Soap opera fans love a good comeback story — and if the latest buzz is to be believed, Days of our Lives may be preparing one of the most

shocking and emotional returns in years. Rumors are swirling that Marci Miller, beloved by viewers for her unforgettable portrayal of

Abigail Deveraux DiMera, could be making a grand return to Salem this December.

 

 

While NBC and Peacock have yet to confirm anything official, insiders suggest that Miller’s name has been circulating behind the scenes, and producers are eyeing a holiday-time shocker that could bring Abigail back into the fold just as Salem faces another storm of drama.

The Legacy of Abigail

 

 

Abigail Deveraux DiMera is one of Days of our Lives’ most complex and tragic heroines. The daughter of legendary couple Jack and Jennifer, Abby’s storylines have ranged from passionate love affairs to heartbreaking struggles with mental health, betrayal, and devastating loss.

 

 

Marci Miller stepped into the role in 2016 and quickly won over fans with her nuanced, emotional, and powerful performances. She brought depth to Abby’s struggles with dissociative identity disorder, her turbulent romance with Chad, and her ongoing battle to hold her family together.

When the show wrote Abigail off in 2022 with a shocking “death,” many fans were outraged, believing the character had too much story left to tell. Since then, Miller’s absence has left a void in Salem that hasn’t quite been filled.

Why December?

 

 

So why December, and why now? Soap insiders speculate that the timing is strategic. December sweeps and holiday episodes are historically packed with shocking revelations, surprise returns, and emotional reunions designed to keep fans glued to their screens.

If Miller returns during the festive season, it would guarantee maximum impact:

Holiday Drama: Salem’s annual Christmas tree lighting or Horton ornament hanging could be the perfect backdrop for a shocking homecoming.

Family Focus: With Jack, Jennifer, Chad, and little Thomas and Charlotte still in Salem, the emotional payoff of Abigail’s return would be huge.

Ratings Spike: December is a prime time to hook viewers before the new year, and Abigail’s return could do just that.

How Could Abigail Return?

The biggest question remains: how will DOOL bring Abigail back from the dead? Soap operas have never shied away from miraculous returns, and Days has a long history of undoing “deaths” with shocking twists.

Possible scenarios include:

A Faked Death: Perhaps Abigail was hidden away for her own protection, and the truth is only now coming to light.

A Captivity Storyline: Could Abby have been held against her will all this time, only to finally escape or be rescued?

Medical Miracle: Maybe Abigail was closer to death than expected, and a secret intervention saved her life.

An Impostor Angle: Could Marci Miller return as Abigail — or as someone pretending to be her?

Each of these options opens doors for explosive storytelling, especially when it comes to Chad and his grief, as well as Gwen’s place in Salem.

What It Means for Chad and Gwen

Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) has spent years mourning Abigail while trying to rebuild his life. If Abby were to suddenly return, the emotional fallout would be enormous. Would Chad drop everything to reunite with the love of his life, or would the scars of grief and betrayal hold him back?

Meanwhile, Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) has carved her own space in Salem, often circling Chad while trying to move beyond her villainous past. Abigail’s return could reignite the intense rivalry between the two sisters, sending shockwaves through the DiMera mansion.