Days of Our Lives BIG SHOCK: The Calm Is Over – Gabi Faces the Storm as Arianna Comes Home!
🌟 Is Ariana Horton Returning to Salem — All Grown Up?
A Big Comeback in the Works?
Rumors are swirling that Days of Our Lives is about to bring back one of its most beloved legacy children:
Ariana Horton — only this time, she’s not a kid anymore.
A new face, Marissa Reyes (of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin fame), has been spotted filming with core cast members, including:
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Sheree Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez)
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El Calderon (Javi Hernandez)
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Dan Foyer Eagle (EJ DiMera)
Though the posts were quickly deleted, screenshots and social media sleuths have kept the buzz alive.
🎬 The Clues Point to Ariana Horton
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Reyes is heavily featured in behind-the-scenes photos and videos.
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She’s aligning closely with the Hernandez family, especially Gabi.
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No official casting announcement has been made…
But the most popular theory?
Marissa Reyes is playing a teenage Ariana Horton, daughter of Gabi Hernandez and Will Horton.
And based on all the clues—it fits perfectly.
🧼 Why It Makes Sense: Classic Soap Time Jump
Ari was last seen as a child (played by Lane Rosa), living in Arizona with Will and Sonny.
She’s been offscreen for years—classic soap setup for a rapid SORAS (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome) return.
Other teen characters, like Holly Jonas (now 17 or 18), are already active in Salem’s teen scene.
So aging up Ariana? Logical—and narratively necessary.
💔 Family Reconnection or Collision Course?
Gabby and Ari: Mother and Daughter Reunited?
Bringing Ariana home gives Gabi a second chance at motherhood.
She’s been through romantic betrayals and shifting alliances—and this reunion could be healing…
But also volatile.
Ari was raised by Will and Sonny, far from her mother’s world.
Her beliefs, values, and memories may clash with Gabi’s chaotic lifestyle.
Could their reunion become a war of ideals?
🔥 The Teen Scene Gets Spicier
If Ari returns as a teenager, she could:
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Connect with the Hernandez and Horton legacies
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Stir up the Salem High social scene
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Create new friendships, rivalries, or romantic triangles
Whispers suggest a romance between Ari and Doug Williams III (rumored to be played by Peyton Meyer).
This pairing could become a new fan-favorite—but not without complications.
💘 Possible Love Triangle (or Square?)
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Doug Williams III and Ariana = “it couple” potential
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Holly Jonas and Tate Black still have unresolved tension
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Could Holly become jealous and sabotage Ari’s romance?
Expect:
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Fractured friendships
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Emotional drama
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A possible love square setup
It’s classic Days teen angst—and it’s coming fast.
👀 Gabby as the Wild Card
How will Gabi react to Ari dating Doug—especially given the Williams/Horton connection?
She may try to interfere, control, or sabotage the relationship.
Gabi’s fierce love meets her unpredictable nature.
This storyline has the potential for:
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Raw emotional scenes
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Generational conflict
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Secrets exposed
🧠 Themes: Identity, Forgiveness & Emotional Legacy
Ariana’s return allows Days to dive deep into:
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Generational rifts
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The pain of estranged relationships
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Questions about identity, loyalty, and belonging
Will Ari embrace her mother—or challenge her?
🔮 Why This Return Matters
Marissa Reyes is already filming.
The timing is perfect.
The show is building its teen cast—and Ari’s return bridges two core families:
The Hortons and The Hernandezes.
Her character can:
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Anchor teen plots
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Connect with legacy characters
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Shake up everything from school drama to family dynamics
💭 Final Thoughts
If the speculation is true and Marissa Reyes is the new Ariana Horton, this could be one of the most impactful returns in years.
The ripple effects could touch:
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Gabi’s redemption arc
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Will and Sonny’s visits
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The EJ DiMera storyline
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Even longstanding Horton vs. Hernandez tensions
This isn’t just a casting update—it’s a story reset.
❓ What Do You Think?
Could Marissa Reyes really be the new Ariana Horton?
What kind of drama do you hope she brings to Salem?
Drop your theories in the comments.
And as they say in Salem: Every return comes with a twist…
And sometimes, it’s the kids we forgot that shake things up the most.
