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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: What Is Up With Claire? What Is Her Plot Against Nikki About?
The latest Newman Media employee, and Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) assistant, Claire Grace (Hayley Erin), is about to ramp up her plan, and Nikki is smack dab in the middle of it and is set to be completely blindsided. Who is Claire Grace, really? What could be her vendetta against Nikki be about?
Well, in the latest video teaser for this week’s action on CBS’ The Young and the Restless (see below), it looks like Claire has put Nikki in something that resembles a horror movie including kidnapping and drugging her!
It all comes to fruition, because Claire is able to convince Nikki to make a trip to Oregon with her to see Claire’s Aunt Jordan. According to teasers from Soap Opera Digest, Jordan is a real fan of all that Nikki has accomplished in her life, and per Claire, Jordan took a terrible fall and broke her leg and she needs to go check on her. Claire somehow convinces Nikki that if she came with her, it would lift Jordan’s spirits.

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Meanwhile, Nikki was planning a trip to Denver to see her sister, Casey. She hasn’t seen her sister in a very long time. Nikki tells Victor (Eric Braeden) she thinks she should stay put in Genoa City after all the family has gone through with Victor faking his illness. Victor tells her to go see her sister, because she has been waiting a long time.
Eventually, Niiki surprises Claire that they will take the Newman jet to Oregon so Nikki can meet Jordan, and then Nikki will head to Denver to see Casey.

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What happens next is shocking! In the preview, Nikki is in a dark house with a dead phone line …. Claire injects Nikki’s neck with a syringe filled with who knows what! Probably, sedatives. To which Claire snipes, “Sweet dreams, Nikki. Enjoy them while you can.”
Y&R’s executive producer and head writer, Josh Griffith teased to SOD, “Nikki’s world is about to be turned upside down as Claire’s true agenda for the trip is something she never imagined.”

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Now weigh-in below, what do you think Claire’s true relationship is to Nikki? What is her vendetta all about? Share your theories via the comment section below.
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What’s up with this show Claire is psycho all about eve in 3 episodes honestly who even knows the character yet and even worse is how summer has gone all crazy over chance in what feels like one episode and don’t get me started on strange tucker Audra the beautiful nobody and mamies boring return the show is written very haphazardly it’s a complete bore Kyle has gotten more obnoxious and entitled people go on about Adam but he’s one of 4 tolerable characters at this point Nate is unlikeable devon and Abby are sleep
Inducing they are a negative five on the chemistry scale Victoria is an ice princess outside of Phyllis Sharon and sally and Adam i don’t know what to say even Nick whining about sally she was adams girlfriend first and Adam did save faiths life Someone over there wake up
Y&R is not the show it used to be. Mr. Griffith has this show in an odd place (I know, he’s been handling the writing duties on his own) but the characters no longer jump off the page, they just kind of sit there. And yeah, this Claire storyline came out of nowhere, no buildup, no back story. It’s like Sheila Jr. Honestly, I look for days when Traci Abbott is on, to bring some level headedness to the proceedings. But now I’m worried because Claire who knew Traci was and was gushing about her, hope she’s not the next person on the hit list.
i agree with you 100 percent
The Young and the restless.SHOULD GO OFF THE AIR
Yeah—I pretty much said the same thing—Who is Claire—I’ve already mentioned this—could she be Victoria’s and Cole’s dead baby come alive? And, who is her aunt? Nikki’s sister? We shall see. I am actually interested in this storyline—takes me away from the doldrums of the rest of the plots.
Me, too, Celia. At least for now. I’m so fed up with the ongoing crucifixion of Adam and the absurdity of Sharon and Summer both staking claims on Chance.. he just unloaded one spoiled heiress who’s still hung up on her ex and now he should go for another? I didn’t like Danny and Christine years ago and NOTHING has changed (snore) and Daniel and Lily aren’t lucky this second time around. If not for Phyllis, I’d be catatonic by now.
LOL—my Soaphound—missed you and your entertaining comments—I’ve never been a fan of Danny and Cricket either. Why does she always play the martyr? And, Danny is too good to be true. Sharon and Nick used to be my idols—now? I don’t know where to put them —C’est trés patetique.
Nate is the one who bugs me the most—but, I agree with every couple you mentioned—no excitement. No passion—those days are gone gone gone!!
