Y&R: JACK AND DIANE’S MARRIAGE CRACKS AS KYLE’S REVENGE PLOT THREATENS EVERYTHING THEY’VE BUILT

TL;DR: Jack and Diane Abbott’s marriage faces crisis on The Young and the Restless as they clash over how to handle Kyle’s planned revenge against Audra Charles and Holden Novak, with Jack pushing tough love while Diane fears it will push their son to destroy everything.

 The Abbott Marriage Is In SERIOUS Trouble!

The power couple that survived Phyllis Summers’ fake death scheme, overcame Victor Newman’s endless manipulations, and fought their way back to each other is now facing their biggest threat yet — and it’s coming from inside their own house! Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) are at WAR over their son Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), and this fundamental disagreement about parenting could be the thing that finally tears them apart.

What’s Really Happening Between Jack and Diane?

Yes, Jack and Diane’s marriage is in serious jeopardy. The couple who worked SO hard to build their life together can’t find common ground on the most important issue facing their family — how to handle Kyle’s spiraling emotional state and his planned revenge against Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and Holden Novak (Nathan Owens).

Here’s where they stand: Jack is taking the brutal honesty approach, admitting that Kyle “bears most blame” for the Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) disaster. He’s not wrong — Kyle DID lie about his encounter with Audra in France, and those lies cost him everything. Jack believes tough love and accountability are what Kyle needs right now.

But Diane sees this situation through a COMPLETELY different lens, and honestly? She might know better than anyone what’s about to happen.

Why Is Diane So Terrified of Jack’s Approach?

Diane isn’t just being an overprotective mother — she’s watching her worst nightmare unfold in real-time. See, Diane KNOWS what it’s like to be consumed by revenge because she WAS the villain for years! She faked her own death, manipulated everyone, and schemed her way through Genoa City. Now she’s watching those same dark impulses manifest in her son.

Her fear that Jack’s tough love will push Kyle into “lashing out” comes from deep personal experience. She understands the mechanics of how someone spirals into destructive behavior because she’s BEEN there. When Diane says Kyle is about to explode, she’s not being dramatic — she’s recognizing the warning signs of someone about to burn everything down.

The reformed villain watching her son become everything she used to be? That’s not just parental concern — that’s existential terror about whether darkness can be inherited.

Will Kyle Really Attack Audra and Holden?

Absolutely, Kyle is going to retaliate. Spoilers confirm that Kyle and Audra will “battle” in the coming weeks, validating every single one of Diane’s fears. This isn’t just going to be a verbal confrontation either — Kyle is the co-CEO of Jabot, and any move he makes against Audra’s company or reputation will have massive consequences.

As for Holden? That situation could get even uglier. Kyle doesn’t see him as just a business rival — he sees him as the man who “stole” Claire. Given Kyle’s current emotional state, a physical confrontation isn’t out of the question.

What About the Bigger Picture with Victor and Jill?

While Jack and Diane are fighting over Kyle, Jack is also juggling a dangerous alliance with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) against Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn). Jack admits this alliance is risky and he doesn’t fully trust Victor (smart man!), but what choice does he have with Cane threatening everything?

Adding to the chaos, Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) just returned to town with “unfinished business” regarding Billy and Cane. Jack doesn’t trust her loyalties — after all, Jill sees Cane as a son despite everything. The fact that Jack is planning SEPARATE pitches to Jill with Victor tells you everything about how much these “allies” trust each other.

Diane is right to fret that “the whole thing could blow up” — because it absolutely will!

What’s Next for Jack and Diane’s Marriage?

This marriage is hanging by a thread, and Kyle’s revenge plot might be the thing that snaps it. Every conversation between Jack and Diane turns into a fight. He thinks she’s enabling their son; she thinks he’s pushing Kyle toward disaster. They can’t even agree on basic parenting strategies anymore!