Days of Our Lives Spoilers June 17: DiMera Brothers Weaponize Their Exes

The latest Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, reveal that EJ and Chad turn their romantic lives into a psychological battlefield, while a guilty conscience forces a major truth to light.

EJ and Chad Play a Toxic Game of Romantic Revenge

If there is one thing EJ and Chad DiMera have always possessed an absolute talent for, it is getting directly under each other’s skin. However, mid-week spoilers reveal the competitive brothers find a highly calculated new way to push each other’s buttons. This time, they are actively trying to make each other jealous by weaponizing their love lives.

EJ has something rapidly brewing with Cat, who just happens to be Chad’s recent ex-girlfriend. At the exact same time, Chad has a romantic spark igniting with Belle Brady who happens to be EJ’s high-profile ex-wife.

This creates a deeply messy, interconnected situation. Neither brother shows even the slightest interest in taking the high road. Instead, they intend to flaunt their new companions at the office and local hotspots. They will use every word and action possible to score petty points against one another.

Gabi Unleashes Her Fury and Order Leo to Back Off

Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez has officially reached her absolute limit with Leo Stark’s latest antics. Everyone in Salem knows Leo loves a good, juicy scoop. It is what he lives for, and more importantly, it is his job as a local gossip columnist. The major problem? Gabi has zero interest in becoming part of his next trashy headline.

She is especially thrilled about Leo constantly poking around in Javi’s orbit, asking highly inappropriate questions where they simply do not belong. Gabi refuses to let Leo disrupt her inner circle. Consequently, she wastes no time cornering the reporter and putting him firmly in his place. She makes it crystal clear that he needs to back off and mind his own business immediately. Whether Leo actually listens is another story, as he rarely lets a threat stand between him and a viral story.

A Day of Major Confessions and Apologies

Elsewhere in town, a wave of honesty forces several Salem residents into highly difficult conversations. Philip Kiriakis takes a crucial step toward peace by offering a genuine apology to Theo Carver. Philip knows that Gabi heavily blamed Theo for ousting her from her corporate position, even though Theo had absolutely nothing to do with the scheme. Philip wants to set the record straight and officially make amends for letting Theo take the fall.

At the exact same time, Xander Kiriakis delivers a massive bombshell of his own. He sits down with Johnny DiMera and makes a stunning confession. Xander admits that he previously worked hand-in-hand with Kate Roberts to completely set Johnny up for a major fall.

This deceptive secret has weighed heavily on Xander’s conscience lately. Now, he is finally ready to take full responsibility for his actions. He wants Johnny to know that he is genuinely sorry for the damage he caused. Whether Johnny will accept the apology or immediately use the info to launch a counter-attack against Kate remains to be seen.

Do you think Chad and Belle actually have a real romantic future together, or are they just using each other to get back at EJ? Will Johnny find it in his heart to forgive Xander? Let us know your predictions in the comments below!