In Days of Our Lives, Salem is once again on the brink of chaos, and this time, it’s Gabi Hernandez at the center of a bombshell revelation that threatens to tear the DiMera family apart. A shocking twist has surfaced:

the man everyone believes to be Tony DiMera may, in fact, be his devious twin brother, Andre, back from the dead and plotting his most dangerous revenge yet. As the truth unravels,

Theo Carver unknowingly walks straight into a deadly trap—and only Gabi may have the courage to save him before it’s too late.

Tony’s Ruthless Transformation Raises Alarm

For years, Tony DiMera was the calm amidst the family’s storm—a man who wanted little to do with the dark legacy of Stefano DiMera’s empire. He was devoted to his wife, Anna, and content to let his siblings—EJ, Kristen, Stefan, and Chad—fight over power. But lately, Tony’s demeanor has shifted dramatically. He’s suddenly cold, power-hungry, and determined to seize back DiMera Enterprises from Xander Cook and Philip Kiriakis, no matter the cost.

His personality change hasn’t gone unnoticed. EJ and Chad have both remarked that Tony’s behavior feels off. He’s too calculating, too ruthless—more like Andre than Tony. Behind his suave charm, there’s a darkness returning to Salem that many thought was buried years ago.

Gabi’s Alliance and Betrayal

Gabi Hernandez, ever the ambitious and sharp businesswoman, finds herself drawn into Tony’s web. He promises her control of Gabi Chic and the CEO position at DiMera Enterprises if she helps him spy on Xander and Philip. Tempted by the prospect of reclaiming her power, Gabi agrees—and soon begins a dangerous double life filled with secrets, deceit, and manipulation.

Using every resource at her disposal, Gabi infiltrates the Kiriakis brothers’ circle, flirting her way into Philip’s trust and planting bugs to gather inside information. Her most daring move comes when she hides a listening device inside the DiMera offices—capturing a conversation revealing that Xander and Philip forged a letter from Victor Kiriakis to legitimize their merger.

Tony uses this evidence to destroy their credibility publicly, forcing Titan Industries into collapse. But while Gabi thinks she’s secured her victory, she’s actually being played in the most ruthless way possible.

Tony’s Mask Slips – Andre’s Shadow Returns

Behind the scenes, Tony has no intention of honoring his deal with Gabi. Instead, he secretly invites Theo Carver—Abe’s son and a bright young businessman—to return to Salem under the guise of helping “modernize” DiMera Enterprises. What Gabi doesn’t know is that Tony plans to give Theo her promised CEO role.

When Gabi confronts him, expecting gratitude and recognition, Tony’s cold dismissal leaves her speechless. He fires her on the spot, claiming she’s no longer “an asset to the company.” The betrayal cuts deep—but something about Tony’s tone and demeanor feels wrong.

Then comes the chilling moment: Tony smirks and mutters a phrase once used by Andre himself—“We don’t fight fire with fire. We fight fire with arson.”
Gabi freezes. The realization dawns on her—this isn’t Tony at all. It’s Andre.

Signs of Deception

In the following days, subtle clues begin to confirm Gabi’s growing suspicion. Tony’s wardrobe has shifted—he now wears Andre’s signature all-black suits, abandoning Tony’s classic style. His speech patterns, his posture, even his gaze seem eerily familiar to anyone who ever crossed paths with the late Andre DiMera.

But how could that be? Andre supposedly died in 2018—struck down accidentally by Abigail Deveraux. Yet, this is Salem, where the dead rarely stay buried. Andre has already resurfaced once before, serving the Devil himself when Johnny DiMera was possessed. Could he have survived yet again, assuming Tony’s identity for one final, sinister game?

Theo in Danger

Meanwhile, Theo Carver is blissfully unaware that the man offering him a dream job is actually his mother’s killer in disguise. He believes he’s joining DiMera Enterprises to bring integrity and innovation to the company. His father, Abe Carver, however, is furious. As Salem’s mayor and a man who’s fought against DiMera corruption for decades, he recognizes danger when he sees it. Abe warns Theo not to trust any DiMera—least of all Tony—but his son refuses to listen.

Theo’s loyalty and optimism, traits he inherited from his late mother Lexie, blind him to the warning signs. And that’s exactly what Andre—if it truly is him—counts on. By drawing Theo in, Andre gains both leverage over Abe and a pawn to manipulate in his corporate war.

Gabi’s Race Against Time

Once Gabi pieces the puzzle together, she realizes Theo’s life may be in jeopardy. Andre’s offer isn’t a business opportunity—it’s a trap. The so-called “project” Theo has been promised could be a setup to eliminate anyone who threatens Andre’s takeover of DiMera Enterprises.

Gabi vows to stop him, even if it means risking her own life. But convincing others won’t be easy. Many in Salem still think she’s just a schemer trying to protect her position. So she turns to Steve Johnson, the same investigator Tony once hired—and later silenced—to dig deeper. Together, they begin unraveling Andre’s twisted scheme, racing to uncover the truth before Theo walks into disaster.

Anna’s Heartbreaking Discovery

Meanwhile, Anna DiMera begins noticing strange inconsistencies in her husband’s behavior. Late-night calls, missing hours, and a coldness she’s never seen before. When she confronts “Tony,” he brushes her off with a chilling smile and a cryptic remark about “new beginnings.”

For Anna, the dread is familiar. She’s been fooled by Andre before—when he impersonated Tony years ago. Now, as history threatens to repeat itself, Anna becomes another potential victim of Andre’s deception.

Salem’s Suspicion Grows

As rumors spread through Salem, more residents begin questioning Tony’s identity. Chad voices concern, EJ grows increasingly wary, and even Marlena senses something sinister lurking beneath his charm. Yet Andre, ever the master manipulator, stays one step ahead, tightening his grip on power.

His ultimate goal? To destroy the Kiriakis family, dismantle DiMera’s enemies, and rewrite Salem’s hierarchy with himself as king.

The Showdown

In an explosive confrontation at the DiMera mansion, Gabi bursts in to expose the truth—just as Theo is about to sign a major contract that would hand Andre full control over Titan’s remaining assets. Her accusations send shockwaves through the room.

Andre tries to gaslight her, but when Steve appears with proof—a voice recording from Gabi’s planted bug revealing Andre confessing to his ruse—the room falls silent. Anna’s face crumbles as she realizes the horrifying truth: the man she’s been living with isn’t her husband.

Theo, shaken and furious, confronts Andre for using him as a pawn. But before Salem PD can arrest him, Andre vanishes into the night, leaving chaos—and questions—in his wake.

Aftermath and Fallout

In the days that follow, Gabi becomes an unlikely hero, not only saving Theo but also exposing one of the most diabolical deceptions in Salem’s history. Abe publicly thanks her, though the emotional scars between him and Theo may take time to heal.

As for the DiMera family, their empire stands fractured once more. Anna mourns the loss of Tony—unsure if he’s alive somewhere or if Andre’s return came at his twin’s fatal expense. And Salem braces itself, knowing that if Andre truly survived once, he could do it again.

Conclusion

The revelation that Andre may have been masquerading as Tony has reignited Salem’s oldest rivalries and shattered fragile alliances. Gabi’s bravery exposed the darkness festering beneath the surface—but the battle is far from over. As Days of Our Lives continues, one thing is certain: in Salem, secrets never stay buried, and every act of betrayal lights the fuse for the next explosion.