TL;DR: With Bo Brady and Hope Williams Brady back in Salem, DAYS fans are buzzing about five more iconic characters who could rise from the dead: Dr. Daniel Jonas, Adrienne Kiriakis, Will Horton, Nick Fallon, and Carly Manning.
Who Is the Next Character To Return From the Dead?
On Days of Our Lives, death has never truly been the end. From Stefano DiMera’s countless resurrections to the recent returns of Bo and Hope, Salem residents know to never say goodbye for good. Viewers are now wildly speculating online about which “deceased” favorites could reappear next. Fan theories are exploding, and all eyes are on the characters whose storylines were cut short but remain deeply woven into Salem’s history.
The Most Anticipated Returns
1. Dr. Daniel Jonas
Nicole Walker has never fully healed from losing Daniel Jonas, and his return would rip open old wounds. Imagine the fireworks if Daniel suddenly appeared, forcing Nicole to choose between EJ DiMera and the man she once called her soulmate. It would ignite a DiMera family war and break open Nicole’s fragile peace.
2. Adrienne Kiriakis
Adrienne Kiriakis’ sudden death shattered Justin Kiriakis and the entire clan. But what if she isn’t gone after all? Her resurrection would derail Justin’s new life with Bonnie Lockhart, creating a love triangle as juicy as it is heartbreaking. The Kiriakis mansion would never be the same.
3. Will Horton
Fans still remember the shock of Will Horton’s brutal “Necktie Killer” murder. Though Will has already been resurrected once, his return would give Sonny Kiriakis a second chance to face that trauma and decide if their love can truly endure. Salem thrives on emotional reunions, and this one would be unforgettable.
4. Nick Fallon
No one schemed quite like Nick Fallon. His death changed Gabi Hernandez’s life forever, but his resurrection would rock the Hernandez family to its core. Nick’s cunning mind and manipulative nature would set off a fresh wave of chaos in Salem, guaranteed.
5. Carly Manning
One of Salem’s darkest moments was Vivian Alamain burying Carly Manning alive. Fans still talk about it decades later. Carly’s return would be a stunning twist, giving her the chance to reclaim her life and possibly seek vengeance on those who wronged her.
DAYS Through the Years
Did you know Will Horton was the first male victim of the “Necktie Killer”? His 2015 death sparked one of the most powerful fan campaigns in soap history, and the outcry was so loud the writers brought him back in 2017. Proof that in Salem, fans’ voices really can bring the dead back to life. Catch all the must-know Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates here.
