The Young and the Restless Report

Clare, Kyle, Audra, and Newman Family Drama Unfolds

Clare’s Doubts Deepen

At Newman Enterprises, Clare stops in to update Victor after cleaning out Cole’s office. Their conversation quickly shifts when she admits she’s struggling to balance how to handle people who hurt her without meaning to. Victor assumes she’s talking about Kyle, and Clare confirms, explaining her boyfriend’s confession about Audra.

Clare vents about Audra constantly rubbing the affair in her face, making it nearly impossible to trust Kyle again. To complicate matters, Kyle proposed—an act Clare views less as romance and more as a desperate attempt to cover his mistakes. She begins to wonder if her grandfather’s long-held skepticism about Kyle was correct.

Victor surprises her by saying Kyle passed his “test,” and alludes to a deal Kyle made with him that proved his trustworthiness. This is news to Clare, who pushes for details, but Victor refuses to elaborate. Suspicious, Clare begins questioning everything—from the rushed proposal to the mysterious bargain struck with Victor. In the end, Victor advises her to talk directly to Kyle and, more importantly, to follow her heart.

Kyle Faces Victoria

Meanwhile at Crimson Lights, Kyle crosses paths with Victoria, who is sharing memories of Cole over coffee with Esther. He explains he’s looking for Clare, but Victoria doesn’t sugarcoat her opinion: Clare needs space and doesn’t trust him right now.

They rehash Kyle’s misstep in keeping the truth about Audra hidden for too long. Kyle can’t hide his bitterness about Audra’s presence in town, but Victoria bluntly reminds him Audra isn’t going anywhere—and she has nothing to lose.

The discussion turns to Kyle’s proposal. Victoria criticizes the timing but agrees to talk to her daughter, noting that Clare’s perspective is what really matters. When Clare finally arrives, Victoria leaves the two alone.

Kyle launches into apologies, but Clare cuts him off, accusing him of once again keeping secrets. She demands answers about the deal he made with Victor—asking whether it was meant to protect her, or simply to protect himself.

Audra Spirals and Sally Intervenes

Across town at Society, Sally and Audra finalize plans for the upcoming launch. Sally is confident about their future, but Audra can’t shake her own failures—or her obsession with Kyle and Clare. She rants about being unfairly labeled and ridiculed, even cracking a dark joke about Clare trying to poison her.

Sally tries to rein her in, urging her to focus on dazzling the crowd instead of obsessing over payback. Still, she arranges the guest list so Audra and Clare can avoid each other at the event.

Later, Sally meets Billy with her dress in hand, preparing to debut as the evening’s “power couple.” Billy gifts her a sentimental bracelet once owned by Katherine, insisting it will bring her luck. Sally is moved by the gesture and Billy’s faith in her, though he warns her about Audra’s volatile temper possibly exploding at the launch.

Newman Power Moves

Back at Newman, Victoria voices her skepticism about Kyle and Clare rushing into marriage, remarking that her father supports Clare’s independence in a way he never did with her. Victor stays firm, saying Clare has the right to make her own decisions.

The focus then shifts to Audra. Both agree she has overstayed her welcome in Genoa City. Victoria presses for action, and Victor’s solution is simple: “Show her the door.”

Audra Confronted by Holden

As the night continues, Audra bumps into Holden while leaving Society. She lashes out, mocking Clare as “Princess Poison” and belittling Holden’s loyalty to her. Holden doesn’t take kindly to her attacks. He warns Audra to back off Clare—or he’ll expose their past in Los Angeles.

Audra brushes him off, calling his threats empty, but Holden reminds her he knows her better than anyone and that she has little left to cling to in Genoa City. If he reveals the truth about their history, it could destroy her completely.

✅ Key Takeaways:

• Clare grows increasingly suspicious of Kyle after learning about his secret deal with Victor.

• Kyle tries to make amends, but Clare confronts him head-on, questioning his motives.

• Audra spirals between rage and insecurity, while Sally scrambles to keep her in check before their big launch.

• Billy and Sally strengthen their bond as a united front.

• Victoria and Victor agree: Audra’s days in Genoa City may be numbered.

• Holden threatens to expose Audra’s past, raising the stakes even higher.