Sick of all the crap going on. Victoria makes me sick.such an idiot. Adam deserves better treatment.
Can’t stand Victoria
Victoria thinks she’s Victor in a skirt. She’s not.
I am so disappointed..soooooodisgusted I gat I turned to in the heat of the night……
Agree % Young &The Restless has lost it’s way long time ago!
I agree with all you said lol what is going on there?? Mamie is boring! The whole Summer/Chance thing is bizarre….all of a sudden she’s in love with him?? Makes no sense it’s too soon. I expected something weird from Claire….Are we on a “Misery ” trip now? & don’t even get me started on Kyle!! Thank goodness the writers strike is over you all need to fix this mess!!
Her mom is nuts, so is she. Anything goes where she is concerned. Lol
I think her mother’s craziness is really hereditary. I never really liked the Summer character anyway. Can not believe she is Nick’s daughter too. . I cringe everytime they call her Supergirl, ugh!
Right on the money
Push the button.
I’d love to see an doppelgänger of Nikki. Like Marge and Katherine.
Evidently, this girl has been being fed erroneous info by her Aunt Jordan over the years, leading up to all this stuff going on with Nicki and possibly her sister Casey, whom they think did something to Claire’s parents, whatever. She was too nice, should have known this character was too good to be true.
I don’t like Claire but this sounds fun Nikki’s my favorite
Her and Victor are why I watch.
Yes Y&R is nothing without Nikkie and Victor it is no show at all!!!!
This show needs a new EP & HW. Claire is a new character and we know nothing about her. Now, we find out she a psycho with a vendetta against Nikki. Wake me when it’s over. Also, tired of whiny Kyle, this crazy triangle between Summer, Chance and Sharon, crazy-ass Tucker and I will do anything for advancement, Audra!
Seems that a bit too much is going on! Just seeing previews of the “Nikki” episode has made me uncomfortable. Things don’t appear to receive a proper introduction. The Chance/Sharon/Summer triangle does raise an interesting issue regarding age, but the background is missing.
On the corporate lever, there are so many companies that it is difficult to recall who has been where.
However, I keep recording and hope no one else gets the idea to fake dementia. It is far too serious of a condition to take lightly.
I enjoy seeing Danny back and his son. Please have some positive relationships that can last. I am one who never knew what Diane did to everyone and think she and Jack make a great couple. However, sometimes there is a certain look she has that makes me wonder. She is a great actor.
Hey, Tani—long time. You see everything with clear vision. Great synopsis. I am not into these older actors getting involved with younger characters. I said the same for Nick and Sally and Victor with all the string of young lovers he’s gone through—including Nikki.
Diane is a baddie and so is Jack—regardless of the fact that ye gods are propping him up—I still see the old bad, spoiled, unscrupulous Jack.
Nice “seeing” you here, Tani—stay well.
All I got is this Show SUCKS ANYMORE!!!!! BORE CENTRAL!!!! I don’t watch it for weeks then binge it, hoping smthing good happens but NEVER does!!!!
Hello Celia, it has been a while. I have always seen Jack as more of a rock regardless of his ups and downs. For the last couple of years, while not so traveling, he appears to have been a rather weak character. I wanted to see what I recalled as his strength and stability return. However, this is a Soap, and I say that with great respect.
I don’t know why Diane is so hated and why you see both Jack and Diane as you do. Must have been when my life took me elsewhere.
Best —
I think Claire is Nicki’s grand daughter…Nick’s daughter from Grace. I may be off base.
I guess we’ll see.
Yeah, I think Claire is related biologically to Nicki through a character about whom we have no current back story. Claire is furious with Nicki, but why? Is she related to a child Nicki had with Paul while in a cult? I don’t recall grandchildren she may have “lost”. Or, is she related to Casey, who isn’t seen regularly.
I watch for Nicki/Victor and like the “old characters” like Lauren, Michael, Traci, Ashley stuff. I love Phyllis’ stories.But, I never liked sanctimonious Christine either, and Danny looks like he had a face lift(?) Ugh. I also enjoyed seeing wonderful Nina for a few moments.
