Salem is about to get a new Chad DiMera. The Peacock soap is bringing aboard Conner Floyd to take over the role previously played by Billy Flynn. Floyd, last seen as Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV on The Young and the Restless,

Floyd will first be seen in the role — for which Flynn has received three Daytime Emmy nominations — on April 21, 2026

The official “Days of Our Lives” Instagram account celebrated Floyd’s casting announcement on Monday, June 23. “Save the Date: April 2026,” the account captioned a photo of Floyd pointing to his dressing room sign.