Days of our Lives PHOTO Spoilers, August 22: Johnny walks free, Kristen does not

Here are your Days of our Lives photo spoilers for Friday, August 22, 2025.

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Johnny (Carson Boatman) walks into the courtroom ready to hear his fate, but what happens next he does not expect. Leo (Greg Rikaart) and the jury return after deliberations, and Leo hands a note with the verdict to the judge. Everyone waits with baited breath, but then Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) appears to burst into the courtroom with a huge announcement.

After her outburst, Kristen is cuffed, and Shawn (Brandon Beemer) takes her down to the Salem PD. Did Kristen throw herself on her sword to save her daughter and make sure that Rachel (Alice Halsey) emerges from EJ's (Daniel Feuerriegel) shooting unscathed? She was the first person arrested after EJ was shot, so her story could work.

In the courtroom, everyone breathes a sigh of relief when it looks like Johnny will be set free. He embraces Chanel (Raven Bowens), as Paulina (Jackee Harry), EJ, and Marlena (Deidre Hall) look on with relief.

EJ also takes the time to talk to Belle (Martha Madison), but she really doesn't want anything to do with him at this point. EJ went way too far when he threw her under the bus and exposed their relationship in court. Now, they don't even have a relationship.

Salem in pictures

Days of our Lives' Johnny, Chanel, and Paulina in court | Image: JPI

Johnny worries about what his fate may hold as he waits for the jury to announce its verdict.

Marlena and EJ discuss what comes next | Image: JPI

Marlena and EJ fear for both Rachel and Johnny, but they also both know the truth.

Leo and the jury have a verdict on Days of our Lives | Image: JPI

Will the verdict even be read before Kristen makes an announcement that can change everything for her nephew, Johnny?

EJ watches as Kristen appears | Image: JPI

Is EJ ready to tell the truth about his shooting before Krisen bursts in and stops him? She knows she has to save Rachel.

Kristen doesn't end up a free woman | Image: JPI

Kristen is taken away, leading to Rachel's emotional safety and Johnny's happiness.

Paulina, Marlena, and Chanel are happy | Image: JPI

It's good news for Johnny, but nobody seems to be worried about Kristen.

Belle and Shawn with Kristen at the Salem PD | Image: JPI

Kristen knows she didn't do it. Does Belle realize that she is lying to save Rachel?

Belle and Shawn meet in Horton Town Square | Image: JPI

Now that Belle is no longer with EJ, will she and Shawn finally reunite?

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Edited by Erin Goldsby