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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, 3/18/26

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Michael (Christian Jules LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (pic from Paramount Press site)

 

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Michael (approaching Lauren sitting at a table in the GCAC dining room): How can this be? The most beautiful woman in the world dining alone?
Lauren: Because I’m waiting for the most handsome man in the world to show up.

Michael: Oh. George Clooney’s on his way?

Lauren: Yep. Should be here in about two minutes.

Michael: Damn! Out of curiosity, would you be willing to settle for the second-most handsome man in the world?
Lauren: Hmm. I’m thinking …
Michael: Well, this may sway you.
Lauren (gasps): What?
Michael: Bagels from Tompkins Square.
Lauren: Bagels and – oh! And a mustache from New York City? Wow!
Michael: Yeah, eat your heart out, Clooney.
Michael: If you semi-retired, we’d be able to go on trips like that whenever we wanted.
Lauren: Darling, we just went on the anniversary trip with our boys.
Michael: Which was great. But I am talking about whisking you away to Saint-Tropez at the last moment … just you and me on a beach. Clothing optional.
Lauren: Ho ho. Tell me more.
Michael: Uh, we can go on safari in Africa. We can explore the pyramids in Egypt. I wanna dance with you on every rooftop café on the continent.
Lauren: That’s very ambitious.
Michael: Come on, baby. Pack a bag. Just you and me. Let’s go.
Phyllis: Um, Jack has been released, and it’s not because of Victor?
Billy: No, Diane, Kyle, and I tracked the vehicle that he was abducted in to a marina in Kenosha. We found him on a yacht in Lake Michigan.
Phyllis: Wait – a yacht?
Billy: Trust me, not as glamorous as it sounds.
Phyllis: Is he okay?
Billy: Yes. He’s fine.
Phyllis: Uh, just – and … you’re sure that he was there because of Victor?
Billy: Of course I am, Phyllis. It’s Victor. This is what he does. He abducts people and he holds them against their will.
Michael: So what is this venture that’s gonna prevent you from running away with me at a moment’s notice?
Lauren: Um, Phyllis has asked me to help her run Newman Enterprises.
Michael: Come again?
Lauren: It’s not Newman anymore, of course. It’s Summers Conglomerate.
Michael: Mm. How humble and honest. Much like the new owner.
Lauren: She’s really staking her claim.
Michael: Hmm. And you would be listening to Phyllis’s offer why?
Lauren: Because she’s my friend and it’s a huge corporation.
Michael: Yeah. I’m familiar. I used to work for the previous owner. Its namesake.
Lauren: I need a new challenge.
Michael: So you don’t wanna traverse the world with me … instead? I’m an excellent travel companion.
Lauren: Oh, I am well aware of your merits. But I think this is gonna be so great for me to try something new.
Michael (sighs): You said it was a challenge. A challenge usually has the possibility of being successful. This idea’s doomed from the start.
Lauren: She captured the white whale and should be commended for it.
Michael: Uh, the white whale wins, at least in the novel.
Michael (as he and Lauren enter Phyllis’s office): I love what you’ve done with the place.
Phyllis: Yeah, thank you. A woman’s touch. Out with the old, in with the new.
Michael: Is that what one does after a coup?
Phyllis: After a triumph, definitely.
Michael: You have taken everything from him.
Phyllis: That’s not true. He has Chancellor. He and Nikki can do with it what they will. I mean Nikki can do her thing. It’s a sizable corporation. He can rename it Newman Enterprises if he wants.
Michael: He will never be satisfied with just Chancellor.

Phyllis: Why’s that? Because the emperor has to have everything?

Lauren: Okay, both of you. Stop it!

Courtney Hope (Sally) and Jason Thompson (Billy) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (photo from screencap)
Sally: If you’re serious about letting go of Chancellor … don’t jump into anything else right away. Take some time to regroup.
Billy: Do you want me to read some books? Do some manifesting?
Sally (giggles)
Billy: Sit in the forest with my shoes and socks off and touch grass?

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #9

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Adam (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) have dinner on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (pic from screencap)

Article written by Barbara 3/16/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 3/9/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

I really enjoyed the love and chemistry between Adam and Chelsea during their dinner out at GCAC 3/9/2026 and their scenes on subsequent episodes this week. ♥️

Not liking, but *loving* the brotherly bond between Nick and Adam to go up against and take down the dastardly Matt Clark. Watching the brothers shake hands in unity to find and take Matt down gave me happy chills. I know soaps thrive on family discord, but in this case, given the brothers’ long history of bitterness and animosity, I am happy to see harmony between them. Loved their mutual recognition of how far they’ve come and progressed as brothers.

Nick’s sensitivity, compassion and the concern he expressed to Sharon about Adam having to recall his bad days as Spider in Las Vegas in  order to help find the woman who could lead them to Matt’s whereabouts was very touching.

Ditto for Adam’s compassion and desire to use his dark past as Spider in Vegas to help Nick find and deal with Matt. His loved ones are understandably concerned, but Adam has wholeheartedly decided to put helping Nick go after Matt ahead of his own demons.

Billy Flynn ‘s solo performance as his character was making a video for Lily (apologizing for mistakes he’d made and declaring his unwavering love for her) was riveting.

Rants: 👎

Not liking Phyllis’s one-shoulder-off dress. Not only is it inappropriate for her to be wearing in the office, but even at Society, where it would be fine for attire, it looks like one sleeve is accidentally falling off her shoulder because it’s too large or something, when it’s actually designed to be off the shoulder.

Not liking Phyllis’s attitude either, LOL.

While Sienna and Noah were at Society, sitting and talking about his father and the situation with Matt,  her constant hand gestures with all the gaudy costume jewelry rings and dark nail polish were distracting and annoying. Ugh.

The return of Patty Williams … I’ll just say that I hope it’s a short story arc … very short. Watching her seducing a drugged-up Jack was revolting. 🤮

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Jack (Peter Bergman) and Patti (Stacy Haiduk) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (pic from screencap)

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 16, 2026

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Chelsea goes over to Crimson Lights, where she shares her concern with Sharon about Adam teaming up with Nick to go after Matt in Las Vegas. Sharon assures Chelsea that Adam will be able to handle any bad associations from his past in Vegas that might be dredged up and will have Nick there for support.

Meanwhile, the two brothers go over to the Newman ranch to let their father know that they got a lead on Matt being in Las Vegas and they are heading there to follow up on it. Victor tells his sons that he’s happy that they are working together to protect the family, advising caution.

Victoria enters and announces that she is heading to Milan to meet with Summer and that Victor is holding Jack hostage to “pressure Phyllis and/or Billy” into returning Chancellor to the family. Nick is shocked and appalled by this and by Victoria being ok with it.

Nikki shows up at the Abbott mansion to talk to Traci about Jack’s disappearance. She informs Traci that Victor has had Jack abducted in exchange for Chancellor and Jack is on a yacht on Lake Michigan with a woman. When Traci brings up how Lily and her children were part of Victor’s scheme to abduct them, Nikki indicates that Victor not only wants Chancellor back, but he also wants to punish Jack so this abduction has been against Jack’s will. She also tells Traci that Victor could have arranged for the woman to seduce Jack. Traci tells her not to worry and that Jack would not succumb to temptation.

