On Days of Our Lives, pregnant Chanel Dupree DiMera visits her adopted son's birth mother, Sophia Choi, at the Bayview psychiatric hospital, risking a violent confrontation. Sophia, who harbors deep resentment toward Chanel and her husband Johnny, has a history of sabotage and revenge. This visit could endanger Chanel and her unborn child amid ongoing tensions.
Chanel Dupree DiMera, portrayed by Raven Bowens, is thrilled about her pregnancy, which promises a sibling for her adopted infant son, Trey DiMera. Recently, Chanel and her husband Johnny DiMera, played by Carson Boatman, received reassuring news from Dr. Sarah Horton, played by Linsey Godfrey, during a six-week ultrasound. The scan revealed a normal pregnancy with a visible heartbeat, alleviating concerns over Chanel's high-risk status due to her past cancer battle.
Despite the joy, Chanel decides to visit Sophia Choi, played by Rachel Boyd, at Bayview, the psych hospital where Sophia is confined. Sophia's grudge stems from the adoption process, where Johnny initially backed out due to conflicts with EJ DiMera, portrayed by Dan Feuerriegel. This led Sophia to extreme actions: faking a delivery with a pregnancy pad, lying about the baby's gender, writing letters to DCFS to block the adoption, and sending provocative texts to Johnny from Holly Jonas's phone after getting her drunk.
The adoption ultimately succeeded with support from Tate Black (Leo Howard), Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), and biological father Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo). Trey's christening named Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) and Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) as godparents. However, young Rachel Black (Alice Halsey) revealed the adoption to Sophia during a visit, fueling her rage. Sophia, previously mute, showed progress by writing 'I hate her' after lashing out at visitor Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis), nearly striking her before Dr. Gregory intervened.
Speculation mounts that Sophia, who has sneaked out of Bayview undetected, may escape fully and target Chanel violently upon hearing about the pregnancy. This could trigger an attack similar to her reaction to Holly or cause Chanel severe stress, potentially leading to health complications. With February sweeps underway, the storyline hints at escalating drama, possibly tied to the actors' reported firing, signaling an exit for Johnny and Chanel later in 2026.
