'Days of Our Lives' Cast Changes Explained: Every Exit, Return & Recasting as of 2026
It’s a new year, and the cast of Days of Our Lives has changed so much!
The soap opera first premiered in 1965, and is now one of the longest-running scripted shows in TV history, airing almost daily after over 60 years on the air.
Airing on Peacock, the soap follows the lives, romances, and betrayals in the fictional town of Salem, and the twists and surprises never stop coming.
In the past few weeks and months, there have been some major casting changes on the show, including unexpected returns, exits of longtime fan-favorite actors, new additions, and some major roles getting recast with new stars.
Click through to see the latest Days of Our Lives casting updates, as of 2026…