Chad and Abigail DiMera

Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn as Chad and Abigail DiMera

**Chad DiMera** and **Abigail Deveraux DiMera** are a popular favorite supercouple from the soap opera, *Days of Our Lives*.

## Casting

### **Abigail Deveraux**

In the beginning, the role of Abigail Deveraux was originated by Meghan and Michael Nelson on October 19, 1992, who shared the role until December 8, 1994. Later, many other children took over the roles till their final run end on January 2, 2001. They're successor, Megan Corletto portrayed the role of Abigail from January 31, 2001, and remained until May 27, 2003. She was replaced by Killian Clare from August 28, 2003 to June 24, 2004.

On October 31, 2004, the role was recasted and rapidly aged to a teenager with fifteen-year-old actress Ashley Benson taking it on and appear as Abby, her debut was on November 12, 2004. Benson remained with the show for three years until her departure from the soap on May 2, 2007.

Three years later, it was reported that the character of Abby would be brought back to the canvas with newcomer Kate Mansi assuming the role. Mansi's Abby first appeared on March 2, 2011. In January 2016, it was revealed that Mansi will be leaving the show and her last appearance was on June 24, 2016.

In June 2016, *Soap Opera Digest* broke the news that newcomer Marci Miller had been cast as Abigail. In the November 14, 2016, issue of *Soap Opera Digest*, it was confirmed that Miller would make her first appearance as Abigail on November 10, 2016. In May 2018, Daytime Confidential reported that Miller will be departing from the show. Soap Opera Digest later announced Miller's exiting, citing her decision to not renew with the soap, and announced that Mansi would reprise the role for a "short-term" period of time. In September 16, SOAP OPERA DIGEST CONFIRMS KATE MANSI HAS WRAPPED HER RETURN STINT... Kate Mansi's brief return stint as Abigail has finished, per the new issue of Soap Opera Digest. Her last Instagram post from the "Days" set, a photo of the Deveraux family, was on August 21, so look for her to air until at least the end of February 2019. In October 30, it was revealed Marci Miller's last date as Abigail is on November 19. Mansi returned to the show on November 29.The two will reportedly last air in the episode scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21. “You won’t wanna miss it,” Flynn tweeted of his final episode, adding the hashtag “#chabbyforever.”

On May 5, 2019, it was revealed that Kate Mansi will reprise her role as Abigail Deveraux this fall, a long with her onscreen partner, Billy Flynn.

On July 29, 2019, it was revealed that the NBC soap opera is getting an original companion series, Days of Our Lives: The Digital Series. The first season premieres on Thursday, August 1, on The DOOL App with the eight-episode arc "Chad and Abby in Paris." Billy Flynn and Kate Mansi will return to their iconic roles as Chad and Abby and we will see what they're up to in France before they return to Salem and Days of Our Lives this fall.

In October 29, 2019, it's been confirmed on *TvInsider* that Chad and Abigail are set to return to Salem on November 11.

In June 18, 2020, it's been confirmed on *Soapoperanews*, as Kate Mansi recently wrapped her on-screen run as Abigail DiMera, on May 27, the news is now circulating that Marci Miller who stepped into the role after Mani's original five-year run, will be returning. So far details are limited. There is no word yet if this will be a long term return or something temporary. No air date has been revealed yet, please stay tuned for updates. Her return date is on September 4. In September 30, it's revealed that Marci is now on contract.

### **Chad DiMera**

In May 2009, the casting and character of Chad DiMera (then Chad Peterson-Woods) was announced. Casey Deidrick took on the role and he signed the standard four year contract. In the spring of 2013, there was speculation that the series released a casting call for an actor matching Deidrick's description which led to the possibility that the role of Chad was to be recast.

n June 20, 2013, Deidrick confirmed his departure from the series through Twitter and posted a picture of his final script. Deidrick's last air date was on October 30, 2013.

In June 2014, a picture of a script autographed by the *Days of our Lives* cast members was auctioned off at a charity event, and Billy Flynn was one of the signatures. On August 12, 2014, the producers officially confirmed that Billy Flynn was chosen to be Deidrick's recast. Flynn took on the role of Chad and his first airdate was on September 12, 2014. In May 2018, Flynn announced he would remain on the soap for the foreseeable future. In August 8, 2018, according to Daytime Indulgence, Flynn will be taping through October and his final episodes will air in April. A few months ago, Flynn did re-sign his contract. He announced online he was staying put in the role he's been playing since 2014. In September 16, SOAP OPERA DIGEST confirmed Kate Mansi wrapped her return stint, Billy is set to depart from the show with his onscreen partner per the new issue of Soap Opera Digest. Mansi's last Instagram post from the "Days" set, a photo of the Deveraux family, was on August 21, so look for her and Billy to air until at least the end of February 2019. The two reportedly will last air in the episode scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21. “You won’t wanna miss it,” Flynn tweeted of his final episode, adding the hashtag “#chabbyforever.”