Billy, Kyle and Diane are able to get to the yacht where a drugged up Jack is giving into having sex with a relentless Patty Williams. Diane bursts into the bedroom and catches Jack and Patty in bed together immediately afterward, with Billy and Kyle racing in right behind Diane. Patty declares that it’s a party with all the Abbott men in one place. Diane is livid and when Patty gets dressed and is made to leave the room with Billy and Kyle, Diane slaps Jack across the face.

After Traci and Nikki find out that Jack has been found safe, Nikki confronts Victor with this news in front of their children when she returns to the Newman ranch. Victor doesn’t believe her and leaves to find out more. Nick argues with Victoria about her dragging his daughter into their father’s battle to get the family legacy back from Phyllis.

After the Newman siblings leave, Victor returns and Nikki expresses her disgust about what he did to Jack. He tells her that he did it for his family’s sake. She says she does not know that she will be able to forgive him for it. He indicates that he doesn’t give a damn and screams at her to get out now.

 

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BTG Short Recap Friday, March 13, 2026

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Donnell talked to Kat about liking Joey. She told him how Joey helped when Chelsea was kidnapped through his escort service. Once Donnell heard about Heart Attach, he became unsettled and got up for more coffee. While Donnell left, Kat looked at reels of Chelsea working on their latest bag dedicated to Anita. Donnell returned to the table and realized that his mother knew about Joey’s escort service. He thought his mother was keeping secrets for Joey. Joey talked to Vanessa about his father being in the mob. He told her that he used to be an intern for his father and did everything he was told. Joey explained that his father abused him, but he adored his sister, Heather. Heather was a “daddy’s girl.” His father refused to let his sister work in the business. Joey wanted to trade places with her, but his father wouldn’t let him go to college. After they talked, Joey left the room. Donnell showed up at the casino to talk to his mother. He and Vanessa talked about Deanna going back to school. Vanessa asked him to defend Joey to Deanna. He couldn’t do that because he knew that he was a crook. Joey returned, and they talked about Deanna’s anger being out of character.

Grayson and Jacob were alone on the elevator at the hospital. He made a drop, and Jacob ordered him to leave Ashley alone. Grayson scoffed at him after he ordered him to stop seeing Ashley. Later Grayson met with Ashley, and he asked her if she would have worked things out with Derek if he weren’t in the picture. She assured him that he didn’t have to worry about Derek. He talked to her about his mother’s condition getting worse. Ashley felt bad for him. They walked back to the hospital. Grayson cringed when Ashley called him an honest person. Lia approached Grayson and asked him if Ashley was going to be a distraction for him. She warned him to keep his employer happy instead of his girlfriend. Grayson asked her if there were any complaints before. Lia informed him that he would be dead if there were complaints. Martin went to his grandparents place, but Anita was sleeping. He told Vernon that he was approached to run for Senate. Martin was worried about Joey demanding favors from him. Vernon gave him advice about focusing on the election.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Most of the people showed up for the opening of the free clinic. Vanessa was happy that her children showed up for the opening. Her happiness was short-lived because Deanna picked up on the energy her mother had with Joey. Deanna became very chilly with Vanessa. Vanessa had kissed Joey in public and got caught. Deanna shocked Vanessa when she asked her how long she had been sleeping with Joey. Everyone watched Deanna yell at her mother. Donnell tried his best to calm his sister down, but Deanna wouldn’t back down. She stormed off and left Vanessa in tears. Nicole tried to make Vanessa feel better about what happened. Kial talked about what he went through with his children after his wife died. Donnell met Deanna at Orphey Gene’s. He tried to get Deanna to see things from their mother’s point-of-view. Donnell reminded her that she wasn’t the only one who was hurting. He informed her that he tried to understand what was going on with Vanessa and Joey. Deanna wasn’t convinced because she didn’t feel differently. She wanted to honor their father instead of pretending that he didn’t exist. Donnell wouldn’t have chosen Joey for their mother, but he made their mother happy.

Vanessa went to see Joey. She expected him to rub it in that he was right about her children not meeting him. Vanessa told him that Deanna was outraged by them being together. While she opened up to him, she realized that shes didn’t know him. She wanted him to open up to her. If they had a chance to be happy, he had to let her know the real him. Kat gathered Chelsea and Tomas together to share her big news. She told them that she was staying with their grandparents. Tomas didn’t think they would let him sleep over. Kat assured him that nothing would change between them. Things didn’t go well when Kat thought he was just concerned about her moving impacting him. Tomas thought she was acting without thinking again. He got upset that she didn’t talk to him before she made her decision. Kat realized that he was right and apologized to him.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Dani’s photo shoot was about to arrive, and she was starting to have second thoughts about doing it. The photographer she was supposed to work with was known to be an ageist. Pamela and Andre talked her out of quitting. Later Joey approached Dani about the $10,000 bet they made about her marriage. Nicole showed up, and Dani teased her about the men she was hooking up with lately. Jacob confronted Grayson. He told Grayson that he wasn’t undercover, but he was making extra money. Grayson wondered why he was doing it so Jacob told him that he was in debt. He didn’t want to ask Naomi for the money. Grayson wasn’t sure he believed him, but he agreed to work with him. He agreed to keep Jacob’s identity a secret. Later Jacob met with Smitty and told him about his meeting with Grayson. He thought it was good that he could use Grayson as a source to get as much information as he could get from him. Jacob planned to throw Grayson under the bus after he got all the information he needed from him. Joey didn’t think it was a good idea to have dinner with Vanessa’s children. Vanessa thought it would be great. She wanted to be more involved in her children’s lives. Later Vanessa met with Pamela. Pamela wanted Vanessa to join the women’s organization. She was excited until Pamela wanted a background check done. Vanessa was afraid her secrets would get revealed. She turned down the invitation. After her conversation with Pamela, Vanessa talked to Joey again. She was disappointed about turning down the invitation from Pamela, but she wanted to have dinner with her children. She wanted to honor Doug’s legacy, but her place was with Joey.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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At the casino, Joey told Marcel to satisfy his girlfriend so she could stop flirting with him. Marcel was shocked by Joey’s feelings for Vanessa after what his men did to Doug. Leslie and Vanessa argued until Deanna showed up. Deanna and Leslie got along with each other. Vanessa told Deanna to stay away from Leslie. Deanna asked if Vanessa moved on. Vanessa said she was trying to. Randy met with Lynette at Orphey Gene’s. Lynette said she decided to stay in town so she could reconnect with Hayley. She said she might go after Bill. When Lynette fed Randy a french fry, Mona walked in and hit him on the back of the head. She said they were being nasty. Lynette told her to leave. Mona said they needed Jesus. Randy told Lynette that he did things he needed to be forgiven for and was going to go back to church. Lynette told him they could go back to his apartment so she could give him a reason to repent.

