The revolving door at Days of Our Lives is spinning faster than ever. We’ve already seen a long list of casting changes lately, including the news that Elia Cantu (Jada Hunter) and Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) were moved to recurring status. Now, the show’s most recent closing credits have revealed that two more familiar faces—Rachel Boyd and Peter Porte—have also been taken off-contract.
Sophia Choi and Dimitri von Leuschner Shift to Recurring
Rachel Boyd, who stepped into the role of Sophia Choi on February 12, 2025, took over from Madelyn Kientz. Currently, Sophia is in the middle of a messy storyline, doing Kristen DiMera’s dirty work and targeting Johnny. While being off-contract doesn’t always mean a character is leaving Salem for good, it definitely signals a shift in how often we’ll see her on screen.
Stay tuned for updates regarding Boyd’s status with the show.
Peter Porte is also moving off-contract. Peter first introduced us to Dimitri von Leuschner back in the 2021 limited series Beyond Salem before moving to the main show in 2023.
After a brief stint in prison, Dimitri made a return to the canvas in 2025. Peter is also known for his time as Ricky Williams on The Young and the Restless, so fans are always happy to see him pop up—even if it’s on a more limited basis now.
A Season of Exits in Salem
These updates are just the tip of the iceberg for the Peacock soap opera. If you haven’t been keeping track, the next few months are going to look very different in Salem. Several heavy hitters are already confirmed to be exiting the show, including Ashley Puzemis, Leo Howard, Raven Bowens, and Carson Boatman.
How do you feel about these Days of Our Lives casting changes?
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