Previews
Y&R’s EP and Head Writer, Josh Griffith Previews 2025 in Genoa City: A Massive Showdown, Romeo and Juliet Story, Life and Death Situations
The Young and the Restless has big plans for the citizens in Genoa City, according to its executive producer and head writer, Josh Griffith. From the sounds of it, there will be plenty of romance, corporate intrigue, mystery and battle lines drawn in the sand.
In a 2025 preview with TV Insider, Griffith teased what’s to come for many key characters and storylines including: how Ian Ward (Ray Wise) and Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) will continue to pull the rug over everyone’s eyes as they seek revenge against the Newmans and company, but for how much longer? That is the question!
According to the head scribe, “We’re headed for a wild ride and a massive showdown between this diabolical duo and the Newmans. Look for major showdowns between Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and Jordan and Victor (Eric Braeden) and Ian.”

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Meanwhile, viewers will start to get clued-in to what truly went down over the last six months since Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom) death, the results of which will, “shake up Mariah (Camryn Grimes) in a huge way and affect her relationship with Tessa (Cait Fairbanks), and it will bring Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) closer than ever.”
Griffith also shares that arch-rivals, Sharon and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), will be, “thrown into a life-or-death situation where they’re both going to have to reevaluate their relationship.”

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Elsewhere, Victor and Jack’s (Peter Bergman) latest round of their feud is far from over with Victor going after Jabot, which Griffith says also plays into “a big Romeo and Juliet type story that we’re going to tell. Claire (Hayley Erin) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) will be caught right in the middle.” Look for Summer (Allison Lanier) to take on a bit of a “Phyllis attitude” when she wants Kyle back further complicating matters.

