‘DOOL’ Spoilers Weekly Update Aug 17-21: Lexie Tragedy, Chanel’s Dangerous Delivery & Shocking Connections

Salem faces heartbreak and new beginnings as Lexie’s fate looks grim, Chanel’s delivery turns dangerous, and unexpected relationships heat up.

By Amandah Hancen

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers Week 0f Aug 17: JJ & Gwen Connect, Aaron’s Date, Delivery DangerDays of Our Lives spoilers are in for the week of August 17, 2026. We can expect JJ Deveraux (Casey Moss) to connect with Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien).

Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo) spends quality time with Ari Horton (Vico Escorcia). Plus, there is a dangerous delivery. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.

Key Takeaways

  • Lexie’s heartbreaking fate unfolds.
  • Chanel faces a dangerous delivery.
  • JJ reaches out to Gwen.
  • Aaron and Ari grow closer.
  • Jada puts EJ in the hot seat.

JJ Deveraux Connects

Let’s start off with JJ and Gwen. It seems that the two will connect. Although Gwen doesn’t get along with most of the Deverauxs, not too long ago, JJ offered an olive branch.

So, this could be about Dimitri von Leuschner’s (Peter Porte) crime, or perhaps about EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel). In any case, JJ tries to reach out to Gwen.

Aaron Greene’s Date

Fans know that Aaron has been crushing on Ari for a long time. However, Ari didn’t really look at Aaron anything other than the nerdy friend from high school.

At the same time, Ari has really been disappointed by guys since her return to Salem. So, maybe she will take Holly Jonas’ (Ashley Puzemis) advice.

In any case, Ari and Aaron babysit the baby while Chanel is in labor. I wonder if this could have them get even closer. Perhaps Ari will see something new in Aaron.

Circle of Life

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of August 17 reveal that Salem will experience the cycle of life. It sounds like Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) is going to die.

While Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) goes into labor, it takes a dangerous turn. I wonder if Lexie will die just as JANEL’s baby is born. Will it also be a girl? 

It is also stated that Chanel’s delivery will remind Lani Price Grant (Sal Stowers) and Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) of the son they lost.

What Else to Expect

As for the rest of the week, Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) goes on a date with Foster (Miles Anderson). However, the date takes an unexpected turn.

Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) gets an offer on the house. However, Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) convinces Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) to give him a gambling chance. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) gets sucked into the chessboard mystery. 

Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) turns to Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd). Meanwhile, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) stands by Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins).

Finally, we have Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu). The commissioner will question EJ, but will the whole truth finally come out?

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most during the week of August 17, 2026? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on Peacock to find out what happens next.

 

Amandah Hancen

    Amandah, a freelance writer and SEO content strategist since 2009, specializes in TV and soap spoilers. Taylor is also a mental health and addiction recovery writer. Taylor’s creativity and imagination have been published on 20+ blogs and websites, in a few print magazines, and in two poetry books. A big personality with a big voice and big ideas, Taylor loves this adventure called Life. When not writing, Taylor explores the great outdoors, handmakes glitter hair bows, works on self-improvement projects, and gets busted daydreaming.