TL;DR: EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) is questioning everything about Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien), even as he reaches across enemy lines to link up with Cat (AnnaLynne McCord). One woman on DOOL is about to lose his trust, while another might gain his forgiveness—and Salem’s power map could change overnight.
EJ DiMera and Gwen Rizczech : Trust on Life Support
When you’re dating a DiMera, you expect suspicion, but Gwen Rizczech may have underestimated how ruthless EJ DiMera can be when he smells betrayal. Spoilers suggest EJ’s patience is running out, and Salem insiders are whispering that his “supportive partner” act is about to crash and burn.
The problem? Gwen is no saint, and her past misdeeds hand EJ every excuse to pull away. He’s starting to look at her sideways, second-guessing her every move. Fans are already debating: has Gwen burned the final bridge, or is EJ just hunting for a convenient reason to cut her loose?
Either way, this relationship is veering into exit-ramp territory—and if history repeats, Gwen could be tossed under the DiMera bus before she even sees it coming.
Cat and EJ: Enemies to Power Players?
Here’s the whiplash twist: while Gwen circles the drain, Cat might be the one gaining EJ’s trust. Yes, you read that right. EJ DiMera—Mr. “I don’t forgive, I obliterate”—is reportedly warming to Cat after a string of fiery clashes.
Why? Because EJ is nothing if not opportunistic, and Cat knows things that could flip Salem’s chessboard. Forgiveness isn’t EJ’s brand, but he’s pragmatic enough to team up with someone he once despised if it tightens his grip on power. This isn’t romance—it’s strategy. And if you’re not side-eyeing this potential alliance, you’re not paying attention.
Salem’s New Power Math
So where does that leave us? EJ pulling away from Gwen while cozying up to Cat creates a ripple effect that could shatter alliances across Salem. If Gwen loses EJ’s trust, she loses her perch at the DiMera table. If Cat earns EJ’s forgiveness, suddenly she’s positioned as his newest co-conspirator—and that makes her dangerous.
Picture it: Gwen out in the cold, Cat sliding into the inner circle, and EJ proving (again) that he doesn’t play hearts, he plays kingdoms.
Collateral Damage: What About Chad DiMera and Company?
If EJ and Cat find common ground, expect shockwaves. Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) won’t love seeing Cat anywhere near his brother, and that tension alone could ignite a family free-for-all. Add in the DiMera boardroom vultures, and you’ve got a power scramble tailor-made for sweeps.
DOOL Fan Fallout
Fans are buzzing about which way this spins. Team Gwen loyalists insist she deserves better than EJ’s icy suspicion. Others argue Gwen has always been playing above her weight class and the fall was inevitable. Meanwhile, the prospect of an EJ–Cat alliance has viewers clutching pearls: could these two actually become Salem’s next power duo?
Final Snark
Let’s be real: EJ DiMera doesn’t do subtle. If he’s done with Gwen, it’ll be brutal. If he teams with Cat, it’ll be explosive. Salem may soon relearn the oldest DiMera truth: EJ doesn’t trust—he tests. Fail the test, and he finds someone else to play the game.
So buckle up, DOOL fans. Whether EJ is imploding one relationship or igniting another, the fallout will leave scorched earth.
