What happened on The Young and the Restless Monday, July 21, 2025 episode? Nick was placed under house arrest, while Kyle exposed Audra’s hidden agenda. Meanwhile, Billy and Phyllis schemed to clear Cane’s name, all while the pressure continued to mount.
What Happened on Y&R Today?
In the club car, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) vented to Sharon (Sharon Case) about being stuck between Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Cane (Billy Flynn). Nick showed up.
She demanded an apology from Nick for accusing her of defending a murderer. Meanwhile, Nick remained convinced that Cane was guilty, pointing out all of the deceptions and manipulations he believed Cane had orchestrated. Despite Phyllis’s assurances, Nick remained determined to bring the truth to light.
In his sleeping car, Nick prepared to leave, but Sharon arrived, insisting on going with him. He warned her of the potential danger, but she was determined to stand by his side.
Before they could leave, Carter (Vincent Stalba) and a security guard arrived, informing Nick that he was being placed under house arrest for his threats against Cane. When Nick refused to cooperate, Carter threatened to draw his weapon. Sharon was also arrested, much to her dismay.
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Kyle Exposes Audra’s Plan
In a tense moment, Kyle (Michael Mealor) confronted Audra (Zuleyka Silver) about her motivations. The two shared a kiss, but Kyle quickly grew suspicious, convinced that everything Audra did was part of a larger plan.
Audra tried to convince him otherwise, claiming the kiss was spontaneous, but Kyle wasn’t buying it. He accused her of using Damian’s death as a way to manipulate him, and despite her protests, Kyle remained firm in his belief that she was playing him for her own gain.
He then suggested that Victor (Eric Braeden) had been pulling her strings all along, which Audra vehemently denied. Their argument ended with Kyle telling Audra that she had lost.
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Billy and Jack’s Tensions Reach a Breaking Point
Billy (Jason Thompson) and Jack (Peter Bergman) clashed in the dining area over their business dealings. Billy accused Jack of blindsiding him and undermining his leadership in Abbott Communications.
The tension between the brothers escalated as Billy insisted that Jack had been holding him back. Jack responded by calling Billy’s attempts to take on Victor and Jill (Jess Walton) reckless and misguided.
Ultimately, Billy declared he was pulling out of their partnership, determined to go it alone. He told Jack that Cane could buy him out, signaling the end of their business relationship.
Phyllis and Billy Share a Drink
After the heated argument, Billy sat down to reflect on his frustrations and poured himself a drink. Phyllis joined him, acknowledging how rough both their situations were.
Billy confided in her about his trust issues with his brother, and Phyllis expressed her own worries about her potential job with Cane and his possible involvement in the murder. Despite the disaster surrounding them, they both recognized that they needed Cane for their own plans to move forward. Phyllis suggested they come up with a plan to get Cane off the hook before it was too late.
