Days of our lives spoilers: SHOCKING NEWS – The Shocking Returning List for the New Season of DOOL

Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) – the drama queen of Salem – returns amid the storm, ready to throw everyone into chaos

Rex Brady (Kyle Lowder) – a Brady – returns, predicting more family conflicts, especially with Eric and Mimi

Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) – the most cunning DiMera – returns to sow drama as a “royal revenge” act

Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) – the DOOL icon – returns with an “unpredictable” return; promises to be explosive!

Bo and Hope Brady (Peter Reckell & Kristian Alfonso) – the legendary couple – mark an emotional return, promising to stir up emotions in the new season

Carrie Brady Reed, Anna DiMera, Tony DiMera – a series of Brady-DiMera faces return, bringing more tension and power to the family

Will Horton (Chandler Massey) and Ciara Weston (Victoria Konefal) – return with their own emotional story

Shane Donovan (Charles Shaughnessy) – the ISA agent returns, promising dramatic spy drama