Who Is Leaving & Coming to Days of Our Lives This Week (September 28-October 2)?

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Fans want to know who is leaving and joining the Days of Our Lives cast this week. Entries and exits are intended to add new twists and turns to the series. As a result, many are curious about this week’s updates.

Here is all you need to know about the latest arrivals and departures on the soap opera.

List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from September 28 to October 2

Below is the list of everyone joining and leaving the Days of Our Lives cast from September 28 to October 2, 2026.

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Eli Grant, played by Lamon Archey

Eli is an FBI agent who is frequently seen speaking to Valerie on a private call. He joined the cast in 2017 as the grandson of Julie Olson Williams. He left in July 2022 but returned for recurring appearances. Archey last appeared in July 2026 when Eli and his wife, Lani, celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary.

Eli will be back again this week, telling Lani to find something to pass the time while the kids have started school. Paulina wants Lani to be a cop again, but to do so, she needs to be pardoned for her past crimes. Lani asks her mother not to use her influence with the governor, but Paulina doesn’t listen. Thus, Paulina might have called Eli to speak to Lani.

Rita Lesley, played by Maggie Carney

Rita has worked as a loyal executive assistant at DiMera Enterprises. In Friday’s October 2 episode, EJ DiMera will be seen sharing a secret with Rita.

Melinda Trask, played by Tina Huang

Melinda is the aggressive District Attorney in Salem who enjoys sending people to jail who break the law. Thursday, October 1, 2026’s episode, witnesses Melinda making public accusations against Sarah.

This week, DOOL has no exits.

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