Why Claire Is Harboring Her Anger For Audra, Instead of Victor on Y&R

Hayley Erin teased Claire’s tougher side, and why she’s not holding back anymore.

Claire has a new attitude. She doesn’t care who she crosses, even her own family. However, she will save most of her anger for Audra rather than Victor, who doesn’t approve of her relationship with Kyle. The Young and the Restless star Hayley Erin gave fans a taste of what to come.

A New Attitude

Claire (Hayley Erin) feels as if the rug was ripped out from underneath her. She got her family back, only to lose her father, Cole (J. Eddie Peck). In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Erin shared what’s going through Claire’s head. “So yeah, Claire isn’t biting her tongue anymore, and I love that.”

Erin admitted that it’s “about time” for Y&R fans to see this “kind of tougher side of her.” Claire is not pulling any punches. She’s letting her voice be heard, even if it’s not the right moment to do so. Her first punching bag will be Audra (Zuleyka Silver), who tried to blow up her relationship with Kyle (Michael Mealor. “She’s definitely going to give Audra a taste of her own medicine,” Erin teased.

The Other Woman

Audra’s seduction plot failed. Kyle called her out on it. However, Claire doesn’t know all the details of what went down in Nice. Kyle made out with Audra in just a towel. She’ll be fuming once she finds out. “I think she knows from the beginning that there’s more to it, but she’s eager to believe him, that she lets it lie,” Erin said.

Claire found out that her grandfather is behind this plan. Yet, she’s willing to forgive Victor (Eric Braeden) rather than Audra. “I think the wishful thinking of having the family that she’s always wanted, she’s willing to look past certain things and forgive Victor and accept him and accept his apology,” Erin explained.

Revenge Plot

Later in the interview, Erin noted that Claire doesn’t want to lose her grandfather, especially since she just lost her father. “So even though she’s hurt and upset by it, she is going to let it go for the sake of the family.” But that doesn’t mean Audra’s getting away with it. The Y&R August 7 spoilers suggest that Claire will seek revenge on Audra.

“She does not have the same grace for Audra. Definitely holds Audra more responsible for allowing herself to be used in that way and physically be the one to perpetuate the act,” Erin explained. What are your thoughts on Claire’s new attitude? Do you like it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.