The Young and the Restless villain Matt Clark appears to be on the road to redemption. Matt is ready to shed his bad ways and start anew. As part of his newfound attitude, he’s trying to make amends with the Newmans. But there are other people he needs to atone to, including his ex-girlfriend Amy Wilson.
Key Takeaways
- Amy is Matt’s ex-girlfriend and a former friend of Nick and Sharon’s.
- Amy, like Sharon, was assaulted by Matt.
- With Matt’s redemption storyline in full force, fans believe it’s time for Amy to return.
Matt and Amy’s History
Amy (Julianne Morris) was an important character during the Nick (Joshua Morrow), Sharon (Sharon Case), and Matt (then Eddie Cibrian ) saga of the 90s. Nick dated Amy before falling in love with Sharon, who was dating Matt.
After Sharon and Nick became a couple, Amy began a relationship with Matt. However, Matt was fuming over losing Sharon to Nick. Matt’s obsession with Sharon led to his most heinous crime of raping her.
When Nick learned of the rape, he went to confront Matt, only to find him unconscious from a gunshot wound. Matt survived and claimed Nick was the one who shot him. Nick was arrested and then sent to prison.
However, Victor (Eric Braeden) tracked down the real shooter, who turned out to be Amy. The young woman was in a mental hospital recovering from the trauma of her rape and the shooting of Matt. After Amy’s confession, Nick was released from prison.
Why Amy Needs To Return
Since Matt’s (Roger Howarth) return in 2025, his storyline has been centered on Nick, Sharon, and the rest of the Newmans. Mr. Clark was back to his old tricks in causing trouble for the family, but now things have changed.
A bout of amnesia has Matt wanting to change his life for the better. If Matt is sincere in his redemption, he should make amends with everyone he’s hurt, including Amy.
It’s been 30 years since Amy’s last appearance, and fans have been curious about what happened to the character. Since Amy was a huge part of Matt’s villain arc, now would be a good time for her to return.
Perhaps Nick could track her down and bring her to Genoa City to confront Matt. Amy’s long-awaited showdown with Matt would make for juicy drama as she and he are forced to relive their traumatic past. It could also lead to potential danger with Matt reverting to his wicked ways and Amy forced to defend herself.
