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: Josslyn Lands Herself in Hot Water with Cassius; Brennan is on the Warpath
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, danger lurks for Josslyn (Eden McCoy) after her nosying around puts her right in the path of Cassius (Ryan Paevey). The WSB agent is on her own mission to find out how the supposed return of ‘Nathan West’ is mixed up in Faison’s final project, and what happened to Anna Devane, who claims she saw Faison, but was apparently gaslighted by Cullum and company.
In the latest ABC promo for the daytime drama series, Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) voice is also heard exclaiming about Josslyn, “She’s not just some ditzy sorority girl. She’s a WSB agent!” Next as Josslyn is trying to leave her apartment, Cassius grabs her arm to stop her with a smirk on his face. Will Josslyn put together the pieces that the man in front of her is not Nathan at all?
Meanwhile, another man in Josslyn’s life, her boss, WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) is on the warpath. Is he on the warpath about Josslyn basically going rogue when he told her to stay out of things, or is he losing it because Carly (Laura Wright) had been shacking up with his sworn enemy, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart)?
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Lucas (Van Hansis) is seen talking to Carly who admits she had sex with someone else behind Brennan’s back, but he is worried about blow back for his sister, especially when he says, “What, exactly, will Brennan do if he finds out you are cheating on him?”
As the promo comes to and end, an angry Jack is about to stampede into a room, cut to Carly worried and sitting up in bed. Is he on his way to confront Carly? Will she be alone or with Valentin? Or is it all a red-herring?
The preview also features Curtis (Donnell Turner) pointing the finger at Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) as the person who caused the accident that injured Jordan (Tanisha Harper). But, is Curtis barking up the wrong tree, if the driver was Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) or someone else?
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of April 27-May 1 below.
MONDAY APRIL 27
Elizabeth gets information about Jason. Valentin makes a confession. Ethan makes Sonny an offer. Josslyn questions Dante. Sidwell is suspicious.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Tracy issues a warning. Curtis eyes a new suspect. Lucas receives a touching offer. Michael meets with Willow. Jordan opens up to Justine.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Lulu is outraged. Michael unveils his plan. Liz puts Willow on the spot. Josslyn comes into some tantalizing information. Curtis opens up to Laura.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Lucas confronts Carly. Brennan is alarmed. Britt spills a secret. Ethan is suspicious. Lucy tries to provoke Ava.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Sonny seeks out Britt. Carly’s luck may have run out. Jordan’s spirits are lifted by a surprise visitor. Brook Lynn is agitated. Cody’s news delights Molly.
Now below, check out the GH promo entitled “What Will Brennan Do.”
The weigh-in: Do you think Josslyn will figure out Nathan is Cassius Faison? Is Brennan going to save Josslyn from Cassius or barge into Carly’s room and find Valentin there, or her alone? Will he find out that she has bee sleeping with the enemy? And who is the definitive person who caused the accident leaving Jordan with a scarred face? Share your thoughts and theories in the comment section.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Kristen Plans to Put an End to Sophia; A Bundle of ‘Joy’ Shows Up at Alex’s Front Door
This week on all-new episodes of Days of our Lives streaming from April 27-May 1 on Peacock, viewers are in for shocking twists and arrivals and a number of Salem citizens in peril.
In the latest video promo for DAYS entitled, “Stork Delivery,” Alex (Rob Scott Wilson), who was stunned to see Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) standing at his door on last Friday’s episode, realizes she didn’t pay him a visit alone! She is set to introduce him to her baby, which as fans know is supposedly Alex’s child.
Meanwhile, Stephanie (Abigail Klein) got a gun at a firing range learning supposedly proper gun safety techniques, but cut to a moment in the park where her ex, Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) is planting a kiss on her. It should be noted and as previously reported the character is exiting the canvas this week, when Michael Roark makes his final appearance on the April 29 episode.
