The Young and the Restlessstar Conner Floyd, who has played Chance Chancellor since 2021, is set to debut as the new Chad DiMera inDays of Our Lives. Soap opera swaps are commonplace among some of the prominent shows on daytime television, and making the switch betweenThe Young and the RestlessandDays of Our Livesis not uncommon.Days of Our Lives' charactersare among the most iconic in soap opera history, and the long-running show has recently moved to Peacock, recently celebrating its 15,000th episode.
PerSoap Opera News, Floyd will vacate his role as Chance, one of the main cast members ofThe Young and the Restless, to take therole as the new Chad DiMera, taking over from current actor Billy Flynn.Despite making the switch between shows,Days of Our Livesis known for taping well in advance, so it is likely Floyd will not make his debut on screens until April 2026.
What This Means For Floyd’s Soap Opera Career
It’s An Exciting New Venture For The Actor
Moving from one soap opera heavyweight to another is a big career step, and one that will doubtless be exciting for Floyd. It is unconfirmed why the change happened, and what made Floyd choose to move between the two shows. However,Floyd’s role inThe Young and the Restlesswas recently dropped to recurring statusprior to the announcement of his departure, and this could have been one of the key reasons behind his decision to move on and explore a new role for himself.
Taking on the character of Chad makes for a fun transition, and playing a more troubled character will be a fun way for Floyd to flex his acting muscles, and enjoy being part of another iconic show. Chad’s whirlwind marriages to Abigail Deveraux and Cat Greene may not rank among thebest soap opera couples ever, but there is plenty there for Floyd to work with as an actor. Floyd’s move to a new show represents a transition to perhaps the most iconic soap opera of them all, and could prove to be a long-running role.
Our Take On Conner Floyd Joining The Cast Of Days Of Our Lives
The Show Will Benefit From His Talents
Floyd will be a strong addition to the show, and a great chance to reinvent the character of Chad, who has a complex backstory. WhileFloyd’s presence inThe Young and the Restlesswill be missed, it’s a great (and unique) opportunity to become one of the biggest names in modern soaps. A lot ofstrong actors got their start on soap operas, and Floyd could become one of the ones whose career is defined by strong spells in some of the biggest soap operas, and he may well help Chad becomeDays of Our Lives' crown jewel.
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Days of Our Lives is a long-running daytime soap opera set in the Midwestern town of Salem. Premiering on Aug 14, 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.