Kat went to her grandparents house and asked if she could move in. She told them that Tomas said they weren’t ready to move in together. Kat said she could help Anita with her treatments. When Kat heard the construction on Leslie’s house, she wanted to handle the situation. Her grandparents told her that wasn’t the way to deal with Leslie. Vernon went to Bill and asked him to keep Leslie on the other side of the gate. Eva had to play referee for Leslie and Derek. He threatened to quit until Eva talked him out of it. When Eva and Leslie were alone, Eva wondered how long it would be before she crossed the wrong person and karma came back to bite her. Later on, Eva ran into Mona. Mona told her she was doing a good job fixing the things Leslie did. Marcel met up with Leslie and let her know that he was all in where she was concerned.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, March 9, 2026

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Jacob told Smitty about the meeting. Smitty wanted to do a deep dive on Grayson. Jacob wanted to bring Grayson in on the investigation. Ashley sent Grayson a message to meet her at Uptown. When Grayson showed up, Ashley tried cheering him up. Naomi showed up and joined them. They talked about his mother’s condition and Anita’s cancer. While they were talking, Grayson got a call from Jacob saying they needed to talk. He told Grayson not to say anything until they talked. Martin told Bill that he should keep an eye on Hayley. He told Bill that attacks could have after effects. Later on, Bill went to the casino to ask Joey what was going on between Sammy and Hayley. Joey told Bill that it made sense for Hayley to turn to someone she knew and trusted.

Kat went to talk to Nicole. When Kat brought up Leslie, Nicole told her that she should let go of her anger. Nicole said Leslie did terrible things but it was time for Kat to take away Leslie’s power and pretend she doesn’t exist. While they were talking, they talked about Chelsea. Naomi suggested that Chelsea talk to Kat. Chelsea and Kat met at Orphey Gene’s. They made up. Chelsea was shocked to find out that Kat still wanted her own apartment. Kat told her that living on her own was a step in growing up. Vanessa told Joey that Deanna would be coming home and that they could meet each other. Joey didn’t think that was a good idea. Vanessa said she knew her daughter better.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 9, 2026

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Adam and Chelsea are out to dinner at GCAC, although neither of them have an appetite because of how upset they are about the loss of the Newman family legacy to Phyllis and Billy. They discuss the impact it will have on the various Newman family members and Adam expresses his appreciation of Chelsea’s support. They joke about what kinds of jobs they could get when the Newman money runs out, including him being a card shark again and her returning to running cons. She says she could be his shill.
Billy comes to Phyllis’s office to demand that she get the contract that will give him Chancellor signed within an hour because Victor kidnapped Jack and will not release him until Billy gives Victor Chancellor back.
He then meets up with Diane and Kyle at Society and lets them know that Phyllis is giving him a hard time about signing the contract. He also expresses uncertainty about whether Jack is actually in danger from Victor without proof. After pressure from Diane and Kyle, Billy texts Victor and tells him to send him proof that he has his brother and he will make sure Victor gets Chancellor back. Shortly thereafter, Billy gets a text from an unknown number with a picture dated the day before with Jack looking unconscious wearing the shirt Diane last saw him in. Billy thinks it must be from Victor using a burner phone.
Phyllis goes to the Newman ranch to meet with Victor. She lets him know that she still owns Chancellor and if he wants it back, he will have to negotiate with her, not Billy. Victor says it’s a demand, not a negotiation and Phyllis capitulates. She says she will give him Chancellor back if he releases Lily, the twins and Jack. Victor is shocked and skeptical and gets her to admit that she just wants her children to love and respect her so she will give up Chancellor for their sake. Victor is distrustful, tells her to give him an hour, during which time she is to get the papers drawn up and then they’ll see. He warns her not to ever start negotiating again or the deal is off.
A bewildered Jack finds himself in a bedroom stranded on a lake in a yacht with Patty Williams, who says she is rehabilitated and wants to make amends. Jack is skeptical, infuriated and wants nothing to do with her. She leaves him in the room and comes back with food and drinks for him, which he refuses. She taste tests everything to prove it’s not poisoned and after she expresses deep regret for the mistakes she made with him and his family and describes the excruciatingly difficult work she did on herself to get well in the psychiatric facility, Jack warms up to her attempt at redemption and forgiveness. He says he could see his way to believing and forgiving her if she gets them to shore together where they can eventually go their separate ways and she can go back to rebuilding herself. Patty tells him that’s not an option because she’s not the one in charge here.

 

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BTG Short Recap Friday, March 6, 2026

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Jacob told Ren that he was ready for more responsibility. He realized that he was going to pick up Garland Memorial. Jacob reached out to Smitty to let him know Smitty was with Naomi at Orphey Gene’s. He wanted to set up a meeting. Later Jacob and Smitty met in an alley. Jacob caught Smitty up about the case. Anita was having a tough time with her latest round of chemo. Tracey arrived and surprised her. Anita admitted to her that the fight is harder than she thought. She broke down and said that she was upset that her body was turning against her. Tracey reminded her that she was the same woman who came from Cabrini Green and made it to Fairmont Crest. Anita never forgot how fortunate she was. Tracey suggested that she do a concert for any woman who gets a screening done. She wasn’t sure when she would be ready, but Anita planned to give the performance of her life. June was able to get Naomi to open up to her about what was going on with Jacob. She admitted to being worried about her husband. Jacob went to Garland Memorial. He got off the elevator to meet the person involved in the plasma ring. It turned out that Grayson is the person involved in the crime.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Hayley talked to Randy about not wanting to have kids with Bill. She thought about leaving town. Chelsea and Madison watched them from across the room. She felt like her father would be upset if she didn’t intervene so she went to Hayley and Randy’s table to find out what was going on. Hayley practically got rid of Randy and told Chelsea that she was hiring him for a private job. Chelsea wondered if he was a hitman. Hayley pretended to be outraged that she would think that she wanted to hurt someone. She told her that she wanted him to be her bodyguard. Hayley pretended to have a meltdown to get out of Chelsea’s questions. Chelsea decided to take her to Bill’s office. Bill talked to Tomas about how he got the charges against Lynette dropped. He asked his friends for a few favors. Bill told him about Kat. He still thought of her as family. Hayley arrived at the office. He felt guilty for not seeing how stressed out she was. Hayley promised to do better with communicating with him. She begged him to leave town right away.

Vanessa let Joey know that they were going on a double date. He was confused so she was about to explain what she meant when Leslie arrived. Leslie pushed her buttons until she changed the subject. She talked to Joey about the canceled press conference for the clinic. Joey let her know that she doesn’t need to be the face of the clinic. Vanessa thought Derek should be the one to make the announcement about the clinic. Later Vanessa took Leslie to meet with Derek. They talked him into being the person to do the press conference about the clinic. He was hesitant, but he agreed to it. Leslie and Vanessa ended up getting into an argument while they were talking to Derek.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #8

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Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) on "The Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (photo from screencap)

Article written by Barbara 3/6/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 3/2/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

Victoria and Nikki looked beautiful in the 3/2/2026 episode … Victoria’s top was beautiful and her hair looked great pulled up into a bun. Nikki’s blue flowered blouse really brought out her blue eyes.

