Young and Restless Stars Nick, Phyllis Face Tense Rivalry over Genoa City Control

On The Young and the Restless, Nick Newman finds himself in a complicated and tense position as his ex-wife Phyllis Summers aligns with Cane Ashby, who is involved in a questionable plan to take over Genoa City’s businesses. Despite Nick’s growing closeness to Sharon, he still deeply cares for Phyllis, especially given their shared history and child, but her apparent willingness to oppose the Newman family strains their relationship. Actor Joshua Morrow explains that Nick is torn between protecting his family and his lingering feelings for Phyllis, who may become a full-blown enemy if she continues her pursuit of corporate power against the Newmans. The storyline explores how far Nick is willing to go to defend his family while grappling with his love for Phyllis, who is portrayed as someone who sometimes makes choices detrimental to herself and those around her. The dynamic is further complicated by Cane's uncertain intentions and Phyllis’s determination to gain power, which could escalate conflict within Genoa City. Meanwhile, Joshua Morrow also shares a personal note on his son Crew Morrow’s role in The Bold and the Beautiful, highlighting the continuation of the family legacy in soap operas, though this is separate from the central storyline involving Nick and Phyllis.