The Young and the Restless Recap - Friday, June 20, 2025 | [SPOILER] Is Really Dumas: The Mask Comes Off and the Drama Explodes

What happens when a suave billionaire host finally shows his face and it turns out to be your ex? Lily finds out the hard way as Aristotle Dumas is revealed to be none other than Cane Ashby. Meanwhile, Nikki is hangry, Phyllis is thirsty (for both power and gossip), and Victor’s been waiting for this showdown like it’s game day. If you’re looking for a The Young and the Restless recap packed with scandal, sass, and secrets exposed, this one’s for you!

Dumas is really Cane Ashby | Y&R, CBS SONY

Cane Comes Clean and Lily Loses It

All this time, guests have been swirling around in luxury cars and lush French estates waiting to meet the elusive Dumas. But surprise: he’s not just late, he’s also Lily’s ex. When Amanda leads Lily to a mystery man on a bench, Lily is floored to see Cane turn around and say, “Hello, Lily.” Turns out Cane didn’t just score a glow-up, he built a whole fake billionaire identity and estate under the name Dumas to reinvent himself. His big reveal? Everyone’s been waiting on him, and he thought Lily deserved the truth before the rest found out. Lily, rightfully so, is not impressed.

Lily and Cane | Y&R

Victor’s Been Onto Him the Whole Time

While most of the guests were busy drinking and whispering, Victor was already clocking that something shady was going on. He figured out Dumas was keeping everyone fed and tipsy as a distraction. When Amanda pulled Lily aside, Victor’s smug face basically screamed, “Called it.” And when Cane finally appeared, Victor wasted no time spilling the real tea: Cane’s been masquerading as Aristotle Dumas for six years. Now the question is, what does he actually want from this very exclusive, very suspicious gathering?

Nikki, Victor (front), Sharon, Nick (back) | Y&R

Phyllis Is Ready for Her Close-Up

Phyllis has been working the room like she’s already the lady of the estate. She claimed she was personally invited, tried to get Amanda to sneak her in for a solo with Dumas, and even tailed Lily through the maze. Phyllis thinks she’s earned a face-to-face with the mysterious host, and she’s not taking no for an answer. Amanda, glued to her side like a babysitter on Red Bull, firmly tells her that everything has to go according to plan. But when Phyllis overhears Lily’s private meeting with Dumas, she’s practically bouncing with glee—and she’s not the only one with questions.

Amanda and Phyllis | Y&R

Devon and Damian Are Done Playing Games

As the layers start peeling off this bizarre party, Devon is not amused. Amanda swears Lily’s fine and that the private meeting was Dumas’ directive, but Devon’s not buying it. And when Lily runs into the maze shouting for help like she’s in a soap opera horror flick (because she is), Damian and Devon rush in. When Lily blurts out that Cane is Dumas, Damian looks like someone told him his favorite café ran out of oat milk. Devon is even more furious to learn that Amanda and Cane have been plotting this circus act together.

The Guests Demand Answers and Get a Bombshell

By the time Cane walks in like he didn’t just drop a nuclear bomb on the entire group, everyone’s ready to bolt. Billy wants popcorn for the Victor vs. Cane brawl. Diane is seething that Audra is still entangled in this mess, and Kyle’s too distracted by selfies Audra took pre-party to care. Meanwhile, Nikki just wants a sandwich and to go home. But nobody’s leaving until they get answers. Cane may be the man of the hour, but his welcome party is feeling more like a firing squad. What’s his endgame? We’re all dying to know.

Cane | Y&R

Jack, Diane, Sally and Billy | Y&R

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