In the latest Days of Our Lives spoilers, Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera returns to Salem furious at his wife Gwen Rizczech for sabotaging his relationship with Leo Stark. Speculation mounts that Dimitri may plot to kill Gwen to secure his family fortune as a widower. The storyline involves kidnapping revelations and family tensions at the DiMera mansion.
Days of Our Lives features the dramatic return of Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera, played by Peter Porte, to Salem, where he confronts his wife Gwen Rizczech, portrayed by Emily O’Brien. Dimitri arrives just after Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) exchange vows, shocking the newlyweds. He denies writing a breakup letter that ended his long-distance romance with Leo, quickly suspecting Gwen's involvement due to her grudge against both men for their betrayal.
Gwen, motivated by heartbreak after Dimitri and Leo's affair, forged the letter and kidnapped Dimitri, holding him in a 'gilded cage' in Alamania while spending his inheritance. She collaborated with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) in the scheme, investing in his secret lab. During a tense showdown at the DiMera mansion, Dimitri demands a divorce, arguing the family codicil only required marriage by age 40, not permanence. Gwen refuses, intent on retaining the fortune and potential alimony.
Dimitri threatens to prosecute Gwen for kidnapping and alert the ISA, but lacks proof and has his own history of double-crossing the agency. He insists on staying in the family home, telling Gwen, “even if it kills us.” Sources speculate this foreshadows murder, recalling Dimitri's past attempt to kill Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash), halted by Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel). Gwen's anger stems more from Leo's betrayal of their friendship than Dimitri's actions.
Complicating matters, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) returns to ally with Gwen against Dimitri and EJ. Dimitri may seek advice from his mother, Megan Hathaway (Miranda Wilson), who faces arrest if returning to Salem. While Leo reaffirms his commitment to Javi after a kiss with Dimitri, the plot hints at deadly revenge if divorce fails, positioning Dimitri as a dangerous force in Salem.