"Can't stand Phillip”—Days of Our Lives fans express frustration with Phillip’s storyline in the upcoming preview

John-Paul Lavoisier plays Phillip Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives (Image via Getty)

The latest preview of Days of Our Lives prepares fans for a week filled with drama as secrets are revealed, threatening to unravel alliances in Salem. Out of all the story arcs in the show, Phillip Kiriakis' plot has attracted vast amounts of criticism.

Sarah Horton finds a forged letter from Victor, which causes her to have an intense argument with Phillip and Kate. At the same time, Xander thinks about offering peace, but rising conflict between the Kiriakis men can make things more difficult.

As Phillip's plans get more complicated, his unpredictable actions and selfish decisions will likely increase the tension. However, fans wonder if he adds anything good to the plot or takes away from it.

Fans have taken to social media to talk about their annoyance with how Phillip does over-the-top antics and questionable decisions. Some viewers are interested in the tension Phillip brings to the Kiriakis family, but others find his part in the current plot boring.

The Days of Our Lives Facebook page has been flooded with comments from fans who are vocal about their displeasure with Phillip’s character and portrayal. One user said:

"Can’t stand Phillip. Always been a terrible maker. Glad Holly is moving on from Tate."

Screenshot from a Facebook post (Image via Facebook/@Days of our Lives)

Another user agreed with the other comments from fans displeased with Phillip's character and also added that the faces he makes are hysterical.

Another fan said they can't stand watching him on Days of Our Lives.

Not all fans are entirely against Phillip’s presence in the storyline. Some appreciate the chaos and tension he brings, even if they don’t love his character.

One Facebook user found Phillip’s discomfort entertaining and said that watching him squirm is cool.

However, one viewer defended the character by calling him awesome and saying that he helps keep the soap lively.

As the story of Phillip moves forward, fans are keen to find out if he goes through a process of redemption. With Sarah's upcoming confrontation and Xander maybe offering peace, tensions within the Kiriakis family will certainly increase.

Fans are also speculating about Phillip’s fate. One fan commented on their anticipation and said that she couldn't wait to see Philip go down.

What to expect this week on Days of Our Lives?

The preview for this week showed some exciting storylines between various characters on the soap. Fans can expect drama-filled episodes.

Sarah Horton confronts Philip Kiriakis and Kate Chancellor about Victor Kiriakis's letter, questioning if it might be fake. Xander Kiriakis shares his frustrations with Maggie Horton, while Chad DiMera is caught off guard by an unexpected meeting with Cat Greene.

Marlena Evans, feeling the absence of her husband John Black, turns to Steve Johnson for comfort, showing how much she’s struggling emotionally. Leo Stark asks Abe for a favor. At the same time, Gabi and Javi Hernandez share lighthearted moments, highlighting their sibling bond despite the chaos.

The Salem PD welcomes JJ back to the team, with Shawn helping him prepare for the challenges ahead. EJ seeks Arnold Feniger’s help to move forward with his plan. Xander tries to mediate between himself and Philip, suggesting a possible reconciliation. Sarah confides in Stephanie, trusting her to keep her secrets safe.

Leo and Javi have a friendly moment, hinting at a shift in their relationship, but things get complicated when Gabi pushes Javi to distance himself from Leo.

Tate surprises Holly with a romantic gesture, hoping to win her over again. Meanwhile, Leo moves forward with a scheme to trap Lady Whistleblower and reveal hidden secrets.

Kristen interrupts Ava Vitali and Brady in a panic, wanting to talk about Rachel’s well-being. Doug Williams finally settles his debts, and Holly starts noticing a connection between Tate and Sophia, hinting at a possible love triangle.

Fans can watch Days of Our Lives on Peacock.

Edited by Rachith Rao