Breaking Leak: Ciara Returns Home with Eli and Lani – Will Ben Weston and Their Two Kids Come Back?
Breaking Leak: Ciara Returns Home with Eli and Lani – Will Ben Weston and Their Two Kids Come Back? | Days of Our Lives Spoilers
Welcome back, Days of Our Lives fans! Buckle up because the latest leaks out of NBC’s Salem set promise an emotional, nostalgic, and heart-stopping wave of drama that longtime viewers will never forget. Get ready for an unforgettable year ahead, because Ciara Brady Weston — yes, our Ciara — is officially returning home to Salem. And if that’s not enough to send fans into a frenzy, her comeback will align perfectly with Eli and Lani’s long-awaited return. Together, their storylines are about to ignite the show’s 2025 revival in ways no one could have predicted. But here’s the kicker — whispers behind the scenes suggest that Ben Weston and their two children, Bo and Eddie, could soon follow her back to Salem!
Let’s dive into the full scoop behind this game-changing comeback that will reshape everything we thought we knew about the Bradys, the Grants, and the entire Horton family legacy.
The Shocking Confirmation: Ciara Is Coming Home
After years of speculation, rumors, and fan petitions, Days of Our Lives producers have finally confirmed what many hoped was true — Victoria Konefal, who famously brought Ciara Brady Weston to life, is returning to the series in 2025. According to exclusive TV Insider reports, Victoria’s name is officially listed among eight major returning stars, including Chandler Massey (Will), Melissa Reeves (Jennifer), Christie Clark (Carrie), and Leann Hunley (Anna).
Executive Producer Ken Corday himself sealed the deal with a public statement that sent shockwaves through the soap community:
“We always love when our family comes home to Salem. Fans are going to be thrilled by what’s in store for fall 2025 and beyond.”
With Victoria’s name right there on the official list, this is no rumor — Ciara’s return is 100% real and fully sanctioned by NBC and Corday Productions.
The Timing: Eli, Lani, and Ciara’s Stories Collide
The timing of this comeback is far from coincidence. Eli and Lani Grant’s emotional return to Salem has already been confirmed, and insiders reveal that Ciara’s reappearance will unfold during the same dramatic arc — the grand reopening of Dr. Tom Horton’s Free Clinic.
Filming schedules suggest that Victoria Konefal wrapped her scenes months ago, with episodes slated to air starting in late May 2025. Her first scenes will reportedly involve an emotional reunion with her mother, Hope Brady, during a family medical crisis involving Bo Brady. But that’s just the beginning. Later episodes will show Ciara’s deeper involvement with the clinic storyline, intertwining with Eli and Lani’s return in ways that hint at a much larger coordinated plot.
Producers are clearly orchestrating a grand multi-family reunion — a storytelling event that connects the Grants, the Bradys, and the Hortons through legacy, love, and chaos.
Visual Proof: Ciara in Salem Again
For fans who still doubt, the visual evidence speaks volumes. The official Days of Our Lives winter preview trailer dropped a bombshell — Ciara herself was seen on screen standing inside the rebuilt Horton home, helping to open the mysterious time capsule discovered in the aftermath of the devastating fire.
In the footage, she’s joined by Shawn Brady, Jennifer Horton, and Lucas, all marveling as Ciara manages to unlock the capsule that no one else could open. This scene alone provides irrefutable proof: Victoria Konefal is back on set, in costume, filming brand-new material as Ciara Brady Weston.
That brief clip set social media ablaze — “#CiaraReturns” began trending within hours, with fans celebrating her reappearance and speculating endlessly about whether Ben Weston and their kids will soon follow.
A Family Reunion Years in the Making
The Brady family storyline is poised to explode in 2025. Alongside Ciara’s return, Days has confirmed the reappearances of both Bo and Hope Brady, with Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso once again reprising their legendary roles.
In recently leaked first-look footage, Ciara rushes back to Salem when her father, Bo, is hospitalized and given last rites. The reunion scene between Bo, Hope, Ciara, and Shawn is said to be one of the most emotional family moments the show has ever filmed — tears, forgiveness, and the weight of years apart all colliding in one powerful sequence.
Insiders reveal that Ciara’s storyline won’t end there. Her return will reportedly span several months, not just a brief cameo. This strongly hints that Salem will once again have Ciara woven deeply into the town’s fabric — and perhaps even pave the way for Ben Weston and their sons, Bo Jr. and Eddie, to join her later in the year.
Behind-the-Scenes Buzz
Production leaks have confirmed that Victoria Konefal and several returning actors have already filmed scenes at the Days of Our Lives studio. Because the show films roughly eight months ahead of schedule, episodes featuring Ciara’s return are already complete and awaiting broadcast.
This timeline aligns perfectly with the returns of Eli and Lani, meaning the fall and winter months will bring a flood of familiar faces back to Salem. With all episodes already filmed, edited, and finalized, fans can rest assured: Ciara’s comeback is not just in talks — it’s a done deal.
Social Media Reactions: Fans Go Wild
As soon as confirmation of Ciara’s return hit the internet, fans exploded with excitement. On X (formerly Twitter), posts like:
“It’s happening! Ciara’s back just in time to save her family!”
and
“I’m not ready for this Brady reunion. Please let Ben and the kids come too!”
have taken over the Days fandom. Reddit threads and Facebook groups are filled with speculation about whether Robert Scott Wilson (Ben Weston) will soon follow. Given that Wilson currently plays Alex Kiriakis, it’s unclear how the show might handle a Ben return — but Days fans know this soap loves a good identity twist.
A Bigger Strategy for 2025: The Year of the Returns
Ciara’s comeback fits perfectly into Days of Our Lives’ broader 2025 plan — a bold revival strategy that brings back fan-favorite characters from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.
Among those confirmed to return are:
- Carrie Brady Reed (Christie Clark)
- Will Horton (Chandler Massey)
- Anna & Tony DiMera (Leann Hunley & Thaao Penghlis)
- Jennifer Horton Deveraux (Melissa Reeves)
- Shane Donovan (Charles Shaughnessy)
- Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford)
- And now, Ciara Brady Weston (Victoria Konefal)
This nostalgic revival promises to blend generational storytelling with new drama. As Corday himself put it, “We’re creating stories that honor our history while setting up a future full of surprises.”
What Comes Next: Will Ben Weston Return Too?
The biggest question now burning in fans’ minds — will Ben Weston come home too? So far, producers have stayed quiet on that front. But soap insiders say that talks are underway to bring Robert Scott Wilson back as Ben, not Alex, in late 2025 or early 2026.
Considering Ciara’s story will reportedly revolve around rebuilding her family’s legacy and confronting dark secrets surrounding her father’s health and the Horton time capsule, Ben’s presence would make perfect narrative sense. Their sons, Bo Jr. and Eddie, could easily serve as the next generation of Bradys to grow up in Salem — a perfect bridge between Days’ legacy and its future.
Final Thoughts
The evidence is overwhelming. From official announcements and leaked footage to emotional reunion teasers and massive social media buzz, Ciara Brady Weston’s return is real — and it’s going to be one of the defining arcs of 2025.
Her homecoming will intertwine with Eli and Lani’s storyline, reignite the Brady family saga, and potentially open the door for Ben Weston’s long-awaited reappearance. As one insider teased, “By the end of 2025, Salem will look very different — more familiar, more emotional, and more dangerous than ever before.”
So brace yourselves, Days of Our Lives fans — because Ciara’s back, the Bradys are reuniting, and Salem is about to become the most explosive it’s been in years.
Stay tuned — the next chapter begins May 23, 2025.