In Salem, legends never stay buried.
They wait.
They sharpen their claws.
And when the moment is right… they strike.

This January, Days of Our Lives is preparing to unleash one of the most feared and iconic villains in daytime history. Louise Sorel is stepping back into the stilettos of the incomparable Vivian Alamain, and her return doesn’t just signal chaos—it signals war.

Her timing is no coincidence.

Because just as Vivian storms back into Salem, Dimitri von Leuschner is on the brink of disappearing—and all signs point to a chilling connection between the two.

Fans are already buzzing with one terrifying question:

Is Vivian’s return engineered to erase Dimitri forever?

And if so… is Gwen Rizczech the one pulling the strings?

The Queen of Villains Reclaims Her Throne

To understand the magnitude of Vivian’s return, you have to understand her legacy.

Vivian Alamain is not just a villain—she is a force of nature. First introduced in 1992, she arrived in Salem like a hurricane wrapped in couture. Her razor-sharp wit, unapologetic ambition, and theatrical cruelty redefined what it meant to be a soap opera antagonist.

She didn’t just cause trouble.

She rewrote destinies.

From corporate sabotage and stolen fortunes to fake deaths and romantic betrayals, Vivian always aimed for total domination. And no act defined her reign of terror more than the night she buried Carly Manning alive—a moment so horrifying, so audacious, it became one of the most infamous scenes in daytime history.

That single act cemented Vivian as a legend.

Louise Sorel’s original eight-year run was packed with power grabs, baby switches, poisonings, and emotional warfare that left entire families in ruins. Even after she exited, Vivian never truly vanished. She returned in explosive arcs throughout the years—each one more ruthless, more cunning, more dangerous than the last.

And now… she is back again.

According to reports from trusted soap sources, Vivian’s reappearance will begin during the week of January 26, 2026. And this time, the energy feels different.

Bigger.
Darker.
More final.

A Marriage Built on Lies… Now Crumbling

At the center of the storm is Gwen Rizczech, a woman spiraling under the weight of betrayal.

Her marriage to Dimitri von Leuschner was never built on love—it was a strategic alliance forged from vengeance, money, and mutual manipulation. But even the most calculated unions can rot from the inside.

Dimitri’s wandering eye, secret deals, and refusal to stay loyal have pushed Gwen past her breaking point. She isn’t just heartbroken.

She is furious.

And when Gwen becomes desperate, she doesn’t cry—she conspires.

That desperation reached a boiling point in one chilling scene: Gwen, alone in a dimly lit room, clutching her phone like a weapon. Her voice trembles as she dials a number few in Salem would ever dare contact.

“Do you still hate the von Leuschners as much as before?”

The response comes instantly—smooth, venomous, unmistakable.

Vivian Alamain.

The line goes dead. But the message is clear.

Gwen didn’t call for comfort.

She called for destruction.

Why Dimitri Is in Grave Danger

The von Leuschner name has long been tangled in old DiMera rivalries, power struggles, and grudges that run back decades. For Vivian, their arrogance has always been a thorn in her side.

And now, Dimitri may be standing in the crosshairs.

He is no innocent. His trail of betrayals, emotional wreckage, and ruthless ambition has made him powerful enemies across Salem. But he may have finally crossed the one woman who never forgets.

And never forgives.

If Gwen whispers the right promises—money, revenge, control—Vivian may see Dimitri as the perfect sacrifice for her grand return.

Because history tells us one terrifying truth:

When Vivian wants someone gone, they don’t just leave… they vanish.

Echoes of the Past: A Pattern of Disappearances

Vivian has done this before.

When her own son Stefan DiMera betrayed her, she didn’t argue or sue.

She erased him.

Stefan was drugged, kidnapped, hidden, and presumed dead. His disappearance sent shockwaves through Salem and proved just how far Vivian would go to control her legacy.

The parallels to Dimitri are chilling.

Both men tied to powerful families.
Both arrogant.
Both disposable in Vivian’s eyes.

And now, Dimitri may be next.

A Dark Queen Returns

Imagine it.

Vivian sweeping into Salem like a dark monarch reclaiming her throne. Her heels echo through the DiMera mansion as she locks eyes with Dimitri.

A slow smile spreads across her face.

“Hello, darling,” she purrs. “I’ve heard you’ve been misbehaving.”

For the first time, Dimitri would feel real fear.

Because when Vivian targets you, escape becomes an illusion.

What Happens Next?

Will Dimitri disappear in a shocking twist—complete with fake deaths, secret locations, and devastating goodbyes?

Or will Vivian play a longer, crueler game—tormenting him psychologically before destroying him piece by piece?

Perhaps she and Gwen will strip him of his fortune, expose his secrets, and leave him with nothing. Maybe she’ll uncover a buried von Leuschner scandal that gives her leverage to crush him publicly.

And then there’s the lingering mystery of Stefan.

Is Vivian’s return about more than revenge?
Is she using Dimitri as a pawn in a much larger DiMera power play?

The Ripple Effects Across Salem

Vivian’s return will not be subtle.

Expect explosive confrontations, shattered alliances, and secrets dragged into the light. Gwen may think she’s calling in a favor—but with Vivian, favors always come with strings.

And those strings may tighten around Gwen herself.

Salem is about to become far more dangerous… and far more addictive.

Because when the Queen of Villains returns, no one is safe.