Several actors are departing Days of our Lives in the coming months, including Elia Cantu as Jada Hunter. Other exits involve Carson Boatman, Raven Bowens, Leo Howard and Ashley Puzemis. New faces are also set to join the cast.
Elia Cantu announced on social media that she has wrapped her run as Jada Hunter. The actress debuted in the role on July 19, 2022, and portrayed the character as Salem police commissioner. Her final air dates remain unknown but taped episodes are expected into early 2027.
Carson Boatman as Johnny DiMera and Raven Bowens as Chanel Dupree received pink slips in January and will exit in the coming months. Leo Howard as Tate Black and Ashley Puzemis as Holly Jonas are also leaving the series soon.
Nikki Crawford completed her six-month stint as Lexie Carver, with episodes scheduled to conclude around early September. Stacy Haiduk is departing as Kristen DiMera over the summer. Al Calderon’s final air date as Javi Hernandez is imminent.
Peter Porte returns as Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera this summer. Gus, played by Michael Ocampo, arrives on June 30. Sofia Mattsson joins in early 2027 in a new contract role.