Y&R's Jack Causes Another Rift Between Victor and Nikki

Jack Abbott's been a thorn in Victor Newman's side for many years on The Young and the Restless. Decades of boardroom battles have led to Victor developing a deep animosity towards Jack. Spoilers for the Monday, July 20, 2026, episode tease that Jack is going to cause another rift between Victor and Nikki, while Adam makes a promise to Sally, and Nick holds Matt Clark accountable for his actions.

Jack Makes a Move

Victor, Nikki, and Jack rarely smile together | Image: JPI

Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) aren't reunited just yet, but last week, they reached a new understanding. Victor embraced Nikki after she opened up her heart about her future and possibly not being able to see again.

On Monday's show, watch for Jack (Peter Bergman) to cause another rift between Victor and Nikki. How exactly will Jack do this? Is it by trying to help Nikki with her medical condition? Sometimes, Jack's very existence seems to annoy The Great Victor Newman. Will Victor be able to control his emotions around Jack to help Nikki through the toughest time in her life?

When Adam Promised Sally

Adam is trying to help Sally | Image: JPI

Adam (Mark Grossman) and Sally (Courtney Hope) aren't together anymore, but that doesn't mean that Adam still doesn't have warm feelings for his ex. Adam knows that Sally is pregnant and also could be caught in the crossfire between his father, Victor, and the fact that Spectra-Charles, Sally's company, is made up partially of what was once Newman Media.

Victor wants his company back, but Adam, who ran Newman Media, is fine with moving forward and letting Sally do the same. On Monday's episode, watch for Adam to make a promise to Sally. Is he going to tell her that Victor will not go after her or Spectra-Charles? Will Adam be able to deliver on that promise as Victor does whatever he wants to do?

The Nick of Time

Nick knows better than to trust Matt Clark | Image: JPI

Victor has a plan to use Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) against Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn), whom he still sees as a threat to Newman Enterprises. Cane, however, has moved on. He's happy with Lily (Christel Khalil) and has a new gig at Chancellor Industries.

Regardless of Matt's potential use to Victor, Nick (Joshua Morrow) has zero interest in Matt sticking around Genoa City. Matt lost his memories of all the horrible things he did, including raping Sharon (Sharon Case) and trying to kill Noah (Lucas Adams). Then, he regained those memories, but he was horrified to learn what he had done. Matt doesn't believe that he's the same person who did all those terrible things.