DAYS Spoilers Wild Speculation: A Baby Fevered Ciara Gets Pregnant

 

Ciara Brady Weston was sure her honeymoon with Ben Weston was the perfect time to try for a baby. They were finally together, she ran out of birth control, and DAYS spoilers hint she is ready to be a mom. Unfortunately, Ben is not about that life, at least not yet. Ciara’s disappointment was evident and we don’t think she is going to take Ben’s resounding “no” for an answer.

DAYS Spoilers Wild Speculation

All Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) wants is some time alone with his wife. They lost a full year due to her kidnapping and subsequent memory loss. He wants to make up for lost time and those plans don’t exactly include a baby, especially financially. Where are they going to put a crib? In his tiny little studio apartment at the shop? No, no, no. A child needs more than that.

DOOL: Baby Mama Drama

Well, Ben, you best start saving those nickels and dimes for a bigger pad because we think Ciara (Victoria Konefal) is going to go ahead and get pregnant anyway. We can see it now, she picks up her new birth control pills but flushes them down the drain day after day instead of taking them. She wants her baby Bo whether Ben likes it or not. She’s sure he’ll get used to the idea once the test comes back positive.

It’s quite a game of roulette for the new bride. On one hand, she could be right and Ben will be over the moon by their “surprise” pregnancy. After some light initial shock, he very well could come around and get super excited to bring a life into this world. It was in their pans eventually anyway, right? Sure, he wasn’t quite ready but this is destiny and if the universe thinks he’s ready then, by golly, he’ll get himself ready.

On the other, he could go into a blind panic about fatherhood. He said he needed time and he meant it. We can even see his anxiety going through the roof and messing with his mental health. Ben may talk a big game and act alright but it wasn’t so long ago he had a huge mental break and murdered a slew of people.

Days of our Lives: Playing With Fire

It’s a story straight out of a soapy playbook. While Ciara isn’t trying to trap a man like Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), Vivian Alamain, or Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker), it’s still a shady move. She will force Ben into parenthood before he’s ready and, if he ever finds out it was on purpose (which, we’re sure he will), it could spell disaster for their fairytale ending.

Soap Hub Performer of the Week for DAYS: Judi Evans

 

It was no easy feat – but DAYS actress Judi Evans, the recipient of Soap Hub’s Performer of the Week award, made us care about Bonnie Lockhart, Adrienne Kirkiakis’s country fried double…a woman who is, admittedly, an acquired taste.

Judi Evans – Performer of the Week

And in addition to being sometimes hard to take, Bonnie is also someone who’s not exactly trustworthy. Sure, her intentions are, for the most part, pure, and her motivation is usually the betterment of herself and her family…but she almost always goes about achieving her goals the wrong way – hence her spending the morning of her wedding hidden underneath Xander Cook’s (Paul Telfer) bed, his pilfered millions beside her.

After managing to make her way outside the Salem Inn, and back inside the Kiriakis mansion, Bonnie had to then drag her sister-in-law, and, coincidentally, her blackmailer, Calista Lockhart (Cady Huffman) from atop Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) and into her boudoir.

There, Bonnie produced the cash, and insisted that Calista take it, and never darken her door again…and oh, she also wanted the gun – a murder weapon supposedly containing Bonnie’s fingerprints – that Calista’s got stashed away; but Calista didn’t want to trade.

Instead, she’d decided to shoot Bonnie with the gun and keep both it and the money. Bonnie tried to reason with her would-be executioner; and when they proved futile, she lunged for the gun. The women struggled, a bullet was fired, and a dead Calista slumped onto the bed.

Thinking fast, Bonnie covered the body with a comforter, convinced a concerned Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) that Calista was merely sleeping off a bender, and readied herself for the ceremony.

At the altar, Evans imbued her character with a haunting, near tranquil detachment – a perfect (albeit distinct) choice for a woman who’d just committed manslaughter, and was now fantasizing about the corpse coming to life and halting the proceedings.

But it wasn’t Calista who eventually objected to the union – it was Xander! He’d come to collect what was his…a goal which he subsequently achieved, but only after he’d come across Calista’s gun.

When pressed by Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth), Bonnie swore she could explain everything – the robbery, the gun, even the decedent in their bed…which was news to the ears of her arresting officers.

Here’s hoping that said explanation is good enough to earn DAYS’ Bonnie a free pass. We want her, and by extension, the luminous Judi Evans, on our screens for some time to come!

DAYS Spoilers Two-Week Breakdown: Successes, Failures, and Lies

 

DAYS spoilers two-week breakdown for September 13 – 24, 2021, promise your favorite Salemites stirring up a whole lot of drama.

