The Young and the Restless star Conner Floyd, who has played Chance Chancellor since 2021, is set to debut as the new Chad DiMera in Days of Our Lives. Soap opera swaps are commonplace among some of the prominent shows on daytime television, and making the switch between The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives is not uncommon. Days of Our Lives’ characters are among the most iconic in soap opera history, and the long-running show has recently moved to Peacock, recently celebrating its 15,000th episode.
Per Soap Opera News, Floyd will vacate his role as Chance, one of the main cast members of The Young and the Restless, to take the role as the new Chad DiMera, taking over from current actor Billy Flynn. Despite making the switch between shows, Days of Our Lives is known for taping well in advance, so it is likely Floyd will not make his debut on screens until April 2026.
What This Means For Floyd’s Soap Opera Career
It’s An Exciting New Venture For The Actor
Moving from one soap opera heavyweight to another is a big career step, and one that will doubtless be exciting for Floyd. It is unconfirmed why the change happened, and what made Floyd choose to move between the two shows. However, Floyd’s role in The Young and the Restless was recently dropped to recurring status prior to the announcement of his departure, and this could have been one of the key reasons behind his decision to move on and explore a new role for himself.
Taking on the character of Chad makes for a fun transition, and playing a more troubled character will be a fun way for Floyd to flex his acting muscles, and enjoy being part of another iconic show. Chad’s whirlwind marriages to Abigail Deveraux and Cat Greene may not rank among the best soap opera couples ever, but there is plenty there for Floyd to work with as an actor. Floyd’s move to a new show represents a transition to perhaps the most iconic soap opera of them all, and could prove to be a long-running role.
Our Take On Conner Floyd Joining The Cast Of Days Of Our Lives
The Show Will Benefit From His Talents
Floyd will be a strong addition to the show, and a great chance to reinvent the character of Chad, who has a complex backstory. While Floyd’s presence in The Young and the Restless will be missed, it’s a great (and unique) opportunity to become one of the biggest names in modern soaps. A lot of strong actors got their start on soap operas, and Floyd could become one of the ones whose career is defined by strong spells in some of the biggest soap operas, and he may well help Chad become Days of Our Lives’ crown jewel.
