The Peacock soap is bringing aboard Conner Floyd to take over the role previously played by Billy Flynn. Floyd, last seen as Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV on The Young and the Restless, begins work June 23 on the sudser. Given how far ahead DOOL films, however, fans won’t be able to enjoy the new Chad until April of 2026.

On Days of Our Lives, Conner Floyd is set to take over the role of Chad DiMera, previously portrayed by Billy Flynn. Floyd, best known for playing Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV on The Young and the Restless, begins filming on June 23 for the long-running soap. Deadline was first to report the news.

Just days after Billy Flynn made his Y&R debut, news broke that Conner Floyd will be joining the Peacock soap. With Floyd taking over his former role, Flynn shared his reaction to the news. Floyd was cast as the new Chad DiMera on DAYS and sent shockwaves across the soap community.