The Young and the Restless spoilers, December 26: Sally shares valuable intel with Jack and Billy

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Friday, December 26, 2025, reveal Sally sharing valuable intel with Jack and Billy, Lauren helping Michael make a tough decision, and Chelsea giving Adam an ultimatum.

What's next on The Young and the Restless

Sally's information may be able to help Abbott brothers Billy and Jack on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) has needed an ally in his war against Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), and now, he just may have one in Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope). On Friday's show, watch for Sally to share valuable intel with both Jack and Billy (Jason Thompson). Is this information about Newman Media, the rival to Abbott Communications, or about Newman Enterprises, or even about Victor himself?

Sally is fiercely devoted to Billy and, by extension, the Abbott family. She could enconsce herself as a valued member of the Abbott family. Victor's continued goal of taking down the Abbotts is going to get more difficult.

Behind every great man

Lauren and Michael on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) made a big decision to walk away from Victor earlier this year, and he made an even bigger one to rejoin Victor's ranks earlier this year after the threat of Cane Ashby's (Billy Flynn) AI program became more evident.

On Friday's show, Michael has another tough decision that he has to make. Will he be torn over Victor wanting him to do more shenanigans? Will Michael want to walk away from Victor, this time for good? Either way, he's got Lauren to help him. Watch for Lauren to help Michael make a tough decision!

Journalistic integrity

Adam and Chelsea on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) pointed out to Adam (Mark Grossman) that Newman Media's hit piece on Jabot wasn't entirely accurate. While it included some "facts," it left out that Jabot Cosmetics felt it had no choice but to hide assets because of Victor's attack. Victor Newman, as in Newman Media.

On Friday's show, watch for Chelsea to give Adam an ultimatum. Will it be connected to making sure Newman Media tells both sides of the story when it publishes articles? Or will it have something to do with their son, Connor (Judah Mackey)? Chelsea is willing to go up against any enemy, but even this former con artist believes in fighting fair. It's not right to publish only half the truth when reporting on Jabot as not only are the Abbotts affected, but so are their many employees -- none of whom signed up for a battle with Victor Newman!

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