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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.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Hope and Katie Take a Victory Lap Before All Hell Breaks Loose with the Forresters

This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, the fallout begins after Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) revealed herself to have aligned with her aunt Katie Logan’s (Heather Tom) upstart fashion house “Logan,” as its lead designer.
The jaw-drops came quick as the runway show was being livestreamed around the globe and as the Forresters watched it go down in Ridge’s (Thorsten Kaye) CEO office. Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) couldn’t believe her eyes, when Hope took to the runway as the heralded woman in charge of the fashion line.
Now, in the B&B “Look Ahead” video for the week of June 29, Access Hollywood correspondent Lauren Herbert in her role as Linda asks Hope how her mother Brooke Logan Forrester feels about this career move for her daughter. To which Hope responded, “She doesn’t know!” Guest star Jim J. Bullock as Joseph piped up, “She does now, sweetie!”
BROOKE IS LOADED FOR BEAR
Then, backstage, Hope tells her husband Liam (Scott Clifton), “I destroyed my relationship with my mother.” When Brooke comes to confront Katie, she fires back at her sister, “I gave her the opportunity to succeed which is a hell of a lot more than she was getting at Forrester.” Brooke thinks she can stop all of this and tells Katie, “This is not happening!”
Take a look below at the official B&B spoilers for what’s ahead for the week of June 29-July 3 below.
Monday, June 29
The Forresters are left reeling in the aftermath of Hope’s shocking betrayal.
The Spencers celebrate a major victory following a triumphant fashion show.
Tuesday, June 30
The Forresters work to minimize the damage.
Eric is deeply hurt by Donna’s silence.
Wednesday, July 1
Electra struggles with another one of Will’s lies.
Brooke makes it clear to Katie that their feud is just beginning.
Thursday, July 2
Hope pleads for forgiveness as she tries to repair fractured relationships.
Ridge and R.J. fear for what’s in store when Brooke comes face to face with Hope.
Friday, July 3
Deke tells Remy he’s not ready to give him another chance.
Will faces the consequences of hiding the truth from Electra.
Brooke’s anguish over Hope’s betrayal leads to a dramatic breaking point.
You can check out the B&B “Look Ahead” teaser video below.
Then let us know, do you think Brooke and Hope will repair the damage done to one another? Is there anyway that Hope could turn back now and feel so bad she goes back to the Forresters, or will she stand firm, and be proud of her accomplishment and move on with Katie and their partnership at Logan without looking back? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ Set to Air Week of Encore Episodes

Next week, CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates serves up a week of repeats to shed the spotlight on some recent major episodes, in case you may have missed it, all before the 4th of July holiday weekend.
This is not the first time the newest network television soap opera on the block has aired a week’s worth of encore presentations. However this time, the episodes focus on the fabulous Cotillion storyline which is juxtaposed with the blood plasma ring warehouse shakedown which saw Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) get shot and eventually die.
Also included in the week is Grammy and Tony Award winner, Jennifer Holliday making a guest appearance on the soap, and singing an original song from the series musical supervisors team during the Duprees Easter brunch, and more.

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Take a look at the rundown of what you will see next week on Beyond the Gates below.
Monday, June 29
The Duprees get ready for Samantha’s cotillion. Jacob meets with Ren. Ashley is in a panic as Grayson prepares for the worst. Bill questions Hayley about her past. Lia puts Derek in the hot seat.
Tuesday, June 30
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, July 1
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, July 2
Special Guest Star Jennifer Holliday sings for a friend. Nicole takes Kial to her family’s Easter brunch. Ted advises Carlton. Anita puts Anastasia in her place. Hayley feels like an outsider in a sea of Duprees. Grayson receives a threat. Naomi and Jacob find a way to connect.
Friday, July 3
Naomi and Jacob spend their anniversary apart—both remembering their love story from first date to wedding vows. Izaiah helps his brother out while Naomi leans on Ashley, Dani and Bill.
Beyond the Gates returns with all-new episodes starting Monday, July 6 where it will pick up right from where it left off following the Friday, June 26 cliffhanger.
So, from the encore episodes listed, which are you are you most enthused about seeing again, or do you wish there was no break from traditional all-new episodes? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Jacob Martinez Debuts as Javi Hernandez First Look Photos

Next week on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives, Jacob Martinez makes his highly-anticipated debut as Javi Hernandez replacing Al Calderon in the role.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming episodes on Peacock, Martinez has already been with the show for quite awhile and now viewers will see just what will happen between exes, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi, and Javi and his current boyfriend, Gus (Michael Ocampo).
Look for Martinez to make his debut on the Tuesday June 30 where in official Days of Our Lives spoilers, viewers should look for a clash between Leo and Javi where they agree to avoid one another. However, then on the Wednesday, July 1 episode, Gus questions Javi. Is it about his feelings for Leo or something else?

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THE NEW JAVI HERNANDEZ
In his first week on-screen Martinez will also share the screen also with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi) and Josh Taylor (Roman).
Martinez expressed on his DAYS journey thus far to OUT.com, “The truth is, Javi is the kind of character I wish I could have looked up to on television as a kid. Getting the chance to hopefully be that inspiration for another kid somewhere in a small town makes it all worthwhile.”

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He added, “Being Hispanic, gay, and an emergency medical technician definitely helped me draw from real-life experiences when I got the role. But after reading the first few scripts, it became clear to me what truly drives this character: his heart. Javi is the type of person who constantly puts others before himself — not only on the job, but in his personal life as well.”
So, now we can officially welcome Jacob to Salem! And let us know if you are looking forward to his debut next week on all-new episodes of DAYS, plus if you are rooting for Leo and Javi … or Gus and Javi, via the comment section. But first, check out the latest promo for the action next week on DAYS below.
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