Wondering who’s returning and who’s leaving the cast of Days of Our Lives this week (May 18 – May 22, 2026)? This week features mostly arrivals and returns, keeping the focus on ongoing storylines and tense moments between key characters.

Here’s a look at who’s joining and leaving the long-running soap opera.

List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from May 18-22

Days of Our Lives is bringing back several familiar characters in the week of May 18 – 22. The show is also continuing major storylines across Salem. Here’s a look at the upcoming arrivals on the show:

Matthew Ashford: Matthew Ashford returns as Jack Deveraux on Friday, May 20. Jack reaches out to his daughter, Gwen, played by Emily O’Brien, as their complicated relationship continues to unfold.

Nikki Crawford: Nikki Crawford also continues her return as Lexie Carter this week. The character is set to meet Paulina, played by Jackée Harry, who is now married to Lexie’s widower Abe Carver.

Leann Hunley: Hunley returns as Anna DiMera on Thursday, May 21. During the episode, Anna finds herself frustrated once again because of Tony DiMera, played by Thaao Penghlis.

Angelica Nero: Nero appears as Victoria Kiriakis. Victoria is the daughter of Xander Kiriakis and Sarah Horton.

Shi Ne Nielson: Shi Ne Nielson returns as Amy Choi on Wednesday, May 20. She deals with heartbreaking emotions while mourning her seemingly deceased daughter, Sophia, played by Rachel Boyd.

Hank Northrop: Hank Northrop appears as Liam Selejko during Wednesday’s episode as well. His character receives an interesting offer from Gabi Hernandez, played by Cherie Jimenez.

Thaao Penghlis: Penghlis also appears this week as Tony DiMera. Tony clashes directly with Anna during Thursday’s episode, continuing their latest disagreement inside the DiMera family drama.

However, no major cast members leave this week.