Soap Opera Critics Review Top 10 Hits and Misses of the Week: April 13-17 Big wins, bold missteps, and one major renewal shake up the soap world in a week packed with unforgettable moments. By Tina Charles April 18, 2026
Is Y&R’s Victor Trying to Prove a Point With Nikki and Jack? Victor has felt jealous and insecure of Nikki and Jack’s relationship, but won’t admit it. However, he could be pushing them together to prove a… By Chanel Adams April 17, 2026
Could Y&R’s Traci Help Reconcile Jack and Diane? Traci has always been the peacekeeper of the family, but mending the fractured bond between Jack and Diane might be her most difficult challenge yet. By Chanel Adams April 16, 2026
Can Y&R’s Sally Help Audra Heal From Her Past? Sally recalled her pregnancy loss, which could help Audra heal from her devastating past. By Chanel Adams April 16, 2026
Y&R’s Abby and Sharon Clash Over Mariah’s Well-Being—Who’s in the Right? Abby and Sharon face off over the best path forward for a struggling Mariah, sparking a debate on whether protection or independence is best for… By Chanel Adams April 15, 2026
Y&R’s Traci Delivers Powerful Moments That Prove Beth Maitland Is Needed Full Time Genoa City needs a little more Traci Abbott. By Rachelle Lewis April 15, 2026
Y&R The Rinse April 15: Matt Clark’s Deadly Deception Forces Adam Into a Desperate Fight Matt Clark’s sinister lie pushes Adam to the brink, sparking a desperate battle to save Nick on The Young and the Restless. By Rachel Dillin April 15, 2026
Y&R Fans Debate Daniel and Summer Shutting Out Phyllis After Her Newman Power Grab Phyllis has once again found herself in trouble with her children on The Young and the Restless. Fans of the CBS soap have serious thoughts… By Rachelle Lewis April 15, 2026
Y&R The Rinse April 14: Diane Slams the Door on Nikki After Rejecting Her Plea for Jack Diane rejects Nikki’s plea for Jack, intensifying the Newman-Abbott feud and deepening Genoa City’s divisions. By Rachel Dillin April 14, 2026
Y&R’s Audra Feels Slighted By Holden’s Secret, But Why? Audra overheard Holden and Claire’s conversation last week. He revealed that he is Malcolm’s son. Why is Audra’s bothered by Holden’s secret? By Chanel Adams April 14, 2026
Daniel and Tessa: The Love Story The Young and the Restless Must Explore The Young and the Restless has a potential soap supercouple in Daniel and Tessa, and they need to explore it. By Janet Di Lauro April 13, 2026
Y&R’s Phyllis Finally Gets a Wake-Up Call, But Will She Forfeit Everything? Phyllis finally realizes what her victory cost her, but will she forfeit or keep fighting? By Chanel Adams April 13, 2026
Soap Opera Critics Review Hits and Misses: Top 10 Moments of the Week April 6-10 From jaw-dropping twists to frustrating fumbles, this week delivered plenty for soap fans to debate—both the hits and the misses. By Tina Charles April 11, 2026
Will Chelsea’s Quest for the Truth on Y&R Lead Her Back to the Dark Side? Chelsea must decide if she is Adam’s partner in life. love, and justice or the next victim of his dangerous double life. By Chanel Adams April 10, 2026
Y&R’s Claire Sees Holden in a New Light After a Shocking Discovery About His Past Claire sees Holden in a new light after a stunning discovery about his mother challenges her perception of his mysterious past and place in Genoa… By Chanel Adams April 09, 2026
Why Y&R’s Stephanie Didn’t Tell Malcolm That Holden Is His Son Stephanie kept her secret for a reason she admits was selfish. By Sabrina Reed April 09, 2026
Y&R’s Cane Tells Phyllis the Damage is Done and He’s Not Taking it Back A final confrontation leaves Phyllis reeling as Cane reveals that some bridges that are burned could never be rebuilt. By Chanel Adams April 08, 2026
Y&R Delivers the Drama with Shemar Moore and Vivica A Fox’s Return The hit CBS soap has shaken things up by bringing back Malcolm and Stephanie. By Rachelle Lewis April 08, 2026
Cane’s Ruthless Y&R Plot to Topple Victor Reaches a Fever Pitch Cane moves in the shadows to launch a calculated corporate strike aimed at dismantling Victor’s influence and seizing control of his empire. By Chanel Adams April 07, 2026
Mariah’s Y&R Isolation Leaves the Door Wide Open for Daniel A judge ordered Mariah to receive treatment at a psychiatric hospital to avoid jail time for kidnapping Dominic. Once again, Mariah goes into isolation, which… By Chanel Adams April 06, 2026
Y&R’s Victoria Stands Her Ground: Can Diane and Kyle Break The Newman Front? The Abbotts are aiming for Victoria in their quest to topple Victor. But will it work? By Chanel Adams April 03, 2026
Why Y&R’s Lily Refuses to Play the Villain in Phyllis’s Revisionist History Lily is fed up with the double standards in Genoa City. She flipped the script on Phyllis, delivering a scorching reality check that challenges who’s… By Chanel Adams April 02, 2026
Is Y&R’s Martin the Real Reason Behind Phyllis’s Need for Control? Sharon shares a surprising theory behind Phyllis’s behavior, linking her desperate grab for authority to the lingering scars left by Martin. By Chanel Adams April 01, 2026
Young and the Restless Performer of the Month for March: Joshua Morrow Joshua Morrow shines as Nick spirals in Vegas, where his choices leave him exposed to Matt Clark. By Rachel Dillin April 01, 2026
Phyllis Won’t Face the Music on Y&R Until Summer Forces a Reality Check Summer is the one factor who can hold Phyllis accountable and give her the reality check she needs. By Chanel Adams March 31, 2026
Y&R’s Abrupt End to Daniel and Tessa’s Love Story Doesn’t Mean Teriah Is Out of the Woods The heart can be a fickle thing. By Sabrina Reed March 30, 2026
Will Y&R’s Lily Face the Consequences of Her Secret Alliance with the Newmans? As the fallout from her clandestine alliance with Victor comes to light, Lily has to navigate the wreckage of broken trust and the fury of… By Chanel Adams March 30, 2026
Soap Opera Critics Review Hits and Misses: Top 10 Moments of the Week March 23-27 From shocking cover-ups to emotional turning points and frustrating missteps, this week’s soaps delivered plenty to talk about. By Tina Charles March 28, 2026
Y&R’s Phyllis Attempts a Fresh Start as a Force for Good Is Red entering her redemption era? By Chanel Adams March 27, 2026
Cane Learns Lily and Victor’s Secret on Young and the Restless and It Changes Everything Lily’s deal with Victor could ruin her chances at reconciliation with Cane. By Chanel Adams March 26, 2026
