Saturday, October 10, 2026

Y&R Report (October 10, 2026): The Latest on The Young and the Restless

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.       

Nicholas Newman is a piece of work.  He thinks that he alone can deliver justice.  He's a vigilante and has no use for the police.  He has to be the hero, the one who rescues damsels in distress.  This time he was determined to punish Joe, the drug dealer.  He believes that he must take the law into his own hands to save his fellow addict Marie.  Sharon and Adam are trying to control him, but to no avail.

Kyle and Victoria have a new secret hideout.  However, we all know that it's just a matter of time before their affair is revealed.  Nikki and Victor will be angry.  So will Dianne and Jack.  However, the strongest reaction may come from Claire.  Although Claire is with Holden now, she still has feelings for Kyle.  To see her own mother with Kyle may well drive her over the edge.  She is still affected by having been raised by her wicked Aunt Jordan.  Who knows what she'll do if she feels greatly betrayed.  The scars are still there.

I'm not pleased that Y&R has another cancer story involving Lily.  We're still watching Josh Griffith's work, and he seems to focus on very dark subjects.  The show really needs to lighten up.  I hope Lily's cancer scare turns out to be a false alarm.  The new writers should abruptly drop that storyline.  People watch soaps for a little escapism.  We don't need to be constantly reminded of illnesses that many of us are facing ourselves.

I am pleased that Detective Burrow is being shown on screen again.  This could be a sign that he's going to actually do more than just talk about police matters.  We still don't know anything about his personal life.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, isn't it about time they gave him a storyline and a first name?  How about a romance between him and Sharon.  She can't wait around forever for Nick.  

Matt Cohen (Detective Burrow)
 

I read an online comment that is likely quite accurate.  The commentator seems to have pinpointed the location of Kyle and Victoria's hideaway.  It's probably in the building that Phyllis purchased, across from Newman Towner.  That's got to be the reason for her buying the property, along with the Athletic Club.  That's why it's in the storyline, which means that Phyllis will check out the building and may be the one to catch Victoria and Kyle.  If Phyllis discovers their secret, it one stay a secret for long.  All of Genoa City will find out.  They are behaving like teenagers with raging hormones.  

I really enjoyed the bachelorette and the bachelor party for Sally and Billy.  Credit to Billy for being a good sport for all the roasting he received.  Billy Boy truly seems happy.  However, he'll be devasted when he finds out Jill's secret.

Have you noticed that children and younger characters have not been shown on Y&R for a while?  We haven't seem Harrison or Connor or Lucy or Faith of Katie and Johnny. Well that may be changing with the advent of the new co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O'Conner.  The good news is that Y&R will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a big Romalotti family reunion.  According to Soap Dish, Lucy Romalotti (Lily Brooks O'Bryant) will return to Genoa City for the holiday.  Get ready for a more grown up Lucy.  O'Bryant hasn't appeared on the show since December 2024 at Christmastime.

A younger Lily Brooks O'Bryant

VIEWER FORUM
If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them  You do not have to use your real name. 

My email address:  jmadden16@yahoo.ca

 I received an email from longtime Y&R viewer, Carly in Barrhaven, Ontario.  Here is what she wrote:

Y&R is just pathetic.  I am hoping that the new writers improve the storylines.  My neighbour stopped watching.  I can’t stand the Kyle/Victoria  so-called secret love affair.  Phyllis has become so pathetic with whatever feelings she has for Matt Clark.  I’m not a fan of Vivica Fox & Nate’s romance & Billy with no shirt & sporting an apron .  There was one episode last week, I believe, where it went from one pathetic love scene to another that I fast-forwarded the whole episode.

The Nick/Marie storyline, I can handle.   I think she will be back and surprise, surprise, will be pregnant.

Well Carly, I haven't been thrilled with the writing either.  However, I have been enjoying it more recently.  I also fervently hope the new writers improve the storylines.  The show needs to resemble the way it was in the Bill Bell days.  I believe that's what most fans want.  The fact that there is going to be a big family Thanksgiving sounds very promising.

Marie, of course, came back.  I don't think she'll be pregnant.  I'm just tired of the whole addiction/rehab storyline.

Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL

Melody Thomas Scott

I don't blame Diane (Susan Walters) for being irritated with Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott).  Nikki is constantly showing up at the Abbott doorstep.  She just can't stay away from Jack and Jack can't stop obliging her.  Nick doesn't have to have Jack as his sponsor, but Nikki is eager to have him on board.  Why does she have to be super friendly to Jack, who is not just any man.  He's her ex-husband and her current husband's greatest rival.  Can't she be cordial without intruding on his marriage to Diane.  It's obvious that Nikki's feelings for Jack go beyond friendship.  There was jealousy on Nikki's face when Diane cozied up to Jack?  What do you think, fans?  Should Nikki stay away from Jack?  Is she really happy with Victor or does she just enjoy being Lady of the Newman Manor?  Respond to the poll below and let me know.

Should Nikki stay away from Jack?
 
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That's all for now.  I am looking forward to the Billy/Sally wedding and the November sweeps.  Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on October 10, 2026.

Take care,

Joanne

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