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The Young and the Restless Sets Stage for 2026 Showdown as Sienna’s Abduction Fuels Newman Power Plays

The showrunner signals a winter–spring escalation, pushing Matt Clark’s menace plus the AI power play toward a larger confrontation.

Young and the Restless Preview: Victor’s Media Strike Upends Abbott Launch

Y&R Preview: Sharon Presses Sienna as Cane Gains Ground and Audra Cuts a Deal

Young & Restless Escalates Newman–Clark Showdown as Victor Deploys AI

The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis and Cane Turn Up the Heat as Newman Tactics Draw Fire

Young & Restless Preview: Discovery Upends a Family as Power Plays and Safety Risks Intensify

The Young and the Restless Week Ahead: Nick Targets Matt Clark as Noah Wakes, Sharon’s Hunt Turns Risky

Phyllis Pitches Stolen AI to Victor as Cane Warns Jack of Jabot Threat

Y&R Preview: Newman Emergency Sends Nick to L.A. as Power Plays Escalate in Two Cities

Y&R Preview: Victor Launches Phase One Against Cane, Teams With Jack

Victor Sets Trap as Jack Moves Toward Truce to Halt Cane’s AI Push

Jack and Diane Move to Rein In Billy as Sally and Audra Regroup on The Young and the Restless

Jack Enlists Victoria as Billy’s Takeover Gambit Faces Headwinds

Cane Presses Billy in Newman Power Fight as Victor Reengages Michael

Y&R Week Ahead: Victor Surprises Claire With Kyle Intel as Cane Upends Sally’s Big Night

Victor Pressures Cane Over Alleged AI, Kyle’s Proposal Leaves Claire Unsure

Victor Turns Up the Heat on Cane as Nick and Adam Unite

Allegations Upend Audra and Nate as Sally Lines Her Up to Help Launch Abbott Communications

Audra Faces Scrutiny and Phyllis Takes on Secret Mission in Newman–Abbott Power Struggle

Victor Newman Enlists Son to Thwart Cane Ashby’s Takeover Bid