Days Of Our Lives Weekly Spoilers July 07-11, 2025: Tate’s Heartbreak, Holly’s Hostage Twis

Days of Our Lives Weekly Spoilers for July 7–11, 2025: Kidnappings, Heartbreak, Schemes, and a Mysterious Return

Salem is heating up this July, and the week of July 7 to July 11, 2025, promises explosive drama, devastating secrets, and the return of one of the town’s most cunning players. Days of Our Lives fans, brace yourselves—because this week’s storylines will bring both emotional turmoil and edge-of-your-seat suspense.

Tate’s Heartbreak: A Lie That Cuts Deep

Tate Black is preparing to join Holly Jonas and Ari Horton on their senior lake trip, hoping for a brief escape—but his mind remains with Sophia Choy, who he still believes is nearing her due date. However, in a devastating twist, Sophia has already given birth to their baby boy and made the heartbreaking decision to give him up.

The infant, now in the care of Javi Hernandez and Leo Stark, has been named Tessero, meaning “treasure” in Spanish. Javi and Leo are quickly falling in love with the child, embracing unexpected fatherhood as they feed, cuddle, and bond with the baby.

But Tate is about to face a cruel deception.

This week, he’s misled into believing Sophia gave birth to a baby girl who was promptly handed over to adoptive parents. He never even gets the chance to hold his child—or know the truth that he has a son, not a daughter. Sophia tries to explain, hoping to soften the blow by claiming it was the best decision. But the emotional fallout is inevitable.

Behind this painful lie is Melinda Trask, who had orchestrated the entire plan to shield Sophia and redirect the child’s future. For Tate, the betrayal and grief will be profound, leaving him heartbroken and lost.

Kidnapping Horror: Ari and Holly’s Nightmare

Meanwhile, the senior lake trip that was supposed to be a fun outing for Ari Horton and Holly Jonas turns into a nightmare. Due to escalating issues involving Doug Williams III and his loan shark entanglements, danger comes crashing into the girls’ lives.

While enjoying their time away, Ari and Holly are kidnapped, a terrifying development that shakes Salem to its core. The lake getaway proves to be the perfect opportunity for the kidnappers to strike, and soon, the two young women find themselves held hostage, with their safety hanging in the balance.

What follows is a harrowing ordeal, as their families scramble to uncover the truth behind their disappearance—and Doug’s secret dealings are forced into the spotlight. Fans can expect high-stakes drama as this shocking storyline unfolds.

Gwen Rizek Returns—and She’s Ready for War

Salem’s trouble magnet Gwen Rizek makes her explosive return on July 7, and she wastes no time getting back into the thick of the drama. Her allegiance? None other than EJ DiMera.

Determined to help EJ at all costs, Gwen dives into the shadows—digging up dirt, gathering damaging intel, and doing whatever she must to protect the DiMera legacy. Her actions may put her in direct conflict with Steve Johnson’s ongoing investigations, and she’s likely to butt heads with—or manipulate—Xander Kiriakis in the process.

Gwen’s return promises to stir the pot in major ways, reigniting old rivalries and adding new layers of manipulation to Salem’s political and personal webs.

Michael Roark Joins the Cast—Is Jeremy Horton Returning?

In casting news that has fans buzzing, Michael Roark is confirmed to be joining Days of Our Lives in October 2025. Soap fans may remember Roark from The Young and the Restless, where he portrayed Travis Crawford in a memorable arc opposite Victoria Newman in 2016.

While his DOOL role hasn’t been officially announced, speculation is mounting that Roark could be stepping into the role of Jeremy Horton, last played by Trevor Donovan in 2007. The timing lines up, especially given that the show has teased the return of Mike Horton—Jeremy’s father—for the launch of the Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic.

Even more compelling is the fact that Abigail Klein, who plays Stephanie Johnson, follows Roark on Instagram—adding fuel to the theory that the show may revisit Stephanie and Jeremy’s former romance.

With Roark’s strong background in soaps and credits in high-energy series like Driven, Catalyst, and Roped, his entrance is sure to add fresh charisma and drama to Salem’s canvas. His debut is scheduled for the first week of October, and viewers are eagerly anticipating who he’ll stir up trouble with—or fall for—when he arrives.

What’s Next in Salem?

From shocking kidnappings and deep emotional betrayal to the return of a master manipulator and the arrival of a mysterious new face, Days of Our Lives is setting the stage for a summer of epic storylines.

• Will Tate uncover the truth about his son before it’s too late?

• Can Ari and Holly survive their captors and find their way home?

• What damage will Gwen unleash as she wages her own war in Salem?

• And is a long-lost Horton family member about to return to reclaim his place?

Stay tuned to see how the drama explodes throughout the week—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an update from Soap Opera Daily.