DAYS Spoilers For The Week of August 16: Reunions and Secrets

 

The DAYS spoilers for August 16 – August 20, 2021, tease familial discord, a long-buried secret threatening to come out, a reunited couple pledging their troths, and so much more!

DAYS Spoilers Highlights

Olivia Price (Marla Gibbs) darkens Paulina Price’s (Jackée Harry) door and admonishes her youngest daughter for, amongst other things, meddling in Lani Grant’s (Sal Stowers) life. During the heated discussion, Olivia mentions a long-held family secret, namely that Paulina, and not Tamara, is Lani’s biological mother!

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Wedded Bliss

Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) and Ciara Brady have no sooner reunited than they’re interrupted by Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) and Theo Carver.

Theo (Cameron Johnson) is devastated to learn that Ciara (Victoria Konefal) has regained her memory and that she has no intentions of going through with their wedding; Shawn is pleased by the development, and by the fact that he does not have to place Ben under arrest for kidnapping nor keeping his daughter and her cousin under lock and key at the police station.

Theo and Shawn make hasty exits, and Ben and Ciara wind up making love before discussing what transpired during the months that they were separated – including Ben’s kissing Claire Brady (Isabel Durant)! Next, the couple return to Salem, reclaim their wedding bands and indulge in a wedding ceremony with Marlena Evans Black (Deidre Hall) presiding.

DAYS Odds and Ends

In other DAYS spoilers news, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) makes his presence known – and the charming young man is an immediate hit with Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens)! Look for EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) to try and entice his son with a job offer at DiMera Enterprises.

Meanwhile, Allie Horton (Lindsay Arnold) is desperate to find her mother, Sami Brady DiMera (Alison Sweeney), but her efforts are all for naught. She turns to grandpa John Black (Drake Hogestyn) for assistance, but will he be able to deduce that his step-daughter’s been taken by a person unknown?

Finally, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) steps up for a devastated Nicole Walker Brady (Arianne Zucker), Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) gets slapped with police cuffs, and Theo and Claire Brady bid Salem adieu.

DAYS Spoilers Photos: Olivia Price Makes Her Way to Salem

 

DAYS spoilers photos for Monday, August 16, 2021, are here! Catch a glimpse of your favorite Salemites stirring up drama.

Lani Grant’s (Sal Stowers) family gets a little bigger when Olivia Price (Marla Gibbs) shows up. She is there to see Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) and rumor has it, they have a huge secret in their closet. Just wait until you hear what Mama Price has to say.

Theo Carver gets an eyeful when he and Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) bust into the cabin. He’s expecting his fiancée to be struggling but instead, she’s snuggling.

Days of our Lives spoilers tease Theo (Cameron Johnson) learns a hard lesson about true love and getting in the way of soulmates. He is a good guy but Ciara Brady Weston (Victoria Konefal) belongs with Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson). She takes him outside and gives him back his ring.

All the while, Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) finds himself in the middle of some drama. A stroll through town ends in his arrest. Which crime is he going down for this time? He’s gotten away with too many things for way too long.

 

Days of our Lives Comings and Goings: Marla Gibbs, ‘New Johnny’ Debut

 

Who’s coming and who’s going from Days of our Lives (DOOL)?

Days of our Lives C&G News

Are any of your favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the not too far off future? Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day player roles? Are any well-remembered stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join the Days of Our Lives fold in surprising new parts? Here’s the latest casting news from the NBC soap.

The week of August 16, 2021
Sitcom veteran Marla Gibbs debuts as Olivia Price, Paulina’s (Jackée Harry) mother on Monday, August 16. The actress, best known for her work on The Jeffersons and 227, will be on the scene for a few episodes.

Carson Boatman takes over the role of an all-grown-up Johnny DiMera on Wednesday, August 18. The daytime newcomer’s credits include the films Runt and Bedeviled. Johnny was previously portrayed by Aaron and Griffin Kunitz, who held down the role from 2009 to 2014.

Isabel Durant and Cameron Johnson exit the soap as Claire Brady and Theo Carver on Friday, August 20. Durant has been playing Claire since 2020. Johnson returned for his latest visit as Theo on July 2.

Meanwhile, the word is a very special Horton will be home for Christmas. It’s been confirmed that Melissa Reeves will be returning as Jennifer Horton Deveraux during the holiday season. Cady McClain had taken over the role of Jen, last October when Reeves chose not to commute from Tennessee to California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that air dates may be subject to change.

Days of our Lives History

DAYS made its debut in 1965 and is one of the longest-running daytime soap operas in American history. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, five decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more.

From Sami Brady’s (Alison Sweeney) crazy schemes to Victor Kiriakis’s (John Aniston) one-liners to the epic love story of John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), DAYS knows how to entertain and keep fans coming back for more. Fans love their daytime soap operas and the excitement in Salem is non-stop.

