Chad DiMera's Exit Storyline Begins Next Week on 'Days of Our Lives'
- - Chad DiMera's Exit Storyline Begins Next Week on 'Days of Our Lives'
Johnathon KornbleeFebruary 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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After months of fan speculation, Chad DiMera’s (Billy Flynn) exit storyline is set to begin next week on Days of Our Lives, according to a newly released weekly promo.
The official Days of Our Lives YouTube channel a new weekly promo teasing what’s ahead on the Peacock soap for the week of January 9 – 13 2026.
In the promo, at Horton Town Square, Chad tells Cat Greene (Annalynne McCord) that he is taking his children, Thomas (Christohper Carrey) and Charlotte, and going to Arizona.
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As Parade previously reported, Daytime Emmy winner Flynn announced last year that he would be exiting Days of Our Lives while also revealing plans to join the fellow Sony-produced soap The Young and the Restless.
Due to Days of Our Lives lengthy production cycle, Flynn exit is only now reaching television screens. He has already been appearing on The Young and the Restless since October 2025, where he debuted as Cane Ashby.
Shortly after Flynn’s departure was confirmed, as Parade previously reported, Days of Our Lives revealed that former The Young and the Restless star Connor Floyd would be taking over the role of Chad DiMera. Parade previously reported that Floyd’s first appearance is expected in April 2026.
For a brief period, both Flynn and Floyd appeared on The Young and the Restless at the same time, before Floyd’s character, Chance Chancellor, was written off the series.
The Story So Far:
On Screen in Salem, Chad’s had endured a turbulent two years. Cat Greene arrived in town claiming to be his late wife, Abigail DiMera. It was later revealed that Cat was not Abigail at all, but had been coerced by Clyde Weston (James Read) into impersonating her as part of a larger scheme to get ahold of his fortune.
Following the truth about Cat’s identity, her relationship with Chad became deeply strained. Over time, however, the two managed to rebuild trust, forming a bond and friendship that has increasingly taken on romantic undertones, culminating in the two sleeping together.
Those feelings came to a head when Thomas learned that Cat had impersonated his mother. He became adamant that Chad stay away from her, even asking to live with his grandparents Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves).
The conflict ultimately led to a custody dispute, with Chad agreeing to stay away from Cat romantically in an effort to repair his relationship with his son. Whether that promise can be upheld remains an open question.
With Chad temporarily exiting the canvas, fans are left wondering whether there is still hope for a future with Cat, and if a reunion could be possible when Chad eventually returns with a new face.
Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.
Related: 'Days of Our Lives' Promo Teases Romance, Relocation, and a Final Wish
This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the TV section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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