Days of Our Lives Preview Week of Jan 19: Jada’s Arrest, Gwen Attacks, Chad’s Custody Battle

Gwen Rizczech von Leuschner (Emily O’Brien) attacks! Plus, Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) goes to mediation to resolve the custody issue. Keep reading and let’s talk about what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.

Leo Stark’s Heartbreak

Let’s start off with Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon). As Trey Black DiMera’s (Joseph Ihlenf and Jordan Perdue) godparents, both Leo and Javi are attending the baby christening. However, they sit in separate rows.

While Javi looks happy as he gushes about the baby to his family, Leo looks heartbroken in the row behind him.

After the christening, Leo catches up to Javi outside. The EMT makes it clear that Leo is wasting his time and he has a plane to catch. However, Leo tells the man that he has no intention of saying goodbye to him.

Thomas DiMera’s Confession

As for Thomas DiMera (Cary Christopher), he comes back to Salem with Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Horton Deveraux (Melissa Reeves).

The little boy will get a chance to talk to Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) while the adults are in mediation. Thomas tells Jeremy that he feels like everyone is mad at everyone else, and it’s all his fault.

Chad DiMera’s Custody Battle

Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that the preview clip also shows Chad at mediation with Jack and Jennifer. The judge asks Chad what solutions he has to solve the custody dispute.

Gwen Rizczech von Leuschner Attacks

At Brady’s Pub, Dimitri von Leuschner (Peter Porte) is sitting down having a bite to eat. Gwen stands in front of him and pours water over his head. Why can soap characters do that but when I do it, I have to deal with the cops?!

Sophia Choi’s Intel

At Bayview, Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) writes a note to Rachel Black (Alice Halsey). The college student writes, “I hate her!!!” Will Sophia coerce Rachel into targeting Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) next?

The preview clip also shows Sophia getting ready to slap the bejeezus out of Holly. However, is this real, or just a fantasy?

Jada Hunter’s Arrest

Finally, Jada shows up at the Horton house. As Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) looks shocked, Jada announces evidence that shows Jeremy has been stalking Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) and Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein).

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most during the week of January 19, 2026? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on Peacock to find out what happens next.