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CBS's The Young and The Restless first premiered on March 26, 1973, and has kept fans engaged with its storyline and character arcs for decades. The show is set in Genoa City, Wisconsin, and revolves around the Newman, Chancellor, Abbott, and Winters families. Recent episodes of The Young and The Restless saw the return of Ian and Jordan, the show's two most famous villains, to Genoa City.
Ian has a rough history with Nikki Newman, having tormented her for a long time. The Soap Hub and What to Watch spoilers for the January 7 and January 8, 2025 episodes of The Young and The Restless showed that Nikki Newman would step up to protect her family members from Ian's dangerous motives.
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Spoilers suggest that Nikki might also have murder on her mind as she knows what Ian is capable of. She is determined to make sure her family members are safe from the devious plans of Ian.
Nikki Newman's history with Ian on The Young and The Restless explored
The spoilers for the upcoming episodes of The Young and The Restless revealed that after Nick Newman let Victor in on Ian's recent criminal activities, Victor made his associates track Ian down and ask him to come to the Newman ranch. Victor was shown threatening Ian to leave Genoa City before he caused further damage to its residents.
While Victor confronts Ian, Nikki Newman walks in on the conversation and looks horrified at finding out Ian is once again a free man. Nikki recalls the past, when Ian emotionally tormented her when she was part of his cult called The Path.
Ian once falsely convinced Nikki that he was her son Dylan's father. He caused them a lot of emotional turmoil until they found out Paul was Dylan's father. Ian's motives have always been targeted at the Newman family, as shown by him trying to defame Nikki and harm Victor Newman.
Ian also used Nikki's alcoholism against her by trying to weaken her resolve emotionally. Ian has always been eager to make the Newman family suffer physically and mentally.
Recent plotlines on The Young and The Restless
Recent storylines on The Young and The Restless showed Ian and Jordan resurfacing in Genoa City and wreaking havoc. Mariah Copeland was seen trying to grapple with the news of Ian's return, eventually coming face to face with him when she rescued Tessa from being abducted by Ian.
Phyllis Summers was shown being framed for murder by Ian. Her relationship with Jack Abbott was also shown to be affected, and Ian and Jordan were suspected to be the perpetrators behind Sharon's disappearance.
Victor was shown trying to consolidate his business empire and manage Nick and Adam's differing ways of dealing with Newman Enterprises.
Fans can watch The Young and The Restless on CBS and stream episodes on Paramount+.
