If there’s one thing Days of Our Lives fans know for certain, it’s this: nothing in Salem is ever simple—and no rumor ever dies quietly. Love combusts into obsession, secrets metastasize into scandals, and characters rise, fall, and rise again from the ashes of their own chaos. And now, at the heart of Salem’s latest firestorm stands one of its most volatile and beloved figures—Gabby Hernandez.

In recent weeks, whispers have grown louder across fan forums, social media timelines, and YouTube speculation videos. The rumor mill churned relentlessly with claims that Sher Jimenez, the actress currently portraying Gabby, was preparing to exit the canvas—potentially clearing the way for a dramatic return of original portrayer Camila Banus. For longtime viewers, the idea felt seismic. Gabby Hernandez isn’t just another character. She’s a force of nature.

But just when the speculation threatened to spiral into full-blown panic, Sher Jimenez stepped forward—and extinguished the flames herself.

With poise, honesty, and unmistakable resolve, Jimenez delivered a message that sent shockwaves through the soap world: she’s not leaving. Not now. Not anytime soon.

And in true Days of Our Lives fashion, that revelation only deepened the drama.

A Legacy Forged in Fire

Gabby Hernandez has never been a wallflower. Introduced in 2009, she stormed into Salem as a scheming outsider with ambition in her blood and vengeance never far from her mind. Over the years, she evolved into a powerhouse entrepreneur, a fiercely loyal sister, and a woman whose emotional extremes often fueled some of the show’s most explosive storylines.

For over a decade, Camila Banus embodied that fire with electric intensity. Her portrayal gave Gabby a razor-sharp edge balanced by raw vulnerability—whether she was clawing her way to the top of DiMera Enterprises, defending her family, or navigating romances that left emotional wreckage in their wake. When Banus departed in 2023 after 13 unforgettable years, Salem felt the aftershock.

Filling those stilettos was never going to be easy.

Enter Sher Jimenez.

When Jimenez stepped into the role in June 2024, she didn’t attempt to mimic the past. Instead, she honored it—while carving out something distinctly her own. Her Gabby carried familiar fire but revealed new emotional layers: quieter moments of doubt, sharper flashes of self-awareness, and a humanity that made Gabby’s schemes feel less calculated and more deeply personal.

Still, not all fans were ready to embrace change.

Fan Divisions and the Price of the Spotlight

From the moment Jimenez debuted, reactions split sharply down the middle. Some viewers praised her chemistry with co-stars—particularly Brandon Barash’s Stefan DiMera and Casey Moss’s JJ Deveraux—while applauding her ability to ground Gabby’s chaos in emotional truth. Others, fiercely loyal to Banus, took to social media with criticism that crossed into cruelty.

Jimenez later revealed the toll that backlash took. “I cried a bunch,” she admitted candidly, describing the online vitriol as a brutal initiation into the soap world. Yet much like Gabby herself, Jimenez refused to stay down. Encouraged by producers and colleagues who assured her she was exceeding expectations, she focused on growth rather than noise.

By late 2025, however, the rumors returned—stronger, louder, and more insistent than ever.

The Rumors Reach a Boiling Point

Facebook groups buzzed. X (formerly Twitter) exploded. YouTube thumbnails screamed betrayal and exits. Fans dissected every Gabby scene for hidden meaning. Was her slow-burn connection with JJ a setup for heartbreak? Did the fallout from EJ DiMera’s shooting or the Rafe doppelgänger scandal signal an impending exit?

The speculation fed itself.

Until Jimenez decided to end it.

In a powerful interview with YouTube personality Sliker Scotty, Jimenez didn’t dance around the issue. She confronted it head-on.

“I guess there’s a rumor going around that I’m leaving Days,” she said calmly. “So I just wanted to squash that right now. I’m not going anywhere.”

The response was immediate—and explosive.

No Feud, No Exit, No Apologies

Perhaps most striking was Jimenez’s firm dismissal of any supposed feud with Camila Banus. Despite online narratives painting the actresses as rivals, Jimenez shut it down completely.

“There is no war. There is no animosity,” she stated unequivocally. In fact, she revealed that the two have never even met—a detail that underscores just how unfounded the rumors truly were.

In a moment that felt tailor-made for Salem, Jimenez even suggested a public photo together to finally put fan divisions to rest. The symbolism was powerful: two actresses, one iconic role, united against manufactured drama.

As for her future on the show, Jimenez was unwavering. She made it clear that she loves playing Gabby—and that she feels deeply supported by the Days of Our Lives production team.

A Home Behind the Scenes

Contrary to rumors of a toxic environment, Jimenez painted a picture of warmth and respect behind the scenes. She described being welcomed with honor, allowed to grow into the role without constant comparison, and encouraged to bring her authentic self to Gabby Hernandez.

That freedom, she explained, has made all the difference.

Every day, Jimenez says, she grows more confident, more layered, and more invested—drawing inspiration from soap legends like Deidre Hall and Suzanne Rogers, women who have made Salem their creative home for decades.

And that commitment is already rippling through the canvas.

What This Means for Gabby—and Salem

With Gabby Chic back under her control and her CEO title restored, Gabby Hernandez is once again positioned at the center of Salem’s power struggles. Her connections to DiMera intrigue, unresolved romantic tension with JJ, and insider knowledge of dangerous secrets ensure that her presence will continue to shape the town’s future.

The upcoming 60th anniversary episodes promise even more fireworks—crossovers, revelations, and emotional reckonings that could redefine relationships across Salem.

One thing is certain: Gabby Hernandez isn’t going anywhere.

And neither is Sher Jimenez.

In a town built on reinvention, betrayal, and resilience, Jimenez has proven she belongs. Like the phoenix that guided her audition, she has risen—stronger, surer, and ready to write the next chapter of Gabby’s legacy.

Salem, buckle up. The fire is far from out.