Hey Y&R fans, every second Saturday TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.
Hi fans,
It's 2026. I'm back and roaring to go with my comments as a whole new year begins on The Young and the Restless. I hope you enjoyed your holiday season. It wasn't an especially happy Christmas for the Newman family. Nikki and Victor were at odds. The family was tormented by Matt Clark. Meanwhile, the Abbotts were devastated over Victor's threat of destroying Jabot with Cane's AI program. However, Traci's presence eased their tensions. Traci brought the family together.
Well, fans, Newman Enterprises is in deep trouble. Cane and Phyllis have unleashed their AI program on Victor's company. Phyllis, of course, can hardly contain her glee about the takeover of Newman. She believes that she has finally brought down The Great Victor Newman. Of course, she is deluding herself. This is only a temporary setback for the Victor. I don't doubt that he will regain control of Newman Enterprises. Phyllis and Cane's relationship is just a fling. It's all about Phyllis' lust for power and the chip she has on her shoulder. Phillis and Cane's alliance will not last because it's an "alliance," not a romance. The fiery redhead will have to enjoy her "victory" while she can. She's already concerned about how her actins will alienate Summer and Daniel.
Phyllis won't back down, though. She's too drunk with power, and her desire for revenge against Victor. By the way, I was amused by Phyllis' comment when she was taunting "The Moustache" about taking over his office. She declared that she would leave his portrait on the wall so that she could throw darts at it. As good as it is to see Victor Newman brought down a peg or two, I wish it weren't Phyllis and Cane doing it.
Cane is not as excited as Phyllis about destroying Newman Enterprises, and he is concerned about Billy. He even offered Billy what Billy has always wanted - Chancellor. Billy is obsessed with regaining control of Chancellor and it's all about proving himself to his mother, Jill. His obsession is stronger than his feelings for Sally Spectra. That does not bode well for their relationship. That is why Billy and Sally will never last.
There's something amiss with Nick Newman. Nick has been stabbed and punched countless times in his never-ending quest to protect Sharon and his family. As a Newman, Nick prefers to take the law into his own hands. He thrives on vigilante justice. He broke his leg after a car crash caused by Matt Clark. Of course, Nick was handling the criminal all by himself. Matt was bound up in Nick's vehicle, but he managed in free himself. He tried to choke Nick and the car careened off the road. Nick fractured his leg and required surgery. Matt was captured by the Abbott security forces, who were following the Newman security forces. No wonder the Genoa City Police seem irrelevant!
After checking himself out of the hospital, Nick made a deal with Jack Abbott. He promised that Newman will stay away from Jabot if Jack gives up custody of Matt Clark. Jack agreed and released Clark to Nick. That's right. Nick doesn't want to call the police. He thinks he can deal with Clark all by himself. This will be a disaster and Matt is going to escape again.
Nick may find himself in much deeper trouble than a fractured leg. Remember how he demanded that the nurse to bring him a painkiller after his surgery. After forcing Adam to help him leave the hospital prematurely, he went to confront Cane and Phyllis. Throughout the confrontation, he was in obvious pain. When he returned home, he took more painkillers to ease his discomfort. Some fans have been speculating online that drug dealer Matt is going to get Nick hooked on Fentanyl. But do viewers really want another addiction storyline?
Will Sharon ever get a break from all her trauma and distress. It's been one heartache after another for her. There's been nothing but kidnappings and psychos terrorizing her. I've never seen a character on a soap cry so much. Her latest heartbreak was the news that Tessa is seeking a divorce. What will she do if Matt gets away from Nick and is on the loose again?
Audra is one tough cookie. Almost everyone in Genoa City, except Sally, wants her to leave town. Yet, she continues to stay. She made a deal with Holden to leave Claire alone if he kept quiet about their criminal past in L.A. However, the secret may not be hidden much longer. Claire is very suspicious and determined to find out what happened. Furthermore, Y&R spoilers and updates suggest that Victor Newman might uncover a hidden body and DNA evidence with the assistance of his associates. That could mean that Holden will face a criminal investigation. This could also mean big trouble for Audra, unless Holden leaves her name out of it, which I doubt.
Diane asked Michael Baldwin directly why he has such loyalty to Victor Newman, especially after the way Victor has treated him. It doesn't make sense and Michael has never really made sense of it.
CAST NEWS
Christel Khalil (Lily) is on maternity leave
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| Christel Khalil |
Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL
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| Roger Howarth (Matt Clark) |
What would a soap opera be without villains? Y&R is no exception. The show has plenty of villains right now - Matt, Victor, Phyllis, Cane, to name a few. What I would like to know is who you think is currently the worst villain, the meanest. Respond to the poll below and let me know.
Take care,
Joanne
- Matt Clark was bound up in Nick’s vehicle.
- He managed to get Nick to crash the car.
- Nick sustained a fractured leg and required surgery as a result of the accident.
- Following surgery, he demanded a nurse to get him painkillers.
Y&R might’ve teased a new storyline that’s headed for Nick’s (Joshua Morrow). After he was choked out by Matt (Roger Howarth) while driving, causing the vehicle to careen off the road, Nick ended up in the hospital.
The Young and the Restless spoilers and updates suggest that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) might uncover a hidden body and DNA evidence with assistance from his team.
Will Victor ultimately obtain the proof needed to corner Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) into a criminal situation?
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