The Young and the Restless Shock: Chelsea, Nikki, Claire, & Sally Dominate as Queens of Genoa City

The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that fans just watched Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) stand up to Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) called out Adam Newman’s (Mark Grossman) gaslighting.

There are signs that Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is tiring of Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) control.

Then, we have Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin), who isn’t going to like being manipulated.

It seems there is a pattern of women finally standing up for themselves. What could the future hold for these characters?

Chelsea Lawson vs Billy Abbott

Y&R spoilers reveal that fans saw Chelsea confess to Billy.

Chelsea did it despite Adam pushing her to keep quiet to protect his own relationship. Chelsea gave in, but eventually, she did what was right.

That wasn’t Chelseaa’s only scene of standing up to a man during the week of August 26, 2024.

Fans also watched Chelsea and Billy talk after the confrontation with Adam.

At one point in the conversation on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Billy implied Chelsea could hurt herself if they didn’t make it.

Chelsea was offended and rightly so. One weak moment – even one weak chapter doesn’t make a weak person. If it had been recent, that would be another story.

This happened a long time ago. There were certainly more tactful ways for Billy to address Chelsea’s mental health.

In any case, it was incredible how Chelsea responded… that Billy may have saved her that night, but she did the hard work on her own. You go, girl!

Y&R Spoilers: Gaslighting Call-Out

Despite being busted cheating and lying, Adam tried to get Sally to stay. Adam used every excuse in the book, which Sally called him out on.

Sally told Adam a tough childhood and being Victor’s son did not cause him to cheat. Sally also called out Adam for gaslighting her.

Claire Grace Newman’s Freedom

The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that Claire spent her entire life under Jordan’s (Colleen Zenk) control.

Claire thinks she has freedom now, but she is also unaware of Victor’s shenanigans. Victor is famous for controlling his family.

Victor has tried to get Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) to replace Claire as Harrison Abbott’s (Redding Munsell) nanny.

While Kyle said no, Victor always gets his way. Victor will also likely control Claire’s dating life (when she finally gets one).

There is no way Claire will put up with more control, not after Jordan. So, I can see Claire standing up to Victor soon.

The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nikki Newman’s New Chapter

Victor is trying to take over Abbott-Chancellor and put Nikki in charge. While Nikki eventually agreed, she has shown doubts in how Victor is handling it.

Victor claims he wants to protect Katherine Chancellor’s (Jeanne Cooper) legacy, it’s really just another weapon.

Nikki seems to be inching toward getting fed up with Victor’s deception.

Keep in mind that Nikki still doesn’t know about Victor’s prison for Jordan in the house where they slept. That won’t go over very well!

Lily Winters Fights Back

For an honorable mention, let’s talk about Lily Winters (Christel Khalil). Lately, she’s been standing up to Devon Hamilton-Winters (Christel Khalil). Despite being fired by Billy, Lily plans on fighting back.

It seems that there is a shift in the writing. Could we see a whole slew of Y&R queens standing their ground?