Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that Brandon Barash, who plays Stefan DiMera, is leaving the show.
After rumors circulated during a recent fan event, insiders have confirmed that Barash has finished filming his final scenes on Days.
Stefan and Gabi’s Divorce Marks Barash’s Exit
Barash’s departure coincides with the end of Stefan’s relationship with Gabi Hernandez DiMera.
The couple decided to part ways after Gabi discovered that Stefan had a drunken one-night stand with Ava Vitali. In retaliation, Gabi slept with Stefan’s brother, EJ DiMera.
The morning after, Stefan found Gabi in EJ’s room at the DiMera mansion, and in a fit of anger, punched his brother.
Gabi also narrowly escaped death when her psychotic assistant, Connie Viniski, planted a bomb in the mansion, leaving Gabi and Melinda Trask trapped.
Fortunately, EJ rescued them just in time, though Gabi sustained a serious head injury.
While Stefan was grateful that Gabi survived, he still decided to file for divorce.
He visited her in the hospital to break the news, and the two shared an emotional moment before saying their final goodbyes at the DiMera mansion.
Vivian Alamain Tied to Stefan’s Exit
Although the specifics of Stefan’s exit remain unclear, Days of Our Lives spoilers suggest that his departure may involve his mother, Vivian Alamain.
Known for her troublemaking ways, Vivian may be central to a storyline that leads to Stefan leaving Salem.
Vivian has long been a fan favorite, and her involvement could signal a dramatic end to Stefan’s time on the show.
Despite the success of Stefan and Gabi’s on-screen chemistry, Barash’s exit seems to bring closure to the popular couple.
The Impact of Barash’s Exit and Budget Cuts
Rumors indicate that Barash’s departure might be due to budget cuts, a trend seen in other soap operas.
With Barash’s exit, Days of Our Lives may be making room for the return of old favorites, following a pattern similar to General Hospital, which reportedly let go of Kelly Monaco to shift focus onto the Spencer family.
Stefan and Gabi’s storyline had potential for more dramatic arcs, including further developments between Stefan and Ava or Gabi and EJ.
However, with Barash leaving, it appears the show is bringing the “Stabi” chapter to a close, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.
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