A major casting bombshell is rocking Days of Our Lives, and it’s sending shockwaves through the soap fandom.
Days Of Our Lives Major Shake-Up: Four Contract Players Fired
According to a report from The Daily Mail, four contract players have been let go from the long-running NBC drama. The actors affected reportedly returned from the show’s holiday hiatus only to learn that their contracts had been terminated.
The Actors Reportedly Fired
The cast members said to be exiting the show include:
Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera)
Raven Bowens (Chanel DiMera)
Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas)
Leo Howard (Tate Black)
All four are reported to be contract players, making this shake-up particularly significant.
What This Means for the Show
Because Days of Our Lives tapes months in advance, viewers won’t see the immediate impact of these departures. At this point:
There is no official information on how Johnny, Chanel, Holly, or Tate will be written off.
Their exits are expected to play out on screen in late 2026 and into 2027, depending on storyline pacing and production schedules.
It remains unclear whether these departures will be abrupt, storyline-driven, or leave the door open for potential returns.
A Major Turning Point for Salem
The loss of four younger, front-burner characters signals a possible creative or budgetary shift for Days, especially as the show continues to balance legacy characters with next-generation stories. Johnny and Chanel, in particular, have been deeply woven into recent Salem arcs, making their eventual exits all the more impactful. For now, fans are left waiting — and speculating — as Salem braces for major changes that won’t fully unfold until well down the road.