I liked Sharon’s blue denim shirt, outfit and casual look (light makeup, hair straight down).

Enjoyed the friendly conversation between Kyle and Claire at the bar in Society. I’m not much of a Claire fan, but there’s chemistry between these two. (Nonetheless, I think she overdoes it just a bit with facial expressions and eye movements – in these scenes and in the scenes with her and Victoria on 3/6/2026.)

Ooh, another solid female friendship – Tessa and Sienna. It’s continuing to be refreshing to see women bonding rather than sniping at each other or gossiping about each other.

Billy Flynn did a great job projecting his character’s Cane’s desperation to get his family back when he was begging Phyllis to help him. I could almost feel his anxiety.

Likewise, Jason Thompson did a great job projecting his character Billy’s panic and desperation to find out what happened to his brother, Jack, who as of 3/6/2026 appeared to have been kidnapped by Victor.

Rants: 👎

In a word … Sienna. I cannot stand that fake, forced, tough and gritty type accent of hers. This character just really annoys me.

Gee, only one rant. Apparently, this was a good week for me on Y&R. 😁

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, 3/5/26

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Sally: I know you’re not a fan of Billy’s.
Audra: I mean, it’s not about him. I mean, yes, he’s insensitive, impulsive, self-centered…
Sally: Okay. But it’s not about him?
Audra: You could say that about almost any man, Sally. It’s the nature of the species.
Audra: Okay, I’m sorry, but sure does seem like one night of great sex has turned a big corner for you.
Sally: Hey, it was a lot more than that.
Audra: Sorry. I didn’t mean to presume. I was just being a little bitchy. But I’m not wrong about how he hurt you. Or everything you had to give up to be his partner. Marchetti was a pretty good gig.
Sally: I do not regret any of my decisions.

Audra: Even before last night?

Sally: Even before.
Audra: Okay, like I said, it’s your life, your choices. It’s none of my business. But I’d still run for the hills if it were me.
Sally: Even if it were Nate?
Audra: Unfair.
Sally: Why?
Audra: Because I was the one who screwed that up, not him.
Sally: I have never been one to play it safe. So why do I do that with my relationships? I believe in Billy and me. And … for the first time in my life, I am choosing love … over fear.
Billy: Hey. Where’s Jack?
Kyle: Hey. He flew to Chicago on some Jabot business. What’s going on?
Billy: You know that for sure?
Kyle: Know what?
Billy: That he’s in Chicago.
Kyle: Yeah. It was a last-minute thing. He texted my mom and me last night.
Billy: Okay. Where’s he staying?
Kyle: Okay, just slow down, Billy.
Billy: Kyle, what hotel is he at?
Kyle: No. First you’re gonna tell me why you’re flying around here like a bat out of hell. What’s wrong?
Billy: Look, I hope that it’s nothing, but I don’t think it is.
Kyle: Just tell me.
Billy: Is Diane here? She needs to hear this.
Diane: I – I’m right here. Billy, what’s going on?
Billy: Victor kidnapped Jack.
Sally: You’re probably so bored of this by now – “The amazing adventures of Billy and Sally.”
Audra: Are you kidding? I am a sucker for dysfunctional relationships. That’s my jam, girl.
Sally: Well, I am really glad we could be so entertaining for you.
Audra: Oh, it’s better than television.
Sally: Uh, let’s not forget that I came into this relationship with a lot of baggage of my own.
Audra: Sally, you brought a purse. Billy had a whole set of luggage.
Audra: I get the attraction between you and Billy. You know, he’s got that smile, he’s got those charms. And when he looks at you … man … I want that look one of these days. I want someone to see me and just, uh … light up the way Billy does when he sees you.
Sally: You will.
Audra: Yeah, maybe in like 20 years or so.
Sally: Audra, you will. You just haven’t found the right guy yet.
Claire: Is there any update? Has Grandpa figured out a way to save the company?
Victoria: No, nothing so far. However, he says he has a new plan in the works, but as usual, he won’t tell any of us about it.
Claire: Mm. Sounds like Grandpa.
Victoria: Yeah. It’s very frustrating for all of us. We’re smart people. We have ideas. But when things get critical, he always insists on taking care of everything himself.
Claire (snickering): Mm-hmm.
Victoria: Why is that funny?
Claire: It’s kind of funny,
Victoria: Is it? Why?
Claire: Okay. Well, I think it’s kind of ironic to hear you complaining about Grandpa, wanting to handle things all on his own when I think secretly you would like to be doing the same thing yourself.
Adam: What do you think you’re doing?
Kyle: Calling the cops.
Victor: I wouldn’t do that if I were you
Kyle: I don’t give a damn what you think.
Victor: You don’t call the cops without reporting a crime.
Diane: Well, kidnapping is a crime, Victor.
Victor: How do you know he didn’t just decide to take a vacation?
Victor: Listen, if you wanna know more, just contact your idiot Uncle Billy Boy, okay?
Kyle: If you do anything to hurt my father, I will make it my mission in life to destroy you, Victor.
Victor: Listen to me, boy. Instead of threatening me … why don’t you contact your idiot Uncle Billy Boy? I want my company back. He has the means to do it. See to it that he does!
Sally: So what are you gonna do?
Billy: If this is about getting a signature on a piece of paper, then I call my attorneys and I get it done.
Sally: But I thought you said that you thought Phyllis was stalling.
Billy: Yeah, I mean it’s either that or it’s Phyllis, you know, making me sweat just for old times’ sake.
Sally: Do you really think Victor would do something like that? You really think he’s gonna hurt Jack?
Billy: I think it would be a very big mistake to underestimate Victor’s hatred for my brother. I mean, we’re talking a decades-long rivalry, and that match is very quick to light.
Kyle: God! I wanna hit him!
Diane (scoffs): Well, you would have had to have stood in line behind me.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, 3/4/26

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Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) on "The Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (photo from screencap)

 

