During the time that Johnny DiMera and Chanel DuPree were in Italy tying the knot, Salem was being tormented by the devil, who had possessed Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) yet again. However, this time it wasn't just Marlena that the evil entity took up residence in. It also possessed Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) and others during its reign of terror. One person who suffered from demonic possession was Johnny himself. Johnny became possessed shortly before his wedding reception, and during the party, the devil created a scene, which included telling Chanel that he had no interest in staying married to her.

Chanel was completely mortified and heartbroken over Johnny's rude and cruel comments at their wedding reception. Of course, Allie was there to comfort her friend. However, the two women gave in to their feelings that night and slept together. Allie hid the truth from her boyfriend Tripp, but a possessed Johnny later found out and told everyone the shocking news as Tripp and Allie celebrated their engagement. Allie and Tripp called it quits, and later the devil left Johnny's body and was eventually expelled from Salem. However, the damage had been done.

Chanel and Johnny had gotten divorced and Chanel had acknowledged her feelings for his twin sister Allie, creating one of the messiest love triangles in "Days of Our Lives" history.