The Young and the Restless spoilers, December 17: Nikki learns of Victor's latest coup against Jack

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the episode airing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, show Nikki learning of Victor's latest coup against Jack, Jack planning his counterattack, and Claire and Kyle forming an alliance against Audra.

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Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) has taken a big hit thanks to Nikki's (Melody Thomas Scott) husband Victor on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) were getting along so well as of late. In fact, the year 2025 was a fantastic one for Mr. and Mrs. Newman. He threw her a wonderful birthday party in June. The couple survived the ordeal at Cane's chateau over the summer. And they welcomed grandson Noah (Lucas Adams) back to Genoa City.

However, the year may not end well for the couple. On Wednesday's show, Nikki will learn of Victor's latest coup against Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). This likely won't sit well with Nikki, who would like to see the Newman/Abbott feud end, specifically Victor's vendetta against Jack. How will Victor react to Nikki's reaction?

Jack, be quick

Jack (Peter Bergman) and Victor (Eric Braeden) on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

If Victor thinks that Jack is going to take his attack on him lying down, he likely has another thing coming! On Wednesday's show, watch for Jack to plan his counterattack on Victor. Jack tried shutting down Jabot Cosmetics so that Victor's stolen AI program couldn't infiltrate Jabot's operating system. Now, there's a lot of negative press about Jabot, and Victor is very happy his enemy's company is under attack.

Jack, however, is no stranger to going up against Victor. He's going to try to find another way to get even with the mogul. Jack could reach out to Ashley (Eileen Davidson) and Abby (Melissa Ordway), who are Abbotts! Doesn't Victor realize yet that by hurting Jack and Jabot, he's also hurting them?

Unlikely alliance

Claire and Kyle aren't in each other's arms again just yet on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) has pushed Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) away because she didn't like how he handled her grandfather Victor's plan to use Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) to break them up.

However, nothing brings two people together more than having a common enemy. On Wednesday's show, watch for Claire and Kyle to form an alliance against Audra. Perhaps these two should have taken this approach from the beginning? If that were the case, they might still be together!

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