The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of May 1, 2023

Stunned Salemites struggle with life-changing events!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of May 1, 2023. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Stunned Salemites struggle with life-changing events, but not all happenings will lead to happy endings

Brady isn't ready to break out the Champagne (or beer) when he learns Chloe and Xander will be roomies

Things go from bad to worse for Brady when Chloe calls an end to their relationship due to their Rachel-sized struggles

Still, Brady might have a reason to worry, as things may get too close for comfort when Chloe and Xander begin to cohabitate

While Chloe and Xander clink a few beers to celebrate their big move, mover and shaker Alex gets a big chance to make things better with Maggie

An apologetic Alex makes another big move by trying to make things better with Stephanie and Kayla, as well

Gwen has some big news broken to her when "friend with benefits" Alex announces he'd like to break off the "benefits" part

Lady Whistleblower uses his wily ways to break his next big story, while Talia's twisted tales continue to jolt Jada

Though it pains her to ponder it, Jada can't help but connect the dots between her sister and the scandals surrounding Chanel and Paulina

Jada is shaken by the thoughts but tells her theory to Rafe and eventually targets Talia with her theories

Talia isn't above telling tall tales to get herself out of trouble, and she isn't ready to stop until she (and Colin) gets their revenge

Chanel thinks she has a friend in Talia, especially when she needs a shoulder to cry on after learning sad news about Sweet Bits

Treacherous Talia takes the chance to court Chanel, and the bereaved baker breaks the news to Paulina that she has a date

Roman's bereavement over his lost bride comes to an end after encouraging news about Bo and Kate's cryptic confrontation

Along with Andrew, Steve, and Kayla, Roman rallies himself to ride to Kate's rescue, and it all starts with examining the evidence

Kate finds herself in familiar fishy conditions, and after a missed opportunity to reach Roman, she readies herself to ride to her own rescue

Of course, Chad and Stephanie are stunned (and overjoyed) when Kayla comes at them with the news that Kate is alive, after all

As Kayla clears the air with Chad and Stephanie, a seething Steve isn't so thrilled to be teaming up with Harris

Still, Steve and Chad must make things happen with Harris if they're going to reach their goals, and a begrudged team-up takes place

Still staggered that he shot his own father, Shawn receives some support from Harris, while Belle wishes she could do more for her hurting husband

Not one to hold her tongue, Belle not only gives E.J. a piece of her mind, but coldcocks her callous ex-lover and brother-in-law

E.J.'s troubles don't end with Belle, especially after Sloan's slip of the tongue triggers E.J.'s rage

Nicole not only discovers that Sloan and Eric are seeing each other again, but she's delivered some shocking news after Gabi rushes her to the hospital

Eric doesn't play coy when confronted by an enraged E.J. about his hallucinogenic fueled roll

Louise Sorel returning to Days of our Lives

Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

Jada continues to be curious about her sister's twisted tales and presses her for more information

Just when Nicole's life seems filled to the brink with drama, Kayla delivers a twist that's certainly stunning

An apologetic Sloan attempts to make amends, while Wendy continues to test the waters with Tripp

Down the Road: May Preview

Nicole is pregnant, and that presents a whole lot of drama. Is the baby E.J.'s, or is the bun in her oven a result of the befouled biscuit boinking incident?

Outside of who's the daddy drama, Nicole also wrestles with knowing that she has been told she is unable to carry a baby to term

As Kate's whereabouts are uncovered, a familiar face from DAYS' past also pops up

Colin ups the ante in the Talia versus Paulina/Chanel battle, and things could turn deadly

Wendy thinks she's found a way to choose between Johnny and Tripp... until someone else enters the picture

Rachel continues to be a thorn in any possible chance that Brady and Chloe can be truly happy

Andrew and Paul test the waters of romance, but things move in a dramatic direction when Andrew faces some serious danger

The Maggie and Alex conflict shows no signs of calming down

Megan starts to work her way back into the DiMera family fold

Shawn and Belle's relationship faces a serious test when a struggling Shawn starts pushing Belle away