DAYS Spoilers – Upcoming Action

Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) pours her heart into her work while she works to diagnose a very special patient. Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) turns to the delightful doc to help Doug Williams (Bill Hayes). His memory lapses are getting worse by the day and Julie fears the worst. Test after test takes them all down on an emotional rollercoaster. Will there be tears of joy or tears of sorrow when the results return?

It’s a great week for Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens). Business is booming and this young entrepreneur is on her way to the top. She is a lot like her mama! Speaking of Paulina Price (Jackée Harry), she has a confession to make. Is this the week her deep, dark secret comes out? Watch for Paulina to confide in Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall).

The war between Titan and Basic Black heats up with Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus) and Jake DiMera (Brandon Barash) playing both sides. They toy with Philip’s (Jay Kenneth Johnson) fragile ego and manipulate Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) all at the same time. How long will this go on before it blows up in their face?

Bonnie Lockart (Judi Evans) fears she will live out her life behind bars. DAYS spoilers hint she may find some reprieve. Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) pushes Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) to do the right thing and save his almost-bride. Will Justin come to her rescue? Should he?

All the while, Chad DiMera (Billy Finn) does all he can to save his marriage. He sets out to sweep Abigail Deveraux DiMera (Marci Miller) off her feet. Will his plan work, though? It looks like she comes to a decision because on Friday she gives him a big surprise.

Days of our Lives Spoilers for September 13 – 17

Monday, September 13, 2021
Julie and Doug consult with Kayla about Doug’s memory lapses. Things are getting serious and this couple needs answers, even if it’s not what they want to hear.
Johnny tries to charm Marlena into investing in his film. Will Grandma Evans take an interest? Sure. Will she hand over some cash? Probably not.
Xander and EJ get into a brawl. The first rule of Days of our Lives fight club is you’re all invited. The second rule is, you need to bring snacks.
Chad makes a heartfelt plea to convince Abigail to come home. His words are beautiful but his past speaks for itself. Can Abby forgive Chad for sleeping with her sister?

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Philip and Ava discuss their current relationship woes. Shared heartbreak tends to bond people so these two better watch out.
Gabi and Jake manipulate Brady. You’d think Brady would see this coming a mile away but that just speaks to how sneaky Gabi, especially, really is.
Steve encourages Justin to help Bonnie. Wait, what? Oh yes, he wants the legal eagle to follow his heart and save poor Bonnie.
Unfortunately, when Rafe presents Bonnie with more damning evidence this could all go off the rails. Bonnie is definitely not an innocent party and her laundry list of crimes isn’t exactly short.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Days spoilers show Bonnie tells Justin her side of the story. Is it the truth? Will Justin believe her? Will the truth set Bonnie free (or at least get her bail)? We have questions.
Ben and Ciara visit Oak Alley. This is going to be a visit they will never forget (and neither will you).
Philip accuses Jake and Gabi of plotting with Brady. He’s half right but not enough to really get it. Gabi is way more devious than Philip thinks.
Rafe tries to get Nicole to reconsider her decision. The top cop has a lot to say and hopes Nicole will listen up.

Thursday, September 16, 2021
Paulina confides in Marlena. Is this confession as juicy as it sounds? If anyone can be trusted with a secret, it’s Marlena
Johnny reaches out to Will about his film project. He needs money and needs it fast. Can he rely on his brother to save the day?
Chanel and Allie celebrate their success. Sweet Bits is already quite a booming business and these ladies are on a rise to the top.
Kayla administers a test to assess Doug’s mental health. The tests are tough but it’s the only way to get to the bottom of things.

Friday, September 17, 2021
Kayla delivers test results to Julie and Doug. Grab your tissues because you’re going to need them.
John and Marlena discuss Johnny’s film, which brings up painful memories from the past. Perhaps their grandson should rethink his film. He wants fame and fortune but at what cost?
Is the content the reason why EJ and Johnny clash over Johnny’s project again? Or is it the money? Either way, this father/son duo is going to war.
Abigail has a surprising request for Chad. You’re not going to believe what she wants!

DOOL Spoilers for September 20-24

Monday, September 20, 2021
Everybody in Salem is talking about Johnny’s movie. What juicy tidbits will be found in Will’s script? Allie may soon discover the secrets found within…
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
There is something “off” about Doug. Just how serious it truly is…is unclear. One thing is for sure, he’s on a downward spiral.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Jack’s daughters, Abigail and Gwen, are reunited. Will it be everything we hoped for? What will Abby’s return mean to the other residents of Salem? We suspect drama and heartache ahead…
Victor is a hard man to say “No” to. And some of his requests, well, are just a little difficult to stomach. But when he makes a special request of Brady, will the young man be able to comply?
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Ava reveals a tidbit to Philip. Should she be worried? What will he do with this newfound knowledge?
Friday, September 24, 2021
No one can deny that Doug and Julie are soulmates. At the very least, that means you want only the best for each other. But sometimes, you can be well-meaning and create a mess.

