Full Next Week Preview Promo | January 19-23 | Days of Our Lives Spoilers | 1/2026
Full Next Week Preview Promo | January 19–23 | Days of Our Lives Spoilers | 1/2026
The week of January 19–23 is shaping up to be one of those classic Days of Our Lives stretches where Salem feels like it’s teetering on the edge of chaos. Arrests, emotional breakdowns, shocking confrontations, and life-altering decisions collide across multiple storylines, proving once again that peace never lasts long in this town. This isn’t just a week of surface-level drama—it’s a deep dive into damaged psyches, buried guilt, and relationships pushed to their breaking points.
Let’s break down everything coming our way, storyline by storyline, and explore what these spoilers could really mean for Salem’s future.
The Horton House Bombshell: Jada vs. the Williams Family
The biggest shockwave of the week hits right at the heart of Salem’s most iconic home. Jada Hunter, typically the calm and rational presence among Salem’s law enforcement, makes a visit to the Horton house that will change everything. What should have been a warm, familiar stop turns ice-cold when Jada delivers devastating news: the police believe they’ve identified the stalker threatening Stephanie Johnson—and all signs point to Jeremy.
The moment is explosive. Jada doesn’t sugarcoat the situation. She looks Jeremy straight in the eye and informs him that evidence links him to the threats against Stephanie. Worse, she drops this revelation in front of Julie Williams. Anyone who knows Julie understands the gravity of that choice. Julie is fiercely loyal, especially when it comes to her family, and she immediately leaps into defense mode.
Julie’s reaction is emotional, passionate, and entirely predictable. She refuses to believe Jeremy could be capable of something so calculated and sinister. But from a procedural standpoint, Jada wouldn’t make such an accusation without cause. That’s what makes this storyline so unsettling—someone clearly wants Jeremy to look guilty.
Psychologically, Jeremy has always been more impulsive than methodical. The idea of him orchestrating a stalking campaign doesn’t quite fit. This raises a chilling possibility: Jeremy may be the perfect scapegoat. By framing him, the real culprit shifts police attention away from themselves while isolating Stephanie and leaving her more vulnerable than ever.
When Jeremy is ultimately arrested, the emotional fallout is enormous. Being taken away in handcuffs, especially in front of Julie, could permanently damage his trust in the system and deepen his existing issues. This arrest feels less like justice and more like the beginning of a darker chapter—one that could involve Jeremy fighting to clear his name from behind bars, possibly with help from an unexpected ally.
Bay View Meltdown: Sophia’s Mask Finally Slips
Over at Bay View, tensions explode in a way that leaves no doubt something is very wrong beneath the surface. Holly Jonas pays a visit and crosses paths with Sophia Choi, who has been presenting herself as fragile and unable to speak, communicating only through written notes. It’s a performance that has earned her sympathy and protection—until now.
The moment Sophia sees Holly, something snaps. She furiously scribbles a hateful note, unleashing all the resentment she’s been keeping bottled up. But the real shock comes when Sophia escalates from words to violence, raising her hand to strike Holly. The situation only stops because Dr. Gregory intervenes just in time.
This outburst exposes the truth behind Sophia’s silence. Her refusal to speak isn’t weakness—it’s control. By staying mute, she forces everyone to focus on her, to tread carefully around her. Holly’s presence disrupts that power dynamic. Holly represents everything Sophia feels she’s losing: attention, admiration, and Tate’s interest.
Dr. Gregory’s involvement is crucial. He’s unlikely to overlook such a blatant contradiction—someone too fragile to speak, yet aggressive enough to attempt physical assault. This could mark the beginning of Sophia’s unraveling, with her “condition” coming under serious scrutiny.
As for Holly, she may be trying to stay out of trouble, but she’s inherited her mother Nicole’s fire. This confrontation doesn’t just end at Bay View—it ignites a rivalry that feels destined to become the next generation’s legendary feud. Salem may be witnessing the birth of a long-running war.
A Holy Day with Heavy Hearts: The Christening and Leo’s Dilemma
Amid the chaos, Chanel and Johnny attempt to create a moment of peace by celebrating their child’s christening. On the surface, it’s a joyful occasion filled with hope and love. But with Leo Stark involved, emotional complications are inevitable.
Leo and Javi Hernandez serve as godparents, but the happiness is overshadowed by Javi’s impending departure to Texas, where his father is facing heart surgery. Leo insists it’s not a goodbye—just a temporary separation—but the tension between them is undeniable.
Leo wants to go with Javi, to prove he can be supportive and stable. Javi, however, shuts that idea down. His refusal isn’t about logistics; it’s about clarity. Javi realizes that Leo may be using their relationship as a way to avoid confronting his unresolved feelings for Dmitri von Leuschner.
Javi doesn’t want to be the safe option or the emotional placeholder. By going to Texas alone, he’s forcing Leo to face the truth about who he really wants. And all signs suggest Leo’s heart still beats fastest for chaos—specifically, Dmitri.
Adding fuel to the fire, Gwen makes her presence known by dumping a drink on Dmitri at the pub, underscoring just how volatile that dynamic remains. With Javi gone, temptation looms large, and the odds of Leo and Dmitri falling back into each other’s orbit are dangerously high.
Thomas’s Heartbreaking Confession and Chad’s Turning Point
One of the most emotional arcs of the week centers on young Thomas DiMera. Before Jeremy’s arrest—or possibly while he’s out on bail—Thomas confides in him, admitting something truly devastating: he believes the ongoing conflict between Chad, Jack, and Jennifer is his fault.
This moment hits hard because it’s painfully realistic. Children who experience trauma often internalize adult conflicts, blaming themselves for situations they can’t control. Thomas, still reeling from the loss of Abigail, assumes that if he were different or didn’t exist, the fighting would stop.
Jeremy encourages Thomas to talk to Chad, and that conversation becomes a turning point. When Chad realizes his son is carrying this guilt, it snaps him out of his grief-driven anger. For the first time in a long while, Chad chooses healing over control.
During mediation, Chad surprises everyone by seeking a peaceful resolution instead of escalating the custody battle. The adults finally put Thomas’s well-being first, likely agreeing on a structured visitation plan and a commitment to stop turning their grief into warfare.
While Salem peace is often temporary, this truce feels genuine—at least for now. The DiMera family may finally be uniting to protect their children instead of tearing each other apart.
Wild Theories and What Comes Next
As if the confirmed spoilers weren’t enough, the week opens the door to countless theories:
- Jeremy’s frame-up may involve digital evidence or someone with inside access, making the real stalker harder to identify.
- Sophia’s rage suggests she may not be acting alone—someone could be feeding her information and fueling her obsession.
- Leo’s temptation while Javi is away could lead to a drunken hookup or confession with Dmitri, setting off another explosive fallout.
- The heavy focus on Abigail’s legacy raises a long-standing Days question: are the writers laying groundwork for a shocking return or recast in 2026?
Final Thoughts
The January 19–23 week delivers everything Days of Our Lives fans crave: emotional depth, shocking twists, and just enough hope to keep us invested. Arrests, breakdowns, and betrayals collide with moments of growth and healing, reminding us why Salem never stops captivating viewers.
One thing is certain—by the end of the week, no one will be exactly where they started. And in Salem, that’s always the beginning of something even bigger.