However, that doesn’t mean the detective isn’t struggling. When Chance is tested, it’s Victor pushing his buttons. The mustache is in crisis mode and will pull out all the stops to shut down Chance’s investigation. Next week Victor plans his strategy to keep Chance from learning the truth. This week, Nikki suggested that Chance back down to Abby (Melissa Ordway). The one person who could unravel what Victor (Eric Braeden) did to protect Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) the night Ashland died is Chance (Conner Floyd). She clearly has an agenda, but Jack’s buying her reformed act hook, line, and sinker.

Meanwhile, Diane makes a promise to Jack (Peter Bergman) that helps deepen their friendship. It helps keep the Newman family secret while also adding another layer to her plan with Ashley (Eileen Davidson) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) to run Diane out of town. However, a little meddling from Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) will change Talia’s focus to Diane (Susan Walters) in the expose story. Talia has an interest in Ashland’s death. Natalie’s first appearance will occur on Wednesday, August 17. The Talk host Natalie Morales makes her debut as investigative reporter Talia Morgan. Natalie Morales joins The Young and the Restless So, what else is going down in Genoa City next week? Let’s take a look. The Winters family faces their own challenges. They aren’t the only family dealing with drama, though. The fallout of what happened the night Ashland (Robert Newman) died remains at the forefront of the daytime drama, especially where the Newman family is concerned. However, fans should be prepared for things to continue to move at a slow pace with little resolution or action, at least until after Labor Day weekend. It’s more of the same on Y&R for now as the show prepares for summer to wind down and things to heat up this fall.

The Young and the Restless spoilers for next week’s episodes of the hit CBS daytime drama tease battle lines are drawn as a new face causes trouble in Genoa City.

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