The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Monday, May 26, 2025 — Phyllis Crosses a Line, Billy Makes Promises, and Holden Spills Secrets

A brand-new week kicks off in Genoa City with some intense emotional drama, confrontations, and unexpected revelations. The Monday, May 26 episode of The Young and the Restless sees beloved and controversial characters grappling with loyalty, power, and the fallout of secrets. Buckle up, because this episode will pull no punches.

🎭 Phyllis Plays Dirty — Again

In true Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) fashion, the red-headed firecracker proves yet again that she is willing to do anything — and we do mean anything — to get what she wants. Whether it means twisting the arm of a friend or bending the truth until it breaks, Phyllis has one mission: getting her way.

On this episode, we find Phyllis absolutely incensed when she learns that Aristotle Dumas, the elusive and powerful business tycoon, won’t take her call. How dare he! She has something to say, and he is supposed to listen — immediately. Her frustration quickly transforms into excitement, though, when she discovers that none other than her old friend Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan) is back in town — and working as Dumas’s attorney.

This coincidence seems like fate to Phyllis. She wastes no time trying to leverage their friendship to get Amanda to do her bidding. After all, friends help friends, right? Wrong. Amanda, clearly professional and no-nonsense, tries to maintain ethical boundaries. But Phyllis, as always, doesn’t take no for an answer.

What follows is a rant of epic proportions. Phyllis, as usual, makes everything about herself. Her inability to comprehend that Amanda might have her own priorities — ones that don’t involve risking her career or integrity — sends Phyllis into a tailspin. It’s vintage Phyllis: selfish, manipulative, and emotionally explosive. But beneath the theatrics, there’s a tragic truth — Phyllis continues to sabotage her own relationships in pursuit of power and validation.

🔥 Billy Makes Promises He Can’t Keep

Meanwhile, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) continues his slow descent into chaos. Viewers are still scratching their heads trying to understand what exactly Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) sees in Billy. Is it love? Chemistry? Ambition? Whatever it is, it may not be enough to survive what’s coming.

Billy is convinced he can go toe-to-toe with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) — the ruthless patriarch of the Newman empire. And in typical Billy fashion, he’s full of bravado and grand plans but lacking a solid backup strategy.

Sally, no stranger to manipulative men or broken promises, is skeptical. Billy tries to soothe her concerns by insisting that everything is under control. He promises that her life will remain peaceful and drama-free, even as he wades deeper into dangerous territory with Victor.

But Sally is no fool. She’s heard these promises before — from Adam, from Nick, and even from Billy in past moments. Deep down, she knows that where Billy goes, drama follows. And if he’s seriously trying to go to war with the Newmans, things are bound to get worse before they get better.

🕵️ Holden’s Secret — and What It Means for Claire and Audra

Elsewhere in Genoa City, Holden (Nate Owens) has been keeping a secret — a big one — about Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver). Whatever he knows, it’s explosive enough to shift power dynamics and rattle relationships.

Now, Holden is ready to spill — and the person he chooses to confide in is Claire Grace (Hayley Erin). Claire has been trying to find her place within the Newman family while also building something meaningful with Kyle. With Holden’s revelation, her already delicate situation could unravel.

The nature of Holden’s secret isn’t revealed just yet, but it’s clear that it could damage Audra’s standing — professionally and personally. Audra, a master manipulator in her own right, won’t take kindly to someone exposing her. If she learns that Holden has been talking to Claire, she may retaliate in her usual cold and calculating fashion.

For Claire, being pulled into this drama could derail the progress she’s made in reconnecting with her family and finding some emotional stability. The consequences of this disclosure could ripple across multiple characters — and lead to new alliances, betrayals, and rivalries.

🔮 What Comes Next?

This episode sets up major developments for the rest of the week and beyond. As Phyllis continues her campaign to get Dumas’s attention, she may alienate the few allies she has left. Billy’s reckless war against Victor could spell doom not just for himself, but for Sally and others caught in the crossfire. And Holden’s decision to share Audra’s secret might ignite a new feud that will divide Genoa City even further.

One thing is for certain: The Young and the Restless shows no signs of slowing down. With so many storylines converging, emotions running high, and secrets being spilled, Monday’s episode is only the beginning of what promises to be an explosive week.