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In addition, Josh revealed, “As we build this powerful Romeo and Juliet story, they will all be affected – Nikki, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) Victor – and Nick will be heavily involved in the next arc of this Ian fallout for Sharon.”
The Winters clan also gets a boost in story when a new mystery unravels with the arrival of actor Nathan Owens to Y&R, and romance looks to be ahead for Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam (Mark Grossman), while Billy will be caught in a triangle with Sally (Courtney Hope) and Phyllis.
So, what are you most looking forward to most from this Y&R preview from Josh Griffith as we ring in the new year? Comment below.
I have no desire to watch Summer chase after Kyle, Billy and Kyle in romantic triangles or see Victoria replaced by her own daughter. Why has Amelia Heinle missed so much time? Is she leaving the show?
I agree with you, I wonder what happened to Victoria the actress too.
Summer always wants Kyle back when he find happiness with another girl. She did the same thing with Lola. Hope he doesn’t fall for her machinations again.
Agree, Sam. Y&R should focus on Summer and Kyle’s new relationship with Chance and Claire to let that grow instead of dragging us back to the boring Summer & Kyle. I’m not interested in Summer and Kyle again with their lack of chemistry. It’s just watching the bold and the beautiful’s Hope and Liam but worse. Sorry to say that!
I loved Skyle until he cheated with Audra. He was blatant and uncaring. Summer has found a good thing with Chance, and I hope she ends up going back to him. He really cares about her.
Yes. I was wondering the same about “Claire”. Is she “turning” bad again? End up in jail with her aunt? Is she leaving , too?
this whole thing with Sharon and Phillis is crap , whoever writes this should be gone , like two year old and this story line is stupid
I hope Sharon and Nick get back together, and I really don’t understand what happened to Victoria. Is Amelia sick in real life?
Adam and Chelsea romance is not what viewers want to see. It didn’t work out the last 4 attempts and it is stale and boring making the fast forward button a necessity. Get with the program Josh. You don’t spend months and months putting together a super couple only to break them up in a hot minute (unless the actors can’t work together). Also, over the whole Sharon killed didn’t kill Heather storyline. 2025 doesn’t sound very promising.
Who did you consider to be a potential super couple I wonder lol.
Well I for one would like to see Chelsea and Adam together again. Respectfullly you can’t speak for what all viewers want to see.
She speaks for me and a ton of other viewers. Chelsea and Adam are boring and lifeless. Adam doesn’t seem that into her and she treats Adam like her son.
Whatever! To each his own.
Moreover, Chelsea and Adam are about as exciting as a bologna and American cheese sandwich made on Wonder Bread. She seems more like his motherly big sister or aunt. They have zero romantic chemistry or heat. He was good with Sally but they were never given a chance. And how many times must we see Baby Billy lash out at his big brother with yet another Baby Billy tantrum? And watching Phyllis engage in another marathon of hyperventilating and screeching is also not fun. Please make it stop.
The problem is Chelsea. The only male she has ever clicked with on the show is Nick. They had the potential to be a super couple, however, the soap is determined to do Nick/Sharon for the million time and bore us to tears.
I suspect the show keeps revisiting Nick/Sharon because it gives Phyllis who is flailing a storyline with the hint of revisiting that long played out triangle. Adam/Sally is much more interesting but the writers can’t seem to figure out what to do with Adam. Claire and Kyle would work but it needs to be a slow burn with lots of complications and regret and bad choices but the show doesn’t know how to do the big tease for the big payoff. Just don’t see Young and Restless getting better.
CBS get rid of Josh please! He is awful, wake up!
True. I thought this column was going to read,” Y& R’s Headwriter and EP Out.” Disappointed it didn’t. The writing has become tired, redundant and dull.
Wow, Victor trying to take over Jabot, how redundant. That story played out some 30 plus years ago. Can’t think up anything original, can he?
To much time is spent on one subject. Move the story along. It would alot more interesting.
The show is boring. Spending way too much time on one subject. I can watch the show once a week and not miss anything. Story line should move quicker. It would be more interesting.
If I’m critical they’re listening to certain fans when we have seen the same characters time by time but put other characters in the background that fans also love. As a fan, it’s a let-down to me when every fan should have a room on their favorites for an own story. It’s awful not to use their talents for example the children. You bring them, then I question where are they. Griffith should be replaced with a new head writer/EP so I agree with you.
Griffith fall to disappoint all of us. I’ve embraced Summer and Chance it took me awhile getting into them and fans were expecting to deepen their relationship. Now we are filled with Summer chasing after Kyle again. Honesty it’s painful to compare Skyle with Hope and Liam. It’s a version of it that we never see chemistry of them. But handing us triangles it never works. If it’s wise of Y&R they should read the feedback and reconsider not to do this. I’m new here, like to see Sharon and Nick back together again. In my opinion the Sharon storyline with the reveal Ian and Jordan isn’t good. Way to long.
Happy new year everyone.
Summer and Chance are winning. Another bond to link legacy families. Kyle and Clare do same. I too do not want B&B games. I’d like some sweeping romance and suspenseful stories in Genoa City. And maybe they could include characters new to town that aren’t related. I would welcome a new family. I would like to see more airtime for our favorite secondary characters: Lauren, Michael, Kevin, Chloe, Gloria. For all the Abbott family roundup, what happened to Jack’s grandaughter?
Iakovos, They were building Summer & Chance and Kyle & Claire very well. I like them. Beautifully well said here. I agree Jack’s granddaughter was written off out of blue. Would have love to see more of her and Noah.
Nathan Owens? Who the hell… do you mean Nathan Hastings or Damien Owens?
If you read the article, you would have read it said “actor Nathan Owens,” meaning the ACTOR whose name is Nathan Owens. There was no mistake made in the post.
Noooo. It’s time CBS realizes JG’s time is up. He continues to prop his pet Chelsea and she is beyond boring and has no chemistry with Adam. Zip. Please free Adam! And his newest pet Claire is on way too much and she too is boring. Kyle is no Romeo, more like a jerk, so major pass. Enough with spastic Phyllis in Sharon’s life: reunite Sharon and Nick for good and bring someone age-appropriate for Phyllis. Too young Billy is not it. Always throwing Phyllis in the kiddie pool is just embarrassing for her.
I agree on Phylis character, its annoying .I do not want her back with Billy and in some triangle. Not interested in another Shick reunion either. Sharon and Nick are grandparents and dull and boring. Who wants to do sunshine in the house on the ranch with those two? they have no storyline
Thrilled about Adam and Chelsea been waiting for this for some time. Just please writers let it last.
It was so nice for CBS to air Y&R from 2006 today. The show was so well written…and the music….the writers knew how to incorporate their music into a scene with no words spoken, and it was so effective! Most of those characters showcased today are still on the show, but what they utter now is so incredibly bad. I wish there was a Y&R channel somewhere on the internet where we could relive the glory days.
I laughed so hard at today’s Y&R. Tessa drank a sip of water out of her container, after Ian spiked it. Nobody thought to get that container, and maybe see if something was in the water that made Tessa ill? Later Tessa is back in the restaurant drinking what looked like water out of a glass. Where was her water bottle??? Omg. So many missteps on a daily basis. The New Years Day showed how good the show used to be.
Wow! This is crazy. Sharon and Daniel have amazing chemistry !!!
Young and restless what about changing the romantic cast in areas of putting a hold on rekindling the Nick and Sharon flame which it looks like it’s heading Get Nick into business with the Winters change his current wardrobe look a hair cut and make Lily his love interest spicy up the show abit.
Today’s episode is a joke??? Is it? LOL
I love seeing how Colleen Zenk now feels like she was pushed out at Y&R. Josh Griffith really doesn’t know how to write, does he?
I really don’t want the beautiful Lily Winters with Damian. I find him to be very shady not to mention, unattractive. He’s just a cover for Aristotle Dumas.
Lily is missing love in her life, but there is a single hot guy who is nice, available and on her level…Nick!
Nick does not want Sharon or Phyllis, and I think the pairing of Nick and Lily would be fresh and steamy. I have a feeling they would have mad chemistry. Imagine the morphing of their names as a couple? L-I-C-K !!!! 😛
Also, it would divert Victor’s laser focus on being so enraged at Kyle and Claire’s relationship. The pairing of Lily and Nick might soften Victor, because he respects his friend, Neil’s daughter.
Please Josh Griffith!! Open your eyes and put Lily and Nick together. Sometimes the best thing is right in front of you all along.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
Previews
Y&R Preview: Matt Clark Asks Phyllis on a Date, Would You Be Down for the Pairing? Roger Howarth & Michelle Previously in GH’s Franco/Nina Romance

