Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ken Corday Teases Rekindled Romances as Brady Black Kisses the New Chloe Lane

KEN CORDAY PROMISES OLD FLAMES, NEW LOVES AND MESSY TRIANGLES

TL;DR: Ken Corday says Days of Our Lives has young loves, rekindled romances and complicated triangles coming. He named no couples. We matched each phrase to the Salem pairs already on screen.

What the Boss Actually Said About Romance

It is confirmed, straight from the top. In a 61st anniversary interview published November 8, 2026, executive producer Ken Corday promised a Days of Our Lives romance season with “some new, young loves, rekindled romances and complicated triangles.” He also said the show is “having fun exploring the dynamics between the Kiriakis and DiMera families, much like the Montagues and the Capulets.”

Here is the catch. Corday did not name a single couple. Every match below is our own read of what is already playing out, so treat it as a fan prediction, not a done deal. That said, the clues are sitting right there, and one of them already has a kiss on tape.

Rekindled Romance: Brady and Chloe Have Footage

The winter promo released November 2 gave Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) a reunion nobody saw coming a month ago. He greets Chloe Lane (Sofia Mattsson) with “Hi, Chloe.” She answers, “I’ve missed you so much,” and they share a kiss. Mattsson, the former Sasha on General Hospital, took over the role after Nadia Bjorlin passed on a return. No air date for Chloe’s first scene has been announced.

Brady and Chloe are not strangers. Tate pointed out in October that his dad was once married to her. If any pairing Ken Corday has in mind for these Days of Our Lives spoilers fits “rekindled,” it is the one we can already watch in the promo.

The Triangle Brady Walked Away From

Timing is everything in Salem. As our daily recaps showed, Brady broke up with Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) on October 29. The very next day, Sarah told Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) “I love you,” he said it back, and they kissed. Then on November 4, Xander told her they would be together eventually, just not yet, because it “has to be forever.”

So who is in the “complicated triangle”? Brady, Sarah and Xander have been one for most of 2026. Add Chloe and it becomes a square. One promo write-up says Sarah and Xander reunite, only for him to land in more danger, and on Friday, November 13, Lani gives Xander troubling news. My gut says the triangle Corday means is the one that refuses to stay closed.

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Which Couples Is Ken Corday Talking About?

Nobody outside the writers’ room knows, but two more pairs fit the words. Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) gave it another shot in September. On November 3, Philip hid a poker invitation from her and told her he had missed her. One write-up of the winter promo says the pair face heartbreak again, so their rekindled romance may be the one on a timer. Catch up on everything in the winter promo before you place your bets.

Then there is Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart). He told Gwen on October 28 that he and Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) were back together, and the two spent Halloween night at the Salem Inn. Javi has not told Gus, who moved out in August saying Javi still loved Leo. That is rekindled and a triangle in one package. On Wednesday, November 11, Javi finds Leo in danger.

Young Loves and a Montagues and Capulets Feud

“Young loves” points at the next generation. Holly and Tate are still a couple, though both actors have exits announced with no last air date. Sydney DiMera (Sydney Malakeh) and newcomer Mason connect in a big way in the winter promo, and that one has young love written all over it.

The Romeo and Juliet line is the juiciest. Dominic Marino (Kyle Pryor) tried to buy the Kiriakis mansion in October and pulled out of the sale. He introduced himself to EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) as “brother” on November 6, and on Tuesday, November 10, Xander cautions Philip. Ken Corday promised Montagues and Capulets, which means star-crossed lovers from opposite houses. Fans following every Salem twist should watch Sydney, who already pulled Philip into one secret.

Corday also teased a brand new woman who “gets herself involved with almost everyone in Salem” and debuts in the spring. Don’t be surprised if Ken Corday’s triangles get a fourth corner by then.

Brady and Chloe, Leo and Javi, or a Kiriakis and a DiMera: who is your pick for the big romance? Tell us in the comments.

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Brady and Chloe Are the Rekindled Romance to Beat

We are calling it. Corday kept his cards close, but only one rekindled romance already has a kiss in the promo, and it belongs to Brady and Chloe. Sarah and Xander can keep their triangle. Brady deserves a fresh start with a familiar face.

Leo and Javi are a close second, and the Kiriakis and DiMera feud is the wild card. Which couple is Corday really teasing? Tell us on our Facebook page.