'Days of Our Lives' Confirms Shawn and Jada Romance
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Johnathon KornbleeFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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A new romance may be taking shape on Peacock’s Days of Our Lives, as a recent Valentine’s Day social media post hints that Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) and Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) are officially a couple.
The official Days of Our Lives Instagram account shared a playful video captioned, “What keeps things spicy in Jada and Shawn’s relationship? Find out in their #MeetCute 👀 😏.”
In the clip, Jada and Shawn confirm their relationship status when asked directly, “Are you a couple?”
“Yeah, yeah we are,” they respond.
Asked how they got together, Shawn explains, “We got set up together at work, as partners.”
Jada jokes that they were brought together by “my almost ex-husband or almost husband,” while Shawn adds, “My ex-stepfather,” Shawn added, before they simultaneously name-drop “Rafe.”
“But you know life has a way of bringing you together,” Jada explains. “Yes it does.” Shawn responded.
When asked what makes their relationship work, Shawn quips, “Definitely gotta be handcuffs,” prompting Jada to laugh and respond, “Oh baby,” before the two exit the set.
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Shawn and Jada’s relationship has been teased more than once in recent months. Late last year, a preview for the show’s 61st season showed Shawn involved in a police shootout alongside J.J. (Casey Moss) and Liam (Hank Northrop), with the promo strongly suggesting that Shawn is shot.
More recently, head writers Jeanne Marie Ford and Paula Cwikly, told TV Insider’s Stephanie Sloan that Shawn and Jada will find their way “back to each other in wake of tragedy.”
Shawn and Jada’s relationship began in February of 2025, following the end of Shawn’s marriage to Belle Black (Martha Madison). Around the same time, Jada’s relationship with Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gerring) collapsed after she was left at the altar by his doppelganger Arnold Feniger. The two eventually formed a close friendship that later turned romantic.
When the real Rafe later returned from captivity, Shawn and Jada chose to take a step back as Jada attempted to repair her relationship with him. That effort ultimately ended when it was revealed that Rafe had slept with his ex-wife, Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), leading to their final breakup.
Most recently, Shawn and Jada have been portrayed as friends, though the latest tease suggest that a romantic reunion could still be in the cards.
Fans have also noted photos from the show’s 60th anniversary celebration, which appeared to place Shawn and Jada in each other’s storyline orbit, further adding to reunion speculation.
Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
