From the moment Mitch appeared in Genoa City, something about him felt off. His charm seemed too practiced, his stories too vague, and

his sudden closeness to Sharon too convenient. While others — including Nick and Faith — brushed off Sharon’s subtle unease, she

couldn’t shake the feeling that Mitch was hiding something far more sinister than he let on.

 

 

Mitch had carefully presented himself as a consultant working with Newman Media, claiming to have been brought in to “streamline operations.” But what he was really streamlining, Sharon soon realizes, was information. He was asking questions about the Newmans’ business ventures, about Adam’s past, and even about Sharon’s late husband, Rey Rosales.

Something wasn’t right — and Sharon decided to trust her instincts.

 

 

Sharon’s Discovery

Y&R spoilers tease that the bombshell begins when Sharon stumbles across a small inconsistency — a photo Mitch had left behind on his laptop. The image was an old press clipping from a regional newspaper showing a man who looked exactly like Mitch, but under a completely different name: Michael Carter, a disgraced former corporate investigator who vanished years ago after being accused of insider trading and corporate espionage.

At first, Sharon doubts her own eyes. Could Mitch really be this man? But when she digs deeper — using her connections at Crimson Lights and a few favors from Chance Chancellor — the pieces start to fall into place. The aliases, the false background, the mysterious phone calls… all lead back to a single conclusion.

Mitch isn’t who he says he is.

And worse — his motives for being in Genoa City may be far more personal than professional.

The Confrontation

In a tense scene that will leave fans breathless, Sharon confronts Mitch at her home. The moment starts quietly, almost deceptively calm, as she offers him coffee and pretends to make small talk. But then, with that trademark Sharon steeliness, she drops the bomb:

“You can stop pretending now, Mitch — or should I say Michael Carter? I know exactly who you are.”

The look on Mitch’s face says it all. The mask slips. He tries to charm his way out of it at first, spinning a web of half-truths and excuses. But Sharon’s not having it this time. She’s been deceived before — by men like Adam, Nick, even Rey’s enemies — and she refuses to fall victim again.

“You came to Genoa City for a reason,” she demands. “So tell me, what was the plan? Who sent you? And what do you want from me?”

When Mitch finally speaks, his confession sends shockwaves through Sharon’s world. He admits that he once worked for a shadowy business rival of the Newmans and that his original mission was to gather information — but something changed. He fell for Sharon.

Mitch’s Shocking True Identity

But that’s not the only truth he’s hiding. In an even darker revelation, Mitch reveals that he’s connected to someone Sharon thought she’d never hear about again — Cameron Kirsten, the man who once terrorized her.

According to Mitch, Cameron was his mentor, and before his death, he made Mitch promise to “finish what he started.” Mitch insists he never meant to harm Sharon, claiming he only wanted to understand what kind of woman could “destroy” Cameron’s empire.

The moment leaves Sharon shaken to her core. All the trauma, fear, and pain from her past with Cameron come flooding back, and now she realizes she’s been living under the same roof — emotionally and professionally — with a man tied to her worst nightmare.

The Fallout

The fallout from Sharon’s discovery ripples fast. Nick Newman rushes to her side, furious that Mitch was allowed anywhere near her. Adam, too, feels a pang of guilt, knowing he vouched for Mitch’s employment at Newman Media.

Meanwhile, Victor Newman wastes no time taking action. According to spoilers, Victor sees Mitch’s deception as both a personal insult and a professional threat. In classic Victor fashion, he begins pulling strings behind the scenes to ensure Mitch is taken down — quietly, efficiently, and permanently.

“No one plays the Newmans for fools,” Victor warns. “Not in this town.”

But Sharon, though frightened, refuses to play the victim. She tells Nick she wants to handle this on her own — to confront her fears once and for all.

Sharon Takes Back Control

In upcoming episodes, Sharon’s strength will be on full display. She turns Mitch’s own deception against him, gathering enough evidence to expose his past crimes to the authorities. But before the police can act, Mitch disappears — leaving behind only a cryptic note that reads:

“It’s not over, Sharon. You only uncovered half the truth.”