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The Young and the Restless Recap for May 1: Mrs. Abbott Takes Control, Abby Drills Billy & Devon Plans a Power Move

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1. Suspicious Abby Questions Uncle Billy’s Motives at Chancellor-Winters
2. Determined Devon Outlines His Plan to Remove Billy from Chancellor-Winters
3. Flirtatious Belle Engages with Alan While Exhibiting Ashley’s Alternate Personality
4. Troubled Nikki Falls Off the Wagon and Struggles with Alcoholism
5. Resolute Mrs. Abbott Takes Control to Fix Ashley’s Situation

Suspicious Abby Questions Uncle Billy’s Motives at Chancellor-Winters

At Crimson Lights, Billy meets with Abby to discuss the company politics at Chancellor-Winters. Billy thinks that Devon sent Abby to talk to him as a warning. Abby reassures him that this is not the case; he doesn’t know she’s meeting him.

The Young and the Restless spoilers suggest that Abby wants to give her uncle a heads-up. She doesn’t like where things are going and believes that the bad blood between him and Devon is about to escalate.

Abby explains that Devon thinks Billy is making a power move to gain control of CW. Billy thinks this is ridiculous, accusing Devon of misinterpreting the situation. Billy says that Devon sees any questioning of his authority as a threat. Abby wants them to find a way to call a truce.

Billy thinks they are way beyond “hugging it out” and suggests that Devon should try to work with the CW team instead of worrying about power. The Young and the Restless spoilers say that Abby asks if Billy wants to remove Devon from the company. She isn’t okay with that, as the company is his legacy, making it her son’s legacy, too.

Billy tells Abby he doesn’t want to remove Devon. He just wants to make more room at the table. Abby doesn’t believe him. She wishes she did, but she thinks Devon is right about him.

Determined Devon Outlines His Plan to Remove Billy from Chancellor-Winters

At the Jazz Lounge, Devon and Nate have a drink. Devon wants to discuss Chancellor-Winters with his cousin but wants to ensure he can trust him. The Young and the Restless spoilers say that Devon thinks Billy is trying to get Lily Winters to side with him. He has no proof, but he feels it in his gut.

Devon shares that Lily is upset with him over the Daniel Romalotti, Jr. and Heather Stevens situation. She learned that he knew about their affair and kept her in the dark while she was away. Devon is worried he can no longer count on his sister’s vote. Therefore, he thinks they need to get Billy out of CW immediately.

Nate thinks this is a big move, suggesting they find a way for everyone to get along and work together. Devon sees no point in that. He must get Billy out before he causes more chaos on the board.

The Young and the Restless spoilers say that Nate believes Devon’s move to get Billy out seems personal. Nate knows that Devon doesn’t like his authority being challenged. Devon says that Billy has no legitimate claim to CW, and he cannot risk him getting Lily on his side. Nate thinks his cousin is overreacting.

Chance Chancellor wanders into the Jazz Lounge and overhears Devon plotting. He guesses that he wasn’t supposed to hear that. However, Devon says he doesn’t care; everyone knows where his loyalty lies.

Chance says his loyalty is to CW, but it sounds like Devon has a bruised ego. Nate agrees with Chance, urging Devon to get past this and work together as a team. Devon says he cannot trust either one of them. They tell him he can trust them, but they want no part in his personal issue with Billy.

Devon says Billy doesn’t belong at the company. He wants Billy to know he wants him out, ordering Chance to tell him. Chance refuses; he isn’t his messenger boy.

Flirtatious Belle Engages with Alan While Exhibiting Ashley’s Alternate Personality

At Society, Belle, one of Ashley’s alters, chats with Alan over champagne. He notices something different about her. She says that it’s her American accent. Jack wanders in, and Belle assumes he is there to snoop on her. She says they are always fishing for information about her mental state. Jack sits down and asks how they met. Belle gives her answer, which is incorrect. It concerns Jack.

Belle asks Alan to go to the Jazz Lounge with her. He declines, saying he is feeling jet-lagged. She offers to walk him to his suite at GCAC. She tells him the hotel’s history and hints at spending the night with him. He declines, saying he is tired. They make plans to have breakfast together.

After Belle leaves, Jack stops by the shrink’s suite. Alan says Ashley is acting out of character, which could be stress-related. Alan will need to spend more time with her before giving his opinion.

Troubled Nikki Falls Off the Wagon and Struggles with Alcoholism

In a GCAC suite, Nikki is drinking vodka and talking to herself. She wishes her family and friends would leave her alone. She believes that, with Jordan dead, she deserves to be alone for all the pain she has caused.

After finishing her bottle, she looks for another. Before twisting the cap, she tells herself she needs help. She should call Jack. But instead, she opens the bottle and starts drinking.

When she passes out, she dreams of stumbling around the ranch and finding Victor Newman, who orders her to leave. He threatens to call security. He lectures her for bringing Jordan into their lives and endangering their grandchildren.

Victoria Newman and Nick Newman storm in to yell at Nikki. They say they don’t care if she’s sorry. Victoria accuses her of never accepting Claire into the family. Nick says Nikki made his daughter Summer’s life hell. They never want to see her again.

Nikki wakes up and tries to pick up her shoes. She walks outside her room, and Jack spots her. The Young and the Restless spoilers say she returns to her room, leaning her weight against the door. Jack tells Nikki to open the door. She eventually gives in.

Resolute Mrs. Abbott Takes Control to Fix Ashley’s Situation

Belle returns to the Abbott estate and pours herself a drink. Mrs. Abbott is sitting in the living room, handcuffed to the chair. They bicker about Belle’s failure to recall how Ashley met Alan. She says Belle is ruining everything.

Mrs. Abbott takes control and removes the ribbon from her hair. She says she will fix this situation once and for all.

Y&R fans, do you think Nikki needs rehab? Will Alan notice the difference in Ashley with Mrs. Abbott taking over? Keep watching The Young and the Restless, airing weekdays on CBS and streaming on Paramount Plus.

Top 5 Takeaways

1. Abby questions Billy’s intentions at Chancellor-Winters.
2. Devon plots to remove Billy from the company.
3. Belle’s alter ego flirts with Alan.
4. Nikki struggles with alcoholism and hits rock bottom.
5. Mrs. Abbott takes control to handle Ashley’s situation.