Tension is reaching a boiling point in Salem as bad blood and corporate treachery force dangerous confrontations. Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, reveal that Xander Cook Kiriakis is ready to throw caution to the wind after learning what EJ DiMera did regarding Sarah Horton’s news. Even though Brady Black specifically warned Xander not to go rogue and take matters into his own hands, Xander refuses to let EJ skate by without answering for his actions.
Despite initially agreeing to hold back, Xander goes against Brady’s warning and confronts EJ directly over the medical record tampering. EJ has always been a man who puts himself first while placing everyone else last, so it seems unlikely he will feel any genuine remorse for editing those documents. However, this ruthless self-preservation and complete disregard for others might just end up becoming the ultimate cause of EJ’s impending downfall.
Johnny Fights to Right His Wrongs as the Walls Close In
Meanwhile, Johnny DiMera finds himself trapped in a nightmare of his family’s making. The walls are steadily closing in around him, and he certainly wasn’t thrilled with how EJ reacted when he turned to him for help. After all, EJ is the root cause of why Johnny became tangled up in this entire chaotic mess in the first place.
Despite the constant pressure and calls from others demanding that Johnny stay loyal to his family name, he decides to take a completely different route. Johnny becomes determined to set out and make things right on his own terms. However, untangling this web won’t be easy, especially since EJ has likely already covered his tracks to protect himself from fallout.
Cat Shares a Dangerous Scheme With Rafe
Over with Cat Greene, the aftermath of her heated spat with EJ has pushed her to devise a bold, risky plan. Having finally seen the nasty, ruthless side of EJ firsthand, Cat’s romantic feelings for her former boss are officially a thing of the past.
She takes her risky idea to Rafe Hernandez, leaving viewers to wonder whether the police commissioner will actually get on board. While Rafe traditionally dislikes Cat’s wild and unpredictable ideas, the fact that her emotional attachment to EJ has completely evaporated might ease his concerns. With Cat no longer blinded by affection, Rafe may be far more open to listening to her strategy.
Chanel Brings Gabi an Intriguing Pitch
Elsewhere in town, Chanel Dupree DiMera has a pitch of her own that could alter the trajectory of a growing fashion crisis. Chanel approaches Gabi Hernandez with an interesting proposal to mull over. Gabi has been absolutely furious that her exclusive handbag designs are being stolen, copied, and sold on the black market.
Before settling down into marriage and motherhood, Chanel was a true fashionista who routinely maxed out her mother’s credit cards on top designer items. It seems very possible that Chanel has cooked up a clever idea on how to trap the counterfeiters and catch the thieves red-handed. Getting Chanel involved in a business plot that operates entirely separate from Johnny’s endless family drama would certainly be a refreshing twist for her.
Leo and Philip Team Up on a New Plan
Finally, the Peacock soap opera is setting up a dynamic new alliance between two very different Salem residents. Leo Stark and Philip Kiriakis meet up to formulate a brand-new plan together.
While Leo and Philip make for an oddball pairing on paper, watching these two men join forces is bound to bring plenty of entertainment. Working together on this scheme could even open the door for some powerful redemption stories for both characters moving forward.
Will Xander’s fiery confrontation push EJ over the edge, or will the DiMera patriarch manage to wiggle out of trouble once again? Can Cat and Rafe successfully bring down EJ before he realizes what they’re planning? And will Chanel and Gabi’s potential partnership finally put an end to the counterfeit ring?
