Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Conner Floyd Joins 'Days of Our Lives' as Chad DiMera
The soap opera Days of Our Lives is getting a new actor to play the character Chad DiMera.
Conner Floyd, who was previously on The Young and the Restless, will be taking over the role.
This means that Billy Flynn, who currently plays Chad, will be leaving the show.
The change is happening because Flynn is moving to The Young and the Restless.
Fans will see Floyd as Chad starting in April of 2026, since the show films several months in advance.
Conner Floyd will replace Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
Floyd previously played Phillip "Chance" Chancellor IV on The Young and the Restless.
Billy Flynn is leaving Days of Our Lives and will move to The Young and the Restless.
Flynn's departure from Days of Our Lives was amicable and his final episode will air in early 2026.
Floyd's first appearance as Chad will be in April of 2026.
- Who
- Conner Floyd is replacing Billy Flynn.
- What
- Conner Floyd is replacing Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
- When
- Floyd begins work June 23rd. The new Chad will appear on screen in April of 2026.
- Where
- Days of Our Lives
- Why
- Billy Flynn is leaving to move to The Young and the Restless.
Viewpoints
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Impact of Recasting
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The show is changing the actor for the role of Chad.
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Billy Flynn has been in the role for years, fans might have mixed feelings about his departure
- Show
- Days of Our Lives
- New Actor
- Conner Floyd
- Previous Actor
- Billy Flynn
- Character
- Chad DiMera
- Flynn's Final Episode
- Early 2026
- Floyd's First Episode
- April 2026