Days of our Lives Weekly Update: Shocking Truths, Unexpected Visitors

 

Days of our Lives spoilers weekly update for August 16 – 20, 2021, reveals a moment everyone has been waiting for, a familiar face back in Salem, and a devastated groom. Tune in next week so you can catch all of the action in Salem!

Days of our Lives — The Week Ahead

Cin fans will love the Days of our Lives week ahead! Ciara Brady and Ben Weston finally have their moment. Expect overwhelming happiness for Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) when he realizes his wife has come back to him and she remembers everything. Poor Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson), on the other hand, is going to be devastated.

The two are so happy in love that Ben decides to surprise Ciara with an impromptu do-over wedding! However, before the nuptials can commence, Ben has to confess he shared a kiss with Claire. How will Ciara (Victoria Konefal) handle the betrayal?

Days of our Lives spoilers hinted that Johnny DiMera would be making his way back to Salem, and now the day has finally come. The surprise visit will come as a shock to most of his family, especially when EJ DiMera hears his son is back in town! Will Johnny (Carson Boatman) be staying long? It looks like he might because EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) asks Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) to let Johnny work at DiMera Enterprises.

It won’t be long before Johnny is making himself right at home in Salem. When he meets the beautiful Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens), he can’t help but flirt with her. Will she reciprocate his feelings? And will things turn awkward when Chanel realizes that Johnny is Allie’s (Lindsay Arnold) twin brother?

Days of our Lives Weekly Recap

The stars aligned for Ben’s kidnapping plot. The car broke down, he twisted his ankle, and Ciara couldn’t bring herself to leave him in the cabin. After a night of battling it out, they sat down for Chinese food and the magic happened. She cracked open a fortune cookie, saw the word “yes,” and it all came flooding back.

Speaking of kidnappings, Sami Brady DiMera (Alison Sweeney) was taken by a mysterious maniac. That’s not even the worst thing to happen to her this week. EJ confronted her, dumped her, and threw her out of the house. Sami refused to leave the mansion, though. She was taken right from Rafe Hernandez’s (Galen Gering) front lawn while looking for Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus).

Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) may be getting back into her family’s good graces. She put up a hefty reward for Ciara, and Theo was more than thankful, especially when leads began pouring in. Lani Price Grant (Sal Stowers) was upset about her auntie’s interference at first but Abe Carver (James Reynolds) helped her come around.

Upcoming DOOL Spoilers

Monday, August 16, 2021
Ciara and Ben have a joyous reunion.
Theo gets his heart broken.
Paulina is caught off-guard when her mother, Olivia, shows up on her doorstep.
Xander makes a big sacrifice for Gwen.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Paulina and Olivia have a heated conversation about the past.
Allie tries to track down Sami.
Gabi pushes Ava’s buttons.
Rafe consoles a devastated Nicole.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
EJ gets a surprise visit from his son, Johnny.
Allie relays her concerns about Sami to John and Marlena.
Johnny hits on Chanel.
Olivia tries to prevent Paulina from revealing the truth to Lani.

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Ben makes a confession to Ciara about Claire.
Claire is presented with an exciting opportunity.
Chanel tells Allie about the guy she met last night.
EJ asks Chad to help convince Johnny to work at DiMera.

Friday, August 20, 2021
Allie happily reunites with her twin brother, Johnny.
Ben surprises Ciara with an impromptu wedding!
Claire bids farewell to Salem.
EJ tries to enlist Nicole’s help.

Days of our Lives Star Jackée Harry Celebrates Her Birthday

 

There’s not much for Paulina Price to celebrate on Days of our Lives – she’s still persona non grata where her family is concerned. But luckily, the exact opposite is true of actress Jackée Harry, who’s got a very impressive milestone to fete.

Happy Birthday, Jackée Harry

And that’s because she was born on August 14, 1956, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which means that this much-beloved performer is turning 65 years old today! Harry trained to be a teacher, and she worked at the Brooklyn Technical High School for two years before pursuing a career on the New Stage.

She made her Broadway debut in 1978 in a production of A Broadway Musical, and over the next several years, she appeared in numerous theatrical productions. Her first TV appearance was on NBC’s Another World, where she played Lily Manson opposite Linda Dano and Morgan Freeman.

In 1985, Harry scored the role for which she would become most known: 227’s vivacious, Sandra Clarke. During her tenure with the sitcom, Harry became the first, and so far only, African-American actress to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Harry’s other acting credits include, Etta Mae Johnson on the Women of Brewster Place, Ruth “Co-Co” Royal on The Royal Family, Lisa Landry on Sister, Sister, and Vanessa on Everybody Hates Chris. She has been playing Paulina Price on Days of our Lives since March 2021.

Harry has one son, Frank, whom she adopted in 1997, with former husband Elgin Charles Williams.

Days of our Lives Recaps: Total Recall, Sacrifice, And A Kidnapping

 

The Days of our Lives recaps for August 9 – August 13, 2021, feature Ciara Brady remembering her love for Ben Weston, someone taking Sami Brady DiMera off of EJ DiMera’s hands, and Xander Cook laying it all on the line for Gwen Rizczech.

