Days of Our Lives Spoilers: HOT Roman Betrays Kate, Wants to Get Back with Marlena

Salem is once again brimming with heartbreak and betrayal as a shocking turn in Roman Brady’s love life ignites fierce speculation. Days of Our Lives spoilers tease an emotional and messy triangle forming—one that could leave Kate Roberts shattered and Marlena Evans caught in a storm of unresolved love. Is Roman truly betraying Kate, or is he just caught in a swirl of emotions too strong to ignore?

To understand the drama now threatening to unravel Roman and Kate’s relationship, we must revisit the complex history between Roman and Marlena. Once a golden couple, their love story laid the foundation for many Salem tales. They shared a passionate relationship that brought forth children like Eric and Sami Brady, but were torn apart by kidnappings, presumed deaths, and years of miscommunication.

In recent years, Roman found solace in Kate Roberts. Their connection wasn’t fairy tale-like, but it was grounded in mutual respect, shared pain, and genuine affection. Kate, a powerful woman who’s survived more than her fair share of tragedy, believed she had found stability with Roman. However, recent events suggest that foundation may be crumbling.

Everything begins to change after the death of John Black, Marlena’s soulmate. His loss sends shockwaves through Salem and hits Marlena especially hard. Struggling with unbearable grief, Marlena retreats inward—her light dimmed, her strength shaken. Roman, deeply empathetic and always the protector, is pulled back into Marlena’s orbit. Their shared past and the fact that they’re co-parents only deepen the pull.

What starts as Roman offering comfort to Marlena quickly blurs the lines. Kate, unaware of the growing bond, stumbles upon a heartfelt moment in Horton Town Square: Marlena in tears, head on Roman’s shoulder, as he whispers words of comfort. It’s not a romantic kiss, but it’s more intimate than anything Kate’s received from Roman in months. For Kate, it’s like witnessing a betrayal in slow motion.

As Roman spends more time with Marlena—grieving with her, showing up for her—it becomes clear to Salem’s residents that something is shifting. Whispers start to swirl, and soon, even Kate’s closest friends begin asking uncomfortable questions. Is Roman falling for his ex-wife again? 

Roman’s intentions, while not malicious, are undeniably conflicted. His heart is torn between the duty and love he’s cultivated with Kate and the unresolved, powerful connection he still shares with Marlena. Every lingering look, every comforting touch draws him deeper into a dangerous emotional space.

Kate, meanwhile, isn’t blind to the changes. She starts noticing the little things: missed dinners, distracted phone calls, the way Roman speaks about Marlena with a tenderness that’s absent when he talks to her. Her fears build until they explode into a confrontation. Roman, caught off guard, tries to explain himself—claiming he’s just helping Marlena cope with loss. But Kate isn’t buying it.

In private, she breaks down. Alone in her mansion, wine glass trembling in hand, she whispers, “I can’t lose him too.” The pain of feeling second-best, of watching the man she loves drift away, reignites old wounds. Kate, who fought so hard to build a life of strength and power, now feels powerless.

Marlena, for her part, remains unaware of the chaos. She’s consumed by grief and likely doesn’t realize the damage her closeness with Roman is inflicting. But some wonder if she’s unknowingly drawing Roman back in. The emotional intimacy they share is unmistakable—and dangerous.

Meanwhile, Roman’s actions aren’t going unnoticed. Sami Brady, always fiercely protective of her mother, warns her father not to make a mistake he can’t undo. “Kate won’t just walk away, Dad,” she says. “She’ll fight back—and she’ll win.”

Hope Brady finds herself torn between loyalties. She sees Kate’s pain but understands Roman’s protective instinct. “He’s doing what he thinks is right,” she confides to Bo. “But it’s breaking Kate.” Even Caroline Brady, Roman’s mother, expresses concern. At the Brady Pub, she watches Roman with Marlena and wonders aloud whether history is repeating itself.

As rumors spread, viewers are left wondering: is Roman really planning to rekindle things with Marlena? Or is this a temporary emotional response to tragedy? The chemistry between them still lingers—subtle, powerful, undeniable. But so does Roman’s history with Kate, who has stood by him when few others would.

In a preview of coming episodes, viewers are teased with Roman standing outside Marlena’s door, flowers in hand. The scene cuts before we know whether he knocks. At the same time, Kate is seen holding a framed photo of her and Roman. Her face is unreadable—resolute, yet wounded.

Will Roman choose the comfort of an old flame or the stability of his current love? Will Marlena accept his advances if he makes them? And will Kate confront her rival, or bide her time and fight back in classic Kate fashion?

Days of Our Lives continues to prove that no love story in Salem is ever truly over. As Roman stands at a crossroads, fans are left on the edge of their seats. Will he betray Kate in pursuit of a second chance with Marlena, or will he remember the woman who’s been his rock?

One thing’s certain—this triangle will leave scars. And in Salem, love is never simple.

Stay tuned for the fallout, because this is just the beginning of the drama.