One of the most exciting returns was that of Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso). Both characters left the series several years ago, and their previous return shortly after Days of Our Lives moved exclusively to streaming was disappointing. That 2023 visit ended with Shawn (Brandon Beemer) shooting Bo and putting him in a coma because he mistakenly believed Bo was still brainwashed and was hurting Hope. The newest visit was meant to reverse that poor ending for the legacy couple, but it was only intended to be a short guest appearance.
June 17 Promises Drama For The Graduating Seniors
Aaron Returns While Holly Continues To Seethe Over Tate and Sophia’s Baby Drama
The June 17th episode promises drama on multiple fronts for Holly, who is not only caught between her feelings for Tate (Leo Howard) and her feelings for Doug (Peyton Meyer), but has no idea that Ari also slept with Doug. The Ari/Holly issue is the least interesting part of this storyline. Last summer featured Holly and Sophia vying for Tate, making this new triangle somewhat redundant.
Furthermore, everyone except Ari is graduating from Salem High, and Holly will share news with Tate that she is considering going to college in France near where her mother and stepfather live, which seems to be a more serious stumbling block to Holly and Tate’s potential reconciliation. The baby drama, however, will be kicked up a notch. Sophia is only a few weeks out from her due date, which means she’ll go into labor any minute.
There has been widespread speculation that Aaron is the biological father of Sophia’s baby, not Tate. Aaron returning just as Sophia is about to give birth lends credence to this possibility.
The timing of Aaron’s return is also interesting. There has been widespread speculation that Aaron is the biological father of Sophia’s baby, not Tate. Aaron returning just as Sophia is about to give birth lends credence to this possibility. However, that would be a convenient end to the problems the pregnancy has caused for Holly and Tate if Days of Our Lives goes that way.
Meanwhile, Doug again turns to Leo for help with his loan shark storyline after the villains send him anonymous threats against Holly and Ari. This uninteresting storyline is paired with Cat and Chad continuing to get close. While Cat is not a fan favorite, it’s possible this is all a lead-up to a reveal that Abigail is alive, especially considering how thick Days of Our Lives has laid on the dialogue about her never coming back. Unless Marci Miller returns to Days of Our Lives, it ‘s likely Cat will somehow become Abigail despite how little sense that makes.
Bo and Hope Leave Salem On June 18
Their Exit Is Disappointing, Even Though It’s Expected
Bo and Hope are one of the most popular couples in Days of Our Lives history, so it’s disappointing that their visit is so short. It’s unclear when they will come back, which does a disservice to that part of the audience who is eager to see more of them, especially since Steve (Stephen Nichols) said they were set to work with him on finding Julie’s stolen necklace. That plot point seems like a cruel tease of a storyline that won’t happen on-screen since Bo and Hope are going to say goodbye to Salem.
These newly-made flashbacks honor Days of Our Lives’ founding couple and will likely be the catalyst to Bo and Hope going off-screen.
There is some good news, however. Before they depart, June 18’s episode promises that more will be revealed about Tom and Alice Horton’s early life together. These newly-made flashbacks honor Days of Our Lives’ founding couple and will likely be the catalyst to Bo and Hope going off-screen. They may be investigating a lead elsewhere in the world related to clues discovered in Tom and Alice’s history. These scenes are likely also the final nostalgia piece in a month that has included tributes to the late John Black and to Stephen Nichols’ 40-year history with the soap.
Days of Our Lives Honors Juneteenth on June 19 Along With Continuing the Fallout Over Philip’s Beating
Paulina, Abe, and Chanel Celebrate While Across Town, Philip Continues To Deny Xander Is The One Who Nearly Killed Him
Days of Our Lives has acknowledged Juneteenth for the past several years and intends to do it again on June 19. The scenes with the Carver/Price/Dupree family will likely be a break from the heavier drama. These types of scenes in which families get together for special occasions used to be the emotional heart of Days of Our Lives, so the Juneteenth celebration is important in that sense. Additionally, it demonstrates the soap’s commitment to diverse storytelling, especially if this storyline leads to something for Salem’s most prominent Black family rather than simply being a token mention of the holiday.
Philip’s reluctance is unsurprising since he seems desperate to get back in Xander’s good graces.
Most of Thursday’s episode, however, will be focused on the drama over Philip’s refusal to finger Xander in the brutal assault he suffered. Philip’s reluctance is unsurprising since he seems desperate to get back in Xander’s good graces. However, it is ridiculous that he isn’t more scared of Xander trying to hurt him again, especially considering that he awakened just as Xander was about to attempt to smother him with a pillow.
In any case, Philip’s refusal to cooperate will likely make Sarah and Xander’s conflict worse. Sarah knows Xander did this to Philip. Thus, she may set out to prove it even though she’s still loyal enough to the husband she currently hates to want to keep Xander out of jail.
Days of Our Lives’ Cliffhanger Episode On June 20 Will Include Sophia’s Giving Birth, Marlena Getting a Check-Up, and More
Graduation Will Be Dramatic Because Of Sophia’s Labor
Friday’s episode promises to deliver the week-ending cliffhangers the audience hungers for. While it’s predictable that Sophia goes into labor during graduation, it’s also exciting. Sophia finally giving birth means this storyline can kick into higher gear. Tate, Holly, and Sophia have been stuck in a holding pattern for months with both women wanting Tate and Holly continually feeling the pregnancy drama is in the way. Furthermore, the young couple will finally have to decide whether they’re keeping the baby, especially since they don’t yet have anyone lined up to adopt the child.
Once high school graduation is over, the soap will need exciting summer storylines to help hook younger audiences who may not watch regularly during the school year.
Days of Our Lives may also be starting an interesting new story with Marlena, as she goes to Sarah for a check-up, and Brady is filling EJ in on some information he has obtained. These developments are promising, especially at the end of the week. Once high school graduation is over, the soap will need exciting summer storylines to help hook younger audiences who may not watch regularly during the school year. These new plots are a strong beginning.
