THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: AUDRA USED NATE WHILE KISSING KYLE — FANS WANT AMY TO STOP DEFENDING HER
TL;DR: On The Young and the Restless, Audra Charles’s secret deal with Victor Newman to seduce Kyle Abbott was exposed, destroying her relationship with Nate Hastings, while his mother Amy continues defending Audra despite fan frustration over the manipulation.
Hold onto your coffee mugs, Y&R fans, because the fallout from Audra Charles’s (Zuleyka Silver) France scheme is getting MESSIER by the minute! That kiss with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) wasn’t just a moment of passion — it was a calculated move that’s left Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) absolutely devastated. And don’t even get me started on Amy Lewis (Valarie Pettiford) still trying to defend this woman!
Did Audra Really Use Nate While Pursuing Kyle?
Yes, Audra Charles absolutely used Nate Hastings as her safety net while actively trying to seduce Kyle Abbott for Victor Newman’s money. Let’s call it what it is — she played both sides! While Nate was falling deeper in love with her, believing they had something real, Audra was secretly plotting with Victor to destroy Kyle and Claire Newman’s (Hayley Erin) relationship. The worst part? She accepted Victor’s funding for her company Vibrante knowing full well it meant betraying the one person who genuinely cared about her.
The France trip exposed EVERYTHING. That kiss between Audra and Kyle? Not spontaneous. Not romantic. Pure manipulation. Claire saw it all go down, and while Kyle managed to spin it as an unwanted advance (sure, Jan), the damage was done. But here’s where it gets really twisted — Audra came back to Genoa City and continued lying to Nate’s face! She looked him in the eyes and pretended nothing happened. Cold. Calculating. Classic Audra.
Why Are Fans Angry at Amy for Defending Audra?
Amy Lewis continues to make excuses for Audra Charles despite the overwhelming evidence of her manipulation, and fans are OVER IT. Look, we get it — Amy sees something of herself in Audra. Both women came from difficult backgrounds. Both understand what it’s like to struggle. But there’s a HUGE difference between understanding someone’s past and excusing their terrible present behavior!
Amy keeps talking about how Audra just needs someone to believe in her, how she’s been through so much. Meanwhile, her son Nate is literally heartbroken because this woman he trusted completely played him for a fool! The Thursday, October 2nd episode had Nate finally putting his foot down and rejecting Audra’s desperate pleas for another chance. Good for him! But Amy? Still singing Audra’s praises.
Fans on social media are practically screaming at their screens. One viewer tweeted: “Amy needs to STOP defending the woman who broke her son’s heart!” Another wrote: “How can Amy not see that Audra was using Nate this whole time??” The frustration is REAL, folks.
What’s Next for Audra and Kyle?
Could this mean we’re heading for an unexpected Audra/Kyle alliance? Don’t be surprised if these two scorned lovers end up in bed together out of pure spite and shared misery. Given their history of passion and the fact that they’re BOTH now single and angry, this hostile energy could easily combust into something steamier. Multiple spoiler sources are hinting at a “hate-fueled rebound fling” for the week of October 6-10, and honestly? I’m here for the drama!
This likely leads to an all-out war between Audra and the Newman/Abbott families. With Victor cutting off her funding and Nate done with her lies, Audra’s got nothing left to lose. And we all know what happens when a soap character hits rock bottom — they either leave town or become even MORE dangerous. My money’s on the latter.
Will Nate Ever Forgive Audra?
No, Nate Hastings will not forgive Audra Charles anytime soon, and he shouldn’t! This wasn’t just a mistake or a moment of weakness. This was a calculated betrayal where she literally accepted money to destroy someone else’s relationship while stringing him along. The trust is GONE.
That October 2nd confrontation was brutal to watch. Nate gave her every chance to come clean, to explain herself, to show even a shred of genuine remorse. Instead? More lies. More manipulation. More trying to play the victim. When a man like Nate — who’s generally pretty forgiving — says he’s done, he means it.
Besides, Nate deserves SO much better than someone who sees him as a backup plan. The way Audra compartmentalized her feelings, keeping Nate in one box while scheming with Victor in another? That’s not love. That’s using someone for emotional support while you pursue your real agenda.
What’s Next for These Genoa City Players?
The chess pieces are moving FAST on this board! Audra is at Point Zero — no man, no money, no allies except Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope). Kyle’s lost Claire to Los Angeles with that mysterious Holden Novak (and trust me, THAT secret’s gonna explode soon). Nate’s finally free but hurting. And Amy? She needs to wake up and smell the manipulation!
Don’t be surprised if Audra and Kyle turn their mutual hatred into a twisted partnership — romantic or otherwise. Two people this angry, this hurt, and this desperate for revenge? That’s a powder keg waiting to explode! Meanwhile, Victor’s probably already three moves ahead, planning his next chess move while everyone else is still processing the carnage.
As for Amy defending Audra? Given Nate’s firm stance, this could create serious mother-son tension. How long before Nate tells his mom to stop making excuses for the woman who played him? Family dinners are about to get AWKWARD!
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