When it was first announced that “The Young and the Restless” actor Conner Floyd (Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV) had joined the cast of “Days of our Lives” as a recast Chad DiMera, replacing Billy Flynn (now Cane Ashby on “The Young and the Restless”), reports only indicated he would appear on the daytime drama series starting sometime in April 2026. In the days following the news, his official first air date has now been announced.
According to PEOPLE, Floyd will make his debut in Salem beginning with the Tuesday, April 21, 2026 episode. He taped his first scenes on Monday, June 23.
Following the announcement he had joined the Peacock exclusive, Floyd took to Instagram, saying, “See y’all in Salem!”
Floyd’s casting was celebrated by several of his co-stars from “The Young and the Restless,” including Melissa Ordway (Abby), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Sean Dominic (Nate), Courtney Hope (Sally), Lauralee Bell (Christine) and Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), among others. Meanwhile, his new cast members at “Days of our Lives” also welcomed him, including Linsey Godfrey (Sarah), Greg Rikaart (Leo) and Eric Martsolf (Brady), among others.
Flynn himself also congratulated Floyd on his new role, saying, “Congrats @connergfloyd! Chad is [sic] great hands. You’re gonna crush it man,” said Flynn in a message posted to his Instagram story timeline.
Due to the show’s advanced tape-to-air schedule, Flynn will continue appearing on the series as Chad through at least early 2026 while simultaneously appearing as Cane Ashby on “The Young and the Restless.”
