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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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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Remy Lurks to Avoid Electra; Will Ridge Unseat Steffy for Brooke as Co-CEO?

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This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, the CBS soap opera’s ‘Look Ahead’ video teaser calls it a Forrester Civil War! That’s because Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) just asked Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) to make her Co-CEO of Forrester Creations and depose his own daughter, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) out of that position.

Meanwhile, in the preview for the week of May 11-15, Steffy tells her father in no uncertain terms will she step down. Brooke’s insistent, thanks to a pep talk with Hope, that she and Ridge can run the company like the OG days when Eric and Stephanie ran Forrester.

Elsewhere, Hope (Annika Noelle) is lamenting about her future to Liam (Scott Clifton), explaining that she wants to see of her mother could land the Co-CEO position which could give her line Hope for the Future another chance at being a focused brand for the fashion house. However, Liam believes Hope should start anew with Logan and come work for Katie (Heather Tom). In addition, Zende (Delon de Metz) is back screaming how important his work is to Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), and wanting to be taken seriously.

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REMY IN THE SHADOWS

Also at Forrester, Dylan (Sydney Bullock) knows her cousin, Remy (Christian Weissmann) is counting on her to make inroads with Electra (Laneya Grace) or else he might double cross her, since he previously told Dylan if it wasn’t for him giving her the lead to the art teaching job, she would have never landed in the position she is now.

Dylan wants to keep her current job and keep the peace with Electra, after going after her man in Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). However, this week, Remy is snooping around Forrester (with a baseball cap! Can’t anyone tell it’s him?) and eavesdropping on a conversation between Dylan and Electra.

Take a look at more official B&B spoilers for the week of May 11-15 below.

Monday, May 11
Donna urges Katie to put family before business.
Liam is concerned Hope is second guessing her future.
Brooke makes Ridge an offer he can’t refuse.

Tuesday May 12
Ridge catches Steffy off guard.
Hope sees a different side of Brooke.

Wednesday, May 13
Steffy’s reaction leaves Ridge with more doubts than answers.
Brooke and Hope create a path forward.

Thursday, May 14
Dylan is given a new job opportunity at Forrester Creations.
Brooke’s power play concerns Bill and Katie.

Friday, May 15
Zende grows frustrated with his role as a designer.
Brooke is hopeful Ridge will make the right decision.

Will Remy be up to his old tricks and really tighten the screws to Dylan? What will happen when Electra finds out that Dylan and Remy are cousins? Meanwhile, do you think Brooke and Hope both bolt to go work for ‘Logan,’ if Ridge keeps Steffy in the Co-CEO position? Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, check out the video preview for the action coming up on B&B.

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Lexie Emerges and Shocks Abe as the DiMera Family Gathers for The Reading of Stefano’s Will

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Next week on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives, finally it looks like Lexie Carver is fully resurrected when the character now played by Nikki Crawford stumbles into a DiMera family gathering, which is supposed to be for the reading of Stefano DiMera’s will.

In the Peacock video teaser, as EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and company toast the Phoenix, the secret tunnel door swings open, and out stumbles out Lexie! Meanwhile, Dr, Rolf (Richard Wharton) realizes Lexie is gone and no longer in her bed. When Abe (James Reynolds) sees his beloved Lexie, he is absolutely stunned. But the question is, when Lexie speaks, is she the Lexie of old, or will her memory and brain be all scrambled eggs?

As longtime DAYS viewers know, the part of Lexie was portrayed for years by Renee Jones, who retired from acting after her run which lasted from 1993-2012. At the time of her departure, Lexie was killed-off with an inoperable brain tumor.

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Elsewhere, Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) is up to no good and now makes a play for Xander (Paul Telfer). but then tells him, “What I want now, is for you to kill him!” Who does she want killed? EJ? Johnny (Carson Boatman)? Or someone else?

Take a look at the official Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of May 11-15 below.

Monday, May 11

Lexie crashes the reading of Stefano’s will.

Tony makes Gabi an unexpected offer.

Kristen sees Sophia.

EJ questions Cat.

Chad defends Leo.

Tuesday, May 12

Belle asks Marlena for advice.

Holly lashes out at Tate.

Brady and Sarah comfort each other.

Philip comes through for Gabi.

Ari opens up to Liam.

Wednesday, May 13

Steve pays Alex a visit.

EJ pulls a fast one on Gwen.

Marlena offers Paulina support.

Thursday, May 14

Johnny and Chanel lean on each other.

Jada moves Shawn into her place and opens the door for renewed romance.

Gabi presses Ari about her relationship with Liam.

Amy confronts Holly.

Friday, May 15

EJ wants to explore his past with Cat.

Kristen and Chad discuss life and death.

Javi opens up to Rafe.

Gwen plays hardball with Xander.

Check out the latest DAYS promo entitled, “Heartbreak Hotel” below.

Then, let us know, does this Lexie come back from the dead intrigue you, even though Nikki Crawford is taking on the role and not Renee Jones? Do you think she will be anywhere near the same personality she had before she “died’? Who does Kristen want killed now? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers: Nick Continues to Use, Matt and Patty an Unholy Alliance?

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Next week on all-new episodes of The Young and the Restless, viewers get a major tease of an unholy alliance between none other than Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk)! It all goes down when an amnesiac Matt walks into Sharon’s (Sharon Case) Crimson Lights coffee shop runs right into Patty and the two share a collective smirk. Will these two team up to cause havoc in Genoa City?

Earlier this week, Matt wound up at the GCAC and encountered Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) leading to another possibility that Matt and Phyllis might become close. However, in an argument with her ex Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) she is taken aback at his demeanor. Will she figure out the man who is seemingly smitten with her is Nick’s arch nemesis?

Speaking of Nick, his brother Adam (Mark Grossman), questions him if he is “using again,” and is turned out by week’s end, Nick is meeting up with his new drug deal to get his fix. Can anyone break through to Nick and get him the help he needs?

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In addition, Michael (Christian LeBlanc) asks Phyllis if she is really playing on surrendering Newman Enterprises to stay out of trouble with the law, but Phyllis seems to be one step away from everyone else claiming to the legal eagle she has a trick up her sleeve. Plus, Holden (Nathan Owens) and Claire (Hayley Erin) seem to be getting close again when it looks like they may hit the sheets.

Take a look below at the official Y&R spoilers for the week of May 11-15.

Monday. May 11
Victor recruits Christine in his plot against Phyllis, Nick struggles with sobriety, and Noah launches a defense against Matt Clark.

Tuesday, May 12
Nikki makes a shocking confession to Jack, Cane takes a big step with Lily, and Patty pleads her case to Billy.

Wednesday, May 13
Victor leads the manhunt for Matt Clark, Adam questions Nick’s recovery, and Devon worries about Lily’s decision making.

Thursday, May 14
Victor gives Nick some tough love, Jack turns the tables on Patty, and Phyllis sets a trap.

Friday, May 15
Lily catches Cane off guard, Holden and Claire explore new territory, and Nick strikes a dangerous deal.

So, would you like to see amnesiac Matt Clark with Patty Williams or Phyllis Summers? Who will ultimately help Nick out of his downward spiral, Jack or Nikki? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section, but first check out the video teaser for scenes from next week’s Y&R below.

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