Conner Floyd, Alexander Elijah Bond Join 'Days of Our Lives' Cast

Exciting returns and recasts hit the long-running soap opera this week.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:10pm

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This week on 'Days of Our Lives', viewers will see the debuts of Conner Floyd as Chad DiMera and Alexander Elijah Bond as Thomas DiMera. The show will also feature storylines involving Gabi, Leo, Sarah, Alex, Kristen, and more.

Why it matters

Cast changes are common in long-running soap operas as actors come and go, but these new additions to the 'Days of Our Lives' cast are particularly noteworthy as they involve two key characters - Chad DiMera and his son Thomas. Fans will be eager to see how the new actors settle into these established roles.

The details

Conner Floyd takes over the role of Chad DiMera, while Alexander Elijah Bond replaces the previous actor as Thomas DiMera. The show will also feature storylines involving Gabi finding Theo's journal, Leo grilling Gwen, Sarah scheduling a mammogram, and Alex getting a shock when his ex-girlfriend Joy returns.

  • The new cast members debut the week of April 20-24, 2026.

The players

Conner Floyd

The new actor playing the role of Chad DiMera on 'Days of Our Lives'.

Alexander Elijah Bond

The new actor taking over the role of Thomas DiMera on the soap opera.

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What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to see how the new actors portray these iconic 'Days of Our Lives' characters and how their storylines unfold.

The takeaway

Cast changes are common in the world of soap operas, and 'Days of Our Lives' is no exception. The additions of Conner Floyd and Alexander Elijah Bond as Chad DiMera and Thomas DiMera respectively will be closely watched by the show's loyal fanbase.