Just when you thought Christmas chaos was dramatic enough, Days of Our Lives delivered a final blow that left fans stunned: Chanel confirmed she was pregnant with Johnny DiMera’s child on New Year’s Eve.

The episode opens gently with a celebration in Salem Square – music playing, champagne flowing, everyone counting down.

But amidst the joyful scene, Chanel pulls Johnny aside, her voice trembling: “I have something to tell you… I’m pregnant.”

Johnny is speechless, then embraces her.

But before the joy can fully spread, Wendy – who still has feelings for Johnny – overhears it. She leaves in tears, and the Days of Our Lives writers cleverly turn a moment of happiness into the beginning of a new series of cracks.

Meanwhile, at Brady Pub, everyone raises a glass to celebrate the new year. EJ, Kristen, and Chad appear – cool but proud. Kristen whispers to Brady, “Next year, you’ll have to bow your head.” A short line, but enough to convince fans that 2026 will begin with DiMera’s new revenge.

The episode concludes with fireworks exploding in the Salem sky, as the screen dims and the words appear: “In 2026, secrets will burn brighter than fireworks.” – A promise for a turbulent new year.