AceShowbiz - Days of Our Lives fans are in for a surprise as the show confirms the return of AlexAnn Hopkins reprising her role as Joy Wesley. The announcement came via the official Instagram account, revealing that Hopkins will reappear on-screen starting April 24, 2026.

Viewers may remember that when Joy Wesley last appeared, she was grappling with the news of a potential pregnancy. At the time, she chose to keep her positive pregnancy test a secret from Alex Kiriakis (played by Robert Scott Wilson) and his wife Stephanie Kiriakis (Abigail Klein), not wanting to disrupt their reunion.

Joy falsely claimed it was a false alarm, though the audience saw otherwise. That reveal happened in March 2025, meaning Joy’s pregnancy has unfolded off-screen since then—setting the stage for dramatic developments related to her baby once she returns to Salem.

The show has not provided any spoilers about the exact nature of Joy’s storyline, but the timing of her return strongly hints at significant baby-related drama. With Alex and Stephanie now married, the arrival of Joy is likely to cause major turmoil in their lives.

Days of Our Lives teased on Instagram: "She's back!! What trouble will Joy be getting into this time? Beginning April 24th, stay tuned!" In the accompanying video, Hopkins greeted fans directly, saying, "Surprise! I'm back! You thought Joy was gone? She's back in Salem. To find out why, you'll have to tune into Peacock."

Speculation is already swirling about why Joy is returning. Will she confess to keeping Alex’s child hidden all this time? Could there be complications with the baby that force her to come clean? Whatever the storyline, it promises to stir up plenty of emotional conflict.

Meanwhile, Stephanie and Alex are still dealing with their own crises, including recent kidnapping chaos, so Joy’s reappearance will only add to the tension in Salem.

Fans can expect AlexAnn Hopkins to bring fresh energy and excitement to the role of Joy Wesley as her character returns with secrets that could shake up the lives of key characters on Days of Our Lives. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and spoilers as the story unfolds.

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