Just when Gabby thinks she’s secured her dream position, Tony fires her and appoints Theo as CEO instead! But Salem whispers say the man behind that cold smile isn’t Tony at all… could ANDRÉ have returned from the dead?

The streets of Salem have seen betrayal before, but nothing quite like this. What began as Gabby Hernandez’s moment of triumph has spiraled into one of the most shocking power plays in Days of Our Lives history. And as rumors swirl through the marble halls of DiMera Enterprises, one chilling question echoes louder than ever: is Tony DiMera really back—or has the devilish André risen from the ashes to finish what he started?

It all began when Gabby Hernandez, smart, fearless, and ambitious as ever, decided to take a dangerous deal from Tony DiMera. He promised her everything she’d ever wanted—her fashion line Gabby Chic restored, and the CEO chair at DiMera Enterprises itself. It was a dream offer, one that seemed to mark her official rise into Salem’s elite power circle. After years of clawing her way up from scandal, heartbreak, and loss, Gabby thought she had finally earned her reward.

Tony, always smooth and composed, played the part of the noble ally perfectly. He spoke of unity, of restoring the DiMera name with integrity. But behind that calm exterior was a plan years in the making—one that would shake not just Gabby, but every family tied to the DiMeras.

🕵️‍♀️ A Deal with the Devil in Disguise

Gabby threw herself into Tony’s mission—to expose Xander Cook and Philip Kiriakis’ shady Titan-DiMera merger. Using her charm and cunning, she infiltrated their circle, pretending to align with them while secretly gathering intelligence. She flirted, manipulated, and even enlisted private investigator Steve Johnson to dig deeper into Titan’s secret deals. But Tony had his own hidden agenda—he secretly ordered Steve to back off, ensuring Gabby never uncovered the real secret at play.

What Gabby didn’t realize was that she wasn’t Tony’s partner—she was his pawn.

Using a bugged pen planted in Philip’s office, Gabby overheard the brothers discussing a forged letter from the late Victor Kiriakis. It was proof that Titan’s merger had been built on lies. She delivered the intel to Tony, believing she’d secured her future. But instead of gratitude, Tony’s demeanor began to change—colder, sharper, more ruthless. Gone was the sophisticated gentleman she once trusted. In his place stood a man with icy eyes and a smirk that felt all too familiar to anyone who’d ever crossed paths with André DiMera.

💥 The Ruthless Turn

Within days, Tony moved to destroy Titan. He threatened lawsuits, leaked scandals, and shattered the Kiriakis family’s reputation. Maggie Horton-Kiriakis confronted him, furious that he would use Victor’s death as a weapon. But Tony just smiled—that same cruel, knowing smile André had worn before every act of revenge. Salem’s whispers began that very night.

Even EJ and Chad noticed the shift. Tony’s newfound hunger for power felt wrong—alien, even. He’d never cared for corporate games before. He’d always been the DiMera with a conscience, the one who’d rather live quietly with Anna than fight for control. So why now? Why the sudden obsession with reclaiming the empire he’d once disdained?

The answer came crashing down in the most brutal way possible—on the day Gabby walked into the DiMera mansion expecting to claim her CEO office.

😱 The Betrayal

Tony summoned her with the promise of celebration. But when she arrived, there was no champagne, no congratulations—only Tony sitting behind Stefano’s old desk, his expression as cold as stone.

Without hesitation, he informed her she was fired. Just like that. The very woman who had risked everything for his victory was discarded like yesterday’s news. And when Gabby demanded an explanation, Tony simply said, “The company needs new leadership. Someone fresh. Someone… loyal.”

That “someone” turned out to be Theo Carver.

Theo, the brilliant but idealistic son of Abe and the late Lexie Carver, had just returned to Salem. He believed Tony’s promises of a reformed DiMera Enterprises—one built on integrity and innovation. For Theo, this was a chance to honor his mother’s legacy. For Tony—or whoever was pretending to be him—it was the perfect cover.

Gabby was stunned. Theo? CEO? After everything she’d done? She stormed out in disbelief, the sting of betrayal burning hotter than ever. But behind her fury lurked a far darker suspicion. This wasn’t Tony. It couldn’t be.

Tony’s words, his gestures, even his wardrobe had changed—gone were the light suits and calm diplomacy. Now he wore black, spoke in riddles, and carried himself like a man haunted by old ghosts. One phrase in particular chilled Gabby to her core.

When she had once asked him how he planned to “fight fire with fire,” Tony replied with a chilling smile:

“No, Gabriella. We fight fire… with arson.”

That line—sharp, cruel, and unmistakably André—echoed in her mind as she left the mansion. Had she just been working for a dead man?

🧩 Theo’s Dangerous Gamble

Meanwhile, Theo’s father Abe was furious when he learned of his son’s new role. The DiMeras had already destroyed Lexie once, and Abe wasn’t about to let history repeat itself. But Theo stood firm. “I want to change the family from within,” he told his father. “Tony believes I can bring light into the darkness.”

Abe’s warning came too late. By the time Theo stepped into his new office, the trap was already set. Files had gone missing. Contracts rewritten. And somewhere deep in the DiMera vault, a photo of André’s old face stared back at him from a forgotten file—like a ghost watching from beyond the grave.

Could it be possible that André had survived his supposed death in 2018, when Abigail had accidentally killed him? After all, this is Days of Our Lives—and in Salem, no one stays dead for long.

🔥 The Revenge to Come

Humiliated and furious, Gabby swore she wouldn’t go down quietly. If Tony—or André—thought they could use her and toss her aside, they were about to learn how wrong they were. Rumor has it she’s already contacted Philip Kiriakis, offering to trade every secret she has in exchange for an alliance. With Gabby’s cunning and the Kiriakis family’s resources, the stage is set for a corporate war that could destroy the DiMeras from within.

And what about Theo? Salem’s golden boy might soon realize he’s sitting in a throne of lies. If the truth comes out—that his supposed mentor is actually André DiMera in disguise—his dream job could turn into his worst nightmare. Abe Carver’s greatest fear may come true: that his son has unknowingly walked straight into the DiMera web of deceit that once tore his family apart.

👀 What’s Next in Salem?

As whispers spread, Anna DiMera begins to question her husband’s sudden distance and coldness. Could she once again be sleeping beside André without realizing it? And if so, where is the real Tony? Hidden away? Imprisoned? Or worse?

Salem’s streets are buzzing with speculation. Each clue points closer to the unthinkable—that André DiMera has returned, not as a ghost or illusion, but in flesh and blood. And if that’s true, everyone from Gabby to Theo to Abe may soon find themselves caught in his twisted endgame.

One thing is certain: Gabby Hernandez isn’t done fighting. Her rage, her humiliation, and her thirst for revenge might just be the spark that exposes André’s greatest masquerade yet.

So buckle up, Days of Our Lives fans—because this isn’t just another boardroom betrayal. This is a resurrection, a reckoning, and perhaps the most shocking DiMera twist Salem has seen in years.