The Young and the Restless Thursday, May 15 Recap |, Y&R 05/15/2025 Recap

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) recap for Thursday, May 15, reveals that Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) will get nervous over Kyle Abbott’s (Michael Mealor) plan to get close to Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver), so let’s discuss the drama that’s brewing in Genoa City.

At Crimson Lights, Audra will play up some super product she’s working on for Vibrante – one that’s groundbreaking and going to shake up the cosmetic industry.

Kyle will think that’s wishful thinking or a flat-out lie, but Audra will push him to get ready for the competition.

Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) will catch a glimpse of Audra pushing Kyle’s buttons, so he’ll corner her afterward and assume a romantic history is involved.

Although Holden won’t think Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) would like that little exchange he witnessed, Audra will argue that it was an interaction between business acquaintances and push him to back off.

Audra will want to put her past with Holden behind her and will shove his hand away when he tries to cup her chin.

After Audra takes friendship off the table and pushes Holden to stay away from her, he’ll urge her to be careful since she just might get her wish.

At Jabot on Thursday’s Y&R episode, Kyle will give Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) updates on Audra starting Vibrante with Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) help.

Once Kyle mentions his run-in with Audra and how she bragged about some miracle product, he’ll want to investigate further and maybe even outright steal it if one exists.

Jack will warn Kyle not to get caught up in corporate espionage, but Kyle will feel like he at least needs to look into this and figure out if Audra has something legit.

Diane will warn about Kyle making his relationship with Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) more complicated, but Kyle will insist he wouldn’t let it get that far.

Despite Jack and Diane’s worries, Kyle will think he knows how to get the truth out of Audra.

At the Newman ranch, Claire will tell Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) that she’s taking Nikki’s advice to pump the brakes on moving in with Kyle – though she’ll clarify it’s a temporary thing.

Claire will suggest this is about more than just appeasing Victor since she realized she was rushing things as well.

Claire will seek Victoria and Nikki’s help planning a party, where she’ll hope to convince Victor that Kyle has changed and make him see their happiness together.

Although Nikki and Victoria will be skeptical, they’ll agree to pitch in.

Once Claire exits, Nikki will acknowledge that her plan is at least worth a shot, but Victoria will worry that it could blow up in Claire’s face and make things even worse!

Back at Jabot, Claire will catch up with Kyle and let him know the party is on.

When Claire wonders if Kyle is really OK with holding off on moving in together, he’ll reassure her.

Kyle will be willing to try this last-ditch effort to get through to Victor, so Claire will share her optimism about them winning her grandpa over and living happily ever after.

After Kyle says he wants to be upfront with Claire about something, he’ll fill her in on Audra’s potential super potion.

Kyle will admit he’s got a plan that involves getting close to Audra, so Claire will immediately seem concerned.

However, Kyle will clarify that it wouldn’t involve anything devious or inappropriate.

This would just be about pushing the right buttons and making Audra’s head explode.

Kyle will plan to show interest in Audra’s venture and score any tidbit he could use to confirm whether there’s really a miracle product.

Although Kyle will promise Claire there’s nothing to worry about, she’ll look nervous as she embraces him.

At the GCAC, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) will invite Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) to join her table, so he’ll sit down and hear about Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) firing her.

That news will outrage Nick, but Phyllis will act like it’s all good since she’s waiting on confirmation for a meeting with Aristotle Dumas.

Phyllis will hope to get Dumas to fund her new business, but Nick will wonder why she didn’t just come to him for money instead.

After Phyllis explains that she didn’t want to complicate their bond, Nick will see that she’s struggling and take her to the park for some fresh air.

Phyllis will open up to Nick about how much she’s been thrown off her game lately, so he’ll insist the worst of it is over.

Unfortunately, Phyllis will fear the worst is yet to come as she accepts Nick’s comforting hug.

The Young and the Restless spoilers say Phyllis will keep trying to rise above her challenges, so don’t miss what’s in store for her.