A familiar Salem troublemaker is stepping back into the spotlight, but with a fresh face. Peter Blake is officially returning to Days of Our Lives, and this time he’s being played by soap-world heavyweight Dan Gauthier.

The recast has fans buzzing, sparking all kinds of theories about what kind of juicy, over-the-top drama Peter’s return is about to unleash.

Dan Gauthier joins the Days of Our Lives cast as Peter Blake

Dan Gauthier, the actor daytime fans still remember as Kevin Buchanan from One Life to Live, is suiting up to bring Peter Blake back into the Days of Our Lives.

He confirmed the news in the latest TV Guide Magazine and kept things deliciously cryptic. When asked what fans can expect, Gauthier teased that he can’t spill too much to avoid ruining the fun. The whole shock factor is in when and how Peter comes back to the show.

“I don’t want to give up too much because that’s the fun.” “The surprise to viewers is him being there or how he is there.” ( via Soaps.com)

Peter Blake has been a major player in Salem’s history. Originally played by Jason Brooks from ’93 to ’98, Peter’s story involved drugs, violence, and even a murder attempt. He disappeared behind bars, but over 25 years later, the character’s still active as a DiMera Enterprises board member.

With Dan Gauthier coming back, Peter is finally back on-screen for the first time since 1998, and fans are buzzing to see what trouble he brings.

When will Dan Gauthier debut as Peter Blake on Days of Our Lives?

Fans won’t have to wait long. Dan Gauthier comes back as Peter Blake on Peacock on Friday, December 19, 2025. It’s the first time Salem’s notorious bad boy is back on-screen in nearly 30 years.

Details about his storyline are still a secret, but producers promise his return will shake up the DiMera clan.  EJ, Chad, and Tony are all active in current plotlines. Moreover, with recent hints at secrets and betrayals, fans are already speculating how Peter’s arrival might rewrite old loyalties and ignite fresh conflict in Salem.