SHOCKING DOOL SPOILERS: WHERE IS TONY DIMERA? EJ’S TROUBLING CALL HINTS AT STEFANO’S LEGACY

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TL;DR: On October 28’s Days of Our Lives, EJ DiMera receives an alarming phone call that Tony DiMera has vanished without a trace, and he rushes to confide the troubling news in his assistant Cat Greene—but longtime fans suspect the “Tony” who disappeared might actually be André DiMera in disguise, continuing Stefano DiMera’s twisted legacy of deception.

The DiMera family is about to face their worst nightmare.

October 28’s episode delivers a gut-punch that’ll leave fans reeling—Tony DiMera has gone missing, and EJ DiMera is spiraling. But here’s where things get REALLY twisted (and if you know your DiMera history, you know where this is headed): what if the man who vanished isn’t Tony at all? What if André DiMera is pulling off another impersonation straight out of Stefano’s playbook?

Buckle up, Days fans. This has all the makings of a classic DiMera nightmare.

What Happens to Tony DiMera on Days of Our Lives?

Tony DiMera mysteriously disappears during the week of October 27-31, prompting EJ to receive an alarming phone call about his brother’s vanishing act. On Tuesday, October 28, a panicked EJ rushes to share the troubling news with Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), his assistant who’s been getting closer to him lately.

The timing couldn’t be MORE suspicious. Just days earlier, EJ was publicly fuming about Tony’s decision to appoint Theo Carver to a leadership position at DiMera Enterprises instead of EJ’s own son, Johnny. That kind of family drama? It gives EJ a pretty clear motive for wanting his brother out of the picture.

And the Salem PD is DEFINITELY going to notice that.

Will EJ DiMera Be Suspected in Tony’s Disappearance?

It’s unclear whether EJ will face official suspicion immediately, but the writers spent an entire week establishing his anger toward Tony—and that’s never accidental on a soap opera. When someone goes missing right after family members have been publicly fighting? That’s suspect number one territory.

EJ confiding in Cat about this crisis is absolutely fascinating from a strategic standpoint. He’s vulnerable, he’s worried, and he’s leaning on the one person in his life right now who seems genuinely supportive. (Little does he know, she’s actually an ISA operative investigating his finances related to the Titan takeover!)

This disappearance could either clear EJ’s name… or completely destroy him.

The question is: what if he’s being SET UP?

Could This Actually Be André DiMera Impersonating Tony?

Here’s where longtime DOOL fans start connecting the dots—and trust me, they’re SCREAMING about this theory online. The “Tony” we’ve been watching lately has been acting… off. More ruthless. More business-focused. Even his wardrobe has been darker and more menacing than the refined, cultured Tony we know and love.

Sound familiar? It should. Because that’s EXACTLY how André DiMera operates.

For those who need a refresher (or are newer to Salem’s twisted history): André has impersonated Tony not once, but MULTIPLE times over the decades. From 1983-1984, he underwent plastic surgery to match Tony and committed murders while wearing his cousin’s face. Then—and this is the kicker—from 1993 to 2007, André successfully impersonated Tony for over a DECADE, even marrying Kristen DiMera under false pretenses!

The man is a professional identity thief, trained by Stefano DiMera himself in the art of deception.

But here’s the BIGGEST red flag that has fans convinced: where the hell is Anna DiMera?

Tony’s wife has been conspicuously absent from Salem, and that’s not just suspicious—it’s basically a smoking gun. Why? Because Anna is historically the ONLY person who can reliably tell Tony and André apart. She’s his wife. She knows him intimately. If André were going to pull off this impersonation, he’d HAVE to get Anna out of the picture first.

The prevailing theory? André has imprisoned both the real Tony and Anna somewhere, and this “disappearance” is actually André’s exit strategy—a way to frame EJ while André positions himself to seize total control of DiMera Enterprises.

It’s diabolical. It’s twisted. It’s pure Stefano.

How Does This Affect Cat Greene’s Mission?

Cat Greene signed up to investigate corporate crime—not to get caught in the middle of a legacy DiMera deception plot involving evil twins and elaborate revenge schemes! But here she is, becoming EJ’s confidante at the exact moment when he’s most vulnerable and potentially being framed for his brother’s disappearance.

From an intelligence standpoint, this is both an incredible opportunity and a massive threat. A crisis like this will give Cat unprecedented access to EJ’s personal life, his inner thoughts, and potentially information about DiMera Enterprises that she’d never get under normal circumstances. EJ needs someone to lean on right now, and Cat is perfectly positioned to be that person.

But if André really is behind this? Cat’s in serious danger. She thinks she’s investigating a ruthless businessman, but André DiMera is a proven murderer and sociopath—someone who makes EJ look like a choir boy by comparison. One slip of her cover, and this whole operation could turn deadly.

And André doesn’t leave loose ends.

What’s Next for the DiMera Family?

Given the DiMera family’s twisted history, don’t be surprised if this disappearance leads to a full-scale investigation with EJ as the prime suspect. The manufactured evidence against him will be compelling—after all, he had motive, opportunity, and a history of ruthless behavior. Chad DiMera will probably be torn between supporting his brother and questioning whether EJ could actually do something this extreme.

Could this mean Cat will have to choose between her mission and protecting EJ from a frame-up? Absolutely. She’s been trained to gather intelligence and maintain her cover at all costs, but what happens when she realizes an innocent man (well, relatively innocent) is being set up for a crime he didn’t commit?

If history is any guide, the real Tony and Anna are probably locked up somewhere together, with Anna desperately trying to convince her husband to stay strong while they wait for rescue. The question is: who will figure out the truth first? Will it be the perceptive Cat? The suspicious Chad? Or will André make a fatal mistake that exposes his true identity?

This likely leads to a months-long storyline where “Tony” continues to operate in Salem, making increasingly bold moves to consolidate power while dropping subtle hints that something’s wrong. Watch for verbal slips, references to events only André would know, or moments of cruelty that are completely inconsistent with Tony’s character.

The truth always comes out eventually—but how much damage will André do before he’s exposed?

The Phoenix’s Shadow Looms Over Salem

There’s something poetic—and deeply disturbing—about this potential storyline. Stefano DiMera may be gone, but his legacy of deception, manipulation, and family warfare lives on. He trained André in the art of impersonation and power plays. He fostered rivalry among his children, believing conflict would make them stronger. He taught them that victory comes through subterfuge, not honor.

This disappearance has Stefano written all over it.

EJ has spent his entire life trying to prove himself worthy of the DiMera name, trying to live up to his father’s impossible standards. Now he’s potentially being destroyed by Stefano’s most loyal disciple, using Stefano’s favorite tactics. It’s a chess game played from beyond the grave.

And the scariest part? André learned from the best.

As EJ leans on Cat for support, completely unaware of her true identity and mission, the irony is almost unbearable. He’s surrounded by deception on all sides—a fake brother, an undercover operative, and a family legacy built on lies. The Phoenix may have died, but his shadow still haunts every corner of the DiMera mansion.

One thing’s certain: October 28 marks the beginning of a twisted mystery that’ll have fans questioning every interaction, analyzing every scene, and screaming at their screens. Is Tony really missing? Or is André playing the longest con in Salem history?

The answer might be more terrifying than anyone realizes.

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