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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”
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.
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.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: One Woman Lies to Another, While Two Sisters Tear Each Other Apart!

Next week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, a new connection is made, Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) is overjoyed to have Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) as her surrogate, while Katie (Heather Tom) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) get into another heated confrontation, but this time Katie takes things to another level!
In the just released B&B spoilers video, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan), while at the beach house, meets Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks)! She says “I’m just here to have fun,” and then tells Wyatt she’s going to take a dip in the ocean and invites him to come with her! Wyatt smiles as if he is interested. Might Darcy become the new woman in Wyatt’s life?
Then, while at the hospital, Daphne look over at Steffy and says, “Nobody’s brought more joy to me than you and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor).” Carter tries to continue his lie while Steffy forces a smile knowing she became pregnant through her tryst with Daphne’s husband. Will Steffy eventually crumble and tell the truth?

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Meanwhile, Brooke is in for a shock after what Don Diamont) shows her. Brooks yells as she looks down at her phone, “This is horrible! Your wife ought to be ashamed of herself.”
Previously, Brooke had hoped that Bill would have been able to get Katie to back off of her revenge plot to take out Forrester Creations, but that’s not what’s happening! Suddenly, Katie is doubling down on it!
Next, we see an unhinged Katie throwing a bottle and having it crash through a window. Brooke screams, “My God, Katie. You’re crazy!” Then, Katie fires back, “And you are evil!”
Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for the week of October 26-30 below.
Monday, October 26
Bill tries to appeal to Katie’s empathy.
Finn and Steffy share a heart-to-heart.
Daphne looks to the future.
Tuesday, October 27
Brooke is devastated by Katie’s latest antics.
Will wants to show Dylan everything his world has to offer.
Wednesday, October 28
Dylan stands up for herself.
Wyatt and Darcy meet for the first time.
Eric is remorseful about Zende’s departure.
Thursday, October 29
Ridge admits to Brooke that Forrester is in trouble.
Katie is furious by what she sees.
Friday, October 30
Katie is on the war path!
Will takes the next step in his relationship with Dylan.
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General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?
In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!
Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?
Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.
Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.
Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.
Previews
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: What Has Happened to Jill?

This week on The Young and the Restless, the wedding of the soap season continues, while after saying their “I do’s, Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) road to happiness faces some urgent obstacles!
Up in her suite at the GCAC, Coco (Ashley Campbell) and Audra (Zuleyka Silver) see Sally double over in pain. Is the baby she’s carrying about to come now?
Meanwhile, downstairs, Billy is at the wedding reception when he is interrupted by a phone call from Snapper Foster (previously played by William Gray Espy and later David Hasselhoff), Jill’s (Jess Walton) brother, who is also a doctor. Billy says, “A three-way call with Cane (Billy Flynn), why? Snapper, is my mom okay?” Has something serious happened to Jill which would further throw Billy and Sally’s wedding today into turmoil? Stay tuned.

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SPOILERS
Elsewhere, upon returning to Sharon’s (Sharon Case) house, Nick (Joshua Morrow) informs her and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that, “Matt (Roger Howarth) is safely put away.” Mariah and Sharon looked very concerned. Where did Nick store Matt or what on earth did he do with him?
Now below, take a look at the official Y&R spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
Monday, October 19
As Sally and Billy’s wedding begins, a surprise guest joins the festivities.
Tuesday, October 20
While friends and family celebrate Billy and Sally, Cane shares distressing news with Billy, and Nick forces Sharon to make a tough decision.
Wednesday, October 21
Sally and Billy meet first challenge as a married couple, Lily receives an update about her health, and Ashley and Traci give Abby a history lesson.
Thursday, October 22
Victor interrogates Nick, Chelsea sees a new side to Adam, Billy makes a promise to Sally, and Nikki has a change of heart about a rival.
Friday, October 23
Victor gives Adam much needed advice, Victoria and Kyle make a dangerous plan, and Lauren makes a change in plans to help a family member in need.
Check out the exclusive Y&R video preview below, and make sure to visit the Michael Fairman Channel on Tuesday, October 20 when Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope chat live beginning at 3;30pm ET/12:30pm PT.
So, what do you think happened to Jill? Will Billy receive devastating news? And if Sally goes into early labor, will everything turn out OK with the baby she is carrying? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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