In the recent episode of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless aired on July 22, 2025, Victor demanded Nick and Sharon’s release. Their sudden captivity shocked the Genoa City residents and raised suspicions about Cane’s true intentions at Chancellor. Meanwhile, Kyle surprised Jack and Diane with a reveal.Sharon had a panic attack while trapped, but Nick calmed her with a story from the past. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane found them locked away, while Audra’s lies began to catch up with her as Kyle and Victor questioned her loyalty.At Chancellor-Winters, Nikki confronted Cane, and Victor soon followed, leading to a tense showdown. Michael and Lauren discussed Victor’s cold behavior, as trust and alliances continued to shift. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Young and the Restless recap for the episode aired on Tuesday, July 22, 2025Nick and Sharon are held hostageThe Young and the Restless episode began with Nick and Sharon locked in an attic-like room by Carter. Sharon panicked as memories from the clinic overwhelmed her, but Nick calmed her down with a story from their time in London. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane discovered their loved ones being held captive and were horrified. The situation quickly caused alarm across Genoa City.Victor warns Audra and rejects Michael’s helpOn the train on The Young and the Restless, Victor ran into Audra, who claimed everything was going well with her and Kyle. Victor didn’t buy it and warned her to deliver results by that night.Later, Michael offered to help with Nick and Sharon’s situation, but Victor turned him down. Michael later told Lauren, who was upset by Victor’s cold attitude toward her husband. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKyle stuns Jack and Diane with a confessionKyle told Jack and Diane that Audra had revealed her true motives on The Young and the Restless and that she was working with Victor. He then admitted something shocking. He said that he had signed a contract saying that if he broke Claire’s heart, he’d owe $5 million and leave Genoa City.Jack and Diane were stunned and told Kyle to be careful. Though Kyle wanted to tell Victor that his plan had failed, Jack and Diane urged him to wait since Victor was already furious about Nick and Sharon.Nikki confronts Cane, and Victor brings the heatMeanwhile, on The Young and the Restless, Nikki found Cane and blasted him for targeting her kids, especially Nick. Cane claimed he was protecting himself, but Nikki wasn’t buying it. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostVictor soon arrived and demanded that Cane release Nick and Sharon. Cane pushed back, asking what Victor would do if he refused. Victor warned him not to test him and accused him of using the hostages to gain control of Chancellor. When Carter returned and whispered something to Cane, he rushed off, and Victor followed close behind.Kyle attempts to confront Victor, but is brushed offBack with the Abbotts on The Young and the Restless, Kyle saw Victor chasing after Carter and tried to stop him for a talk. Kyle wanted to come clean and explain that the plan to break up him and Claire didn’t work. But Victor didn’t want to hear it. He ignored Kyle and stayed focused on his mission.Victor walked away, determined to stop Cane and save his family. The events of the day were sure to leave lasting consequences for everyone involved.Fans of The Young and the Restless can watch the new episodes of the show on CBS and Paramount Plus.