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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.

Beyond the Gates

‘Beyond the Gates’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Event Preview: A Tornado, Scandal and Dangerous Liaisons

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CBS has released its first promo for the upcoming crossover event between Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless. The four-episode multi-arc story will begin next week on Tuesday, June 9 and run through the rest of the week with a dramatic cliffhanger on Friday, June 12.

Viewers can now get their first glimpse of the storyline that will unfold. The episodes were taped earlier this year when the six participating cast members from Y&R traveled from Los Angeles to Atlanta where Beyond the Gates tapes all of its show from Assembly Studios.

In the video teaser, a tornado rips through Barrington Country and smack dab at the Fairmont Crest Country Club in the middle of the political fundraiser for Congressman Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), putting major characters in peril.

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VERNON AND VICTOR OLD FRIENDS

As the story unfolds, longtime friends and patriarchs Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) come together for this special event. Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns over the years, while Vernon has championed legislation which benefitted Newman Enterprises, The two titans have built a longtime alliance built on loyalty, influence, and mutual gain.

Vernon has asked Victor to serve as the keynote speaker at his grandson’s fundraiser, and seen in the promo, he greets the mighty Victor Newman at a helicopter pad to whisk him away in a limo to Fairmont Crest.

None other than Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) arrive at Fairmont Crest and run into Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman). Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) is also in tow and is revealed as a longtime friend of Martin’s from their college days.

UNEXPECTED ALLIANCES

In the steamy moment from the promo, it looks like Kyle and Hayley (Marguita Goings) end up making out. Could this be the crossover romance we never know we needed? But what happens if the wrong person sees them locking lips? Then, it appears that Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Dani will be trapped together due to the tornado, will this be a turning point for the exes? The event is filled with a room full of reporters, who are itching for a scandal. What will they dig up before and after the rubble from the tornado?

DANGER LURKS AT FAIRMONT CREST

In addition, an uninvited guest makes their way into the fundraiser, but it’s not someone viewers might expect! Genoa City’s Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Abby Newmanv (Melissa Ordway) are also attending the political fundraiser and get into the thick of the action.

Beyond the Gates executive producer Sheila Ducksworth teased to TV Insider, on what viewers are about to see “What happens in these episodes is so compelling, and then what happens as a result of what happens in these episodes is epic. That is all I can say. It is epic.”

Ducksworth, along with series cast members: Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Clifton Davis, and Sean Freeman, also talked about the upcoming episodes when they visited the Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream chat, where Clifton Davis exclaimed, “We’ve got dynamite in the can,” referencing the banked episodes that soap fans are about to see unfold.

Take a look at the Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless crossover event promo below.

Now let us know, what do you think of Kyle and Hayley making out? Do you think Bill and Dani will do the same? What will be the shocking ramifications when all is said and done? Weigh-in via the comment section.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers Promo: Chase and Willow Have a Close Encounter and Tracy Gets an Eyeful

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General Hospital has dropped its spoilers video and weekly promo for the week of June 1-5 entitled “Crossed Lines.”

From the looks of it, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), who happen to be in swimsuits and at the Quartermaine boathouse appear to have a private moment when Willow is seen with her hand on the cop’s shoulder. However, at that exact same moment, who should walk by … Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot)!

What will Tracy do with the intel? Inform her granddaughter Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and/or grandson Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson)? Meanwhile, Michael has been determined to exploit Willow’s closeness with her ex, Chase, to gain the upper hand on her, all in an effort to, as Michael tells Jacinda (Paige Herschell) in the promo, “They’ll cross the line and when they do, we’ll blow the whole thing wide open.”

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TAKING DOWN SIDWELL

In addition, Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Laura (Genie Francis) recruit Lucas (Van Hansis) to help them put an end to Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) chokehold on them and Port Charles. Sonny tells Lucas, “We need your help. We’re gonna stop Sidwell.”

That may prove more difficult than it seems, when Sidwell now has the idea that it was Lucas who murdered his son, Marco. After all, Lucas is living at Wyndemere right under Sidwell’s nose, plus Pascal (Marc Forget) may be the key to Sonny’s plan.

CARLY REALIZES JOSSLYN WAS KIDNAPPED

Finally! Carly (Laura Wright) is figuring things out that her daughter Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) has been kidnapped. Carly is shown saying, “Josslyn would never leave without saying good-bye. Someone took her!”

At the same time, Josslyn is trying to free herself from the secret room at Wyndemere where Cassius (Ryan Paevey) stashed her. It looks like she may be close to breaking free when she is able to pry the door somewhat open!

Now below, check out the official ABC and General Hospital promo for the action this week in Port Charles. And in case you missed it, check out the complete General Hospital spoilers for episodes airing today through Friday here.

So, do you think Chase and Willow will actually cross the line, or is it all just going to look like they are rekindling their romantic relationship of the past? Weigh-in for with your hopes for this leg of the story via the comment section below.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Battle Lines are Drawn Between Brooke and Katie, and Will and R.J.

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This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful airing June 1-5, look for escalating tensions and reignited feuds.

First, in the “Look Ahead” spoiler video, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) asks her sister, Katie (Heather Tom), who she is going to get to lead her next line at her new fashion house Logan? What Brooke doesn’t know is that Katie along with Bill (Don Diamont) and Liam (Scott Clifton) have been trying to lure Hope (Annika Noelle) from Forrester Creations to be their new designer.

In another moment, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) tells Hope, she sees no future in Logan and that they will never give Forrester Creations a run for their money. However, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Steffy the C0-CEO’s of the top fashion house are not seeing eye to eye.

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Then, Will (Crew Morrow) in no uncertain terms tells R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) that he is going to regret, “ever messing with me!” Meanwhile, this could be the moment where Will gets brought into Spencer Publications in a major way by his dad, aa well as Wyatt (Darin Brooks). Stay tuned.

Take  a look a the official B&B spoilers for the action this week below.

Monday, June 1

Will’s dangerous behavior has major consequences.

A devastated Electra learns what really went down at the Bikini party.

Tuesday, June 2

Deke is elated that his dreams are coming true.

Bill seizes an opportunity to bring Will into the family fold.

Wednesday, June 3

Ridge makes an effort to grow closer with Hope.

Electra caught in the middle of a Spencer vs. Forrester feud.

Thursday, June 4

Ridge and Steffy don’t see eye to eye when it comes to Forrester.

Dylan and Electra’s friendship is on the rebound.

Will and Katie share a tender mother-son moment.

Friday, June 5

Battles lines are drawn between Brooke and Katie.

Wyatt contemplates joining Logan.

Steffy grows suspicious about Hope’s leave of absence.

Now below, check out the video teaser for the action this week on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Weigh-in: Do you want Katie to be successful and truly give Forrester Creations a run for their money, if she can get Hope, Deke, Will, and Wyatt to all join the Logan team? What do you think R.J.’s next move against Will might turn out to be? Let us know in the comment section.

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