Gwen & Xander Share a Hot Kiss – Marlena COLLAPSES in Belle’s Arms – Leo’s Past Explodes!

Salem is BURNING with secrets, lust, betrayal, and heartbreak as Days of Our Lives delivers one of its most explosive episodes yet! From Marlena’s terrifying collapse to Gwen and Xander’s steamy reunion, and Leo’s lies blowing up in his face, July 9th’s episode had fans on the edge of their seats — and begging for more.

Let’s peel back the scandalous layers of this fiery day in Salem…

🔥 MARLENA COLLAPSES – Is Grief Killing the Queen of Salem?

The episode opened with Marlena — the ever-stoic, ever-wise matriarch — trying to maintain her composure over tea. But grief was etched across her face like cracks in porcelain. Belle arrived hoping to talk about shocking new evidence in Johnny’s shooting, but Marlena’s focus wavered. When she stood to walk away… she buckled.

In a moment that sent shockwaves through fans, Marlena nearly collapsed, slumping into Belle’s arms. Belle’s face morphed from concern to pure terror. What is Marlena hiding? She insists it’s “just stress,” and claims Sarah gave her the all-clear — but is that the truth?

Belle isn’t convinced. Neither are we.

💋 GWEN & XANDER – OLD FLAMES, NEW SPARKS… AND A STUNNING KISS!

Meanwhile, Xander sat at The Bistro drowning in memories — haunted by images of Sarah, Victoria, and the life he lost. Enter Gwen.

Unexpected, unfiltered, and raw, Gwen didn’t hold back. She offered condolences, but her walls were down. She admitted the jealousy, the insecurity — the deep-rooted regret of her past betrayal. She didn’t just want forgiveness… she wanted closure. Or maybe more.

One drink turned into three. Laughter replaced tension. And suddenly, the past didn’t seem so far away.

Then came the bombshell: “You were the one who got away,” Gwen whispered before planting a kiss on Xander’s lips.

And he didn’t resist.

They stumbled off into the night — and straight to her room. But the most shocking twist? Leo and Javi saw it all.

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💥 LEO EXPOSED – JAVI LEARNS EVERYTHING!

Leo, reeling from Gwen’s public betrayal, was left to pick up the shattered pieces of his relationship with Javi. And when Javi demanded answers, Leo finally came clean: yes, he cheated. Yes, he lied. Yes, Dimitri meant something once. And no, he doesn’t expect forgiveness.

Javi was floored. Heartbroken. Furious.

But just when it seemed like everything was broken beyond repair… Javi dropped a secret of his own. One so big, it stunned Leo into silence.

What did Javi reveal? Fans were left in suspense — but whatever it was, it changed everything.

🪟 ARI RISKS IT ALL FOR DOUG – DANGEROUS LOVE BREWS

In a jaw-dropping move, Ari proved she’s a Brady through and through. After being stopped by Roman from visiting Doug “upstairs,” she didn’t give up — she climbed in through a window!

Inside, Doug finally spilled the truth: he owes a dangerous man a massive debt, and his life is spiraling out of control.

Ari didn’t flinch. In fact, she kissed him — despite his warnings and the dangerous red flags. She’s playing with fire… and she knows it.

But will this forbidden love cost her everything?

⚖️ BONNIE TELLS SARAH TO GO FULL DARK

Back at home, Sarah was caught in a moment of mourning — reliving memories of Xander and Victoria, unsure what her next move should be.

Enter Bonnie. Bandaged fingers, bold advice.

Her solution? Vengeance.

“Burn Titan to the ground. Frame Xander for Philip’s beating. Hell, take the DiMeras down while you’re at it,” she declared.

Sarah resisted — at first. But the idea took root. When she asked, “How would I even start?” Bonnie’s eyes lit up.

“You just did, sweetheart,” she smirked.

👀 FINAL MOMENTS – LINES DRAWN, HEARTS SHATTERED

As the episode drew to a close, Belle sat vigil beside Marlena, unaware that something far more serious may be wrong. Sarah asked Bonnie how to “fight dirty.” And Gwen and Xander — disheveled, tipsy, and glowing — were caught red-handed by Leo and Javi.

Tension hung over Salem like a summer thunderstorm.

Days of Our Lives' Spoilers Tuesday, July 1: Ari Questions Doug, Chanel's  Criminal Clash, Brady vs Kristen

WHO will survive the fallout?

💥 CLIFFHANGERS THAT WILL SHAKE SALEM:

  • Is Marlena hiding a life-threatening illness?

  • Will Sarah go full vengeance and destroy Xander’s life?

  • What did Javi confess to Leo — and will it bring them closer or rip them apart?

  • Will Gwen and Xander’s kiss reignite an old flame… or light a match that burns everything down?

❤️‍🔥 YOUR TURN, FANS!

Drop your wildest theories in the comments! Do you ship Gwen and Xander again? Is Marlena in serious danger? What is Javi’s secret?

🎬 And don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to TV Drama Digest for more sizzling updates on Days of Our Lives. Because in Salem… the drama never sleeps.

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