TRACI ABBOTT’S WORST NIGHTMARE: THE LAURENT TWIN SWITCH EXPOSED

Traci Abbott may have fallen victim to the most sinister twin swap in Genoa City history. Y&R spoilers reveal the man she believes is Alan Laurent might actually be his sociopathic twin brother Martin Laurent in a shocking twist that would devastate the already unlucky-in-love Abbott sister.

THE PROPOSAL THAT REVEALED EVERYTHING

During what should have been one of the happiest moments of Traci’s life, her world came crashing down. As Alan proposed at the GCAC with Jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins present, his phone revealed surveillance footage of kidnapped Sharon Newman and Phyllis Summers. This bombshell instantly transformed a romantic celebration into a nightmare, leaving everyone stunned.

But the most devastating twist might still be unfolding. Growing evidence suggests that the man Traci has fallen for isn’t Alan at all – but rather his presumed-dead twin brother Martin, who may have survived the Paris balcony fall while the real Alan perished.

THE CLUES FANS HAVE SPOTTED ALL ALONG

The signs of this potential twin deception have been hiding in plain sight. When “Alan” first returned to Genoa City with Traci, his behavior raised immediate red flags.

Most tellingly, he appeared completely unfamiliar with the Abbott mansion, expressing awe as if seeing it for the first time – something Traci herself found strange. This behavior makes perfect sense if he’s actually Martin seeing the mansion for the first time, rather than Alan who would be well-acquainted with the property.

Other suspicious behaviors compound the evidence. “Alan” abruptly cancelled numerous speaking engagements to spend time with Traci – something the dedicated psychiatrist would unlikely do, but that fits perfectly with Martin’s manipulative personality.

THE TWINS’ DARK HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

The Laurent twins have a complicated past that makes this deception entirely plausible. As children, Alan and Martin frequently swapped identities – a practice that became far more sinister as they grew older. While Alan became a respected psychiatrist, Martin was diagnosed as a sociopath who refused treatment and harbored deep jealousy toward his brother.

Their rivalry came to a head in Paris, where Martin fell from a balcony during a confrontation with Alan and was presumed dead. But as soap opera fans know all too well, presumed deaths rarely stick – especially when twin swaps are involved.

POOR TRACI – DESTINED FOR HEARTBREAK?

If this theory proves correct, it would be yet another devastating blow for Traci Abbott, whose romantic history reads like a catalog of heartbreak and disappointment.

From her failed relationship with Danny Romalotti choosing Christine Blair over her, to the death of her husband Brad Carlton, Traci has endured more than her fair share of romantic tragedy. Now, just when she believed she’d finally found happiness with Alan, it may all be based on a terrible lie.

Fans have expressed outrage at the writers for potentially subjecting Traci to yet another crushing disappointment, with many questioning why this beloved character continues to be denied lasting happiness.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

As surveillance footage confirms that “Alan” is behind the kidnappings of Sharon and Phyllis, the people of Genoa City must now determine if they’re dealing with a respected doctor gone bad – or if the evil twin Martin has been walking among them all along.

Jack Abbott will likely lead the charge to protect his sister once he realizes the full scope of the deception. But will he uncover the truth before Traci’s heart is completely shattered? Or is the Abbott sister destined for yet another tragic ending to what she believed was finally her happy love story?