Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings April 6-10: Surprise Returns, Another Recast

Days of our Lives Casting

Sofia Mattsson has joined DAYS in a yet-to-be-revealed new role. The actress is best known for her work as Sasha Gilmore on General Hospital, a role she played from 2018 to 2025 (here’s what the actress had to say about her GH departure). Mattson has already begun working on the soap, but because of the show’s advanced filming schedule, it won’t begin airing until early 2027.

Vico Escorcia debuts as Ari Horton on Wednesday, April 8. She replaces Marissa Reyes as Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Will’s (Chandler Massey) daughter. She interacts with Ashley Puzemis’ Holly when the two teens attempt to repair their relationship.

Galen Gering and Elia Cantu, who portray Rafe Hernandez and Jada Hunter, have been moved to recurring status. The two actors, however, will continue to appear on the soap.

Peter Porte continues his stint as Dimitri Von Leuschner. He airs on Monday, April 6, in scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo, when the duo opens up about their feelings for each other. Porte recently opened up about returning to the soap. Porte appears on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10.

Nikki Crawford is back as Lexie Carver. (Check out seven facts about the actress.) Look for the character who was pronounced dead in 2012 to wake up alive on Thursday, April 9. She shares screen time with her TV son, Tyler Joseph Andrews’ Theo.

Al Calderon resurfaces as Javi Hernandez. The character surprises his cousin, Rafe, on Friday, April 10.

Lorelei Olivia Mote gets more airtime as Rachel Black. She shares sweet scenes with her TV parents, Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen and Eric Martsolf’s Brady, on Wednesday, April 8, when they visit her at Bayview Sanitarium.