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Days of Our Lives is an American television soap opera that was first broadcast on November 8, 1965. The following is a list of characters that first appear in the show during the 2020s, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by show's executive producer, Ken Corday and co-executive producer, Albert Alarr. Greg Meng was subsequently credited as co-executive producer from January to September 2020. Amanda Raynor (Victoria Platt), an OB/GYN at Salem University hospital is introduced in January 2020 The next character to be introduced is mechanic Jake Lambert (Brandon Barash) in April 2020, when Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) meets him for a job interview. The next character to be introduced is Gwen Rizczech (Emily O'Brien) a mental patient who befriends Claire Brady (Olivia Rose Keegan). In July 2020, Allie Horton (Lindsay Arnold) gives birth to her son Henry (Delaney and Parker Evans). Charlie Dale (Mike Manning) joined the soap in October 2020 as an executive intern to dueling CEOs Philip Kiriakis (Jay Kenneth Johnson) and Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer). On Christmas Eve 2020, fraternal twins Jules and Carver Grant were born to Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) and Lani Price (Sal Stowers). In 2021, Jackée Harry joined the cast as Lani's aunt, Paulina Price. Paulina was soon followed by her daughter, Chanel Dupree. Chanel was briefly played by Precious Way before she was replaced by Raven Bowens. In the summer of 2021, it was announced that Marla Gibbs had been cast as Paulina's mother, Olivia. Amanda Raynor Amanda Raynor (commonly known as Doctor Raynor), played by Victoria Platt, is a doctor at Salem University Hospital. The character first appeared on January 23, 2020. While she made her debut in soaps in 1996 on All My Children, Platt is best known to daytime viewers for her portrayal of Vicky Spaulding on Guiding Light. Platt revealed that she was familiar with Days of Our Lives growing up as it was her mom's favorite soap opera. "That was one of the joys being sick when I was a kid: staying home on the couch while my mother watched her stories." The actress was especially excited to work with John Aniston who played Victor Kiriakis. The fast paced production process was a bit daunting. "There were days that I was completely confused. […] It was all very quick, but everyone was very supportive." Coincidentally, Platt reported to set at the same time that her husband Terrell Tilford began filming the role of DA Giddens. Platt had no idea what the story was when she took gig. "When I auditioned for the role, it was only for one day." However, Platt was told about the possibility that her role could expand. "I was shocked" Platt said of the "terrible" twist as "Dr. Raynor seemed like a really descent woman." Despite the dark turn, Platt relished in playing the role. "I kind of got to have an emotional experience and really get to know other people in the storyline. That was wonderful." Platt last appeared on April 3, 2020, when the character was written out. The actress reprised the role from January 8 to February 3, 2021. In flashbacks, Raynor is revealed to be the doctor that delivers Kristen DiMera's (Stacy Haiduk) newborn daughter on Mother's Day 2020. As Kristen panics when she suddenly goes into labor, Raynor does her best to calm the expectant mother. Raynor plans a C-section and successfully delivers Kristen's baby girl. That same day, Raynor tells Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) that his newborn daughter is experiencing complications as she was born shortly after her mother Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) was involved in a car accident. After a thorough examination, Raynor tells Xander that Sarah's baby is dying and there is nothing anyone can do. In March 2020, Raynor runs into Kristen and her boyfriend Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and they thank her for the condolence card she sent them after their daughter's passing. While she assures them it was the least she could do, Raynor is riddled with guilt as she recalls that Xander offered her a bribe to tell Kristen her baby had died. Raynor then goes to the hospital where she oversees the bone marrow transplant as Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus) has agreed to donate to help save Sarah's daughter, Mackenzie "Mickey" Horton. After the procedure, Xander orders Raynor to leave town but she refuses as she cares too much for her patients to abandon them. However, Raynor confides in Xander about the guilt she feels upon seeing Mackenzie's real parents – Kristen and Brady. In March 2020, Raynor skips town to avoid questioning about the baby switch. However, Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker) tracks her down and forces Raynor to confess to confirm that Xander and Victor forced her to switch the babies. In 2021, Raynor is revealed to be behind the abduction of Eli (Lamon Archey) Lani Grant's (Sal Stowers) newborn twins, Jules and Carver. As she absconds with the babies, Raynor runs into Bonnie Lockhart (Judi Evans). Raynor begrudgingly hands the twins over to Ivan Marais (Ivan G'Vera) as he threatened to turn her in for her involvement in the baby switch. Once he pays her for her services, Raynor warns Ivan that Jules and Carver's detective parents would be hot on their trail. She is later contacted by Xander who reveals that Bonnie identified her to the police who assumed he was involved due to their previous dealings. Xander offers to help Raynor disappear and she agrees to meet with him. However, Eli and Lani turn up to the meeting instead and demand answers. While she doesn't have details on Ivan's identity or location, she assures the worried parents their children are safe. As she fills them in on the details, Raynor takes Eli and Lani to the motel where she took the babies. The only thing Raynor can offer is that Ivan made a phone- call to someone called "Madame." Platt was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2021 but lost to fellow nominee, Cady McClain. Jake DiMera Jake DiMera (also Lambert), played by Brandon Barash, is a mechanic who owns a local garage when Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) is job hunting. He first appeared in the episode broadcast on April 23, 2020. Jake was killed off in July 2022 and last appeared on August 2 of that year. He then briefly reappeared on February 20, 2023. Jake meets with Ben and his girlfriend Ciara Brady (Victoria Konefal) to get Jake to fix Ciara's motorcycle. Ben is also interested in working at the mechanic shop. However, Ben and Ciara are taken aback by Jake's striking resemblance to the late Stefan DiMera (Barash). While the position has already been filled, Jake promises to speak to the owner as he needs more assistance due to a recent surge in business. In town, Jake runs into Stefan's widow, Gabi (Banus) and she faints at the sight of him. Ben inquires about the job again, and Jake agrees to hire Ben if he can take Ciara's bike apart and put it back together. Jake eventually confides in Ben about his e.... Discover the Talia Hunter popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Talia Hunter books.