The Young and the Restless spoilers: Claire contemplates murder as part of her plan involving Jordan

On The Young and the Restless, Claire Newman's criminal Aunt Jordan is back in town and plans to catch up with her. However, Claire wants no connection with crime after getting into the straight path in the past few months. She feels compelled to kill off Jordan Howard to put an end to the latter's evil ways.

Claire also has a romantic life to look forward to. Her closeness with Kyle Abbott has blossomed, and Kyle's son Harrison is fond of her. After being accepted by Harrison's mother, Summer, Claire's romance seems to have a seal of approval. However, Jordan's return may spoil any chances of her happiness.

For the unversed, The Young and the Restless is a long-running CBS daily soap that has been airing since March 1973. The soap's premise offers a glimpse into the interactions and dynamics between various families residing in the fictional Genoa City. Claire belongs to one of the influential families, the Newmans, who have a long-standing feud with the Abbotts on the show.

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers and is speculative in nature.

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The Young and the Restless: What are the current plot dynamics involving Claire?

Claire Grace/Howard-Newman, played by Erin Hayley, has gelled well with the Newman family, after being reformed from her criminal past. She is at peace with her parents, Victoria and Cole, and her grandparents, Victor and Nikki. Moreover, she has found love with Kyle and put her past with Jordan behind her.

However, in an episode of The Young and the Restless which aired on January 14, 2025, Claire meets Aunt Jordan, who claims to have come back for her. A shocked Claire tries to play with Jordan's psyche by claiming to have missed her. Additionally, she complains about the Newman family's claim to want to reconnect with Jordan. As Claire gains Jordan's trust, the latter hugs her and sobs.

Claire tried to gain Aunt Jordan's trust (Image via Instagram/youngandrestlesscbs)

Claire comes home and informs Nikki and Victoria about Jordan's arrival in town. She discloses her plan to murder Jordan explaining to her shocked mother and grandmother about how Aunt Jordan would continue with her evil ways till she is forced to stop. Since prison cannot stop her, Claire believes only death would bring an end to Jordan's criminal run.

Convinced by her argument, Nikki Newman comes on board the murder plan although Victoria Newman remains unconvinced. However, Victoria decides to reluctantly support her mother and daughter realizing the dangers of the project. Moreover, the women decides to keep this plan a secret between them.

While Victor Newman guesses that something is up with them, he is unaware of Claire's risky project that has the power to affect others negatively.

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The Young and the Restless: The second stage of Claire's plan is more precarious

In another episode of The Young and the Restless dated January 21, 2025, Claire Howard-Newman meets Jordan Howard again. She tries to convince her aunt of her loyalty by offering to kill her mother, Victoria Newman.

Jordan continues to question Claire's abusive words when Claire's origin story was revealed. However, Claire stands her ground that she wants to con the Newmans, kill her mother and flee with all the inheritance money. With this, she expects Jordan to come onboard with the 'kill-Victoria' scheme.

Confident that she has convinced Aunt Jordan, Claire returns home to inform her mother and grandmother that her plan is in place. However, Victor listens in from the staircase landing.

There is a possibility that Victor may get involved in Claire's plan, either disrupting it or making a parallel one. Alternately, Claire may fail in her double-edged plan and Jordan may take over the task of attacking Victoria.

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Stay tuned to The Young and the Restless to find out which direction Claire's twofold, and ambiguous plan takes.