‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers Friday, December 26: Michael’s Risk, Chelsea’s Ultimatum, Lauren’s Wisdom

By Amandah HancenOn Dec 25, 2025

The Young and the Restless spoilers are in for Friday, December 26, 2025! In the next episode, fans can expect Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) to struggle with his dilemma.

Meanwhile, Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) gives Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) an ultimatum.

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!)

Chelsea Lawson’s Confrontation

Let’s start off with Chelsea, who will be furious with Adam. The woman was left totally in the dark at the Abbott Communication launch party.

When the news hit about Jabot, Chelsea was left at the party all alone to handle the fallout. Of course, it would have been nice if Chelsea had been given a heads up.

Chelsea seems to be reaching her limit when it comes to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Chelsea made it clear to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) that she left a very good job to come to Newman Media.

However, the woman is starting to think it wasn’t worth it and might want Adam to leave with her. However, will Adam really leave his father’s company?

Adam Newman’s Run-In

Adam will also have a run-in with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope). Even though Adam does try to do the right thing, his loyalty to Victor remains a problem. However, at some point during this chat, Sally scores some valuable intel.

Later, Sally will relay this information to both Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Will this intel actually help the Abbott family strike back against Victor? If Victor finds out that Adam slipped too much information to Sally, he could face consequences.

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Lauren Fenmore Baldwin’s Wisdom

The Young and the Restless spoilers for tomorrow’s episode reveal that Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) sent another text to Michael. The woman wants Michael to help her, but that puts him in a tough position.

Michael wasn’t in approval of Victor’s plan to attack Jabot with Newman Media’s article. However, he also knows what it is like to betray Victor.

The man turns to Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (Tracey E. Bregman) for advice. The only suggestion that Lauren has is that Michael is going to have to betray someone, but which one will it be?

Even though Michael has always tried to protect Victor, he knows this scheme isn’t right. At the same time, if Michael crosses Victor, it could be the last thing he ever does!

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most on Friday, December 26, 2025?

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