‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers Monday, January 5: Ominous Message, Nick’s Control, Sharon Counsels

By Amandah HancenOn Jan 2, 2026

The Young and the Restless spoilers are in for Monday, January 5, 2026! In the next episode, fans can expect Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to send an ominous message.

Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is in the driver’s seat. Plus, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) counsels Noah Newman (Lucas Adams). Keep reading, and let’s talk about what is coming up in the CBS soap opera. (Make sure to check out our WEEKLY Y&R spoilers, here!)

Noah Newman Panics

Let’s start off with Noah, who feels trapped in Sharon’s cabin. Of course, the woman insists that her son isn’t trapped, but they are keeping him safe.

Noah isn’t too concerned about himself, though. The young man is frantic about what Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) has done to Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun).

Now, Nick has a new plan and tries to explain it to Noah. However, it will be a huge risk.

Sienna Bacall’s Blood

Over with Matt, he gets ready to make another bold move. They have finally stopped drugging Sienna long enough for her to realize she’s being transported.

Most ladies know never to let a villain take them to a second location, because that’s where they will likely die.

So, when Matt and Detective Annie Stewart (Catherine Kresge) yank Sienna out of the car, she fights back with all her might.

At one point, Sienna scratches Matt. The man then puts Sienna in a chokehold against the car and threatens to end her life.

Nick Newman’s Control

The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that Nick will find himself in the driver’s seat. This sounds like it could be literal since Matt has Sienna pinned against the car right now.

Could Nick see Sienna and Matt? Will Nick take control by literally jumping into the driver’s seat?!

It would be easy to see Nick finding Matt with Sienna in the car. Nick would probably run over there to play hero. However, it seems that this could put Annie in a difficult dilemma.

Even though she’s on Matt’s payroll, he has been broke since Victor wiped him out with the AI program. So, if money is what Annie is really after, that might be a way to get her to switch sides.

Victor Newman’s Ominous Message

There will also be Victor, who sends someone an ominous message. Since Nick and Victor are currently talking about the Matt situation, is that who the message is to? What exactly does Victor say, and will this new plan save Sienna or guarantee her death?

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most during the week of January 5, 2026?

Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on CBS or Paramount+ to find out what happens next.