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Nikki: Well, I”m glad you couldn’t track him down. I would have worried that you wouldn’t have been able to stop yourself from doing something we would all regret.
Nick: Anything that gets that psycho out of our lives for good would not be regrettable.
Nikki: It would be if it landed you in jail.
Victoria; You know, Nick, Matt could have killed you. You’re lucky that only one leg was shattered. I’m with Mom. I’m glad that you weren’t able to track him down.
Victor: I don’t like not knowing where he is. It gives him the upper hand.
Nick: Agreed. Feels like the calm before the storm. The problem is, we don’t know what direction that storm is coming from or when it’s gonna hit.
Cane: I truly believe that the only reason she’s continuing down this path and refuses to give it up is because she has nothing left. She’s clinging to this new role as CEO, not because she’s enjoying it, but because she feels abandoned by the people that matter to her most.
Daniel: Abandoned? She abandoned us!. She’s operating with a blatant disregard for the people that you claim that she loves. You know why? Because all she cares about is being one of Genoa City’s power elite. Everything else, that just – it falls by the wayside now.
Cane: Look, I’m just telling you what I observed the last time I spoke with her, and it’s not someone who’s reveling in being on top. Okay? She’s suddenly aware of what it cost her to get what she always wanted.
Daniel: That’s good. ‘Cause if losing us gets my mother to wake up to the mistakes that she’s made, I’m willing to be that sacrificial lamb.
Phyllis: This is a multinational company. You think I’m just gonna hand you Chancellor, what, and jot something down on a cocktail napkin or write some scribble on your hand or something? Come on!
Billy: I”m gonna need reassurances apart from a reworded contract.
Phyllis: You know what I’m gonna need? I’m gonna need you to be less paranoid. No one’s trying to attack you. No one’s trying to stab you in the back. You and your attorneys will thank me after this is done, okay?
Billy: I’m gonna hold you to that, Phyllis.
Phyllis: Great. Do that. In the meantime, while you’re waiting for the sweetheart of a deal, why don’t you spend time with your sweetheart? In your robes and your little socks. Your coffee mugs. While you … while you enjoy your nonprofessional life.
Billy: It’s happening, Victor. Chancellor Industries is now in the hands of its rightful leader. I know it’s a shock to hear it said out loud, but it feels pretty good to me, especially saying it to you.
Victor: I’ve got news for you. Chancellor Industries will be back in my hands before the end of the business day.
Billy (chuckles): That’s funny. You working on your stand-up routine now that you have so much time on your hands?
Victor: I’ll be very busy once the company belongs to me again.
Billy: I think all of this is making you a little delusional because there is not a chance in hell that I will be handing Chancellor Industries back to you.
Victor: If you don’t … neither you nor anyone in your family … will ever see Jack Abbott again.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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Tomas and Eva met at Orphey Gene’s to talk about Izaiah. She wondered what was going on with him and her father. Tomas assured her that her father was a fair person. While they were talking, Leslie arrived. She chased Tomas off. Leslie revealed to Eva that she was the reason that Izaiah and Ted were together. Eva wasn’t happy about it. She was suspicious of her mother’s motives when Leslie urged her to get married to Izaiah. Eva realized she was rushing their relationship because Izaiah’s family were in law enforcement. Leslie thought it would be helpful to have them in her pocket with Kat sniffing around. Eva threatened to make her mother pay if she screwed up her relationship with Izaiah. Ted met with Izaiah and invited Carlton to meet with them to play basketball. They ran into Kial. The three men were on the basketball court. After the game, Kial and Carlton got into it in the spa. Kial accused Carlton of playing dirty. Carlton said that Kial wasn’t as good as he said he was. Nicole called Carlton to ask him out for dinner, but he couldn’t do it because he had a prior commitment.

Ted and Izaiah talked about his intentions with Eva. He warned Izaiah that Leslie was already referring to him as her future son-in-law. Bill told Hayley that he thought it was time for them to try for a baby. Hayley did everything she could to stall the conversation. She promised that they could start trying for a baby after they’ve been cleared by the doctors. They were talking when Tomas arrived to talk about Lynette’s case. He found something interesting while he was investigating her. Tomas noticed that she had no presence on the Internet. Bill wasn’t bothered by that. Tomas asked if she knew anything about Lynette and completely overreacted to the question.

 

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Hayley tried to talk to Bill about Tomas handling Lynette’s case, but he wanted to talk about the baby. He said he wanted a male heir. Hayley said she was worried that she might have another miscarriage and was afraid she would disappoint him. She changed the subject by convincing him to take on Lynette’s case and get it dropped. Hayley used the baby to get her way. Grayson showed up to do more blood work on Bill. Hayley ended up leaving. Later on, Hayley met Randy at Uptown. Chelsea and Madison saw Hayley and Randy arguing with each other. Madison said she saw him before. Bill called someone and told them to make Lynette’s case go away.

Nicole and Kial talked about their relationship. They decide to move at her pace. He said he wasn’t trying to make her his wife the way Carlton was. Carlton asked Vernon if he could date Nicole. Vernon gave Carlton advise about Nicole. Carlton called Nicole and left a message saying he wanted to see her. When Ashley heard Madison say she was doing Parkinson’s research at Garland Memorial, she was happy. She thought Grayson could get his mother into the program. Later on, Ashley told Grayson about the program. He apologized to her about the way he treated her. While they were getting close to each other, Leah (chief of staff) noticed. Leah accused Grayson of fraternizing with the staff. Grayson said it wouldn’t be a problem. Vernon talked with Chelsea about Kat and Anita. He told her Kat would be fine and needed to know if Chelsea was still her person. After they finished talking, Carlton showed up and offered to be a part of Anita’s recovery team.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, March 2, 2026

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Bill and Hayley celebrated their first anniversary. While they were celebrating, Dani showed up. She congratulated them. When she went into her purse, they thought she was going to pull out a gun. She ended up giving them tissue to show how disposable their relationship was. Bill took Hayley to Joey’s casino to turn his gift to her (money) into something bigger. Joey called Sammy/Randy out to deal for them. He wanted to see Randy’s interaction with Hayley to get a better understanding of what was going on. Anita prepared for her next round of chemotherapy. It made her afraid that she wouldn’t survive. Ashley helped her get ready. Vernon came in Anita’s room. She had a cap on her head to prevent hair loss. He stayed by her side the entire time.

Kat met up with Naomi and told her about her situation with Chelsea and her decision to move in her own place. She suggested moving in with Naomi while Jacob was gone. Chelsea talked to Andre and Dani about her issues with Kat. Monica, the oncologist Naomi met with, turned out to be Shanice’s aunt. She went out for coffee with Ted. Monica asked him about working with his ex-wife and girlfriend. Ted said if things didn’t work out, he would leave. Monica was impressed with his answer.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, 3/3/26

