Victor’s never backing down. You got that?!
The Young and the Restless recap for Tuesday, May 27 sees Victor readying for war, Michael struggling after taking a step back, and Chelsea feeling caught in the middle.
What Happened On Y&R Today?
Nick (Joshua Morrow) stopped by the Newman Ranch hoping for a quiet breakfast with his mother, but instead walked into a storm brewing just below the surface. Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) wasted no time letting him know that Michael (Christian LeBlanc) had resigned as Victor’s (Eric Braeden) attorney the night before. For Nick, that set off alarm bell. Victor and Michael shared more than just a professional relationship. Michael was family in Victor’s eyes, and his sudden departure could only mean serious fallout was coming.
Worried, Nikki feared Victor would turn his fury toward Jack (Peter Bergman), blaming him for Michael’s decision. Nick wasn’t so sure Jack needed to do anything to provoke Victor—his father had never needed a reason to go after the Abbotts. Still, Nick promised to talk to his father and try to defuse whatever fire was already starting to spread.
Media Mayhem
Over at Newman Media, Adam (Mark Grossman) found himself on the receiving end of Victor’s latest power move. The elder Newman barged in, brushing aside talk about Michael’s resignation to focus on something else entirely – why Adam hadn’t yet launched a media takedown of Billy Abbott.
Adam tried to play it cool, assuring Victor that everything was under control. But Victor wasn’t buying it. He made it crystal clear: Adam worked for him, not Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan), and if Adam wouldn’t go after Billy, he’d find someone who would. The threat hung in the air long after Victor stormed out. Chelsea, sensing the tension, confronted Adam about the plan. When Adam confessed, she begged him not to drag her into another Newman war. But Victor’s ultimatum left little room for compromise—and Adam was starting to think a manufactured scandal might be the only way out.
Chelsea’s return to Newman Media was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, she was caught in the middle of another Newman family feud. As Adam revealed just how far Victor was willing to go to get his way, Chelsea began to fear her first day might also be her last. She urged Adam to stand his ground, but he made it clear—if he didn’t act, Victor would replace him and still go after Billy. Left with no good options, Adam hatched a risky plan: if there’s no scandal to distract Victor, maybe it’s time they created one.
Victor’s Final Warning
Meanwhile, Michael tried to enjoy a peaceful breakfast with Lauren (Tracey Bregman), but guilt clung to him like a shadow. Lauren reminded him this was his first day of freedom and that choosing her over Victor had been the right call. Still, Michael couldn’t shake the feeling that he’d left the Newmans – and especially Victor – exposed. When Nick and Nikki later joined them, the tension only deepened as Victor arrived. Michael stayed put, refusing to be chased out, though he knew the fallout had only just begun.
With Michael out and Adam hesitating, Victor turned to Nick for backup. Over breakfast, he laid it out plainly: a war was coming, and he expected his son’s loyalty. Nick, torn between caution and family duty, could only brace for impact. Victor wasn’t going to let anyone (especially the Abbotts) walk away unscathed.