Days of our Lives Recaps Highlight

Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) deposited Ciara (Victoria Konefal) at the cabin where they’d first fallen in love with one another; she’s surprised to see that he’s rebuilt it from the ground up.

An argument between the two resulted in Ben severely injuring his foot; Ciara rendered aid, then tried to make her escape via the limousine parked out front…it refused to start.

Ben managed to convince Ciara to spend the night at the cabin with him, and then to share a meal of cold Chinese food with him the next morning. A perusal of her fortune cookie jump-starts Ciara’s memory of her time with Ben.

Opposite this, Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson), Lani Grant (Sal Stowers), and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) learned that Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) offered up a $100,000 reward for information on Ciara and Ben. Lani was furious at her aunt’s intervention, while Theo was grateful.

Paulina’s actions bore fruit, and Theo and Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) were able to deduce where Ben and Ciara were. They get to the cabin in time to find the newly reunited couple cuddling in bed!

DAYS Recaps: The Truth Will Out

EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) confronted Sami (Alison Sweeney) about her infidelity, but she denied the charge. When he needled her further, Sami broke down and confessed to sleeping with Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo) while they were being held prisoner by Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk); EJ produced his sister’s missive, which prompted Sami to come clean about her and Lucas’s other tryst.

Sami made a beeline for Nicole Walker Brady’s (Arianne Zucker) apartment; Nicole refused to take responsibility for the ruination of Sami’s marriage, insisting instead that Sami herself is the true culprit. Sami returned to the DiMera mansion in time to interrupt a bitter confrontation between EJ and Lucas; EJ ordered Sami off the DiMera grounds.

In response, Sami headed to find Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus), hoping that she, as the estate’s rightful owner, will allow her to continue living there. Upon reaching Rafe Hernandez’s (Galen Gering) abode, Sami is grabbed from behind by a person unknown!

DOOL Recaps: Wayward Daughter

Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) revealed to Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) that his daughter, Gwen, had been identified as a drug peddler, working on Dr. Clay Snyder’s (Michael Lowery) payroll. When Jack confronted Gwen, she began to crack under the pressure, which resulted in Xander (Paul Telfer) stepping forward and “admitting” that he was actually the one working for Snyder.

Days of our Lives Recaps: The Best of the Rest

* Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) was flummoxed by the attention Rafe heaped upon Nicole, though she tried her damnedest to be a good girlfriend to Miss Walker rather than a jealous rival.

* Gabi downloaded spyware onto Philip Kiriakis’s (Jay Kenneth Johnson) laptop, then sweet-talked him into considering hiring Jake DiMera (Brandon Barash) at Titan. Philip and Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin) had a tense exchange over the latter’s interest in Brady Black (Eric Martsolf).

* Claire Brady (Isabel Durant) and Allie Horton (Lindsay Arnold) resolved to remain in police custody rather than give up Ben and Ciara’s location – much to Belle Brady (Martha Madison) and Eli Grant’s (Lamon Archey) chagrin.

DAYS Spoilers Speculation: This Is Who Sami Really Loves

 

Sami Brady has lived quite the up and down romantic life since she first popped up in Salem as a newly-minted teen, but DAYS spoilers speculate that thanks to her kidnapping, we’re about to find out whom she’s really loved the most, all along.

DAYS Spoilers Speculation

Chances are, we’ll see who really loves her the most if anyone bothers to notice that she’s missing and in need of rescuing. But a whopping 6,000+ fans know who it is that Sami really loves.

DOOL Spoilers: The Greatest Love Of All

Learning to love yourself, the song goes, is the greatest love of all. And Sami (Alison Sweeney) has got it in spades, an even 50% of you speculate. In the first place with Sami isn’t a man, not EJ DiMera, not Lucas Horton (Bryan Datillo), not Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering). It’s not even one of her children, not Will Horton (Chandler Massey), not Allie Horton (Lindsay Arnold), or the currently (for the moment) off-screen DiMeras, Johnny and Sydney. In first place with Sami is always Sami. For better or for worse. Depends who you ask.

DAYS Spoilers: Sami’s First Love

Sami thought she was in love with Austin Reed, but fans consider her first and most enduring love to be Lucas, with 29% of the vote swinging in that direction. Lucas always takes Sami back, and he always believes that THIS time, it’s really going to work out. Who wouldn’t love that? Who wouldn’t put that first? (Hint: According to the above, that answer is Sami. Sami wouldn’t.)

DAYS Spoilers Spec: Afterthought

Only 21% of the audience predicts that Sami really prioritizes EJ DiMera. Sure, she finds him hot. Sure, she keeps going back to him. Sure, she even loves him. But prioritize? Nah… Maybe it’s because, unlike Lucas, EJ is better at taking care of himself. Or maybe it’s because, unlike Sami, EJ never puts his bride, the mother of his children, first. They’re into each other, they’d lie for each other. But would they die for each other? You’re just not feeling it.