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Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Kyle (Michael Maelor) and Claire (Hayley Erin) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Audra: Something wrong?
Claire: Oh, I’m just in a state of shock that you would hold a door open for me.
Audra: You thought I’d let it hit you in the face?
Claire: I thought you’d slam it.
Audra: I’m curious. Why were you with Holden in the first place? Was it a one-night stand you couldn’t quit? Something more?
Claire: Why do you care?
Audra: Well, he just doesn’t seem like your type. But maybe that’s what you were going for – the opposite of Kyle.
Kyle: Sorry, am I late?
Claire: You are right on time.
Kyle: Well, thanks for agreeing to have breakfast with me.
Claire: You’re welcome.
Audra: You know, maybe there’s another reason why you and Holden are done. Rebound over. Pivot back to ex.
Claire: Have a lovely day, Audra.
Audra: You too, Claire.
Tessa: Oh, Daniel, this is Sienna. I know her from LA. We were in the music scene together.
Daniel: Oh, cool. Uh, nice to meet you.
Sienna: Yeah, likewise.
Daniel: So … what brings you to town?
Sienna: Oh, um, well, it’s kind of a long story, but I live here now and uh, I’m with Noah Newman.
Daniel: Oh! With Noah. Noah and I actually share a half-sister, Summer.
Sienna: Wow. It seems like everybody in this town is related to a Newman.
Daniel: Yeah, it’s the truth.
Kyle: She’s not worth anyone’s energy. Especially yours. You’re too good of a person.
Claire: I’m not perfect.
Kyle: Eh, from where I’m sitting, you’re pretty flawless.
Claire: Flatterer.
Kyle. Besides, the less time spent on Audra opens up more time to …
Claire: To do literally, anything else? Because that would be preferable.
Kyle: Not to push, but I wouldn’t mind having breakfast more often with you.
Claire: Just breakfast?
Kyle: I’m open to lunch. And coffee. Grocery shopping.
Claire: Mm-hmm.
Kyle: I mean, I’ll pretty much take any opportunity I can get to spend more time with you.
Claire: Grocery shopping? It’s a date.

 

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Kyle (Michael Maelor) and Claire (Hayley Erin) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Kyle (to Claire as she’s walking toward the bar at Society, looking down at a book she’s holding): Is that book so people won’t try talking to you? And here I am talking to you. We can just pretend that I didn’t see you.
Claire: It was one of my dad’s. The plan was to have an empanada and read some of the same words as my dad, and remember that there are good people in the world.
Kyle: Woof.
Audra: Oh, look who’s back from Los Angeles. Guess it didn’t go well if you’re back so soon. You couldn’t recapture some of that LA magic.
Holden: Seems like a bad idea for you to joke about LA, given the current circumstances.
Sally: Very nice.
Billy: Well, you set the bar pretty high. You did something like this for me not too long ago. You know, when you lived here and had a key and all that?
Sally: I think your snacks might be a little better.
Billy: Yes. Score one for me.
Sally: Half a point.
Audra: You wanted to just recapture whatever magic you had in LA, but Claire had other plans. She just wanted to find dirt on me.
Holden: Claire isn’t as obsessed with you as you are with her.
Audra (scoffs): Obsessed. She left Genoa City while her family is at war. You think that was to cuddle with you?
Holden: Ha. No.
Audra: That whole trip was about finding more dirt on me. She never would have left otherwise. And you know I’m right.
Holden: Everything happening with the Newmans, it’s … it’s intense. You hear about AI this and AI that, but this is … this is atom bomb level stuff.
Audra: Yeah, it’s insane. Wish I’d thought of it. Meanwhile, your little girlfriend runs off to California, leaving her grandpa’s side because she can’t quit me.
Holden: It’s hard to work up much sympathy for Victor since he did the same thing to Cane … among other things.
Audra: Careful. Claire’s Grandpa’s biggest fan.
Holden: Well, then she doesn’t see the big picture.
Audra: It almost sounds like you think she’s making a big mistake, but I thought she was perfect.
Holden: She’s too close to the issue. I can see things clearly. And that man doesn’t give a damn about anyone who doesn’t share his last name.
Audra: Is there something you know, Holden? Something we can use to distract Claire – or better yet, shut her up entirely?
Holden: Taking on Claire isn’t enough for you? You want to go poking around in Victor’s business? How – how have you survived this long with instincts like that?
Audra: It’s not surviving. It’s called thriving.

Audra: So, she listened to you?

Holden: I think so, yes.

Audra: But, you don’t know?

Holden: I said … I think so.
Audra: And I can guarantee you – you don’t know how to think.
Kyle: Audra is the kind of person who’s always looking for someone she can use. If she can’t exploit them now, maybe there will come a time. So she uses her humor and her confidence …
Claire: To lure men into her bed.
Kyle (laughs): It’s nothing personal. It’s just … how she functions.
Claire: I can read Audra. I think that’s probably one of the reasons why she hates me. And, uh, she’s not gonna give up on you anytime soon.
Kyle: Yeah, out of spite or because she hates losing. But as far as an actual relationship, she misses Nate and it makes sense ’cause he’s the only one who ever cared about her. God knows why, but it was real, and she blew it up.
Audra: Look, at the Shadow Room, no matter who you went home with, it was never the same woman twice. Everyone knew that’s just how you rolled. Have a little fun and move on.

Holden: And?

Audra: Except not this time. It’s like that player is gone. The man I see right now … I think he’s falling for Claire.
Holden: She’s done with me.
Audra: Wait – this whole conversation, and you’re just now telling me that?
Holden: You already called me out. You said LA didn’t go the way I wanted, and … you were right.
Audra: Well, I mean, I thought separate hotel rooms, not her sending you on your way. And why now?
Holden: She knew I was holding out on her. Which I am, and so … so she’s done. Which means that I no longer have to spend all my energy lying to her, and she doesn’t have to dig into my past or yours.

Audra: Wow. Well, she’s an idiot. Where’s she gonna find a guy like you?

Holden: Oh, now you want us back together?

Audra. God, no. You should have walked away from her months ago. Wasting your time on that psycho. She never deserved you in the first place. She never gave you the benefit of the doubt, never trusted you, and she was never willing to accept what you were willing to give. So … good riddance. For both of us. Who needs that kind of misery? Anyone who doesn’t believe in you can go straight to hell.
Audra: What’s so special about her anyway? You and Kyle, just falling for those dimples. You can find other dimples without risking jail time

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 2, 2026

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Claire runs into Kyle at the Society bar; he invites her to join him for a drink – his treat. They talk briefly about her family situation and then about her trip to LA. She tells Kyle that the trip did not provide her with the answer to the secret of what happened with Audra (regarding her connection to the missing art dealer there). Claire indicates that she is suspicious of Audra-  she thinks she’s up to something. Kyle informs Claire that Audra is going to work with Sally, so she’ll be less interested in causing trouble and more concerned with her job. He also tells her that there was nothing real between him and Audra. Claire insists that Audra is obsessed with him and is not going to give up on him anytime soon. Kyle counters that as relationships go, the only person she misses is Nate, who was the only one who ever cared about her. Kyle admits that he’s a little jealous that Claire went on a trip to LA with Holden again.  Claire mentions that Holden is lying to her and keeping secrets, so she no longer wants to be associated with him.
Audra is at Crimson Lights, finishing up a Spectra-Charles Media business call, when Holden enters. They sit down and discuss his trip with Claire to LA.  He assures her that there’s no reason to believe that Claire learned or knows anything else about what happened with them in LA. He tells Audra that Claire isn’t as obsessed with her as she thinks. Audra isn’t convinced. She also lets Holden know that Sally hired her to work at Spectra-Charles Media, so she doesn’t want Claire to mess that up. Holden tells Audra that Claire is done with him because she knows he was holding out on her. Audra says that Claire being out of his life is good riddance for both of them.
At the Newman ranch, Victoria tells Nikki that she is postponing going to see Summer in Italy, but she’s not giving up on the idea entirely. She also expresses worry about how Nick seems off and appears to be in a lot of pain. Nikki is concerned about Nick going after Matt Clark in the condition he’s in. They also discuss Phyllis’s takeover of their family legacy. Victoria is emphatic in her determination to get back everything that belongs to them.
Back at his place, Billy pulls out all the stops with pre-dinner snacks and champagne for Sally. She tries to resist his heartfelt plea to give him a second chance and win her back. When he tells her that he wants them to be open and honest, even about things they aren’t proud of, she opens up about her alcoholic father who was a big dreamer that would do anything to chase his dreams, only to fail repeatedly. She admits that it was difficult for her, growing up with him. She also tells Billy that she feels that he chose Chancellor over her. He counters that wanting Chancellor doesn’t change the way he feels about her, that he loves her and still sees them building a life together. He gets out a pen and writes, “I love you” in her palm, just like she had done with him in Nice, and they kiss.

