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Days of Our Lives Stars Returning to Salem
Eli and Lani to make surprise comeback on popular soap opera
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Actors Sal Stowers and Lamon Archey, who play the fan-favorite couple Eli and Lani on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, are set to return to the fictional town of Salem in the coming weeks. The surprise comeback was confirmed on a recent episode, and the actors have teased that this time their characters will be sticking around more permanently.
Why it matters
Eli and Lani are a beloved couple on Days of Our Lives, with a devoted fanbase eagerly anticipating their return. Their surprise exit last year left many viewers disappointed, so their comeback is sure to generate excitement and renewed interest in the show.
The details
Stowers and Archey, who play Eli and Lani respectively, will be reprising their roles on the NBC soap opera in the near future. The pair previously departed Salem last year, but now they are set to make a surprise return, with the show's producers promising that this time their characters will be staying put rather than leaving again.
- Eli and Lani's return was confirmed on the February 10, 2026 episode of Days of Our Lives.
- The actors are expected to begin filming their comeback scenes in the coming weeks.
The players
Sal Stowers
An American actress who plays the role of Lani on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Lamon Archey
An American actor who plays the role of Eli on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
What they’re saying
“Eli and Lani are finally coming back to Salem in Days of Our Lives, marking a major change that could shake things up.”
— Sal Stowers, Actress
What’s next
Fans will have to tune in to upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives to see how Eli and Lani's surprise return shakes up the town of Salem.
The takeaway
The comeback of the popular Eli and Lani characters on Days of Our Lives is sure to delight longtime fans of the show and generate renewed interest in the long-running soap opera.