A Critic’s Review of Days of our Lives: Surprise Pairings And TV Whiplash

 

When it comes to Days of our Lives, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days we sat and watched the good, the bad, and everything in between, and now we offer you a handy review, and a cheeky critique, of the Days of our Lives week that was.

Days of our Lives: A Critic’s Week In Review

The Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun)/Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering)/Nicole Walker Brady (Arianne Zucker) triangle continues to bore, but an unintended – and very pleasant –  consequence was that brief (and hilarious) scene of Nicole and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) sharing a couple of scoops of ice cream.

Last week, we played armchair matchmaker, and set up a plethora of Salem singles – and reshuffled a not-so-potent pairing, or two – but never once did we think about putting Nicole and Brady back together. Might that be the intention of the Days of our Lives Powers That Be?

Further DAYS Musings

* When Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) is the sole voice of reason, you know that there’s a problem. Where exactly is Ciara Brady Weston’s (Victoria Konefal) sudden desire to become a mother coming from? She’s just reunited with the love of her life after spending nearly a year as an amnesiac – and that followed her nearly year-long stint as a hostage.

Might this be an attempt to forgo dealing with her past trauma, to forgo looking inward and healing herself, by finding something – and someone – else to focus on?

* We get that he was busy playing a supporting role in Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) and Julie Williams’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) drama, but why wasn’t Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) at Justin Kiriakis’s (Wally Kurth) wedding to Bonnie (Judi Evans)?

* So, are we to infer that DAYS will soon be suffering from a distinct lack of Shawn Douglas Brady (Brandon Beemer) and Belle Brady (Martha Madison)? Fingers crossed that the couple will take advantage of those RETURN tickets.

* Though any sane individual would be loathed to send it – unlike Philip Kiriakis (Jay Kenneth Johnson) – who among us hasn’t, at the very least, longed to compose an email to a certain someone that reads in part, “you’re a pathetic piece of slime son a bitch.” Ah, to live vicariously through a soap character.

* Viewers of Beyond Salem – did any of you experience a bit of whiplash, or perhaps a disconnect, from seeing so many MVPs whooping it up on both the mothership and the spinoff at the exact same time?

On NBC, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry), Abe Carver (James Reynolds), Eli Grant (Lamon Archey), and Lani Grant (Sal Stowers) were enjoying a family meal, while on Peacock the latter two were in Miami chasing jewel thieves down alleyways; likewise, on DAYS proper, Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) was still a sullen mess spending his, well, days, snipping at EJ DiMera before heading off to Boston to see Abigail, while Beyond Chad was living it up at a drag show. Good times.

DAYS Spoilers Video Preview: Johnny’s Sex, Scandal, and Sami Film

 

Move over Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron. There’s a new filmmaker on the horizon, or at least he has big dreams of becoming one. DAYS spoilers reveal that Johnny DiMera’s talk about making a movie comes into focus this week as viewers finally learn the subject of his project.

DAYS Spoilers Video Preview

What’s it all about? Major Salemite fans know and love it, and it’s peppered with all kinds of scandal. Here’s your Days of our Lives spoilers video preview for the week of September 13 – September 17, 2021.

Lights…

Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) been rambling on about his movie-making aspirations since arriving in Salem, while trying to find backers to finance the project. He shares key information about the story he wants to bring to the big screen with his grandparents, Roman Brady (Josh Taylor), and Kate Roberts DiMera (Lauren Koslow). “I’m going to make a move about my mom’s life,” Johnny tells the surprised twosome. That’s right, the film is about his mother, Sami Brady DiMera (Alison Sweeney).

Camera…

Later, during a dinner date out with Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens), Allie Horton (Lindsay Arnold), and Tripp Johnson (Lucas Adams), Johnny’s film becomes the topic of conversation. It looks like he might even have someone in mind for the starring role.

Apparently, it’s not a big Hollywood star but rather another Salemite viewers know and love. “You want me to play Mom in your movie?” asks Johnny’s twin sister, Allie, who’s clearly caught off guard by the suggestion.

DAYS Spoilers Action!

Johnny also discusses the details of his project with his father, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), as well. When EJ learns it’s a story about Sami, he has one thing to say. “I was the love of your mother’s life,” EJ tells his son. However, Johnny begs to differ. “That title belongs to Lucas (Bryan Dattilo),” he retorts, pushing every one of his father’s buttons.