 

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Leslie tried to get under Kat’s skin. Eva advised Kat not to listen to her mother, but Kat didn’t listen to her. Kat became enraged while they were talking. She couldn’t wait for Leslie to get what she deserved. Izaiah walked in while Kat put Leslie on notice. He sat with Eva and Leslie. Leslie wanted to talk. She felt like they’ve come a long way from their roots. Leslie wanted to talk to Ted. Izaiah felt like he and Eva couldn’t have a serious relationship if they weren’t honest with each other. Eva flashed back to Leslie implying that she took Laura out when they arrived in town. Kat met with Chelsea at Uptown. Chelsea wanted to talk about the wedding, but Kat didn’t want to hear about it. She told Chelsea that she planned to move out of the guest house. Kat didn’t want to feel like a third wheel. She felt like Chelsea was moving on while she was standing still. Chelsea thought she might be jealous and that made Kat furious. The cousins continued to argue until Vanessa arrived. Kat wanted her to find a place for her so she could move out immediately.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, February 26, 2026

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The people of Fairmont Crest were waiting for Anita’s statement on CBS This Morning. Ashley hoped that Anita’s announcement would convince Naomi to come clean about her diagnosis. Leslie didn’t like all the attention Anita was getting and make an announcement too. She wanted to tell it that day. Anita confronted Anastasia about the comments she made about her. Vanessa joined the women and enjoyed the comments Anita made to Anastasia. Anastasia wasn’t thrilled with the comments Anita made and that made Vernon want to have her thrown out of the club. Vanessa sat with Anita and Vernon and talked to them about her daughter Deanna. She continued to struggle with the grief of losing her father. Vanessa admitted to them that she had days when she grieved over losing Doug. Leslie ran into Smitty and wanted him to cover the story about the clinic. He reminded her that she took credit for his daughter’s idea. Smitty refused her invitation and walked away from her. Leslie went to Anita and Vernon’s table. She wanted them to help her make her announcement about the clinic. Vernon politely pushed her off. Leslie wasn’t thrilled with the way they treated her. She noticed Dani and asked her for her help announcing the clinic. Dani wasn’t happy about her request.

Kat realized that Lauren was the one who wanted Anita to get a mammogram. It made her angry to think that Leslie got away with what she did to her. Leslie decided to do a livestream at Orphey Gene’s since no one was willing to help her. Kat arrived at Orphey Gene’s and confronted Leslie. She called her an attempted murderer. Kat vowed to prove that Leslie was guilty. She wanted to make sure she was punished for what she did. Naomi told Ashley that Jacob moved out of their place to keep her safe. Ashley vowed to be there for her. Naomi didn’t want  her family to worry about that on top of everything else. Ashley didn’t think it was a good idea to keep the truth from the family. She reminded her that she had a supportive family. Naomi promised to tell her family the truth.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #7

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Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Noah (Lucase Adams) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

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Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/23/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

I really, really enjoyed the light, flirty banter between Audra and Noah at the GCAC bar, reminiscing about their time together in London and chatting. Talk about chemistry – these two have it in spades! Noah was energized and grinning; he sparkled when he and Audra were chatting… a stark contrast to how he comes across like a misguided puppy dog chasing after old lady Sienna, who IMHO has no appeal whatsoever. The way Noah looked at Audra during the friendly and flirty part of their conversation, the gleam in his eyes … nice.

Too bad it went south with Noah and Audra after she told him she got a job as co-CEO of Spectra-Charles Media (the re-branded Newman Media, which was stolen from Noah’s Uncle Adam), because I could easily have gotten behind these two as a couple.

Audra, Noah and Kyle, the three of them hanging out at the GCAC bar … 😁

I like Victoria and Nate together. He gets her.
Jack taking digs at Victor had me literally LOL. 🤣

I like how they incorporated the actor, Michael Graziadei (Daniel), who plays the guitar in real life into his character’s storyline. Added bonus – his character’s father and quasi-girlfriend both being musicians on-screen and in real life.

Lauren looked beautiful in the dress she was wearing on Friday’s episode. Very pretty haircut and color, too.

So nice to see another pair of women best friends – Phyllis and Lauren. In fact, that same day, they showcased both sets of women BFF’s – Phyllis/Lauren and Sally/Audra.

Rants: 👎

I’m tired of Victor’s evasiveness with Nikki/his wife. It’s getting old and making her come off like a nag (about his continuing to keep her out of the loop regarding his secretive efforts to reclaim Newman Enterprises).

Sienna and Noah are back together. Ugh. She has moved from LA to Genoa City to be with him, and I had to look away from the screen each time they leaned in to kiss. 🤢 She has not zero, but negative appeal. I cannot stand the way she talks and looks. Must admit, I enjoyed seeing the frown on Nick’s face when Sienna mentioned that she decided to live in Genoa City and be with his son.

Detective Cardboard, oops, Detective Burrow, was back on the scene, telling Nick, Sharon, Noah and Sienna that he can’t do anything to help them with Matt being released from jail and out on the loose, since Matt was let go legally, on a technicality. Fine with me, because I’d much rather watch Nick and the Newmans deal with Matt than Detective Useless. I couldn’t believe what they had him say – he appeared to be addressing Nick when he said that although he would normally caution against taking the law into his (referring to Nick) own hand, in this case, it might be his (Nick’s) only choice. What a waste of air space this character is and the actor who plays him is a dud. Pair the detective with Sienna and send them back to LA together.

The dress Phyllis wore for her first day in her office at her newly acquired Newman Enterprises was beautiful, but it wasn’t appropriate for a C-Suite. (It looked perfect on her at the GCAC dining room, where Lauren took her for a fancy, celebratory breakfast.)

