“Days of Our Lives” recently treated viewers to an episode filled with father-daughter bonding, adorable outfits, and plenty of heartwarming moments.
The special Daddy-Daughter Dance brought several of Salem’s fathers and daughters together for a memorable night that quickly had fans gushing over the show’s girl dads and talented young actresses.
While viewers enjoyed seeing all the families at the dance, one particular father-daughter duo left many fans emotional.
Read on to see what “Days of Our Lives” fans had to say about the heartwarming episode.
Salem’s Girl Dads Enjoy a Special Night With Their Daughters
The official “Days of Our Lives” Instagram account posted some adorable scenes from the Daddy-Daughter Dance episode, writing:
“Salem cleaned up nicely for the Daddy Daughter Dance. 💕 Tune in today for the sweet moments from the big night. Stream exclusively on Peacock.”
As longtime “DOOL” fans know, Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) shares his daughter, Victoria Kiriakis, with Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey).
Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) shares his daughter, Rachel Black, with Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk)
Chad DiMera (Conner Floyd) and his daughter, Charlotte DiMera, whom he shares with Abigail Deveraux (Marci Miller), were also leading stars in the episode.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet scenes featuring some of Salem’s most recognizable fathers embracing their roles as girl dads.
“This was all literally so adorable! I have loved seeing Xander and Brady as girl dads,” one fan wrote.
“The father daughter dance was the best scenes. Victoria is absolutely adorable and so incredibly talented. It was so nice to see all the girl dad’s with their daughters at the dance looking so happy. They were all so good,” another viewer added.
‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Praise the Talented Young Actresses
The fathers were not the only ones receiving praise following the dance. “DOOL” fans were equally impressed by the young actresses who helped bring the heartwarming scenes to life.
“Those young girls are all SO adorable, and fantastic little actresses!!” one fan wrote.
Viewers also appreciated how the show styled the girls for the special event.
“I was impressed that Rachel, Charlotte and Victoria all dressed appropriately for their ages! Kudos to the costume designers,” one viewer shared.
Xander and Victoria’s Scenes Leave Viewers Emotional
Although viewers loved seeing all of Salem’s girl dads with their daughters, Xander and Victoria’s scenes seemed to resonate with fans on an especially emotional level.
“Xander and Victoria absolutely stole this episode. A joy to watch these scenes. Go team Xander and Sarah!” one viewer wrote.
However, it was the young actress playing Victoria who appeared to make the biggest impression on many fans.
“She is absolutely the cutest thing they’ve ever bought on to Days of our lives!!! You can tell she was a born actor actress performer!” one fan gushed.
“Little Victoria is an absolute delight such a sweetie,” another added.
One viewer believed the entire cast deserved recognition but admitted that Victoria managed to stand out, writing, “This episode was so sweet! All actors deserve a nod. But that lil Victoria? Scene stealer.”
For another fan, the touching scenes brought back memories of their own late father.
“The girls all looked beautiful but it was Xander and little Victoria who brought tears to my eyes. First at how adorable their scenes were and then…at how much i missed my dad. He passed almost 2 months ago and this was just one of those moments…but still, such a beautiful scene and such a perfect pick for the actress playing Victoria,” the viewer shared.
The heartwarming episode also reminded longtime viewers why they have continued watching “Days of Our Lives” for decades and introduced the show to their own families.
“Such a lovely storyline, DAYS forever, I have been enjoying this show for 40 some years, my daughter adores it too. Thanks for the happy memories,” one fan wrote.
The Daddy-Daughter Dance gave “Days of Our Lives” fans a welcome dose of happiness while allowing some of Salem’s youngest stars to shine.
