"Jacob Martinez has been cast to take over the role of beloved gay character Javi Hernandez on long-running soap Days of Our Lives, with his first episode airing on June 30th."
"Calderon announced his exit from DOOL in August 2025, but is still currently appearing on the show as Javi, with his final episodes set to air in May."
"Javi is reportedly set to temporarily step away from Salem amid his tumultuous marriage to Leo Stark, played by out Daytime Emmy-winning actor Greg Rikaart."
"Fans are overwhelmingly excited to see what Jacob Martinez will do stepping into Javi's shoes, with Calderon himself expressing support through social media."
Jacob Martinez has been cast as Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, taking over from Al Calderon. Calderon announced his exit in August 2025, but his final episodes will air in May. Martinez's first episode is set for June 30th. Javi will temporarily step away from Salem due to his marriage issues with Leo Stark. Fans are excited about Martinez's debut, and Calderon expressed support for him. Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has performed in various productions.
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