For more than half a century, Days of Our Lives has built a reputation for delivering some of the most outrageous twists in television history. From demonic possessions and shocking resurrections

to secret identities and dramatic kidnappings, the long-running soap has never shied away from pushing the boundaries of storytelling. But in a surprising and hilarious

new behind-the-scenes moment, the stars of the show discovered something unexpected: sometimes even they can’t believe the wild stories their own series has told.

In a playful April Fools’ Day feature shared with fans, members of the current Days cast gathered for a game that quickly spiraled into chaos. The challenge seemed simple at first—identify whether certain jaw-dropping storylines from the show’s history were real or completely made up. The game, titled “Fool or Fact,” was meant to celebrate the soap’s most unforgettable moments. Instead, it turned into a hilarious and revealing reminder of just how unbelievable the history of Salem truly is.

And judging by the cast’s stunned reactions, even the actors living inside this dramatic world sometimes struggle to separate fact from fiction.

Chaos in Salem — On Screen and Off

The playful video arrived at a time when the show itself is deep in one of its latest waves of intrigue. On the current canvas, several major storylines are unfolding simultaneously.

Kristen DiMera has been maneuvering behind the scenes, cornering Sophia Choi with a calculated plan that threatens to point suspicion directly toward Marlena Evans. Meanwhile, EJ DiMera has quietly begun laying the groundwork for a major turning point involving the reading of Stefano DiMera’s will—an event that could reshape the balance of power within Salem’s most notorious family.

Elsewhere, Xander Cook casually slipped into a phone call authorizing the movement of significant funds on behalf of Titan Industries, treating a major corporate maneuver as if it were just another task on his daily agenda.

In true Days fashion, chaos was unfolding on every front.

Yet even as the drama intensified on screen, the cast found themselves looking backward—revisiting the show’s most outrageous chapters and realizing just how extreme some of those stories truly were.

The Game That Left the Cast Speechless

The game began innocently enough.

Actors were asked to decide whether certain scenarios from the show’s past were genuine plotlines or cleverly invented pranks. At first, most of the cast seemed confident they could easily identify the truth.

That confidence didn’t last long.

One of the earliest questions asked whether Jennifer Horton had once appeared to rise from her coffin during her own funeral.

Several cast members immediately declared it must be real—because, after all, this is Salem. But others hesitated, wondering whether the scenario was simply too bizarre to have actually happened.

When the answer was revealed to be fact, the room erupted in laughter and disbelief.

Linsey Godfrey, who plays Sarah Horton, had boldly guessed that the storyline was real. Even so, the confirmation still sent her into a dramatic scream that instantly became one of the video’s most memorable moments.

Meanwhile, Eric Martsolf, known to viewers as Brady Black, admitted he had guessed incorrectly—revealing that even seasoned Days veterans can underestimate the show’s willingness to embrace the absurd.

Marlena’s Shocking Past

If the coffin twist seemed shocking, the next question raised the stakes even further.

The cast was asked whether Marlena Evans had once been arrested as a killer and subsequently shot by police during a dramatic confrontation.

At first, several actors hesitated. The storyline sounded extreme even by Days standards. A few guessed that it must be an April Fools’ prank designed to fool them.

But once again, the answer was fact.

The revelation left multiple cast members visibly stunned.

Godfrey and Paul Telfer, who portrays Xander Cook, reacted with genuine disbelief—as though they had just learned something about their fictional universe that they weren’t emotionally prepared to process.

In that moment, the game began to take on a new meaning.

It wasn’t just about guessing right or wrong anymore. It was about rediscovering the wild creative legacy that has defined Days of Our Lives for generations.

Confidence Begins to Crumble

By the time the next question appeared, the cast’s earlier confidence had evaporated completely.

They were asked whether Julie Williams had once hidden blackmail evidence inside a church hymn book—only to forget where she placed it.

The responses were hesitant, scattered between “fool” and “fact.” No one seemed entirely sure what the truth might be anymore.

When the answer revealed that the storyline had indeed occurred, the group erupted once again in laughter and disbelief.

Paul Telfer openly admitted that the cast was terrible at the game, while Godfrey agreed that the challenge had quickly become impossible.

Robert Scott Wilson, who plays Alex Kiriakis, joked that the storyline sounded so entertaining it should be written into the show again.

In a sense, his comment captured the spirit of Days itself: when the story gets outrageous enough, it almost circles back around to brilliance.

The Susan Banks Twist That Sealed It

But the most memorable moment of the game came when the cast was asked about one of the show’s most eccentric characters.

The question involved Susan Banks and whether she once believed that Elvis Presley had fathered her child.

For a moment, the room fell into uncertain silence.

Surely that had to be a joke.

Yet slowly, the realization began to spread among the cast that this bizarre storyline might actually be real.

Cherie Jimenez, who portrays Gabi Hernandez, suddenly connected the dots. She realized that the character’s son, EJ DiMera, carries the initials “E.J.” partly because of that very storyline.

The revelation triggered laughter, astonishment, and a collective moment of appreciation for just how strange—and brilliant—Salem’s history truly is.

Fans Embrace the Chaos

When the video was posted online, fans immediately embraced the cast’s reactions.

Many viewers admitted that watching the actors rediscover the show’s most outrageous plots was just as entertaining as the storylines themselves.

Some praised the genuine surprise on the actors’ faces, noting that the reactions felt completely authentic rather than staged for the camera.

Others highlighted the dynamic chemistry among the cast, particularly the dramatic responses from Linsey Godfrey and Paul Telfer, whose expressions became instant fan favorites.

For longtime viewers, the game served as a nostalgic reminder of why Days of Our Lives remains such a unique force in television.

A Legacy of Unpredictable Storytelling

At its heart, the April Fools’ video captured something essential about the enduring appeal of Days of Our Lives.

Few shows are willing to embrace storytelling that swings so boldly between romance, suspense, comedy, and outright absurdity.

Yet that unpredictability is exactly what keeps audiences coming back year after year.

The actors themselves may occasionally struggle to believe some of the show’s most outrageous moments. But those twists—whether they involve rising from coffins, mistaken identities, or unexpected Elvis connections—have helped shape the unforgettable world of Salem.

And as the cast rediscovered during their chaotic guessing game, sometimes the most unbelievable stories are the ones that really happened.