On Thursday’s episode of The Young and the Restless, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is poised to make a significant breakthrough, potentially uncovering crucial details about Ian Ward’s (Ray Wise) recent scheming. It seems that Victor may discover something important about Jordan’s (Colleen Zenk) imposter switch at the prison, which is likely tied to Ian’s manipulation.
Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), who already suspects that Ian has an accomplice, could be the first to hear this update from Victor. If it’s confirmed that Ian and Jordan are working together, Nick is sure to be furious. This revelation could intensify the ongoing tension and bring new pieces of the mystery to light.
Meanwhile, Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) will appear to be on Jordan’s side, making it seem like she’s willing to keep Jordan’s return a secret and help her with her revenge plans against the Newmans. However, Claire has her own agenda. She will secretly inform Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) about Jordan’s return.
While Victoria and Nikki might want to call the authorities right away, Claire could persuade them to hold off. She may argue that involving the police too early would mess up her own strategy for trapping Jordan. Claire may also suggest keeping Victor out of the loop, fearing his interference could ruin her plan. However, her risky approach may face unexpected complications before the week ends.
Elsewhere, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) will confront Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) in a tense scene. She’ll try to get him to confess to something, possibly about his recent Paris trip with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) or his true feelings about her. Billy’s unresolved emotions toward Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan), who is moving in with Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and their son Connor (Judah Mackey) on the ranch, could also come up during the conversation.
Phyllis may accuse Billy of using Sally to get over Chelsea, or she could push him to follow through on his long-planned revenge against Victor. Either way, Phyllis will challenge Billy, creating more tension between them as they navigate their complex relationship.