The Young and the Restless spoilers weekly update for December 22–26 tease that Victor is enraged by Nikki’s loyalty to Jack. Meanwhile,

Lily doesn’t like how close Cane and Phyllis are. Finally, Traci shares some words of wisdom with Diane as the Christmas holiday approaches. Tune in next week so you can catch all of the action in Genoa City!

 

 

Victor’s war on Jabot spirals as Nikki’s loyalty to Jack pushes their marriage to the brink.
Cane and Phyllis grow closer, raising red flags for Lily and complicating multiple alliances.
Jack and Diane lean on trust and family as they prepare for Victor’s next move.The Newman family faces mounting danger as Matt Clark’s vendetta escalates and Christmas approaches.

 

 

Victor (Eric Braeden) officially set his revenge plot in motion by ordering Adam (Mark Grossman) to move forward with the AI-driven attack designed to cripple Jabot. Adam hesitated briefly but ultimately followed Victor’s lead, fully aware that the fallout would be massive

 

and far-reaching. Elsewhere, Cane (Billy Flynn) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) agreed to firm boundaries after weeks of tension, clarifying that their uneasy alliance would remain strictly strategic. Meanwhile, Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally (Courtney Hope) watched their long-awaited launch party spiral when unexpected disruptions and whispers of Newman interference threatened to overshadow what should have been a career-defining night.

 

 

Victor celebrated what he believed was a decisive win against Jack (Peter Bergman), convinced that Jabot was finally cornered. His confidence sent ripples through Genoa City as the scope of the AI’s damage began to surface. Billy and Sally scrambled to contain the fallout from their derailed launch, rushing to reassure investors and preserve their credibility. At the same time, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) confronted Adam about acting independently under Victor’s direction. Their tense exchange exposed growing cracks, as Chelsea questioned whether Adam was losing himself by continuing to execute Victor’s increasingly ruthless agenda.

Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) learned the full extent of Victor’s latest coup against Jabot and was shaken by how far he had gone. The revelation forced her to confront the ethical and legal consequences of his actions, deepening the emotional rift between them. Jack quietly began planning his counterattack, determined to expose Victor’s use of illegal AI and reclaim control. Meanwhile, Claire (Hayley Erin) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) formed an uneasy alliance aimed at Audra (Zuleyka Silver), believing her loyalty to Newman interests posed a serious threat to their future.