Jacob Martinez steps into Salem this week as the new Javi Hernandez. New arrivals shake Salem in Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings For The Week of June 29 to July 3, 2026! A mystery man lurks in the shadows. A baby milestone melts hearts. Read on for every casting shakeup.
Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings For The Week of June 29 to July 3, 2026: New Javi Debut, Mystery Man, Baby Milestone
Jacob Martinez makes his debut as Javi Hernandez on Tuesday, June 30. He replaces Al Calderon, who originated Javi in 2024. Calderon departed for the NBC primetime series Brilliant Minds. Martinez brings a fresh new energy to this beloved fan role. He shares scenes with Greg Rikaart’s Leo right away. The two agree to avoid each other, but tension already lingers.
Something unexpected could stir between them as the week unfolds. Fans are already buzzing about the new face in Salem. Martinez is set to make a very strong first impression on viewers.
Michael Ocampo returns to Days of Our Lives as Gus, Javi’s boyfriend. He appears on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1. Ocampo shares scenes with Martinez’s Javi and Vico Escorcia’s Ari. Surprising dynamics could emerge from this reunion with the new Javi. Fans will watch closely to see how this trio interacts. Something meaningful may shift between these three characters.
Michael Rose joins Days as George O’Halloran on Thursday, July 2. His brief appearance carries big consequences for Salem. EJ DiMera, played by Dan Feuerriegel, discovers something is very wrong on Smith Island. George sits at the center of that alarming discovery. EJ’s encounter with George could trigger a chain of dangerous events. Fans will not want to miss this intense confrontation.
Richard Wharton resurfaces as Dr. Wilhelm Rolf on Monday, June 29. He holds key discussions with Nikki Crawford’s Lexie Carver and EJ. These talks could carry major consequences for the DiMera family. Crawford continues her run as Lexie, sharing scenes with James Reynolds’ Abe. Stacy Haiduk returns as Kristen DiMera this week. Her presence signals more DiMera intrigue ahead.
Larry Blum appears as a mystery man, and his role stays intriguingly vague. This is not his first time on Days of Our Lives. He also made prior appearances on the beloved soap Passions. Alexander Elijah Bond and Autumn Gendron return as Thomas and Charlotte DiMera. Chad and the kids visit Julie’s bookstore together on Tuesday, June 30. It is a warm and welcome moment amid all the Salem chaos.
Friday, July 3 brings a heartwarming celebration to Days of Our Lives. Joseph Ihlenfeld and Jordan Perdue share the role of baby Trey. The Carvers and the Prices gather to mark the little one’s very first birthday. It is a joyful milestone in the middle of a dramatic week. The party could bring some emotional surprises for these families. Viewers will not want to miss this touching scene.
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