Days of Our Lives Spoilers: One Actress, Two Characters! Emily O’Brien’s Shocking Return as Theresa AND Gwen Rocks Salem

Get ready, DAYS fans, because Salem is about to get twice as interesting! In a jaw-dropping announcement that has the soap world buzzing, Emily O’Brien is set to make a historic return to Days of Our Lives in 2025 – and she’s not just playing one role, but TWO!

SHOCKING DAY OF DAYS REVELATION STUNS FANS

The bombshell dropped during this year’s “Day of Days” fan event on Saturday, November 2, and oh my goodness, what an entrance it was! O’Brien gave attendees the performance of a lifetime, strutting onto the stage wearing her Theresa Donovan blonde wig, leaving fans screaming with excitement. But wait… that wasn’t even the biggest surprise of the day!

THE WIG COMES OFF, BUT THE DRAMA’S JUST BEGINNING

In a moment that had everyone gasping, fellow DAYS star Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) helped O’Brien with an impromptu hair styling session right on stage, removing the infamous Theresa wig. O’Brien later took to social media to share the playful moment, writing, “The cat (and wig) is out of the bag! Thanks for the warm welcome back to Salem! Now buckle your seatbelts. Oh, and thanks @paultelfer [Xander] for the hairbrush ;)”

DOUBLE TROUBLE: TWO SALEM TROUBLEMAKERS RETURN

Here’s where things get really interesting, DAYS fans! The announcement confirmed that O’Brien isn’t just returning as Theresa – she’s also bringing back Gwen Rizczech! Talk about double trouble! Soap Opera Digest has confirmed this unprecedented dual role, and we can’t help but wonder what kind of delicious drama this will stir up in Salem.

A TALE OF TWO CHARACTERS

For those who might need a refresher (and trust me, you’ll want to know this!), O’Brien first joined DAYS in 2020 as Gwen Rizczech, Jack Deveraux’s illegitimate daughter who arrived in Salem with a massive chip on her shoulder and particular disdain for her half-sister, Abigail DiMera. Fast forward to October 2023, and O’Brien took on the role of Theresa Donovan, previously played by Jen Lilley.

FROM PRISON TO… WELL, WE’LL SEE!

The last time we saw O’Brien on screen was in August 2024, when Theresa Donovan found herself headed to Stateville Prison after getting caught up in that messy business with Victor Kiriakis’s forged will. But something tells me prison walls won’t keep either Theresa or Gwen away from Salem for long!

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SALEM’S DOUBLE AGENT?

How exactly will the show handle one actress playing two distinct characters? What brings both Theresa AND Gwen back to Salem at the same time? And most importantly, what kind of chaos will these two troublemakers stir up when they return? 2025 can’t come soon enough!

So, DAYS fans, are you ready for this groundbreaking double return? Can you imagine the possibilities with both Theresa and Gwen back in Salem? Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below! And don’t forget to tune in to Days of Our Lives daily on Peacock – because with this kind of excitement brewing, you won’t want to miss a single episode!