DAYS of our Lives revealed three new and returning cast members were gracing their way back to Salem. Their debut on the show comes after fans were left devastated following the farewell of fan-favorite Harris Michaels . On Monday, Soap Opera Digest shared Cherie Jimenez will be replacing Camila Banus' role as Gabi Hernandez DiMera.
She is set to make her debut on Thursday, reuniting with her character's husband Stefan, played by Brandon Barash. Judith Chapman , who plays Diana Colville, will be making her return to the Days of our Lives . Speaking with the outlet on her return, Chapman said, "I was surprised to get that call.
"And then I was thrilled, especially because I found out that my scenes would be with Greg[Rikaart], so Leo and Mommy are reunited!" She went on to say after reading the script, she thought, "This is great stuff." Chapman hasn't been on the show since her brief appearance in 2019. Diana Colville was originally played by Genie Francis from 1987 until 1989 before Chapman took over.
While fans are happy to see Jimenez and Chapman return to the beloved show, Days of our Lives is also welcoming a new face. Kennedy Garcia joined the show on Tuesday as Felicity Greene. Fans will see Garcia's character showcase her friendship with Chanel Dupree, played by Raven Bowens.
Garcia's stint with the soap show commemorates her as the first young adult with Down's syndrome to grace Daytime TV. Speaking with TV Insider when she got the role, Felicity said, "I got the aud.