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Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) sitting at her new desk on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ week of 2/23/26 (screencap)

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, 2/27/26

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Billy (Jason Thompson), Lauren (Tracey E. Bregman) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) of "Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Lauren: Wow. I’m not sure I’m ever going to get used to the sight of you behind Victor Newman’s desk.
Phyllis: Well, this is my desk now. It’s mine. And if you’ve come to, uh, read me the riot act, really, you can leave.
Lauren: Now, what on earth would I do that for?
Phyllis: I don’t know. Because you’re empty handed. You don’t have flowers or champagne or anything. Et tu, Brute?
Lauren: Oh, we’re quoting The Bard, now?
Phyllis: Well, yeah. I mean, Victor quoted Shakespeare, so I figure I can do whatever I want. But really, I – I’m so tired of character assassinations by people who are triggered by my success. So …
Lauren: Well, then … let me rewrite Julius Caesar for you. I have not come to bury you. I have come to praise you.
Phyllis (sitting with Lauren in the GCAC dining room, shouting): Breakfast for everyone! Breakfast on me. (Lowers voice) They can eat their hearts out.
Lauren: (laughs)
Billy: That sounds great. I’ll take a side of bacon.
Lauren: Oh. Hello, Billy.
Phyllis: You look happy, Billy.
Billy: Well, I’m just happy to see you two beautiful women here together, although I am surprised that you’re here together.
Lauren: Why? We’ve been friends forever.
Billy: Yeah, I know, but you’re also married to Michael Baldwin, so the fact that you are here together could mean one of two things. You’re either in the process of chastising her for the coup that she just pulled off, or maybe you’re actually happy that she was the one that screwed Victor over because of the amount of times that he screwed Michael over in the past. She’s the one to make it happen. Maybe you’re okay with that.
Phyllis: Lauren is the only one who’s not passing judgment on me.
Billy: Hey, now, I was on board from the get-go.
Lauren: Well, of course you were all for it. Everybody knows you hate Victor Newman and probably jumped at the chance to be part of his demise.
Billy: Honestly, I had nothing to do with it. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.
Billy: So this is just the two of you being gal pals? I’m supposed to believe you’re not using your decades-long friendship to try and convince Phyllis that she made a mistake?
Lauren: Oh. That’s a page out of your playbook, Billy, not mine. I’m not that devious. Especially with my friends. And Phyllis is a very important friend to me, whether you believe it or not.
Phyllis: Phyllis is right here.
Billy: I’m very much aware of that. I would say proceed with caution where your friends and enemies are concerned because I’m sure they’re coming at you at all angles. Don’t cave under the pressure. Don’t let anyone convince you you don’t deserve this. You’ve come way too far to have someone talk you out of your success now. Good to see you.
Audra: Sharing so much as a stick of gum with him is a huge mistake and something you should avoid at all costs.
Sally: Okay, you make it sound like I lose all sense of myself when I’m around him.
Audra: This so-called dinner can only go one of two ways. Either he convinces you to get back with him, and you’ll end up back on that roller coaster you swore you were done riding. Or you’ll stand your ground, in which case he won’t take no for an answer. And if that happens, you two adults could end up being anything but civil.
Sally: There’s no way I’m letting Billy talk me into getting back together with him, okay? I made it very clear to him, and now to you, I am moving forward.
Phyllis: This is the way I see it. This is my last chance, Lauren. This is quite possibly my only chance to change my life. For the better. Do you understand what I’m saying? Maybe do something good in the world. It’s incredible to me that I am the villain and the Newmans are the victims in my dastardly deeds. That’s how people see it. The Newman family, no matter what crisis befalls them, they come out on top. I mean, I can’t believe doing what I did has affected my friends and family the way it has, that they wanna alienate me. These are the same people who chastised me for going toe to toe with Victor Newman and winning, and I won – I won, Lauren. Nobody has been able to do that. And I did it. But somehow I’m alone because of it. I’m the town pariah? I am? Really? Listen, if that means I have to go solo, fine. If that’s my only option, so be it – I don’t care.
Lauren: I’m – I’m so sorry, and if there’s anything … that I can do to help you, just you say the word, okay?
Phyllis: Maybe there is.
Lauren: Name it.
Phyllis: Come work for me.
Lauren: I’m so flattered and, uh, touched by the offer. I – You know, I think I’m content where I am right now.
Phyllis: Mm. Is that really contentment that you feel?
Lauren: Well, as opposed to what?
Phyllis: As opposed to complacency, maybe? You know, to be honest, you’re due for an adventure, you know, something besides picking out wedding dresses for the Bug, you know, while beautiful, but still, putting together bachelorette parties. You’re better than that. Come work for me. Just think about it just a bit. But don’t let Michael talk you out of this, please. But imagine us together. We could take over the world.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, 2/26/26

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Victor (Eric Braeden) on "The Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Victoria (to her father/Victor): Can I ask you exactly what is it that you object to? Do you think it’s not gonna work, or are you upset that I’m willingly not gonna sit and watch you fix everything?
Phyllis: You know what? I’m done. I’m done. I’m going to the door. Press your little button thingy, and tell Shrek to get out of the way.
Cane: You are not going anywhere until I get what I want.
Phyllis: It’s about love. It was all about love. Profound.
Cane: I can’t give up on – on three people that I love most in my life. I just can’t. All that time I didn’t know where Lily and my kids were … and I was fearing for their safety … I realized that … the only time I’ve ever felt whole was when we were together. As a family. When we were happy. I felt like the richest, smartest, most powerful man in the world when my kids would come to me and ask for advice. Or support. I miss hugging them. I miss hearing them tell me they love me.
Phyllis: I get it. It’s about love, right?
Cane: Family is everything. Love is everything. And there’s no amount of … power or wealth or even vindication that’s worth losing all of that. Is there, Phyllis?
Victor (to Victoria): Sweetheart, I can assure you, if Matt Clark shows his damn face again, he’ll sign his own death warrant.
Sharon: The problem is, thinking that Matt would want to avoid another confrontation – that’s rational. But Matt is not rational. Nick and I know. He thrives on hand-to-hand combat.
Nick: Sharon’s right. It might take years. It might take decades. This guy always comes back.
Sharon: And if his actions so far are any indication, this go-round, he’s not wasting any time.
Sienna: Look, I really wanna believe that Matt is gonna play it safe, and he’s gonna go back to hiding under that rock that he slithered out from under, but … I think that Sharon’s right. And honestly, I don’t think I’ve got the stomach to handle another showdown with that despicable man.
Sharon: Take that feeling and multiply it tenfold, and that’s about scratching the surface of how Nick and I feel.
Detective Burrow: I don’t know. Matt got extremely lucky getting his case thrown out. You really think he’s stupid enough to return to the scene of the crime, do something to get himself locked up again?
Noah: I’ve gotta think that he’d think twice before taking that risk.
Nick: You all need to stop assuming that this guy is going to make the smart move. He’s not gonna do that. It’s not who he is. He’s a relentless psycho. He will be back. It’s just a matter of when.
Cane: Don’t you agree, Phyllis, that … all the power and wealth in the world isn’t worth it if you lose the only people you love in this life?
Phyllis: Yeah. Love and family are the only things that matter, right? You sound like Victor Newman. Ohh. Except he’s full of hot air and, um, look at how unhinged he is by – by losing all the power and money he could ever want.

 

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