The Young and the Restless Preview: Matt Traps Sharon and Noah

Phyllis' power play at Summers Conglomerate faces a major setback

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:00am

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and twisted metal in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying a sense of the downfall and fragmentation of a once-powerful corporate entity.The collapse of Phyllis Summers' hard-won corporate power could expose the fragility of her business empire.Genoa City Today

The upcoming week on The Young and the Restless will see Matt Clark luring Sharon Newman and Noah Newman into a twisted trap, while Phyllis Summers' control of Summers Conglomerate is threatened by intel uncovered by Michael Baldwin.

Why it matters

This storyline continues the long-running feud between Matt Clark and the Newman family, as well as the power struggle at Summers Conglomerate, which has major implications for the business landscape in Genoa City.

The details

Matt tricks Sharon and Noah into thinking they are going to Vegas to help Nick Newman take down their enemy, but he is actually luring them into an abandoned building for a sinister purpose. Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin informs Lauren Fenmore Baldwin that he has information that could bring down Phyllis' control of Summers Conglomerate, which she had seized from Victor Newman.

  • The events are set to unfold during the week of April 20-24, 2026.

The players

Sharon Newman

A longtime resident of Genoa City and member of the Newman family.

Noah Newman

Sharon's son and a member of the prominent Newman family.

Matt Clark

A longtime antagonist who has a history of targeting the Newman family.

Phyllis Summers

The current CEO of Summers Conglomerate, which she seized from Victor Newman.

Michael Baldwin

Phyllis' legal counsel who has uncovered information that could threaten her control of Summers Conglomerate.

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What they’re saying

“All right, there's no good way to come out with this, so I'm just going to say it. Summers Conglomerate is going down.”

— Michael Baldwin, Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the Summers Conglomerate case will rule on whether Phyllis can maintain control of the company in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This storyline highlights the ongoing power struggles and personal vendettas that drive the drama in Genoa City, as well as the high stakes involved in the control of major businesses like Summers Conglomerate.