DAYS SPOILERS: CHANEL’S EXPLOSIVE CONFRONTATION WITH EJ TEARS THE DIMERA FAMILY APART

The brewing tension between Chanel DiMera and her father-in-law EJ DiMera is about to reach its boiling point in Monday’s can’t-miss episode. After months of mounting frustration, Chanel will finally unleash her fury on EJ over his role in destroying her and Johnny’s dreams of adoption.

CHANEL REACHES HER BREAKING POINT

When Chanel confronts EJ at the DiMera mansion, expect fireworks! Armed with months of pent-up anger, she’ll hold nothing back as she blames him for the collapse of their adoption plans for Sophia and Tate’s baby.

“You couldn’t just let us have this one good thing, could you?” Chanel will reportedly shout during their heated exchange. Her outburst stems from EJ’s toxic influence over his son, which ultimately led to Johnny withdrawing from the adoption process.

The confrontation gets particularly intense when Chanel draws a direct line between EJ’s criminal past—including kidnapping charges and involvement in Rachel Blake’s disappearance—and their current heartbreak. These past misdeeds tainted the DiMera family reputation so badly that Amy Choi rejected them as potential adoptive parents.

THE DEEPER WOUNDS

This clash isn’t just about the failed adoption. It’s about EJ’s pattern of destructive behavior that consistently puts his own power plays above his children’s happiness. His recent scheme to purchase Salem University Hospital—part of his ongoing feud with Chad DiMera—is just the latest example of how he destabilizes the family.

Chanel will call him out on his refusal to acknowledge how his actions affect others. The damning Spectator article exposing EJ’s crimes, written by Leo Stark and published by Chad, became the final nail in the coffin for their adoption hopes. Yet EJ continues to frame the article as a personal betrayal rather than taking responsibility.

By the end of their showdown, Chanel will make her position crystal clear: “You’re dead to this family, just like you’re dead to Johnny.”

JOHNNY’S INTERNAL STRUGGLE

While Chanel confronts EJ, Johnny is fighting his own battles. His decision to withdraw from the adoption process stems from a paralyzing fear of becoming like his father. Despite Chanel’s reassurances that he’s “nothing like his father,” Johnny’s self-doubt persists.

Marlena Evans will try to counsel him on Monday, urging him to separate his identity from EJ’s toxic legacy. “You’re defined by your choices, not his,” she’ll advise—but will it be enough to convince Johnny?

This internal conflict has created serious tension with Chanel, who struggles to reconcile her love for Johnny with his emotional unavailability. Their once-solid relationship now hangs by a thread.

PAULINA STANDS BY HER DAUGHTER

In the midst of this family crisis, Paulina Price has emerged as Chanel’s strongest supporter, encouraging her to fight for what she wants despite EJ’s interference. “Don’t let that man steal your future,” Paulina insists, positioning herself as the anti-EJ when it comes to parenting styles.

However, Paulina’s own checkered past—including her role in covering up crimes—complicates her moral high ground. This nuance won’t be lost on Chanel, who briefly acknowledges it during her confrontation with EJ.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE DIMERA DYNASTY

Once the undisputed puppet master of Salem, EJ now faces unprecedented backlash. Both his sons, Johnny and Chad, openly reject his authority. Even allies like Susan Banks have begun questioning his judgment.

Monday’s confrontation will underscore EJ’s growing isolation, as even family members who once tolerated his manipulation are now drawing firm boundaries. Could this be the beginning of the end of EJ’s influence over the DiMera family?

Meanwhile, amid the family chaos, Chad DiMera and Cat Greene share moments of levity that hint at a potential romance. This budding connection could further reshape Salem’s power dynamics as EJ continues to lose allies.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Chanel’s confrontation with EJ marks a turning point for the DiMera family. As Johnny grapples with his identity and Chad distances himself from EJ’s legacy, the once-unassailable DiMera empire faces an uncertain future.

Will EJ finally recognize the damage he’s causing before he loses everyone he claims to care about? Can Johnny and Chanel’s relationship survive this crisis? And how will the ripple effects of this family fracture play out across Salem?

One thing’s for sure—Monday’s episode will deliver the kind of explosive drama that Days of Our Lives fans live for!