Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Is EJ DiMera Hiding Lexie Carver or Abigail Deveraux in Rolf’s Lab?

EJ DIMERA’S MYSTERY WOMAN BOMBSHELL THREATENS TO SHATTER THE CARVERS AND THE DIMERAS

TL;DR: EJ DiMera was caught apologizing to a mystery woman inside Dr. Rolf’s cryogenic tube on Days of Our Lives, and fans are convinced it’s either Lexie Carver or Abigail Deveraux. Whoever wakes up first could obliterate Abe’s marriage to Paulina or send Chad spiraling all over again.

EJ’s Emotional Apology Changes Everything

Something is very, very wrong in Salem. On the December 24, 2025 episode of Days of Our Lives, EJ DiMera was spotted inside Dr. Rolf’s secret lab, standing before a cryogenic tube and apologizing to whoever was inside. This wasn’t some casual “sorry I stepped on your toe” moment. EJ referenced Theo Carver by name, which tells us this is deeply personal.

Now the question burning through every soap fan’s mind is simple: Who is that woman?

The two leading candidates are Lexie Carver and Abigail Deveraux. Both options would detonate multiple storylines at once. Both would leave lasting emotional wreckage. And honestly? Both theories have serious evidence backing them up.

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The Lexie Theory: Abe’s World Implodes

If the mystery woman is Lexie Carver, we’re looking at total chaos for the Carver family. Lexie was Stefano DiMera’s daughter and Theo’s mother. She died back in 2012, and Abe Carver has spent years rebuilding his life. He’s now happily married to Paulina Price, Salem’s fierce political powerhouse.

But here’s where it gets complicated. EJ DiMera specifically mentioned Theo while apologizing in that lab. If EJ is trying to bring back his half sister to reunite her with her son, the ripple effects would be catastrophic. Abe would be forced to choose between his late wife and his current one. Paulina, who has already clashed with EJ politically, would be blindsided by the one thing she can’t compete with: a ghost brought back to life.

And let’s not forget that on January 27, 2026, the remains found in the DiMera crypt were confirmed to be Stefano DiMera’s. The Phoenix is finally, definitively dead. But his daughter? She might be breathing again very soon.

The Abigail Theory: Chad’s Nightmare Returns

The other possibility is that the tube contains Abigail Deveraux, Chad’s late wife and the mother of Thomas and Charlotte. Abigail’s coffin was found empty in 2025, which means her body was moved at some point. If Gwen Rizczech is funding Dr. Rolf’s resurrection experiments, bringing back Abigail makes twisted sense. Gwen could be trying to earn their father Jack’s forgiveness by restoring the daughter he lost.

Chad has already survived the “Fake Abigail” trauma. Cat Greene, played by AnnaLynne McCord, impersonated Abigail as part of a Clyde Weston scheme. The deception nearly destroyed Chad’s sanity. If the real Abigail suddenly steps out of that tube? Chad will have to question everything he thought he knew about love, loss, and moving on.

The timing here is suspicious. Billy Flynn is exiting as Chad, and Conner Floyd takes over the role starting April 2026. A real Abigail return would be the perfect emotional bombshell to launch the new Chad era.

Rolf’s Resurrection Breakthrough

On January 26, 2026, Gwen witnessed something terrifying: Dr. Rolf’s animal resurrection experiments actually worked. The “Resurr-Rats” came back to life. Gwen immediately demanded human testing, which means whoever is in that tube could wake up any day now.

EJ DiMera is clearly positioning himself as the hero who “gives” someone back to their family. Whether that’s giving Theo his mother or giving Chad his wife, EJ walks away looking like a savior while everyone else deals with the fallout.

Spoilers for the week of January 26 to 30 tease “resurrection energy” and a major shocker affecting Abe. Chad is reportedly keeping secrets from Theo as the bones mystery reaches its climax. All signs point to this storyline exploding very soon.

Drop a comment below and tell us: Do you think EJ is hiding Lexie or Abigail in that tube? Which reveal would shock you more?

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