Billy Flynn, who has played Chad DiMera for the last decade, is officially leaving Days of Our Lives. Flynn first appeared in the soap in 2014, and over 10 years of the show's total run, he shaped Chad into one of the central characters who we love on the show. During that time, he received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and the support of many fans.
Flynn leaving the show is important to the NBC soap opera. Chad has played a significant role in many major storylines, not just romantic entanglements but all of the business storylines that concern the DiMeras. Flynn talked about his exit in a recent interview, saying, "It's bittersweet. It's the role that challenged and really helped me grow as an actor, but now I am ready to see what comes next in my life."
As previously referenced, Flynn has already begun a new chapter. He is now working on The Young and the Restless, where he portrays Aristotle Dumas, who is later revealed to be Cane Ashby. Flynn stated that he was very grateful to take that role after the ending of Days of Our Lives, which was an important step in his career.
Even though the tapes episodes well in advance, Flynn's final episode as Chad will air in early 2026, meaning fans have plenty of time to process and prepare for the upcoming change and to say goodbye to his portrayal.
Conner Floyd has been officially cast as the new Chad DiMera. Floyd, of course, recently portrayed Chance Chancellor on The Young and the Restless since 2021. He started shooting Days of Our Lives in June 2025, with his first episode as Chad expected to air in April 2026.
This casting news created quick buzz in the audiences and soap circles. The producers feel due to Floyd's prior daytime experience, the transition will be seamless. Chad is one of the shows main characters highly connected to legacy family storylines and major romantic plots.
'Days Of Our Lives' Casts Conner Floyd As The New Chad DiMera https://t.co/xwHhhMKmPT
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 23, 2025
Photos from behind the scenes have already been shared on the Internet and provide a sneak-peek of Floyd’s portrayal of the character. While Flynn is always going to have some strongholds in the hearts of fans, the show is hoping for a seamless transition.
Billy Flynn has supported the casting news as he stated that Chad is “in great hands.” This has eased fears from many long-time viewers that the character will be carelessly shifted to someone else.
Production has also assured viewers that storylines tied to Chad will not experience significant differences. Floyd will simply step into the tales as they have always been and fans will be able to stay connected without any worry or interruption.
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