Days of Our Lives Weekly Predictions: Rachel’s Shocking Confession, John Black’s Farewell & More Twists Ahead

By Belinda at Soap Dirt

This week on Days of Our Lives, tensions explode and secrets unravel as Salem braces for big reveals, emotional farewells, and shocking turns. From a child’s chilling confession to the possible return of a daytime legend, here are our top five predictions based on the latest official spoilers.

1. Rachel Black Confesses to Shooting Uncle EJ

Rachel Black’s recent behavior is raising eyebrows — and it could lead to a bombshell confession. Following her awkward birthday party, where only Brady, Kristen, and EJ attended, Rachel exhibited some troubling signs. When EJ brought up the night of the shooting, Rachel grew visibly nervous and abruptly excused herself from the party — despite cake still being on the table.

Later that night, she awoke from a nightmare and reacted fearfully to a loud noise, suggesting the trauma of the shooting still lingers. Viewers recall seeing both Gabi and Johnny with guns in recent flashbacks, yet no definitive shooter has been shown.

However, spoilers for this week reveal Rachel opens up to Kristen and admits she saw Johnny and EJ fighting that night — and Johnny was holding a gun. This could mark the beginning of a confession.

Insiders previously leaked that Rachel is the true shooter, which caused waves behind the scenes. The theory is that she may have picked up Johnny’s discarded gun and pulled the trigger — possibly by accident, possibly not. Kristen is likely to protect her daughter at all costs. The big question: Will she blame Johnny to cover for Rachel?

2. Will Dick Van Dyke Return for John Black’s Funeral?

The end may be near for beloved Salem patriarch John Black. Spoilers suggest he may pass away in a dramatic Friday cliffhanger, setting the stage for a heartfelt funeral in early to mid-June.

A wave of familiar faces is set to return for the occasion — including Paul Narita, Carrie Brady, Sami Brady, Tony and Anna DiMera, Hope and Ciara Brady, and possibly Bo Brady.

This leads to the question: Will Dick Van Dyke reprise his role as Timothy Robicheaux, John’s biological father? Though Van Dyke, now 99, hasn’t been seen on Days since 2023, his real-life friendship with Drake Hogestyn (John) made his original casting a special moment.

His return for John’s farewell would be an emotional tribute — both onscreen and off.

3. Ariana Horton Spirals Out of Control

The recently SORAS’d Ariana Horton is already making headlines in Salem. After a tame family celebration, she snuck out for underage drinking and a steamy encounter with Doug Williams III.

This week, JJ and Gabi scramble to find her — and the fallout could be significant. Meanwhile, Will Horton returns, likely to break the bad news that their once “good girl” daughter is making reckless choices.

Ari’s actions — lying to Gabi, skipping out on a graduation party, and secretly hooking up — suggest she’s heading down a rebellious path. Will Gabi be able to rein her in? Or is this the start of a bigger, more dramatic storyline?

4. Holly Targeted in a Dangerous Scheme

A mystery man has been stalking Holly Jonas, snapping photos and lurking in the shadows. Given her past involvement with Doug Williams III — who owes money to dangerous people — Holly may be in real danger.

Holly previously helped Doug pay off these thugs, and they may believe she has access to wealth through her DiMera family ties. The threat could escalate into a full-blown kidnapping plot, forcing Doug to act fast.

Whether his recent fling with Ari was a distraction or something more, Doug may soon need to rescue Holly — without the funds to do it. Could this desperate situation push him to seek help from Maggie or Roman?

5. Philip Refuses to Press Charges Against Xander

Last week, Xander brutally attacked Philip, landing him in the hospital with internal injuries. The assault followed a series of betrayals — Philip’s deception about Sarah and forging documents against Xander.

As Jada investigates and charges loom, Philip remains unconscious. However, once he awakens, there’s a strong possibility he may refuse to press charges. He could view the beating as deserved or offer a truce — “you don’t charge me, I won’t charge you.”

Despite the violence, Philip had genuine affection for Xander and tried to prove his loyalty. His decision could shift the dynamic between the two brothers once again.