I like a few younger actors, like the new Faith. But, wish Kyle/ Lola had worked out. And her brothers? Great additions! Chance/Abby were okay. Devon/Elena were adorable and I enjoyed their storyline. Billy/Chelsea’s MH storyline and relationship was great I don’t like the Audra, Tucker, Diane characters. What happened to Jack’s grand daughter? Great character.
The shows stories are so disorganized from the height of the Katherine Chancellor/Jill/Esther days, long ago.
I wonder if back in the day when Nicki was a drunk if she was the one who killed Claire’s parents in the car accident.
I’m not sure how the “tea” had any affect since it was nothing but hot water! At least through some food coloring in it or something
Yeah, that wasn’t just tea. Nicki is acting too name re: Claire, who should’ve undergone a background check!
I meant “too naive”.
I agree. I wondered if anyone else noticed it was just hot water! Lol
I don’t like the Nikki and Claire story line. Can’t stand Claire. Just put Adam and Sally back together already. Sick of that back and forth. We need to see more of Beth Maitland and Elizabeth Hendrickson. Tired of Tucker too. Put Nick and Sharon back together. Not sure what Ashley is doing and can’t stand Diane. It would be better if Diane’s true agenda was revealed. I don’t trust her. And Phyllis is all over the place. Give her a good plot line! Michelle is an excellent actress! I feel like there is a lot of open ended story lines: Phyllis, Diane, Ashley, Summer, Adam, Nick, Sharon. Everyone is company hopping and taking new jobs. They need to tie some things up and get people working on some solid story lines.
Claire is cuckoo for cocoa puffs. LOL
Hoping that someone will rescue Nikki ie Nate, Victoria, Victor, Adam, Nick, etc.
I hear that Nicki will be rescued by the one person everyone loves to hate and thinks the worst of.. Any guesses yet? Don’t want to give it away altogether.
I am disgusted with Diane’s return miraculously from the dead it’s so stupid how many times do I have to pull that track? So I fast forward everything she’s in. I’ve been watching this show for 50 years. It’s very irritating that they keep repeating their selves. My guess is Claire is her long-lost daughter and Claire is pissed that she didn’t get to grow up to be a Newman very predictable.
Hey, Tani—The only Diane I remember was played by Maura West—-and she was evil. But, she was not the original either—-“Jack and Diane” —John Cougar—as per my grandmother-
Also, Jack was a bad guy—my grandmother said he was a cheater and a backstabber.
He witnessed Victor have s heart attack in his office, and left him there to “die”. He has been redeemed and now they’re trying to do the same with Diane❤️
When claire came to Newman’s to work for Nikky, she mentioned she lives with her aunt because her parents were killed in a car accident. So I am wondering if Nikky caused the accident that killed her parents.
WOW—That’s a great suggestion!! You could be right.
and what with daniel’s hair? It has no body and never looks clean… Reminds me of that episode of Seinfeld where all the showers were low flow and no one could get soap out of their hair! Supposed to be such a hunk that two women are competing for him it seems to me at least he should have decent looking hair…. He looks a little unhinged
Yeah—Nick’s or Victoria’s and Cole’s baby Eve—it’s the first thing that came to mind when Claire showed up. Cole’s appearance in the last scene today is a BIG hint.
Everyone will rescue Nikki—it’s going to be one heck of a family meeting—Cole is already there. Surprise!! I think I was right. Claire is Eve.
Ian Ward? I mentioned him a few days ago. I can’t think of anyone else.
Oh, wait—Adam? Now, you’ve got me picking my own brain. LOL.
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Execs Preview First-Ever Cotillion Episodes Juxtaposed with an Unexpected Death and a Stunning Reunion
This week, Beyond the Gates continues to break new ground with its highly-anticipated Cotillion episodes where in addition to the festivities, there is another key story set against its backdrop. Now, according to the series executive producers, Sheila Ducksworth and Julie Carruthers soap viewers are in for a treat and plenty of drama!
Beyond the Gates debuted back on February 24, 2025 is the first-ever one-hour Black-led soap opera, which is now showcasing to the daytime world the Black experience fully-realized and this week with the the heritage and the elegance of the cotillion for the younger characters. The soap opera currently in its second season, was recently renewed for its 3rd and 4th seasons by CBS.
In its short history, anytime Beyond the Gates has set a major event on its canvas, it has never disappointed. In fact, the young soap opera has given way to some of the best reveals and fallouts in 2025 and 2026 thus far. So, what it’s in store?

