Conner Floyd is joining the cast ofDays of Our Livesas Chad DiMera, and we know exactly when he’ll make his first appearance on the TV show. The actor famously starred as Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV in over 250 episodes ofThe Young and the Restless. Now, though, Floyd is jumping ship and crossing over into a different soap opera.
TheDays of Our LivesInstagram page posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Floyd. The picture features Floyd enthusiastically pointing towards his name on his dressing room door. However, what’s even more exciting is thatthe post’s caption reveals when Floyd’s first episode will air — April 2026.An additional email from theDays of Our Livesteam provides further details about Floyd’s upcoming role. It reads:
Additionally, we wanted to share with you the recent casting news of Conner Floyd who has been cast in the role as “Chad DiMera” and began taping this past Monday! Please note, he will not be seen on air until June 10, 2025.
It’ll Be A Long Time Before Fans See Floyd As Chad
Conner Floyd is leavingThe Young and the Restlessto take over the role of Chad DiMera from Billy Flynn inDays of Our Lives. Unfortunately,fans must wait one year to see him as Chad.This isn’t too surprising, though, given how far in advanceDays of Our Livesfilms (especially compared toThe Young and the Restless' schedule).
Due to the production timetable, viewers will continue seeing Flynn play Chad for many more months before Floyd succeeds him in the Peacock soap opera.Flynn already shot his last appearance inDays of Our Lives.He also transitioned over toThe Young and the Restless(where he plays Cane Ashby) in June 2025.
Flynn’s finalepisode ofDays of Our Livesas Chad is expected to air in early 2026. In the meantime, though, Floyd will be working on his episodes as Chad. Then, come June 2026, the audience will finally get to see Floyd inDays of Our Lives.
Our Take On Floyd Joining The Days Of Our Lives Cast
Will Floyd Make For A Good Chad?
Floyd made his soap opera debut in 2021when he started playing Chance inthe cast ofThe Young and the Restless. Four years later, the actor is spreading his wings via his new role inDays of Our Lives. Although he only has one starring role in a soap opera under his belt, Floyd’s experience on his first show will have prepared him well for his new series.
Floyd appeared in almost 270 episodes ofThe Young and the Restless, making him well-equipped to take on this next challenge in his career. He is also talented, which surely doesn’t hurt. Ultimately, Floyd’sDays of Our Livescasting is a great sign for his career, and many are excited to see him grow and succeed within the soap opera world.
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Days of Our Lives is a long-running daytime soap opera set in the Midwestern town of Salem. Premiering on June 30, 2025, it chronicles the complex lives of the Horton and Brady families as they navigate romance, intrigue, and the challenges posed by deceitful adversaries and intricate family legacies.
