‘Y&R’ Early Week Spoilers Jan 26-30: Child Missing, Nick’s New Crisis, Cane Punished

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of January 26 suggest some surprises. For one thing, it seems a child might go missing. Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is headed down the road of addiction.

Also, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) punishes Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn). Keep reading, and let’s talk about what is coming up in the CBS soap opera.

Abby Newman’s Crisis

Let’s start off with the kidnapping that is ahead. Even though Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) has pushed away Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Aria Porter-Copeland (Millie and Maddie Ingles), the redhead will go after another Genoa City resident.

It seems that the woman will target Dominic Newman-Abbott-Winters-Chancellor (last played by Rainn and River Ware). Fans watched as Mariah kept being reminded of Dominic.

With Mariah so unstable and under Ian Ward’s (Ray Wise) guidance, Dominic could be in real danger.

Detective Burrow Returns

This leads to Devon Winters (Bryton James) and Abby Winters (Melissa Ordway) turning to someone unexpected for help. Even though he has zero jurisdiction in GC, Detective Burrow (Matt Cohen) assists in some way.

In the beginning, nobody will suspect that it is Mariah who takes Dominic. However, as everyone starts putting together the clues, Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Daniel Romalotti, Jr. (Michael Grazaidei) will get roped into this storyline.

Sally Spectra’s Rollercoaster

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of January 26 reveal that Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) keeps telling everyone he hasn’t accepted Cane’s offer yet.

However, it’s looking more like Billy will take it. That will leave Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) wondering what this means for her relationship.

Cane Ashby’s Complication

Although Cane keeps assuring Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) they are on the same page, he will have some doubts.

Victoria is going to hit Cane where it hurts. It sounds like Victoria might get Lily back to Genoa City, or contact her somehow. If Lily gets involved, Cane will have some serious decisions to make.

Fans know how much Cane cares about Lily, and wants her back. So, she might make him think there’s a shot, but only if he gives up this crazy takeover plan.

However, Cane will likely think she’s just saying that to get what she wants. Even so, I could see Cane giving everything up just for the slight chance of a reunion with Lily, so stay tuned!

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most during the week of January 26, 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.