Days of our Lives Spoilers: What Happens on April 17 as Theo Confides in Marlena? Salem is buzzing with secrets this Friday! 🤫 From Theo’s stunning revelation to Kristen’s vengeful plotting against EJ, the drama in town is reaching a fever pitch. Will a botched surprise for Stephanie change everything? Don’t miss out! ⏳🔥

Days of our Lives spoilers for Friday, April 17, prove that Theo can’t keep the secret of Lexie’s revival to himself, turning to Marlena, whom he believes is required to keep her lips zipped.

Key Takeaways

Marlena draws out Theo
Alex’s surprise fizzles
EJ and Kristen draw battlelines
Paulina complains to Belle
Gwen and Xander enjoy being unhappy

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Theo’s Confession to Marlena

Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) knows that his mom, Lexie (Niki Campbell), is back from the dead. He quit his job at DiMera over it. But he isn’t ready to tell Abe (James Reynolds) about her.

But Theo also isn’t comfortable keeping such big news to himself. So Theo turns to Marlena (Deidre Hall), figuring doctor-client privilege will be in play. Except Marlena isn’t Theo’s doctor.

Alex’s Surprise for Stephanie

Stephanie (Abigail Klein) is still recovering from her post-kidnapping trauma. Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) wishes there was something he could do to help.

Stephanie hasn’t liked any of his suggestions so far. So Alex plans a special surprise for his wife. It doesn’t go well.

Kristen’s Vengeful Plot Against EJ

Kristen (Stacey Haiduk) knows who’s to blame for Rachel’s (Lorelei Olivia Mote) most recent commitment to Bayview. Rachel wouldn’t even be there if she hadn’t tried to shoot EJ (Dan Feuerriegel). And Rachel wouldn’t have tried to shoot EJ if he hadn’t been so tall, and thus such an easy target.

Kristen is going to make EJ pay. And she would really like him to know that.

Paulina’s Political Pressure on Belle

Paulina (Jackée Harry) is the mayor of Salem. Belle (Martha Madison) is the District Attorney. Paulina seems to think that means Belle should deliver whatever Paulina wants. And if she can’t, well then, she must be doing it on purpose.

Why isn’t EJ in jail yet?

Xander and Gwen’s Miserable Alliance

Xander (Paul Telfer) is sad because Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) is now with Brady (Eric Martsolf). Gwen (Emily O’Brien) is sad because Dimitri (Peter Porte) has changed his mind about divorcing her — and giving Gwen pots of money as a goodbye gift.

So they’re both sad. But when they’re together, they pretend to be happy. Maybe that will even be true one day.

Next week on Days of Our Lives, a secret is revealed, a love declared, and a husband rejected? As teased in the latest preview, Theo’s talking, Leo’s professing, and Stephanie’s walking out! Plus, what trouble are Sophia and Kristen cooking up now?

So Long, Alex?

Alex went above and beyond to make Stephanie feel safe and loved, but started moving into the smothering phase without knowing it. As Stephanie’s PTSD grew worse, she started blaming herself for what Owen did to her.

Coming up, well, we can’t say we didn’t see it coming. Stephanie runs out on a distraught Alex and right into Jeremy’s arms.

Love Is a Splendored Thing, Until It’s Not!

Brady and Sarah are as cozy as ever in this promo, which doesn’t seem to be sitting well with Xander. Meanwhile, Liam is letting Ari know he’s no good for her.

In other romantic happenings, while Dimitri made it clear to Leo that he loved him, Leo’s heart remained with Javi. And when he told this to Dimitri, well, the von Leuschner didn’t take it well at all!

As Leo insists to Javi that he will always be the one for him next week, we can’t help but wonder if jealousy will drive Dimitri to embrace the crazy side of his family’s legacy and do something rash.

She’s Alive, But Will She Wake Up?

After a total fake-out and Lexie waking up, turning out to be nothing but a dream, it looks like Theo wants to talk. And who better to confide in than Salem’s favorite psychiatrist, Dr. Marlena Evans!

Salem’s Newest Evil Duo

Kristen, who previously targeted Marlena for putting Rachel back in Bayview, has now moved on to wanting her brother, EJ, to pay. Not just pay, she wants to break him and use Johnny to do so! And that’s why she enlisted the psychopathic Sophia to help her, as Sophia already has a bone to pick with the man who adopted her son. Plus, Kristen really didn’t care what Sophia did to Holly in the process.

Next week, Sophia informs Kriten that she has a plan up her sleeve, but she just needs additional resources.

Be sure to read the Days of Our Lives spoilers to find out who is attending the latest round of Salem Trivia Night!