Meanwhile, Marlena, who knows more details about Johnny’s film, isn’t pleased either. Cut to a flashback of the night Marlena Evans and John Black succumbed to passion on a conference room desk, and Sami caught them in the act. “Johnny is going to portray how his mother found out we were having an affair,” Marlena tells an incredulous John. “Excuse me,” he retorts, appalled by the idea of the family’s dirty laundry being aired in public.

DAYS Spoilers For September 14: Ava and Philip Prove Misery Loves Company

 

The DAYS spoilers for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, tease two “reformed” baddies finding that a problem shared is a problem halved, a rescue mounted by the oddest of heroes, and a gruesome twosome doing what they do best.

DAYS Spoilers Highlights

Truth be told, given their past acquaintanceship, Philip Kiriakis (Jay Kenneth Johnson) and Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) shouldn’t desire to even be in the same room together and yet, when the need to gripe about their love life, turn to each other.

And boy, do they have complicated love lives. Philip is dating Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin) – who seems to have about as much interest in him as she does doing some actual work at Basic Black…and we’ve NEVER seen her do some actual work at Basic Black. Meanwhile, Ava’s hitched herself to Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering), a man who’d rather have philosophical arguments with a stuffed teddy bear that pay her any heed…oh, and he’s also madly in love with their mutual friend, Nicole Walker Brady (Arianne Zucker).

Days of our Lives Spoilers: The Truth Will Out

Bonnie Lockhart (Judi Evans) is in a world of trouble. It looks pretty certain that she’s going to go down for Calista Lockhart’s (Cady Huffman) murder – which she is guilty of – and felony theft – which she’s also guilty of…but Rafe has further damning evidence to level against her. Might it be that the SPD has traced the gun used to shoot Calista and found it connected to a cold case marked “Harrison Lord?”

Luckily for Bonn-Bonn, she’s got a guardian angel on her side – and his name is Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols). Sure, truth be told, given their past acquaintanceship, Steve should want to see Bonnie rot in prison – much like she allowed his beloved sister Adrienne to do.

However, it is indeed Steve who encourages Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) to serve as Bonnie’s solicitor…and give her a chance to explain her involvement in all those recent actions.

DOOL Spoilers: Double Trouble

Having succeeded in playing Philip like a chump, Gabi Hernandez DiMera (Camila Banus) and Jake DiMera (Brandon Barash) next attempt to manipulate Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) – and given the fact that Brady wasn’t able to tell that he was sleeping with a masked Kristen DiMera and not Nicole, it’s probably a safe bet that he’ll be an easy mark.

Breaking News: Marlena’s Possession Returns on Days of our Lives

 

Soaps are known for revisiting storylines and themes and now, Days of our Lives is set to bring back one of the show’s most controversial and compelling storylines — Marlena’s possession by the devil!

Days of our Lives Brings Back Marlena’s Possession

Along with a very scary teaser, DAYS first announced the show was revisiting arguably its most memorable storyline ever– Marlena’s (Deidre Hall) demonic possession.

“On the heels of the show’s limited series drop on Peacock last week, Days of our Lives announces the show’s return to one of the most memorable moments in television,” reads a show’s press release. “In 1994, DAYS aired one of the most unforgettable and riveting stories in the show’s history. Beloved fan-favorite character Marlena Evans, therapist/mother/upstanding citizen, became possessed by the devil and wreaked havoc on the residents of Salem. And now, almost three decades later, one of the most legendary storylines in TV history returns to NBC’s longest running drama series.”

Marlena Evans Devil In A Blue Dress

“The original story began in 1994 when the wicked Stefano DiMera (Joe Mascolo) began hypnotizing Marlena his ‘Queen of the Night,'” the release adds. “The hypnosis, which was meant to make her fall in love with him, left her open to demonic possession and ultimately led to Marlena becoming possessed by the devil. Later that year (on Christmas Eve) in one of the most memorable moments in American pop culture history, Marlena levitated. The story continued through 1995 and concluded that summer when John Black (Drake Hogestyn), her now husband who was thought to be a priest at the time, had to perform an emergency exorcism.”

John was aided by Marlena’s former mother-in-law Caroline Brady (Peggy McCay), a deeply religious woman, and Father Francis (Eric Christmas), a more experienced priest, who guided John. DAYS says that fans can look forward to twists and turns they’ll never suspect as familiar faces return to save the day — or not! Will the devil be stopped again? Stay tuned to find out!

Emotional Aftermath

It took a few years though for John and Marlena to reunite on Days of our Lives. Before they were able to do that, Kristen became a villain and worked overtime to keep the duo apart. Eventually, she was exposed as a liar and manipulator. John and Marlena were remarried in the summer of 1999.