The Young and the Restless spoilers: Kyle tattles on Victor, Lily shuts down Phyllis, and Cane loses control

On Wednesday’s episode (July 23, 2025) of The Young and the Restless, secrets unravel as Kyle confronts the Newman family about Victor’s plot. He exposes Victor’s manipulative scheme involving Audra, leaving Nikki and Claire shocked.

Meanwhile, tensions escalate between Lily and Phyllis, who clash over Cane’s influence in Damian’s murder investigation.

Phyllis continues to stir the pot as she spies on Lily and Audra, while Amanda catches Cane tampering with surveillance footage. Cane questions Amanda’s loyalty and maintains a firm hold over hostages Nick and Sharon, who discover hidden clues that may unravel his past.

With more lies, accusations, and power plays unfolding, the episode promises confrontations and shifting dynamics in The Young and the Restless.

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the July 23, 2025 episode

Kyle exposes Victor and Audra’s scheme to Nikki

Kyle confronts Victor over his alleged involvement in encouraging Audra to seduce him, intending to sabotage his relationship with Claire. Kyle first informs his parents, then seeks out Nikki, sharing everything he has learned.

Nikki denies any involvement and is disturbed by Victor’s actions if they are true.

Kyle insists he loves Claire and plans to move in with her.

Despite the accusations, Victor refuses to admit guilt and shifts focus to more urgent matters, including the situation involving Nick.

Kyle’s move puts him at odds with Victor but shows he is not backing down.

Cane and Amanda clash over surveillance evidence

Amanda discovers Cane reviewing security footage and fears he may be erasing key evidence.

Cane, in turn, accuses Amanda of potentially tampering with the footage herself.

Their argument highlights mutual distrust as the investigation into Damian’s death intensifies.

Although Amanda eventually persuades Cane that Nick may not be the killer, Cane refuses to release Nick and Sharon. Instead, he considers using them as leverage for business gains.

This confrontation reveals growing tension between Cane and Amanda, calling into question where Amanda’s loyalties lie.

Phyllis interrupts Audra and Lily

While Audra and Lily talk in the garden, they hear a suspicious noise and are alarmed to find Phyllis eavesdropping.

Phyllis admits she was listening in and uses the moment to defend both Cane and Nick, claiming neither are capable of murder.

She shifts suspicion toward Audra, arguing that anyone could be a suspect with the right narrative.

Lily remains convinced of Cane’s guilt and dismisses Phyllis’s theories. The encounter underscores ongoing friction between Lily and Phyllis, as well as Phyllis’s growing involvement in the case despite unclear motivations.

Victor and Chance trade theories on Carter and Cane

Victor meets with Chance to discuss Nick and Sharon’s detainment. Chance argues that Cane lacks the authority to place them under house arrest, but doubts Cane will listen to reason.

Their conversation shifts to Carter, Cane’s assistant, who is suspected of lying about his whereabouts during the murder.

A groundskeeper reports that Carter was awake and searching for help at the time, contradicting his claim of being in bed.

Victor suggests Carter may be programmed to carry out Cane’s orders, potentially shielding his employer from blame.

Nick and Sharon uncover clues while locked away

Still trapped in a storage attic, Nick and Sharon share emotional moments and begin investigating their surroundings.

They discover an old photograph and learn the estate once belonged to a family known for winemaking. Nick suspects the maze covers the vineyard’s original location.

The couple starts to question how Cane acquired his wealth and whether there is a link to the current mystery.

While they work together to pick the lock using a champagne bottle piece, their progress is slow. Their findings could be key to unraveling Cane’s endgame, if they can manage to escape.

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