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Then, it looks to be the showdown of all showdowns as Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) has a plan for revenge and is about to make Sophia (Rachel Boyd) pay all in efforts to protect her daughter, Rachel and more.
First, Brady (Eric Martsolf) is seen at at Sophia’s moms. She tells him that Sophia left her a suicide note. Cut to Kristen looking mighty pleased with her self. However, Sophia shows up at Johnny DiMera’s (Carson Boatman) daughter and looks to mace him in the face!
In addition, Javi (Al Calderon) shows up at University Hospital looking very ill and passes out right before Dr. Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey). What has happened to him?
Now below, take a look at the official Days of our Lives teasers for this week.
Monday, April 27
Gabi accepts Philip’s proposal.
Liam rebuffs Ari’s advances.
Sophia baits Holly.
Brady and Stephanie have a friendly competition.
Joy surprises Alex.
Tuesday, April 28
Chad offers to help Marlena.
EJ vents to Cat.
Abe urges Theo to decline getting involved with Stefano’s will reading.
Alex delivers unexpected news to Stephanie.
Joy and Jeremy question each other’s motives.
Wednesday, April 29
EJ and Johnny bond.
Chanel opens up to Lani.
Alex asks Sarah for a favor.
Jeremy misreads a moment with Stephanie.
Kristen pushes Sophia to take action.
Thursday, April 30
Brady delivers good news to Marlena.
Kayla comforts Stephanie.
Sarah preps Chanel for her mammogram.
Johnny tries to get through to Sophia.
Shawn shows off in front of Jada.
Friday, May 1
Sarah supports Chanel.
Javi realizes Johnny’s in trouble.
Brady and Jada search for Sophia.
Tate tries to lift Holly’s spirits.
Kristen gets revenge.
Previews
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Nick Hits Rock Bottom as Matt’s Despicable Plan Escalates
Next week on all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless, the CBS soap opera’s teaser video and the series weekly spoilers indicate that as Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Adam (Mark Grossman) are on their way to try to rescue Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sharon (Sharon Case) from the clutches of Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) at the abandoned gas station somewhere near Vegas, things get even more troubling!
Matt has somehow given Nick a bad batch of fentanyl pills laced with something that is about to put Nick in a potential life and death situation while also exposing his addiction to painkillers. In the video preview, Nick is seen writhing on the floor at the gas station, while Adam comes back to the Vegas hotel room looking upset where Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) asks, “Where is Nick?”
Later in the week, look for Victor (Eric Braeden) to confront his son about his addiction. Meanwhile, Jack (Peter Bergman) is set to settle the score with Victor, while the new Genoa City D.A. Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) is about to make Phyllis’ (Michelle Stafford) turn as the owner of Newman Enterprises a nightmare.
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Take a look at the official spoilers for the week of April 27-May 1 below.
Monday, April 27
Sharon and Noah fight for their lives, Chelsea and Sienna join forces, Abby extends an olive branch to Devon, and Cane receives his life-changing news.
Tuesday, April 28
Victor calls Phyllis’ bluff, Nick hits rock bottom, and Lauren stands her ground with Daniel.
Wednesday, April 29
Adam forces Nick to face the truth, Lily shares promising news with Stephanie and Holden, and it’s Billy’s turn to surprise Sally.
Thursday, April 30
Victor forces Michael’s hand, Jack reveals a new plan of attack, Cricket threatens Phyllis, and Patty pushes Kyle’s buttons.
Friday, May 1
Victor forces Nick to come clean,Victoria prepares her defense against Phyllis, and Sharon questions Sienna’s loyalty.
Check out the ‘Next Week on Y&R’ preview, plus scenes from Friday’s cliffhanger below with Matt, Nick, Sharon and company below.
Now weigh-in: how do you think Matt Clark will be captured and brought to justice? Will Nick winds up in a drug rehab center somewhere only for Matt to terrorize him there? Do you like that Phyllis has Newman Enterprises? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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