when you think Salem has enough to handle, Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) waltzes back into town with her trademark flair for trouble.

And this time, she’s aiming her schemes directly at her son, Philip Kiriakis.

Vivian’s return is wrapped in a web of deceit, and fans will finally get answers about the mysterious letter she gave Philip — the very letter that allegedly saved Victor Kiriakis’ legacy.

But the truth is coming out. That letter was a fake — and Vivian knew it.

She manipulated Philip into playing a dangerous game with his family’s fortune, and now the fallout is about to get explosive.

Philip is no longer the naive son she once controlled. With his back against the wall and his legacy threatened, Philip may turn on his own mother in a desperate attempt to salvage what’s left of his reputation.

But Vivian isn’t one to back down quietly. If Philip crosses her, he’ll learn the hard way that Vivian never loses without leaving a trail of destruction behind her.

Her return could also throw a wrench into other storylines — especially if Vivian has information about Victor’s estate that others, including Maggie and Justin, would kill to keep hidden.

The Kiriakis family is about to be tested like never before.

With Sami, Rex, and Vivian back in town, Salem is teetering on the edge of total chaos.

Accusations will fly. Alliances will fracture. Secrets will be exposed. And as the layers peel back, it will become clear that no one is safe — not even from the people they love most.

Will Sami confess to shooting EJ?
Will Rex uncover Sarah’s secret — or fall victim to it?
And what hell will Vivian unleash this time?