Get ready, The Young and the Restless fans—Genoa City is about to erupt in a fiery storm of deception,

betrayal, and bold power plays as the week of April 21 to April 25, 2025, unveils explosive new twists.

From Jack and Kyle Abbott’s shocking taunt to Victor Newman’s ever-expanding schemes and Nate’s spiraling suspicions, the stage is set for one of the most turbulent weeks yet on the CBS daytime juggernaut.

Jack and Kyle Make a Bold Move Against Victor’s Spy

The week ignites with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and his son Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) discovering an uninvited guest snooping around Jabot—none other than a secret operative planted by none other than Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Rather than simply removing him, the Abbotts decide to play a smarter, more dangerous game: blackmail. In a calculated move, Jack and Kyle turn the spy into a double agent, feeding them intel to twist Victor’s tactics back against him.

Jack is giddy with triumph, practically smug as he crosses paths with Victor and his attorney, Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). Jack knows he’s outmaneuvered them—for now. But with Victor, the war is never truly over. Behind that smug exterior lies a ticking time bomb of corporate warfare.

Meanwhile, Kyle’s desire to grow closer to Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) leads to a sensitive proposal: he wants them to move in together. Jack offers up the Abbott estate, but Kyle is hesitant. Victor’s disapproval of Claire’s relationship with his grandson is already intense—this move could push him over the edge. Still, Jack encourages Kyle to take the risk, seeing this as a further stand against Victor’s suffocating influence.

Nate’s Distrust Grows Amid Audra’s Deception

As Kyle navigates romance and revenge, another storm brews between Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver). When Victor makes an offer to Audra, Nate’s gut instinct tells him something is off—and he’s not wrong. Audra is playing a high-stakes game, weaving a web of lies while plotting her own advancement.

Nate’s growing suspicion of Victor’s intentions begins to chip away at the tenuous trust in his relationship with Audra. Though unaware of the full scope of her manipulation, he senses the darkness underneath her calculated charm. If Nate discovers how deeply Audra has entangled herself in Victor’s master plan, it may not just break their partnership—it could destroy his career.

Audra, however, isn’t concerned. She’s focused on breaking up Kyle and Claire for her own personal gain. She throws Kyle a cryptic challenge—another calculated move in her plan to collect her reward from Victor by sabotaging Claire’s romantic future.

Lily Torn Between Loyalty and Love

Elsewhere, Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) finds herself entangled in a dangerous mystery. Her growing connection with the enigmatic Damian (played by a still-mysterious newcomer) hits a wall when she demands to know more about his elusive employer, Dumas. But Damian knows the cost of betrayal—crossing Dumas could ruin him or worse. Still, Lily decides to trust him, much to the dismay of her brother, Devon Hamilton (Bryton James).

Her trust leads her into murky waters as she confides in her friend Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), who reveals more shocking details about the twisted Alan Laurent scandal—including the kidnapping of Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) orchestrated by a fake fiancé. The past continues to haunt Genoa City’s power players, and for Lily, the consequences may be just beginning.

Victor Escalates the War While Diane Strikes Back

As Victor ramps up his campaign against Jabot, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) makes a desperate plea for peace. But the patriarch isn’t interested in peace—only dominance. Despite his wife’s efforts to broker a truce, Victor doubles down, pushing forward with sabotage plans that threaten to bring ruin to both Jack and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson).

Behind the scenes, Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) isn’t staying idle. Upon learning about the spy Jack and Kyle flipped, Diane begins working her own countermeasures. She even confronts Michael Baldwin in a tense moment at the Genoa City Athletic Club. Michael, caught between loyalty to Victor and his own crumbling patience, faces a moral crossroads.

Diane’s offer to help dismantle Victor’s empire intrigues him—especially since his wife Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) has grown weary of the endless back-and-forth. With Victor’s schemes growing darker by the day, will Michael switch sides?

Billy Targeted, Claire’s Loyalties Tested

Michael soon discovers that Victor has set his sights on Billy, orchestrating a potential downfall by manipulating Billy’s upcoming meeting with the mysterious Dumas. Victor suspects the entire affair is a setup and eagerly anticipates watching Billy crash and burn. It’s a cruel play, rooted in Victor’s long-standing vendetta against anyone who defies him—including his own daughter Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle), for whom Billy still holds complicated feelings.

Meanwhile, Kyle’s growing paranoia about Claire’s connection with Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) explodes when he finds them in conversation yet again. While Kyle senses something deeper, Holden’s true interest lies with Audra—making the interactions all the more puzzling. Is Y&R testing chemistry between Claire and Holden? The repeated scenes suggest a brewing subplot that may soon shift allegiances in unexpected directions.

Final Thoughts: Genoa City Is a Powder Keg

As the week draws to a close, tensions reach new heights. Lily opens up to Amy Lewis (Valarie Pettiford), a friend undergoing leukemia treatment, about her unease with Damian. While Lily’s intentions are noble, some fans may question whether burdening a sick friend with emotional weight is the wisest choice.

From April 21 to April 25, the drama in The Young and the Restless surges with new intensity. Jack and Kyle’s taunt, Nate’s deepening suspicions, and Diane’s daring schemes promise riveting television. With every move, the lines of loyalty blur and secrets simmer beneath the surface. One thing’s for certain: in Genoa City, no alliance is safe, and no secret stays buried for long.

Stay tuned—Y&R is just getting started.