{"id":8668,"date":"2026-07-17T13:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8668"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:54:43","slug":"young-restless-just-set-up-its-next-blood-chilling-plot-twist-and-spoilers-directly-in-the-crosshairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=8668","title":{"rendered":"Young &#038; Restless Just Set Up Its Next Blood-Chilling Plot Twist\u2026 and [Spoiler]\u2019s Directly In the Crosshairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No rest for the wicked! Or the residents of Genoa City, as it turns out. We&#8217;ve had one villain after another return to terrorize folks, and <a data-ylk=\"slk:one kidnapping after another;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/soaps.sheknows.com\/gallery\/young-restless-kidnappings-list\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">one kidnapping after another<\/a> to boot. What else can go wrong? Well, <em>Young &amp; Restless<\/em> just set the scene for its next blood-chilling plot twist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In <a data-ylk=\"slk:Tuesday's episode;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/soaps.sheknows.com\/the-young-and-the-restless\/recaps\/834405\/tuesday-kyle-threatens-victor\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tuesday&#8217;s episode<\/a>, it was established that Patty was locked up (for the time being at least) and no longer a threat, but her accomplice, Dr. Laurence Markham, was another case entirely.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kyle Diane Y&amp;R\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/2490c57f04a6fa7402a0d4c56921e797c7ba17fd9ac13af6b7f39bcd73babb9d\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fsoaps_732%2Fd187317b55c4f604464d5a5d76b2f58f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Kyle Diane Y&amp;R<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from Soaps.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Diane fully panicked when Michael informed her that while there was a warrant for the deviant&#8217;s arrest, he&#8217;d disappeared after answering questions at the police station and was nowhere to be found. When Diane expressed fear that he would come looking for her again, Michael assured her he had her back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Diane Michael YR\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/766ee46c03d063e7dd8120841bf89e86900064e1c03bff78d93c66c44e67045e\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fsoaps_732%2F1abc01afd1be3ca11eeb9735828b731b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Diane Michael YR<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That&#8217;s all well and good, but given we believe Markham could be the twisted Martin Laurent with a new face, Diane may not be the only one who has to worry. In fact, we think we know <em>exactly<\/em> who will land directly in his crosshairs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although Traci is his ex-fiancee, and already looked into Laurence&#8217;s eyes and got a chill, we don&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s her <em>or<\/em> Diane who will end up confronting the madman. Jack&#8217;s in no shape, and Kyle&#8217;s focused on taking revenge on Victor, so they&#8217;re probably out as well. That leaves none other than Martin&#8217;s first victim, Ashley.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/b2913600d20c519128233aac71c9c6e3a8b05080a4711c9af3530177a8b51ef3\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fsoaps_732%2Fefb1f14219449371e281cbbad507e62c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ashley was long-time friends with psychiatrist, Alan Laurent, and was his evil twin Martin&#8217;s victim in Paris. Martin, of course, was believed dead after a struggle on a balcony with Alan, and it was only after Traci became engaged to the guy that we realized he was actually the bad seed. His reign of terror didn&#8217;t end until Traci put the pieces together after Martin held Sharon and Phyllis captive, tortured them, and very nearly killed them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/aeadfab416ab4852350673300f322a4ecf23ad589d9cf34c0d8810f90fd450b8\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fsoaps_732%2F4b3861b95c4503c27fb3a11e76424544\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If Laurence <em>is<\/em> Martin, him being back on the canvas at the same time the powers that be brought Ashley back simply <em>cannot<\/em> be a coincidence. She&#8217;s sure to wind up in his crosshairs. Perhaps she&#8217;ll even get to do the honors and end him for good.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ashley YR\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/9e5bbab8762a9d4e5b1da0b729f2c22c377add96cfcef270fe2cb725458b002b\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fsoaps_732%2F97ff15088f8f7b9f210b3fb1eba9093f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Ashley YR<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Today&#8217;s episode sent chills down our spine right along with Diane as we realized that <em>Young &amp; Restless<\/em> was setting the scene for him to return for yet another blood-curdling chapter of his story. What it will bring remains to be seen. Keep tuning in to find out!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>What do <\/strong><strong><em>you<\/em><\/strong><strong> think? See <\/strong><a data-ylk=\"slk:20+ underused soap characters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/soaps.sheknows.com\/gallery\/soap-characters-need-story\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>20+ underused soap characters<\/strong><\/a><strong> in the gallery below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No rest for the wicked! 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