Cherie Jimenez weighs in on the rumors surrounding Gabi’s recast, and her response isn’t what fans might expect. Gabi has her company back on Days of our Lives, and with it,

the sense that she’s finally standing on her own ground again. After weeks of DiMera games and boardroom chess, Gabi Chic is hers, the CEO title restored and the power shift unmistakable.

That onscreen reset comes as Cherie Jimenez continues to make the role her own, stepping into a character long associated with Camila Banus while charting a slightly different rhythm.

With the business reclaimed and the rumors swirling louder than ever, Jimenez is now speaking plainly about what is and is not happening behind the scenes.

Key Takeaways

• Cherie Jimenez directly shut down rumors of tension with former Gabi portrayer Camila Banus.
• Jimenez confirmed that she and Banus have never met or communicated.
• She stated clearly that she is not leaving DAYS.
• Jimenez described her experience on the show as respectful and supportive.
• She plans to stay and continue growing in the role.

JPI Studios Days of Our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez opens up about stepping into a legacy role while fan theories continue to swirl

Addressing the Rumors Head-On

Jimenez recently appeared on Slasher Scotty’s YouTube show, where the conversation turned directly to the speculation that has followed her since stepping into Gabi’s heels. Online chatter has framed the recast as a rivalry, especially on social media, but Jimenez made it clear she sees no conflict. “There is no war. There is no animosity. There is no grrrr between Camila and I,” she said without hesitation.

She explained that the two actresses have never met or communicated, and she respects that distance. Jimenez even welcomed the idea of eventually meeting Banus, suggesting it would quickly deflate the rumors. “So that we could just take a picture and be like, ‘Hey guys, all right, enough is enough,’” she said. For her, the story being told online simply does not match her reality.

That clarity extended to her status on the show. Jimenez firmly stated that she is not leaving DAYS, nor has she been told of any plans for Banus’ return as Gabi. The speculation, she suggested, thrives because it feeds drama, not because it reflects truth. (Learn how Jimenez landed her dream role.)

Finding Her Footing in Salem

Jimenez didn’t turn this into a speech about gratitude or growth. She just talked about what the job has been like and who she’s been dealing with, and whether there’s any tension. In her case, there hasn’t been any. “DAYS has been nothing but amazing to me,” she said, adding, “The producers have been amazing. The show is so respectful.”

She continued, notint, “I don’t know what anybody dealt with before I was there or what anyone’s situation has been, but I have been met with such respect and just honored, and really they have been so amazing to me.”

For her, the transition hasn’t come with drama. She stated that she’s simply been given space to do the work without everything being framed as a comparison exercise. When the conversation drifted toward what comes next, she didn’t dodge it. “I’m not going anywhere. I love this role,” she said. Not as a declaration, just as a fact.