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Y&R EP and Head Writer Josh Griffith Previews 2026 in Genoa City: “We Have Some Fun Surprises Up Our Sleeve”

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As 2025 winds down, the top-rated daytime drama series, The Young and the Restless executive producer and head writer, Josh Griffith is teasing that he will be putting pedal to the metal, as he previewed what fans should look for as 2026 begins and several stories are reaching a conclusion, or just beginning.

Speaking with TV Insider in what’s ahead in the new year, Griffith, expressed, “It’s going to be a very exciting, suspenseful, and romantic winter and spring. It’s going to be jam-packed with intrigue, mystery, suspense, and love. We have some fun surprises up our sleeve for 2026.”

But, what could those “surprises” be? More returns? Back-from-the-deads? An unexpected romance? Old rivalries? a murder Mystery? Here’s some of what the head scribe shared about several of his key plots.

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MATT CLARK

“I think we’ve got a really exciting story coming up that’s the continuation of Matt Clark’s (Roger Howarth) reign of terror. Matt is going to make a lot of new enemies and cause even more problems for Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) for Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun), and for the whole Newman family. And just when we think he’s out of the picture, we find out he’s not, and we’re heading towards a huge showdown that will incorporate a lot of aspects of the past in a very dramatic way.”

VICTOR AND JACK’S FEUD SERVED WITH A NEW TWIST

“I love that we’re back to reigniting Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack’s (Peter Bergman) feud. There’s going to be massive, massive fallout for Jack and Diane (Susan Walters) off of some of Victor and Nikki’s actions to slap Jack down. Cane’s (Billy Flynn) return is going to force Victor and Jack from hating each other to have to work together for the greater good, which will be interesting to see if they can pull that off without killing each other. And as this whole AI story continues to unfold and wreak its havoc on the dynasties of Genoa City, we may be seeing Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) finally coming out on top, winning, getting something big, but at what price?”

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MYSTERIOUS WAYS

According to Griffith, Devon (Bryton James) and Abby (Melissa Ordway) will be at the epicenter of a big mystery that somehow draws in Mariah (Camryn Grimes) Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) and Daniel (Michael Graziadei) (and there is a whole other story going on that needs resolution for the couple known as Teriah and the growing attraction Tessa finds herself in with Daniel). Also look for Christine (Lauralee Bell) to be the lawyer to, “help someone who’s in big trouble out of that story.”

LOVERS AND OTHERS

In the romance department, Griffith teased that Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nate (Sean Dominic) will get their groove back on. “We’ll see some romance back between Victoria and Nate. They’re going to see if they want to try again after Victor kind of blew that whole thing up.”

Meanwhile, in the Holden/Audra/Claire/Kyle quad, the head writer said enthusiastically, “I’m really excited about where we can go with Holden (Nathan Owens). Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Holden are going to do everything they can to keep their past a secret, and Claire (Hayley Erin) is going to do everything she can to bring it out into the light. And when it finally comes out, there’s going to be a lot of fallout.”

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JESS IS THE BEST

2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of Daytime Emmy winner, Jess Walton in the role of Jill Foster Abbott and Josh Griffith says its one milestone, “that we will definitely recognize.”

So, which storylines teased by Y&R’s EP and head writer, Josh Griffith, have you most intrigued for 2026? Which storylines would you like to see end in the new year? Share you thoughts via the comment section below.

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Josh Griffith talks a good game in these interviews, unfortuanetly it doesn’t always translate to the screen. What Y&R really needs is new writers.

As a longtime viewer, I love a storyline that reaches into history. It seems there have been too many such of late, and some are more obscure or rewrite current plot beyond belief (re: Claire). And I am weary of women being abducted and trapped. It is a way of life for Sharon. Please end this AI silliness and nebulous corporate shenanigans. I would like some genuine new (not recycled) romance, solid couplings, real suspense, and forward movement of story and character (re: give Phyllis a foundation). There should be a way to bring in the past or new characters onto the canvas. I recall fondly teen and young people storylines and hope Katie, Johnny, and Connor may age into something exciting.

I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. We need new writers. Josh brains is scrambled eggs. I can guess what will happen before it happens.

no to victoria and nate ! abby and devon are a bore and the mariah storyline is just doa Definitely interested in the abbot/Newman storyline as well as nick and sharon I’m also interested in the Audra clair holden storyline!

Victor thinks he is God and he is always willing
I hope something will happen to him to make him think otherwise

Hate the Daniel and Tessa storyline. As a gay man I find it offensive if it turns sexual. Do a decent story that includes a monogamous gay men or women. Not two confused and desperate people. After fifty years I am considering stopping the show. This is offensive

I totally agree. what drew me to the show was the fact that we got to see two woman fall in love and their storyline was done with with care and class. And the chemistry between them was off the charts.
This storyline with Daniel is forced, confusing and disrespectful to what took them 50yrs to finally do. They could have done better.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers Promo: Jason’s Back, Drew Begins to Make His Move, Portia Goes Into a Labor

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It’s a major week on General Hospital, and in the just released ABC promo for the action in and out of Port Charles, a major return, a baby on the way, and a displaced congressman coming back to life are at its epicenter. Let’s take a look!

In episodes airing July 13-17, first, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) is seen at the Metro Court pool trying to get justice for Jason! “My dad’s in prison because he covered for Rocco,” exclaims the teenager.

