Victor has found a new and unexpected friend in Matt Clark on The Young and the Restless. Although the reformed villain has caused much pain for Victor’s family, The Mustache has opted to give him a second chance. The two men have formed a connection, and many fans are wondering if there’s a deeper reason for their newfound friendship.
Key Takeaways
- Matt’s been creating trouble for Nick and Sharon for over three decades.
- Matt’s recent bout of amnesia has him turning over a new leaf.
- Fans feel a twist is coming in Matt’s sudden friendship with Victor.
Unlikely Friendship
For over 30 years, Matt (Roger Howarth) caused trouble for Victor’s (Eric Braeden) family. It all started with Matt raping Sharon (Sharon Case) and framing Nick (Joshua Morrow) for murder. Victor, being the protector he is, tried to remove Matt from their lives.
But now the Newman patriarch has had a change of heart towards Mr. Clark. An amnesiac Matt’s promise of wanting to change resonated with Victor. Matt proved he was true to his words when he saved Nick’s life.
Grateful for Matt’s help, Victor agreed to keep him out of jail and moved him onto the ranch. The two men have formed an unlikely friendship, and many fans suspect that Matt’s connection to Victor might go much deeper.
On a soap opera message board, a theory is circulating that Matt and Victor could be related. “Could he be his father or maybe his younger brother? Albert Miller may have had a child that Victor knows nothing about,” one poster suggested.
The idea of Matt being related to the Newmans drew mixed reactions from fans. “If Matt is Victor’s son or brother and Victor brings him into the fold, that will cause irreversible damage to Victor and Nick’s relationship.”
“I am hoping Matt Clark is the son of Matt Miller to give Victor Newman a nephew. He has never been an uncle and it would be nice to give him long lost family,” one viewer wrote.
Tied To The Newmans
Given the plot twists that Y&R loves to throw, it wouldn’t be shocking if Matt turns out to be Victor’s long-lost family member. But he shouldn’t expect a warm welcome from the rest of the Newmans.
Nick, Sharon, and Noah (Lucas Adams) have voiced their suspicion over Matt’s redemption and Victor’s sudden interest in the villain. Even Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Adam (Mark Grossman) seem uneasy with Victor’s new friend/roommate.
Despite his family’s objections, Victor is putting his trust in Matt. The Mustache is enlisting Matt in his revenge plot against Cane (Billy Flynn).
With two of Genoa City’s powerful and dangerous men teaming up, it’s going to be a disaster for everyone, especially if Matt has a secret, familial connection to Victor.
