The Young and the Restless Recap - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Claire Exposes Audra as Chelsea and Adam Plot Against Cane
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| Audra | Y&R, CBS SONY |
Chelsea and Adam Ready for War
At the jazz lounge, Chelsea wondered why Cane had yet to clap back after their expose dragged every dirty con he and Colin ever pulled. Adam warned her not to get too comfortable. The counterattack could come from anywhere. Chelsea figured Cane was laying low, planning his revenge, but Adam was impressed by her boldness. She was ready to go full throttle against Cane, and Adam loved that she finally sees herself as part of the family. Let’s be real, the Newman men could use her kind of fire.
Sally and Billy Seal the Deal
Over in the park, Sally kept Billy on his toes by beating him in a race and then refusing to let him off the hook. She demanded he be her date for the Abbott Communications launch, teasing that if anything went wrong she had a secret weapon. Billy was intrigued, though his focus was on Sally running the show while he took Chancellor to the next level. He insisted she would be spectacular. Cue the romantic kiss and a little smug smirk from Sally.
Claire Takes Audra Down a Peg
At Society, Holden charmed Daniel and Tessa with his reality TV rejection story until Nate and Audra walked in. The mood shifted fast. Claire made it clear she has no patience for Audra, glaring daggers from across the bar. When Nate brought Audra a drink, Claire went in. She revealed that Audra had cut a deal with her grandfather, trading seduction of Kyle for funding. That bombshell nearly knocked the air out of the room. Audra called it a lie, claiming Kyle was the one chasing her, but Claire held firm and told Nate to talk to Victor himself. The tension was so thick even Daniel and Tessa looked nervous. Nate, already grieving, was left rattled, while Claire stormed out with Holden on her heels. If you ask me, that showdown was long overdue.
Romance, Revelations, and Rivalries
Billy and Sally made their entrance at the lounge just in time for Chelsea and Adam to hear that Sally is officially running Abbott Communications. Billy promised more big announcements soon, leaving Adam quietly plotting his next angle of attack. Elsewhere, Tessa held Daniel’s hand, admitting he was the one bright spot in her life. Daniel felt the same way, which was sweet in the middle of all this chaos. Meanwhile, Holden caught up with Claire in the park, assuring her she was right to stand her ground. He admitted Audra has a way of getting into a guy’s head, but he also made it clear Kyle is the one who truly hit the jackpot with her. Still, Claire’s doubts about Audra’s games lingered. And when Audra muttered that Victor was right about Kyle breaking Claire’s heart, Nate could only wonder how she seemed to know exactly what Victor thinks.
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