On May 5, 2019, it was revealed that Billy Flynn will reprise his role as Chad DiMera this fall, a long with his onscreen partner, Kate Mansi.

On July 29, 2019, it was revealed that the NBC soap opera is getting an original companion series, Days of Our Lives: The Digital Series. The first season premieres on Thursday, August 1, on The DOOL App with the eight-episode arc "Chad and Abby in Paris." Billy Flynn and Kate Mansi will return to their iconic roles as Chad and Abby and we will see what they're up to in France before they return to Salem and Days of Our Lives this fall.

In August 22, 2019, it's revealed according to Jason47, that the new behind the scenes photo of the cast chart in the make-up room confirms several things which include exits, rumors, the recurring cast and those who are on contract. The report states that Billy Flynn who is returning on screen this fall as Chad DiMera in a contract capacity. There's no word on the length of the contract.

In October 29, 2019, it's been confirmed on *TvInsider* that Chad and Abigail are set to return to Salem on November 11.

This super-couple's music is "Because You're Mine", performed by Dasha Chadwick since 2016.

## Background

Abigail Deveraux is the first born daughter of the legendary supercouple **Jack and Jennifer Deveraux**. She is of the Horton family.

Chad DiMera is the youngest son of the greatest villain in the soap genre **Stefano DiMera** also known as **The** **Phoenix** and his former mistress **Madeline Peterson-Woods**. He is of the DiMera family.

In March 3, 2011, Chad and Abigail meet in Java Café and it was love at first sight. Even after finding out that he is a DiMera, she continues to fall for him and eventually the two of them start dating despite their families disapproval.

Chad is Abigail's first love and on March 15, 2016, they finally got married at the DiMera Mansion. Sadly they got divorced more than a year later in June 27, 2017.

They became engaged again in August 21, 2017 and they finally got married at St. Lukes on October 4. However, once again Abigail divorced Chad in order to marry his older half-brother Stefan DiMera, so he would not commit her into a hospital as she was being framed by her former friend turned hateful enemy, Gabi Hernandez.

Fortunately, on Christmas Eve, Abigail secretly divorced Stefan and a day afterwards all of Gabi’s deceptions were exposed. On Valentine's Day 2019, Chad and Abigail reconciled and began to recover their relationship. On February 21, 2019, Chad and Abigail got married for the third time at the Horton House and moved to Paris with their children; Thomas and Charlotte.

Later, in November 2019; (2020 T.J), Chad and Abigail returned to Salem with their children. Where they are currently living in the DiMera mansion. However in May 2020, Abigail began suffering hallucinations after being drugged with a hallucinogen drug by an unknown party, due to this circumstance, Chad had to take Abigail to Florida to get treatment. So they both left in May 27, leaving their children under the care of their grandparents, Jack and Jennifer. Not long after leaving, Chad returned to be with his children and on September, Abigail returned mostly healed from the effects of the hallucinogen drug.

Together they have two children while Chad had two daughter's:

* Chad and Abigail's first biological child, Thomas DiMera, was born on November 24, 2015.
* Chad and Abigail's second biological child, Charlotte DiMera, was born on November 12, 2018.
* Chad's first child and his first daughter with Mia McCormick, Grace DiMera, although Chad never met her or even knew she was his daughter till months after she passed away because of Bacterial Meningitis. Grace was born in January 26, 2009 and died in June 9, 2009. If she was alive she would have been Abigail's first stepdaughter.
* Chad's fourth child and his third daughter with Gwen Rizczech , Baby Girl DiMera died of a miscarriage on April 29,2021 when Gwen had stomach pains and was told she had a miscarriage at 5 months early into the pregnancy and the baby was a girl before leaving the hospital but unlike Chad's first child Grace pregnancy and death Chad knew about his fourth child Baby Girl DiMera pregnancy and death.If she was alive she would have been Abigail's second stepdaughter.

They are the first and only DiMera/Horton Super couple in Days's history. Chad and Abigail are soulmates, the love of each other's lives.

Over the years, Chad and Abigail faced against many adversaries that challenged their love and relationship and yet despite everything they are always in need of one another even at their darkest times.