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YOUNGER GENERATION GETS THE SPOTLIGHT
Speaking on what viewers will see the week of May 18-22, Sheila Ducksworth, who is also the president of CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, shared to TV Insider, “These episodes are really like nothing that we feel like people have seen before. Yes, there have been cotillions on television before, but the way that we’re doing it, in the milieu in which it’s set, is just incredibly unique. It’s an institution that has existed in Black America for over 100 years, and it really speaks to legacy, it speaks to culture, it speaks to heritage, and also resilience.”
Ducksworth added, “Tune in because there is importance to what we’re saying with the show, but also just the sheer enjoyment of being able to see what one of these cotillions looks like and feels like. I think people will just be beside themselves; we definitely are working for that to be the goal. You’ll see a lot of stuff with the younger set that you haven’t seen before, and a lot of that plays into the cotillion and then beyond the cotillion.”
DANGER, DANCING AND SHOCKERS
However, Julie Carruthers notes that there is another major plot point about to explode, now that Jacob (Jibre Hordges) is close to nabbing Dr. Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) and company for the illegal blood plasma ring.
“We have the culmination of the mystery that Jacob’s been involved with and I’m not going to tell you much more, but there’s a big event happening the same night as the Cotillion and the Cotillion is also fraught with its own surprises and unexpected disappointments,” teased Carruthers to Soaps.com. “It’s a lot of eventful things happening all at the same time. Amazing clothes, the girls are stunning, the dance is phenomenal. The music’s spectacular. It’s a beautiful, beautiful event.”
Take a look at what’s ahead for the rest of the week in episodes airing May 19-May 22 with these official CBS Beyond the Gates spoilers and see if you can figure out who may lose their life and more!
Tuesday, May 19
Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse. Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.
Wednesday, May 20
Someone dies while a Platinum Deb is crowned. Vanessa questions Joey about the chaos of the evening. Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.
Thursday, May 21
Ashley and Naomi are shell-shocked. Elon makes demands of Joey. Donnell has some tough questions for Vanessa. Marcel questions a perp. Bill, Kat and Tomas compare notes.
Friday, May 22
Anita, Vernon and Ted have to do damage control. Andre and Dani console someone they love while Nicole is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague. Donnell confronts Joey as Kat doles out advice to Deanna. One of the McBrides has a stunning reunion.
You can check out the promo for the action this week in and around Fairmont Crest below, followed by the Michael Fairman Channel’s recent livestream chat with Sheila Ducksworth, Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis and Sean Freeman, plus our recent conversation with Cecelia Specht who is knee-deep in this storyline.
Now let us know, who do you think will die? Which McBride will have a reunion and with whom? Will the Cotillion winds up being the the must-see soap event of the TV season? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Detective Fitzpatrick is on the Scene, Nina Has to Silence Jack, Josslyn Needs an Escape Route
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital investigations, protection modes and conflict are the order of the day. In the just released ABC promo for the soap opera entitled “Held Captive,” first Lulu (Alexa Havins) is preparing to flea the country with Rocco (Finn Carr) if necessary including having passports ready and their bags packed.
However, with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) having full-knowledge of Rocco shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and his own desire and plan to keep his son safe right in Port Charles, he firmly tells Lulu,“You will make my son a fugitive over my dead body!”
Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is trying to find a way out of captivity and as she moves her bed she finds a shocking message,“Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) was held captive here. I was taken on 10-31-25.” Suddenly, Josslyn is so panicked and determined. She tells herself she is going to get out of there. Next, we see her smashing a chair into someone’s face! Can she find a way out? Will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) be waiting for her to throw her back in?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL SPOILERS
Nina (Cynthia Watros) is getting all jittery again, as it appears she has gone back into Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) hospital room and is ready to inject him with another secret dose of the medication to keep him in a paralytic state, after she accidentally jabbed him during his brawl with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart). As viewers know, that dose of the drug meant to keep Drew in a locked-in state. However, now Jack starts to move!
