The Young and the Restless is one of the long-running American daytime television soap operas that first premiered on March 26, 1973. It is set in the fictional town of Genoa City. Known for its compelling storytelling and ever-evolving characters, The Young and the Restless has captivated audiences for decades, becoming a staple of daytime television and earning numerous Daytime Emmy Awards.
Fans of the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless are being vocal about Sharon Newman's new sassy behaviour. In the recent episodes of the soap opera, fans noticed Sharon's attitude and started discussing it over social media platforms.
On a discussion post started on Facebook, a fan by the name of Mari Murphy commented:
"Why is Sharon talking the way she is? She sounds totally unstoppable and sing songy"

The aforementioned comment was a response to a post by another fan by the name Toni Andersen Furniss, who started a discussion post on Facebook on May 17, 2025. Toni wrote:
"Are Sharon and Phyllis trading personalities? Sharon was being so catty."

Other fans of The Young and the Restless started sharing their views on the discussion post, while some fans of the soap opera commented, how weird Sharon's character is getting.

On the other hand, some fans of The Young and the Restless pointed out how Sharon felt jealous of Phyllis and Nick growing close:

Here's everything to know about Sharon's sassy attitude on The Young and the Restless
As fans of the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless are aware of the rivalry between Sharon Newman and Phyllis Summers has been at the centre of several story arcs. It seems as if their already complex relationship is getting more complicated with a new twist.
As seen in the previous episode of the soap opera, which aired on Friday, May 16, 2025. Sharon walked up to Nick and Phyllis while they were sharing a cozy moment, which took Sharon by surprise.
She very curtly mentioned that they are planning to take a trip to London, and she should come along with Harrison, Daniel, and Lucy.
She humouredly brushed the question off, she later expressed her gratitude to Nick for being there for her. She thanked him for supporting her while her relationship with Billy had ended. This made Sharon not only confused but also jealous of their growing closeness.
Later, Nick was also seen lashing out at Billy for firing Phyllis. Upon witnessing the concern in Nick's eyes for Phyllis, tensions between Billy and Nick escalated.
More about Phyllis and Nick's past on The Young and the Restless
The relationship between Phyllis and Nick has been one of the most talked-about relationships on the soap opera. The two faced a lot of challenges, as it started with the tragedy.
It started with the tragic death of Sharon and Nick's daughter, Cassie, passing away. Nick, who was lost, found comfort in the arms of Phyllis, who was married to Jack.
Their extramarital affair led to an unplanned pregnancy that caused a lot of tension between the four: Sharon, Nick, Jack, and Phyllis. Later, Nick married Phyllis and welcomed their daughter, Summer Newman.
However, their relationship faced many struggles, and the two decided to part ways and co-parent their daughter. In the current scenario, they are just good friends, which may lead to something since they are both unattached at the moment.
Fans of the daytime soap opera can catch the latest episodes of The Young and the Restless on the CBS Network.