The Young and the Restless seems to be toying with a potential romance between amnesiac Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). Now, on all-new episodes of the top-rated soap opera, the official Y&R Preview for the week of June 22-26, shows a moment where Matt attempts to ask Phyllis out on a date!
The two are sitting at the GCAC having drinks. Suddenly, Matt says. “Once upon a time, there was a man who had no memory. And he met a woman. And then he asks her out on a date.” Phyllis looks at first confused, but then inquisitive? Would Phyllis even dare go out with Matt given what he has done to the former love of her life and father to her daughter, Summer, the one and only Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow)?
If Y&R head writer, Josh Griffith does plan to go there, does Phyllis somehow fall in love with this guy, because she did see him come to the rescue of Nick when he OD’d? But, would Phyllis date Sharon’s (Sharon Case) rapist?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL’S FRANCO AND NINA
This isn’t the first time that Daytime Emmy winners, Roger Howarth and Michelle Stafford have appeared on a soap as a romantic pairing? Look no further than then January of 2016 when both appeared on ABC’s General Hospital, when after months of dancing around their sexual tension, Franco Baldwin and Nina Reeves had sex. The two characters had quite the unstable past which drew them together.
After the sex scene aired on GH, and the series moved the relationship between the duo (known on social media as #nico) forward, Michelle Stafford spoke to Michael Fairman TV where she shared on working with Howarth.
At that time, Stafford expressed, “What woman doesn’t want to see Roger Howarth on-screen? He’s super sexy, and that is just that! (Laughs) With Roger, I am going to get a really great actor to work with, who likes to play, and really can act. I appreciate that about him. I am just really interested to see what the writers are ultimately going to do with these two characters.”
When addressing, why it took so long for Franco and Nina to hit the sheets, Stafford acknowledged, “You have to address it, because the audience is going to go, ‘Why are these two hot characters not ‘doing’ it’ These are two adults. It doesn’t make sense. They are so in love, and they are not consummating anything. So, when they made Nina so insecure about it, and being able to communicate to Franco how she felt, I thought, ‘OK, this works.’ She was scared, and that’s true. We are all scared when we sleep with someone we love for the first time. There is not one person who does not feel that way. I loved that about her. The woman in the audience really responded to that. They loved that there was a character who was afraid to hop in bed. It was refreshing to them, and that was the consensus.”
Y&R’s MATT AND PHYLLIS STAND A GHOST OF A CHANCE AT ROMANCE?
Take a look at the Y&R video preview for next week below.
Then weigh-in; do you want Matt and Phyllis to date and begin some semblance of a romantic relationship? Did you enjoy Roger Howarth and Michelle Stafford when they were paired as Franco and Nina on General Hospital? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Promo: Rocco’s in a Panic as Britt’s Health Takes a Turn, Chase is Called to the Carpet
This week on General Hospital, who’s a fool, who’s a savior and who will avoid capture? That’s the questions that the latest video promo from the ABC daytime drama series offers up for episodes airing June 15-19.
First, after being taken to the PCPD, Tracy is fuming mad that Chase (Josh Swickard) once again believes in his ex-wife Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) word. This time, Willow claimed she was pushed into the water at the Quartermaine boathouse by Tracy (Jane Elliot). Now, racy tells Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Justine (Nazneen Contractor), “Willow Cain threw herself into the lake and this fool fell for it.” We already know, Justine has been side-eyeing Chase of how he repeatedly has taken the law into his own hands concerning his ex-wife. Will Chase EVER get a grip and realize Willow is a manipulative woman capable of heinous crimes?
Next, Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) comes loaded for bear to Carly’s (Laura Wright) along with two men from the WSB. He tells her that.“We have reason to believe that Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) is on the premises.” Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) is also there at the time and the two could not look more nervous or suspicious if they tried. Is Valentin already searching Wyndemere for Josslyn (Eden McCoy) at the time of Cullum’s unexpected arrival at Carly’s, or is he still hiding in her attic? Stay tuned.

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SPOILERS
Then, in the heart-stopping moment, its the first we have seen of Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Rocco (Finn Carr) since thy went on the run. However, Rocco enters their hideaway and cries, “No! No! No! No!” He sees an unconscious Britt lying on the floor, and fears the worse. We already know she does not have the medication she needs to prevent her Huntington’s disease symptoms from progressing. In a panic, he makes a desperate phone call. But to who? Rocco says, “I need your help!
Take a look at the this week’s General Hospital spoilers promo entitled “Reasonable Doubt” below and in case you missed it the official spoilers for the week here.
Now, let us know, who do you think Rocco calls in a panic when Britt looks to be out cold? Do you think Chase will reveal that this entire time he has been undercover playing Willow to trap her, or do you still believe he is that big a doofus? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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