Judith Chapman Set to Return as Diana Colville in Days of our Lives

Get ready, Days of our Lives fans! The soap world is buzzing with the news that Judith Chapman is set to reprise her role as Diana Colville. According to Soap Opera Digest, her return is scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday, June 25 episode.

A Complex Relationship

Diana’s son, Leo Stark, played by the talented Greg Rikaart, has been undergoing therapy with Marlena. During these sessions, Marlena often brings up his troubled childhood, leading Leo to reflect on how his mother always made him feel worthless. This emotional weight will lead to a powerful and intense confrontation when Leo visits Diana in prison during tomorrow’s episode.

The Evolution of Diana Colville

Chapman was last seen portraying Diana in 2019, where she caused a stir by falsely claiming that John Black was Leo’s father and subsequently poisoned Marlena. Her character arc saw a transition from heroine, as initially portrayed by Genie Francis, to a more sinister presence under Chapman’s portrayal. As fans might remember, she was sent to prison for these deceptions.

Judith Chapman’s Soap Legacy

No stranger to daytime drama, Chapman has an impressive resume. She played Anjelica Deveraux on DAYS from 1989-1991 and again in 2018. Additionally, she portrayed Ginny Blake Webber on ‘General Hospital’ from 1984-1986. Let’s not forget her recurring role as Gloria Abbott Bardwell on ‘The Young and the Restless’, which she began in 2005.

A Family Affair

The soap world feels incredibly interconnected. Interestingly, Chapman’s role as Gloria has led her to cross paths with Greg Rikaart once again. Rikaart plays Kevin Fisher on Y&R, making him part of Gloria’s family as her son. This connection adds another layer of depth to their interactions on DAYS.

Diana’s Return: A One-Day Stint?

This highly anticipated episode marks a crucial point for both characters. Fans are eager to see if this is just a one-day appearance or the beginning of something bigger. Chapman herself revealed that shooting the scene was emotionally charged: “Diana stays in control so she’s not breaking down but her facade definitely cracks.” She added that when they finished filming, there was an applause from everyone present.

Will Diana help Leo on his path to betterment? Or will old habits die hard? We’ll have to tune in tomorrow to find out!