Days of Our Lives Early Spoilers July 27-31: Gabi Swipes and Sarah Surprises

Days of Our Lives spoilers for July 27 – 31, 2026 begin with Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) blindsided by new information about her stolen designs. In addition, Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) is surprised by something growing in the case of Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis).

Also, during the week of July 27th through the 31st, we'll find out more about the kidnapping of Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk), Belle Black and Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) from Italy, and what EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) will do about his growing problems. And as always, on the first day of the edition, we first talk about the rest of this week, and then get into the spoilers for the next week.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Gabi and Leo Join Forces

So, on Wednesday, July 22nd, we have Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Gabi teaming up. So Leo was authorized by Chad to fake the story Gabi Chic bags. I The FBI working on it, too. And Gwen's purse is what started it all for Gabi and Leo.

So this week, we'll see him standing next to Gwen Rizczech's (Emily O'Brien) room. Salem Inn. And Leo notices that Gwen's bed has not been made. So Leo knows that Gwen didn't come back last night. It's all very suspicious. And as Leo and Gabi were about to talk about Gwen, we saw Leo tell Gabi how worried he was about his friend. Leo might tell Gabi that Gwen warned him if anything happened to him that EJ did. And Leo might tell Gabi about the dead man switch Gwen set up with her lawyer.

DOOL Spoilers: EJ's Schemes and Holly's Dilemma

Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) makes a gift for Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord). So, right now, Kayla is sure that EJ will be forced out Salem University the owner. But Kayla may be so impressed with Cat that she offers her a job to continue working at the hospital after EJ leaves. But he also offered Cat a job as his assistant DiMera. He certainly does not abandon him.

Meanwhile, Holly gets upset. He keeps denying taking the pills Tate found in his bag, and neither Sarah nor Tate Black (Leo Howard) seem willing to believe him. So, we saw Holly sneaking out of the hospital because she was very upset. It was Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) who brought the bag, and Holly was actually giving Tate and Sarah reasonable points. Holly insisted that she wouldn't have asked Tate to look in her purse if she had drugs, because that wouldn't make sense. But it seems Sara is inclined to believe the worst now.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ Plots with Rita

We also have a depressed EJ talking to his fiancée, Rita. And I wonder if he's the one who oversaw Kristen's kidnapping. If you remember, Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) and Kristen were talking about what was in store for them. And he wants Lexie to switch places with him. So, Kristen runs away and Lexie moves on DiMera Island in all his limited days.

So Kristen told Lexie that the directions EJ gave to the Island staff were that her sister was to be brought to the island. Kristen has a spy there, probably because of her past actions, dumping people there, and thinks that since Lexie is also EJ's sister, the island staff might not ask questions. Lexie is skeptical, but Kristen is desperate.

Soo, we also have Sarah asking for Xander's help again, and Sarah may have questions about the bag. Sounds like Bonnie has packed it in, maybe Xander will go back to the mansion and talk to Bonnie. But Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) has already searched Holly's room and found nothing. And I'm sure this lady will be touched if she finds out Brady has been going through her stuff.

Days Spoilers: Renewal of Vows and Family Wrap Up

Then on Thursday, July 23rd, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) comes out to Belle. I'm sure it's another mystery about Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson). And I wonder if Belle will remind Stephanie that Joy showed her some kindness. He could have wanted Stephanie to be charged with attempted murder. Nothing is said. A Belle is usually sensible and high-spirited. And Stephanie's kind of unconcerned with jealousy right now.

Speaking of which, Chad is there for Alex who is feeling stressed. He loves Stephanie, but baby Kelsey has to be his priority. And at this point, Stephanie makes one bad choice after another. Because if it wasn't for him pulling that gun, Alex and Stephanie would have visited Kelsey at their house without Joy.

DOOL Spoilers: Abe & Lexie Renew Their Vows

Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) listens as Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) talks about his growing feelings and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Lexie make a vow of renewal. This seems to be her way of saying goodbye to Abe before Lexie runs off to the island to die on the beach instead of in Salem. Theo and Abe are both happy and unaware that disaster is coming.

Sadly, I doubt Lexie will make it out of Salem. A great fall is coming. Kristen also has one last moment with the one she loves. You're out The Bayview and Brady visiting Rachel. And Rachel should be out of the hospital soon. So, Kristen hugs her daughter and tells Rachel that she is her heart. You are his greatest treasure.

And Kristen tells Rachel that she wants her life to be bright and beautiful. So it's clearly Kristen's plan to dump Rachel. And Brady may find this conversation suspicious. So, Kristen's plan is to figure out when EJ is going to snap her up so Lexie can swap with him. But Kristen will be raptured and find that no one will take her place.

Days of Our Lives: Exposure and Encounters

Then on Friday, July 24, Leo convinces Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) to help. So, this could be about Gabi's stuff or it could be about Gwen. And I'm especially wondering if Melinda is the lawyer that Gwen gave all the evidence of EJ's crimes to hold on to if something happened to her. Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) smears EJ and is very upset Days of Our Lives.

Johnny wants to know if EJ planted drugs in Holly's bag. I mean, yes, but will she admit it to Johnny, or will she keep denying it? Sarah and Xander had a moment of silence. The two will be on the road to meet soon. But first, Sarah and Brady tell each other, “I love you,” before things start to go well for them as she realizes that he is not her man.

Her ex-husband Xander is the love of Sarah's life. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) and Steve Johnson are worried about the future. Kayla hopes the hospital will be better off without EJ. But since Gwen isn't answering her calls, Kayla might start to worry. Also, Stephanie is having marital problems, so those two have a lot to talk about.

Days Spoilers: Lexie Take the Chance of the Worst

Then in the week of July 27th to the 31st, we will see Lexie fall again soon. It's going to be a really bad moment. Abe and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) will panic and rush Lexie University Hospital. He doesn't want to be there, but I think he'll see that he can't get out of Salem under his own steam. Abe and Theo learn the truth about Lexie's death soon, and both will be furious with EJ.

Also, Kristen's time in Salem is coming to an end soon. His plan with Lexie falls apart, and Kristen's is soon taken by a masked man. It looks like it's the same guy who kidnapped Gwen, who might be kidding DiMera Island right now. It would be kind of funny if Gwen and Kristen both ended up there, because if you remember, Kristen kidnapped Sara and dumped her there. And then Gwen became the architect he worked with, planning to keep Sarah there and away from Xander. So, all this can be very karmic.

DOOL Spoilers: Gabi Begins to Learn the Truth

Gabi may gain insight into who is stealing her designs. I think he will close his eyes when he finds out the truth. And I think Gabi will soon circle back to Xander and Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) with a deal to help because Gabi is wrong about them targeting her. We'll see if Philip follows Xander's instructions to fix this problem with Gabi or if Philip realizes that she's going to distract him and doesn't even want to face him.

Leo, I think, will find the culprit behind this fake Gabi Chic wallets. I think it will shock you, and this will hit close to home. Johnny is troubled by EJ's actions, but will he step back and refuse to help him? And will Johnny let EJ get away with framing Holly as a drug addict? I hope not.

Cat does more hypnosis soon with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), and we'll find out just how deep EJ is in Italy. And Belle and Chad may be embarking on a trip to Italy soon, unless another clue comes along that points more to finding them in Salem.