The latest episode of Days of Our Lives on July 11, 2025, brought intense drama as Chanel faced a shocking interrogation while Xander’s explosive actions left Salem in chaos. The episode was packed with emotional confrontations, legal twists, and family conflicts that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Chanel’s Shocking Interrogation Rocks Salem
Chanel’s world turned upside down when a mysterious memory stick surfaced, showing footage of her threatening EJ DiMera before his shooting. EJ and Belle Brady reviewed the video, which cast doubt on Johnny’s innocence and put Chanel under suspicion. Despite EJ claiming he didn’t remember the argument, the footage was enough for Jada Hunter to call Chanel in for questioning.
“Chanel was stunned when Jada showed her the video. She admitted yelling at EJ but denied threatening or shooting him. She said she didn’t remember saying anything like that.”
Johnny was ready to confess to protect his wife, but Paulina Price stopped him, insisting Chanel was innocent. The interrogation ended with Chanel being named a prime suspect and ordered not to leave Salem, leaving Johnny and Paulina furious.
Xander’s Explosive Fight Over Victoria
Meanwhile, Xander Kiriakis lost his temper when Sarah Horton planned a trip to Bermuda and wanted to take Victoria with her. Xander refused, threatening legal action if Sarah tried to leave with their daughter. The argument escalated when Sarah suggested a scheme to Philip Kiriakis, asking him to falsely accuse Xander of assault in exchange for keeping his forged letter a secret. Philip refused, but Xander’s anger only grew.
“Xander stormed into the Kiriakis mansion, demanding Victoria. Maggie tried to calm him, but he was furious and sure they were taking his daughter. He ignored her warnings, found the nanny packing, and said he was taking Victoria.”
Maggie warned Xander that his actions would only make things worse, but he lashed out, declaring himself the “monster his father created” before leaving with Victoria. Sarah returned home to the shocking news, setting the stage for a major custody battle.
EJ’s Manipulation Exposed
While Chanel faced questioning, EJ DiMera continued manipulating the situation to protect Johnny. He pretended to be shocked by the memory stick footage, fooling Belle into believing Chanel could be guilty. However, fans saw through his act, knowing EJ was editing evidence to shift blame away from Johnny.
“EJ lies like he breathes, and is even quite convincing when he does it. While his latest set of lies is all in a quest to make sure his son doesn’t go to prison for life, EJ could be a little more honest with Belle.”
Belle’s blind trust in EJ could backfire when she eventually discovers his deception, potentially ending their budding romance.
What’s Next in Salem?
With Chanel under suspicion, Xander’s custody battle heating up, and EJ’s schemes unraveling, Salem is headed for more explosive drama. Fans can expect:
- A desperate search for justice as Johnny’s trial continues.
- A custody war between Xander and Sarah over Victoria.
- More twists in EJ’s plan as Belle gets closer to the truth.
Days of Our Lives airs weekdays on Peacock, and the next episodes promise even more shocking twists.
Credits: Sources include Soaps.com, Soap Opera News, and IMDb.
