Days of Our Lives Next Week: Sophia Returns, Kristen Disappears, and EJ Faces Suspicion
Salem is about to be rocked by a shocking return, a dangerous revenge plan, and a DiMera family war that could spiral completely out of control.
For the week of July 20–24, Days of Our Lives spoilers tease that Sophia Choi is finally making her unexpected return to town — and she is not coming back looking for forgiveness. After everything she has endured, Sophia appears ready to make Kristen DiMera pay.
At the same time, EJ DiMera’s latest revenge mission against his sister may come back to destroy him. While EJ believes he has carefully planned Kristen’s downfall, he may unknowingly be creating the perfect circumstances for someone else to strike.
And when Kristen suddenly disappears, EJ could become the prime suspect — even if he is not actually responsible.
Sophia Choi Returns To Salem With Revenge On Her Mind
Soap fans know one golden rule about Salem:
If there is no body, there is no goodbye.
When Kristen DiMera attacked Sophia and left her for dead, many viewers suspected that the teenager’s story was far from over.
Kristen believed she had eliminated a problem. She manipulated Sophia into writing a fake suicide note, creating a false narrative that could shift blame onto Holly Jonas and protect Kristen from the consequences of her actions.
But Kristen made one major mistake.
She underestimated Sophia.
Now, Sophia is returning to Salem — and this time, she is not the frightened young woman Kristen thought she could control.
She is angry.
She is determined.
And she may be ready to expose everything.
Sophia’s return could completely change the balance of power in Salem. Kristen has spent years surviving by manipulating others, but facing someone who knows exactly what she did could be her biggest challenge yet.
The question is not whether Sophia wants revenge.
The question is how far she is willing to go to get it.
EJ DiMera’s Dangerous Plan Against Kristen
While Sophia prepares her comeback, EJ DiMera is already moving forward with his own revenge strategy.
EJ believes Kristen has crossed the final line after her involvement in the devastating apartment fire that endangered Johnny DiMera.
For EJ, this is no longer just a family disagreement.
It is personal.
Determined to remove Kristen from Salem permanently, EJ turns to Rita Leslie and gives her a shocking assignment: prepare the DiMera private island.
The plan?
Send Kristen away where she can no longer interfere.
EJ believes isolating Kristen is the only way to protect his family and preserve the DiMera legacy. But his methods reveal just how much he has embraced the darker side of his family history.
The similarities between EJ and Stefano DiMera are becoming impossible to ignore.
The private island.
The secret plans.
The belief that power gives him the right to control other people’s lives.
EJ may believe he is protecting the DiMera name, but his actions could be creating his own downfall.
Lexie Carver Discovers EJ’s Darkest Secret
The biggest threat to EJ’s plan may come from someone inside his own family.
Lexie Carver has always represented the better side of the DiMera legacy. Unlike many members of her family, Lexie tried to rise above manipulation, revenge, and power struggles.
But now, she finds herself facing a heartbreaking betrayal.
While EJ believes Lexie is unaware of what is happening, she discovers the truth.
She overhears EJ giving Rita instructions about Kristen.
And what she hears could change everything.
Lexie already has complicated feelings about EJ because of the consequences surrounding Dr. Rolf’s resurrection treatment. Watching EJ interfere with life and death has created emotional damage that may never fully heal.
Now, learning that her brother is planning another extreme move could finally push Lexie to turn against him.
The question is:
Will Lexie expose EJ before Kristen disappears?
Or will her failing health prevent her from stopping him?
Kristen Turns To Marlena For Help
One of the most surprising developments is Kristen’s decision to seek help from Marlena Evans.
For years, these two women have been enemies, rivals, and emotional opposites.
Kristen has caused Marlena unimaginable pain over the years, yet when Kristen truly fears for her future, she knows exactly who she can trust.
Marlena.
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Kristen admits that EJ has threatened her.
She asks Marlena to protect Rachel if something happens to her.
That moment reveals something important about Kristen.
Behind all the schemes and manipulation, she is still a mother terrified of losing her child.
Rachel is the one person who consistently brings out Kristen’s humanity.
Marlena recognizes that fear, even if she cannot forget Kristen’s past actions.
This emotional confrontation could become one of the most powerful scenes of the week.
Could Sophia Frame EJ For Kristen’s Disappearance?
This is where Salem chaos reaches another level.
The pieces are falling into place.
EJ has motive.
EJ has made threats.
EJ has prepared the tools needed for Kristen’s disappearance.
But what if he is not the person who actually takes her?
Sophia may be waiting for the perfect opportunity.
After everything Kristen did to her, Sophia could decide that justice is not enough. She may want Kristen to experience the same fear and helplessness she once felt.
If Sophia kidnaps Kristen before EJ’s plan happens, the consequences could be explosive.
Because everyone will immediately look at EJ.
Marlena knows EJ threatened Kristen.
Lexie heard his instructions.
The evidence appears to point directly at him.
For once, EJ may actually be telling the truth when he claims he did not do it.
But Salem has a long history of punishing people for the crimes they planned rather than the crimes they committed.
EJ’s own actions may trap him.
Holly Jonas Faces Another Emotional Crisis
While the DiMera family battle explodes, Holly Jonas continues dealing with her own painful situation.
The fallout from EJ’s actions puts Holly in an impossible position.
She has already suffered from being misunderstood, blamed, and judged by the people around her.
Now, secrets surrounding the contaminated medication scandal threaten to destroy her reputation.
The emotional pressure could push Holly and Tate Black toward a breaking point.
Tate wants to believe Holly, but the evidence placed in front of him creates doubt.
For Holly, the betrayal hurts more than anything.
Because Tate was supposed to be the person who believed her.
Salem Is Heading Toward A Major DiMera Collapse
The week ahead promises some of the biggest emotional battles Salem has seen in months.
Sophia’s return could expose Kristen’s darkest secrets.
Kristen’s possible disappearance could destroy EJ’s reputation.
Lexie’s discovery could fracture the DiMera family forever.
And Holly’s struggle could change the future of Salem’s younger generation.
The biggest question remains:
Will Sophia really be the one to take Kristen down?
Will EJ finally face consequences for his actions?
And can Kristen survive the enemies closing in around her?
One thing is certain:
In Salem, revenge never stays simple, and every secret eventually comes back to haunt the person who created it.