DOOL BOMBSHELL: TONY DIMERA’S “RIGHTFUL CEO” COMMENT HAS GABI HERNANDEZ WALKING INTO A TRAP
TL;DR: On September 16’s Days of Our Lives, Tony DiMera promises Gabi Hernandez the CEO position at DiMera Enterprises but his careful wording about the “rightful CEO” and Chad DiMera’s immediate conversation with Theo Carver about needing young leadership signals an imminent betrayal.
Hold onto your coffee cups, soap fans, because Tony DiMera just served up the most obvious betrayal setup we’ve seen in YEARS! And Gabi Hernandez? She’s walking right into it with her eyes wide open and a smile on her face.
Yesterday’s episode had me SCREAMING at my TV!
What Did Tony DiMera Actually Promise Gabi?
Tony didn’t exactly promise Gabi the CEO chair — and that’s the whole problem. When Gabi excitedly reminded him about their deal to make her CEO once they get DiMera Enterprises back from the Kiriakis brothers, Tony’s response was absolutely chilling. “DiMera’s rightful CEO will be at the helm!!” he said, then LAUGHED at her.
Laughed! At her face!
The way he emphasized “rightful” should’ve sent Gabi running for the hills. But instead? She smiled like she’d just won the lottery. Girl, wake UP! This man is playing you like a fiddle and he’s not even trying to hide it. The whole scene gave me serious villain energy — the kind where the bad guy tells you exactly what they’re planning but you’re too desperate to hear it.
Is Theo Carver About to Become CEO Instead?
Oh, it gets worse. WAY worse.
The very next scene — and I mean IMMEDIATELY after Tony’s suspicious promise — we cut to Chad DiMera having a heart-to-heart with Theo Carver at the pub. And what’s Chad saying? That DiMera Enterprises needs someone “new” and “young” to run it. The camera lingered on Theo’s face for what felt like forever.
The editors aren’t even being subtle! This is what we call an anvil drop, people. They might as well have had a neon sign flashing “FUTURE CEO” above Theo’s head.
Think about it. Theo is Stefano DiMera’s biological grandson through Lexie Carver. That’s REAL DiMera blood. Gabi married into this family and has been trying to claw her way to the top ever since. But when Tony talks about the “rightful” CEO? He’s not talking about someone who got there through marriage or corporate espionage. He’s talking bloodline, baby. Pure DiMera legacy.
What About That Written Contract Between Tony and Gabi?
Here’s where things get REALLY interesting…
Multiple fans remember seeing Tony and Gabi put their deal in writing. They actually signed a contract! But wait — think about what that contract says. It’s literally a written confession of corporate espionage! Gabi has been seducing the Kiriakis brothers to steal company secrets, and she put it in WRITING?
This contract isn’t protecting Gabi. It’s the smoking gun Tony needs to destroy her!
When this all blows up (and trust me, it will), Tony can claim the contract is void because it documents illegal activities. Or better yet — what if this isn’t even Tony? What if it’s André DiMera pulling one of his classic impersonations? That would make the contract completely worthless from day one. Anna DiMera has been mysteriously absent lately, and she’s the ONE person who could spot a fake Tony from a mile away.
Something stinks here, and it’s not just Gabi’s desperation.
Why Would Tony Betray Gabi Now?
Let’s be real — Tony DiMera suddenly being obsessed with running DiMera Enterprises is completely out of character. This is a man who’s spent YEARS trying to stay OUT of the family business. He and Anna have been living their best life, traveling the world, staying far away from the corporate drama.
Now suddenly he’s making secret deals? Laughing maniacally? Using careful lawyer-speak about “rightful” heirs?
This screams André to me. And if it IS André, then Gabi is about to experience a betrayal that’ll make her past schemes look like child’s play. André doesn’t just want her out of the CEO chair — he wants her destroyed. Installing Theo as a young, malleable puppet he can control from the shadows? That’s classic André.
What’s Next for Gabi, Tony, and Theo?
Don’t be surprised if next week brings the mother of all double-crosses. Tony (or André) will use Gabi’s intel to reclaim DiMera Enterprises, then pull the rug out from under her in the most public, humiliating way possible.
Could this mean Theo gets announced as CEO at a big press conference while Gabi stands there in shock? Given Chad’s history with Gabi — let’s not forget their complicated romantic past — he’d probably LOVE to see her taken down a peg. And Theo being at a crossroads in his life, searching for purpose? He’s the perfect candidate to be manipulated into taking a position he might not even want.
This likely leads to Gabi plotting the revenge to end all revenges. We’re talking scorched earth, take-no-prisoners, destroy-everyone-in-her-path level rage. And honestly? After this betrayal, I’d be rooting for her!
The real question is: will Gabi figure out she’s being played before it’s too late? Or will she walk into that boardroom expecting a crown and get a knife in the back instead?
My money’s on the knife.
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