Susan Banks Returns with Panicked Warnings for Her Son
Here’s my take: when Susan Banks comes franticly rushing back to Salem, you know trouble isn’t far behind. Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, reveal that Susan is back in town to have a serious, heart-to-heart sit-down with her beloved “Elvis.”
EJ DiMera has been completely out of control lately, entangling himself in nearly every sinister plot across town. From Lexie Carver’s resurrection to Holly Jonas’s arsenic poisoning, EJ’s fingerprints are everywhere as he acts more and more like Stefano DiMera by the day.
That alarming transformation brings a panicked Susan back to Salem to share a very bad feeling. Last year, Susan was convinced she could sense that Stefano was still alive, though that turned out to be false. Now, she is terrified that what she was actually feeling was Stefano’s dark, evil presence growing inside her own son.
A panicked Susan warns EJ directly that he is becoming more like his “mean, mean, mean Daddy” every single day. Viewers are wondering whether his sudden turn could have something to do with that mysterious ring Rolf handed him. EJ seemed to change in an instant after receiving the ring, though he was already orchestrating his plot with Lexie beforehand.
Lexie’s Escape Hitches as Abe and Theo Plan a Surprise
Speaking of Lexie, she remains focused on planning her secret getaway, but she hits a major snag on Wednesday when she gets caught red-handed in a lie.
With her secret unraveling, Lexie is put on the spot just as Abe Carver and Theo Carver plan a big surprise for her. Will being busted force Lexie to finally confess what is really going on to Abe and Theo, or will she attempt to cover her tracks once again?
Johnny Rebuilds with Chanel as Javi Arrives
Over in Johnny DiMera and Chanel Dupree DiMera’s world, Johnny is still reeling from his recent fight with his father. Coming face-to-face with EJ’s true nature made Johnny realize that his father hasn’t changed at all. EJ remains the same ruthless man who cares far more about company power than actual human beings. It turns out Chanel was right all along when she warned Johnny that he could get hurt if he went back to work for DiMera Enterprises.
Choosing to put his family first, Johnny decides to pivot his focus away from business feuds and pour his energy into supporting his wife and son. Chanel is hurting, exhausted, and fighting cancer while pregnant, all on top of taking care of a toddler.
Determined to lift Chanel’s spirits, Johnny steps up to take several responsibilities off her plate. However, his efforts to create a peaceful environment for Chanel might get complicated when Javi drops by for a visit.
With Susan sounding the alarm on EJ’s terrifying transformation, Lexie backed into a corner, and Chanel’s ongoing health fight, Wednesday’s episode delivers high emotional stakes across the board. Is Rolf’s ring truly driving EJ’s villainous turn, or has he simply embraced his father’s dark legacy?
