Days Of Our Lives Spoilers Friday, September 18: Sydney Comes Home – EJ Grills Rita & Belle’s New Clue Shocks Marlena

Sydney DiMera finally returns to Salem as EJ questions Rita and Belle brings Marlena a new clue about the Dominic mystery.

By Amandah Hancen

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers Friday, September 18: Rita Grilled, New Clue, Sydney’s HomecomingDays of Our Lives spoilers are in for Friday, September 18, 2026. In tomorrow’s episode, we will see EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) interrogate Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney).

Belle Black (Martha Madison) shares a new clue with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall). Plus, Sydney DiMera (Sydney Malekah) comes home to Salem. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.

Key Takeaways

  • Sydney DiMera finally comes home to Salem.
  • EJ grills Rita about Dominic Marino and the mysterious ring.
  • Belle shares a new clue with Marlena.
  • Chad confronts Cat as her ISA secret threatens to unravel.
  • Holly worries about Mason and his possible connection to Sophia.

New Clue

Let’s kick off this post by talking about the mysterious Dominic Marino. The man was stalking Belle and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) in Italy via monitor. While the couple was hoping to get answers, they just have more questions.

Who is Dominic Marino?

It sounds like the theory of Marlena and Stefano DiMera (last played by Joseph Mascolo) having a child is true.

It also seems like this child was the apple of Stefano’s eye, but never mentioned. I wonder if the clues will have Marlena remember something new?

Assistant Grilled

In the meantime, EJ grills Rita about Dominic. While she sent Dominic the ring, will she admit it? I’m not sure if she will. Rita is usually really blunt and direct, which is why I like her.

No guessing games. However, Rita was also seen lounging around with cucumbers on her face. Self-care isn’t really Rita’s thing, so I think she’s already turning on EJ.

About Mason Whitfield

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, September 18 reveal that Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) will continue worrying about Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler).

We already got a clue when Mason admitted that Holly hurt someone he cares about. 

It sounds like Holly and Ari Horton (Vico Escorcia) could realize that Mason is connected to Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd).

If that’s true, maybe someone should tell him how crazy the girl was.

Besides, we know that Sophia was killed by Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk), and Holly had nothing to do with it.

Until that truth comes out, Holly could have a hard time in Salem, though.

Cat Greene Confronted

As for Chad, he ends up confronting Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord).

Now, this is an interesting twist. Cat has already been frantic about EJ possibly knowing that she’s with ISA, especially after that memory. 

However, EJ has been more concerned with other things. So, I wonder if Cat could open up to Chad while she’s being questioned

. Could the lady just blurt out the whole truth, leaving Chad totally stunned?

Sydney DiMera’s Homecoming

Finally, we have Sydney, who finally comes home to Salem. Which storyline are you the most excited about?

Share your thoughts in the comment section below. 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.