The Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings For The Week of July 13, 2026 open with a jaw-dropping confession. Lexie Carver finally tells Marlena her secret on Monday. Meanwhile, a late-night TV superstar is officially Salem-bound. Marlena’s week only gets heavier as Rachel spirals. On top of that, familiar faces keep the DiMera drama simmering all week long.
Lexie Spills Her Secret to Marlena on Monday
The week wastes no time. Nikki Crawford continues her run as the resurrected Lexie Carver. On Monday, July 13, Lexie reveals her closely guarded secret to Marlena. Whatever she confesses could reshape everything fans think they know about her return.
Lexie’s week does not end there. She airs again on Thursday, July 16, in scenes with Stacy Haiduk’s Kristen. A Carver and a DiMera in one room? That pairing alone promises fireworks. Fans curious about Crawford can also find fun facts circulating about the daytime newcomer.
Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings: John Oliver Trades Port Charles for Salem
Here comes the week’s wildest headline. Emmy-winning comedian and Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is officially joining Days Of Our Lives. His soap debut came on General Hospital, and now Salem gets him next. Nobody saw this crossover coming.
Oliver will share scenes with Dan Feuerriegel’s EJ DiMera beginning in August. A comedy heavyweight opposite Salem’s slickest schemer sounds irresistible. What kind of character lands in EJ’s orbit? The buzz is already building.
Marlena Worries as Rachel’s Troubles Deepen
Poor Marlena barely gets a breather this week. Lorelei Olivia Mote gets more screen time as troubled Rachel Black. On Thursday, July 16, Marlena frets over her spiraling granddaughter. Those scenes promise real emotional weight.
Off screen, Mote’s star keeps rising fast. The young actress just landed a role in Bill Hader’s upcoming horror film They Know. Salem clearly has a breakout talent on its hands. Her double duty makes Rachel’s arc even more worth watching.
Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings: Baby Kelsey Returns, While Gus and Kristen Stay Busy
Sweetness balances the chaos on Monday, July 13. Twins Lena and Mira Chase return as baby Kelsey, sharing the adorable role. She is the daughter of Robert Scott Wilson’s Alex and AlexAnn Hopkins’ Joy. Mira Belle Chase continues making appearances as the little scene-stealer.
Meanwhile, the recurring ranks stay stacked all week. Michael Ocampo is back for more scenes as Gus. Not only that, Stacy Haiduk continues her dual daytime duties with additional Kristen DiMera appearances. Salem’s canvas stays crowded from Monday through Friday.
The Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings For The Week of July 13, 2026 mix confessions, comebacks and one shocking celebrity signing. Lexie’s secret lands in Marlena’s lap while Rachel teeters and Kristen circles. Then John Oliver’s arrival looms over it all. Salem is stacking dominoes, and the first one falls Monday. Lexie’s confession is about to send shockwaves through Salem, so keep checking with Soap Opera Daily for every twist that follows.