In addition, General Hospital welcomes Jonathan Bennett to the cast as PCPD Detective Joe Fitzpatrick, and in key moment he is seen at the police station. As to just what Joe will be up to? Well, in an additional newly released clip featuring Bennett in his debut episode on Monday, it’s clear that Detective Fitzpatrick is looking into Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Isaiah’s (Sawandi Wilson) altercation at the Metro Court Pool when he says, “What are the chances Ashford talks his way out of an arrest? Curtis Ashford seems to be a very powerful guy around here. The kind of guy that’s used to getting a way with stuff.”
Take a look below at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 18-22.
MONDAY, MAY 18
Police detective Joe Fitzpatrick is called to arrest one of Port Charles’s own. Laura delivers an update about Anna. Joss makes a grim discovery. Jordan presses Justine about Sonny. Emma opens up to Felicia.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Valentin pitches a new plan. Gio supports Emma. Rocco is frustrated. Dante sets Joe straight. Curtis briefs Jordan.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Alexis seeks assistance from Ava. Ethan makes a promise to Lulu. Britt makes a big decision. Valentin and Carly clash. Nina gets a shock.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Alexis wants answers. Ethan pays a visit to Tracy. Dante summons “Nathan.” Britt has new reason to worry. Lulu prepares to make her move.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Sonny and Ric compare notes. Willow delivers good news. Britt shares intel. Laura’s reaction surprises Lulu. “Nathan” makes a plea.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo and a preview clip of Jonathan Bennett’s first episode as Joe Fitzpatrick below.
Now weigh-in: Since Josslyn will knows Anna was also held captive by Sidwell and company, how will she make her escape plan? Do you think Lulu and Rocco will go on the run? Will Jack come to and the jig will be up for Nina, or will the two reach some deal to keep him quiet from tattling on her? And, are you enthusiastic about the debut of Jonathan Bennett? Let us know in the comment section.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: After Ridge Lowered the Boom on Brooke; That Steffy Remains Co-CEO, Where Does She and Hope Go From Here?
This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) must deal with the consequences of his decision to keep his daughter, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) in a position of power as his Co-CEO of Forrester Creations, and not allow his wife, Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) to usurp her.
Brooke is deeply disappointed as she said to her husband on the Friday, May 15 episode of the CBS daytime drama. Now, heading into a new week of drama, as Hope (Annika Noelle) awaits news that Brooke is the new Co-CEO, so she can get a fair shake that her line ‘Hope for the Future” won’t be back-burnered, she will learn the news that if she stays at Forrester, Steffy remains her boss. The question is, will both Brooke and Hope hightail it over to Katie (Heather Tom) and Bill’s (Don Diamont) fashion house, Logan, after Ridge’s final decision? Stay tuned.
In addition, the B&B “Look Ahead” spoilers video shows Remy (Christian Weissmann) confronting Dylan (Sydney Bullock). He shoots her a look that if she does not make inroads with Electra (Laneya Grace) and Deke (Harrison Cone), he will continue to hold over her head secrets of how she got the job lead as the beach house art teacher and more.

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B&B also shares for fans to look for a series of returns this week. First, Dick Christie reprises his role as Forrester Creations security officer Charlie Webber on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. The last time viewers saw Charlie was over a year ago in April of 2025.
Delon de Metz, who returned last week as Zende Forrester Dominquez, will appear again this week on the Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 episodes. In addition, young Bryan James Garlick makes an appearance as Steffy and Finn’s son, Hayes Finnegan on the Monday, May 18 episode.
Now below, check out the official B&B spoilers for the week of May 18-22 below.
Monday, May 18
Ridge seeks to mitigate the fallout from his decision.
Steffy is caught off guard.
Dylan urges Remy to respect her wishes.
Tuesday, May 19
Zende comes to an understanding about his future at Forrester.
Taylor gains a new perspective about Brooke.
Hope gets some bad news.
Wednesday, May 20
Katie questions her motives behind pursuing Hope.
R.J. and Zende put their differences aside for the sake of the company.
Thursday, May 21
Tensions rise as Hope demands answers from Steffy.
Electra learns a shocking truth.
Friday, May 22
Hope’s career at Forrester hangs in balance.
Will puts his heart on the line.
Now below, watch the B&B Look Ahead video teaser for the action this week.
Then weigh-in: are you glad Ridge kept Steffy as his Co-CEO? Do you think Hope for sure goes to Logan, and Brooke stays at Forrester, or hightails it over to her sister’s company too? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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