Next, we cut to Jason (Steve Burton) himself, who is thrown into a dark cell by a guard. It’s the first we have seen of two-time Daytime Emmy-winner, Steve Burton since his on-screen departure back in March. What has happened to Jason?

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Next, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is about to watch the domino effect of all her misdeeds and machinations come back to bite her. Now that Sidwell is in police custody, she has no way to gain access to the paralytic drug she has been using for months to keep her husband Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) in a locked-in state, unable to speak or move.

WILLOW IS LOSING CONTROL OF DREW

However, Drew is seen and he can finally move his hands and his feet and is moving around in his wheelchair. Then, Willow is seen beginning to freak out sharing, “We won’t be able to control Drew much longer!” Is Drew finally coming to get his comeuppance? What will be his first move against Willow, once he can walk and talk?

Finally, the promo comes to its conclusion, and Portia (Brooke Kerr) has suddenly gone into labor and she’s all alone! Will Curtis (Donnell Turner) or Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) show up in time or someone else to help her deliver her baby? Will there be medical complications that could derail the birth of her child? Stay tuned.

In addition, you can check out the full list of official GH spoilers for the week here.

Now let us know, will Jason be released from his imprisonment pronto thanks to Josslyn’s deal with Z, or suffer some more? Do you hope Drew gets payback on Willow? And who do you think will help deliver Portia’s baby? Weigh-in via the comment section below, but first check out “The Clock is Ticking” latest GH promo.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Daphne’s Devastated, Steffy Finds Herself at a Crossroads with Finn

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This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, the official spoilers for the CBS soap share that there is major trouble ahead in two marriages; Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan).

First, Carter and Daphne have been trying to conceive their first child together, but something is wrong and during a conversation at the hospital with Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda), Daphne will learn the terrible truth. What will happen to their marriage if she cannot conceive a child, or is something else been found medically by Li?

Then, after Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) implores her son, Finn (Tanner Novlan), to give her yet another chance to be a part of his life, and her grandson, Hayes, it appears that Finn is going to once again go to bat for his mother with Steffy. By week’s end, B&B teases that the couple is at a major crossroads. How can Steffy fear for her life and that of her kids with Sheila around, and if she doesn’t agree to what Finn wants, what will happen to their happy union? Stay tuned.

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ELECTRA AND WILL CAN’T SEEM TO GET TOGETHER

Elsewhere, Electra (Laneya Grace) is bemoaning her break-up with Will (Crew Morrow) over his keeping the Logan fashion house agenda a secret from her. Right there to pick up the pieces is R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti), who is more than happy to drive a further wedge between Will and Electra.

However, while Dylan (Sydney Bullock) makes another play for Will, he is filled with regret of not coming forward and bracing Electra for Hope jumping ship to Logan, and their new jewelry line featuring the “Hope for the Future Diamond.” How long will Electra and Will remain apart?

Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for the week of July 13-17 below.

Monday, July 13

Will turns to Bill for guidance. Sheila pleads with Finn for another chance.

Tuesday, July 14

Daphne receives devastating news.

Jessica encourages Dylan to make her move.

Wednesday, July 15

Will is consumed by regret over not being honest with Electra.

Steffy offers Daphne comfort and support.

Thursday, July 16

Ridge and Eric hope the latest couture showing will shift attention away from Logan.

Will attempts to get through to Electra

Carter and Daphne’s marriage is tested like never before.

Friday, July 17

Steffy and Finn find themselves at a defining crossroads.

Eric draws a hard line, demanding Will stay away from his family.

The women at Bikini try and help Will move on.

Several months back, when Carter and Daphne were getting set to say their “I do’s,” Murielle Hilaire and Lawrence Saint-Victor visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, and at that time, if you read between the lines, they foreshadowed something may happen when the couple try to have a child. You can check that conversation out below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think Steffy and Finn should break-up or stay together over the Sheila issue? Do you think Daphne learns she cannot have a child? Will she and Carter then adopt, find a surrogate or is something else going on here? And, should Electra and Will just make up already? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Spoilers Video: Dylan Cozies Up to Will; Is This the Moment for ‘DILL?’

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Next week on all-new episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, the CBS soap opera’s latest preview video indicates that after Electra (Laneya Grace) and Will’s (Crew Morrow) dust up, it looks like Dylan (Sydney Bullock) takes the opportunity to make her move.

In the spoilers video, Dylan is at the beach house with Will and tells him, that this time and for the record that if she were to be with him, she would not be living above the garage. Clearly, she has designs to move into Will’s home and to be with him in his bed. Is this moment that Will and Dylan change their relationship, officially?

On the official B&B Instagram account in the comment thread, Sydney Bullock wrote, “It’s about time for some more DILL, ” and she tagged Crew Morrow. The young star answered her in the thread, sharing, “I heard the people were calling for it 😝.

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Elsewhere, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is in for stunner with her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). He tells his wife, he thinks they should allow his mother, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) back into their lives. How on earth will Steffy come to terms with this?

Then, Dr Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) has a conversation with Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) in her medical office at the hospital. Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) have been trying to have a baby. However, Li has what appears to be devastating news for her. Daphne asks, What do you have to tell me?” Li looks concerned. We fade to black.

You can check out the “Next week on The Bold and the Beautiful” preview video below.

Now weigh-in: Are you rooting for Dylan and Will to be together? What do you think is the issue with Daphne not being able to become pregnant? And, will Steffy blow a gasket over Sheila with Finn? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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