TL;DR: Canadian Y&R fans, grab your maple syrup and buckle up! Monday, November 3 brings us Matt Clark casually returning from the dead to run a nightclub (because why not?), Sharon Newman going full conspiracy theorist, and Claire Newman sleeping with Holden Novak literally hours after getting Kyle Abbott’s gut-wrenching Halloween photo. It’s giving unhinged, and we’re HERE for it!
Welcome to Your Exclusive Canadian Day-Ahead Y&R Recap!
Welcome to your exclusive Canadian day-ahead Y&R recap, where we get the drama 24 hours before our American friends! Lucky us, right? And honey, Monday’s episode is absolutely BONKERS. We’ve got dead villains running nightclubs, grief-fueled hookups, and Kyle Abbott crying into his whiskey. Just another Monday in Genoa City!
NOT-Matt Clark Is Alive and Thriving in LA (Sure, Jan!)
Let’s address the elephant—or should we say ZOMBIE—in the room. Sharon Newman is standing outside The Shadow Room in LA when she comes face-to-face with MATT CLARK. You know, Matt Clark? The guy who DIED after trying to frame Nick Newman for murder? That Matt Clark?
But wait, it gets better! Not only is Matt Clark alive and well, he’s apparently running a trendy nightclub under the name “Mitch Bacall” and is married to Sienna, the woman who’s been mysteriously connected to Noah Newman’s “accident.” Because nothing says “keeping a low profile after faking your death” quite like opening a hot spot in Los Angeles and marrying a socialite!
Sharon tries to confront him, insisting she KNOWS it’s him, but “Mitch” just tells her she’s confused (the AUDACITY!) and waltzes into his club like he didn’t literally terrorize her decades ago. The bouncer physically stops Sharon from following him in, because apparently bouncers in LA are very committed to protecting the identities of supposedly dead soap villains.
What do you think, Y&R fans? Is Matt Clark really back from the dead, or is Sharon having another one of her episodes? Will Claire choose Kyle or Holden, or will she pull a Bella Swan and string them both along? And can someone PLEASE get Kyle Abbott a therapist? Email us your theories, wild speculation, and hot takes at [email protected]—we want ALL the tea!
Sharon Newman Channels Her Inner Detective (Again)
Sharon races to the hospital to tell Nick Newman, and bless his heart, Nick’s initial reaction is “That’s impossible, I watched him die!” But this is Y&R, Nicholas. NOBODY stays dead on this show. Victor Newman has come back more times than a boomerang with attachment issues!
Sharon insists she looked Matt Clark dead in the eye, and the bouncer even called him “Mitch.” She’s connecting dots faster than a conspiracy theorist on Reddit, realizing that Sienna’s husband “Mitch” who invited Noah to LA might actually be her psycho ex-tormentor Matt Clark. And honestly? For once, Sharon’s paranoia might actually be justified!
Nick Newman’s Sketchy Spy Move at The Shadow Room
Nick and Sharon return to The Shadow Room later, attempting to get past the bouncer with a good old-fashioned bribe (classic Nick move), but Mr. Bouncer isn’t budging. While Sharon distracts him with a heartfelt story about their son Noah being in the hospital, Nick SNEAKS PAST THE BOUNCER like he’s starring in a low-budget spy thriller.
Inside, Nick confronts Sienna about Matt Clark, but she plays dumb (shocker). He demands to meet Mitch face-to-face, but Sienna claims he’s not there. Nick leaves a message: Nick Newman wants to meet ASAP. And then—PLOT TWIST—Matt/Mitch literally walks up to Sienna right after Nick leaves! He asks who she was talking to, and Sienna drops the bomb that Noah’s father thinks Mitch is actually Matt Clark.
So yeah, Matt Clark is alive, running a nightclub, possibly tried to kill Noah, and is about to have a very awkward reunion with Nick Newman. This storyline is giving Days of Our Lives “Stefano is alive AGAIN” energy, and honestly? We’re not mad about it!
Claire Newman and Holden Novak’s Post-Coital Existential Crisis
Meanwhile, back in Claire Newman’s hotel room, we get to witness the aftermath of her Halloween night hookup with Holden Novak. And by “aftermath,” we mean these two are still rolling around in bed, making out like teenagers who just discovered hormones.
After their steamy session, Holden asks if Claire is okay and apologizes if things moved too fast (a gentleman, truly). Claire reassures him that she’s FINE and surprised herself by letting go like that. She even declares she’s “not the same person she was before—in a good way!” Girl, you had sex with a new guy. You didn’t achieve enlightenment.
When Holden asks if he should stay overnight, Claire panics because her family is staying in the same hotel. Can you IMAGINE if Victoria Newman ran into Holden doing the walk of shame? The judgment would be PALPABLE. So Claire tells him to leave before morning, but not before pinning him to the bed for one more makeout session because apparently, she’s trying to speedrun a relationship.
Claire’s Devastating Reality Check Courtesy of Kyle Abbott’s Photo
After Holden leaves, Claire sits there all smiley, reminiscing about their passionate night… until she picks up her phone and sees the photo Kyle Abbott sent of him and Harrison in their Three Little Pigs Halloween costumes. Her smile disappears faster than Victor Newman’s moral compass. She looks absolutely GUTTED, staring at this photo of the life she was supposed to be part of.
And then—GIRL, WHAT ARE YOU DOING—she texts Kyle: “You still awake?”
CLAIRE. CLAIRE! You just had sex with Holden Novak approximately 45 minutes ago, and now you’re texting your ex-fiancé? This is MESSY. This is CHAOTIC. This is peak soap opera, and we are LIVING for it!
Victoria Newman Delivers Surprisingly Good Parenting Advice
The next morning, Victoria Newman stops by Claire’s room for some mother-daughter bonding. She’s reading a self-help book that Cole left (because Cole is apparently the Oprah of the Newman family now), and wants to check on her daughter’s mental state.
Claire admits she’s confused about whether she’s discovering herself or just running away from commitment. Victoria, in a rare moment of actual good advice, tells Claire to stop putting so much pressure on herself and just enjoy the journey. She asks if Claire is having fun with Holden, and Claire says yes… but then shows her mom that devastating photo of Kyle and Harrison.
Claire admits the photo “gutted her” because she was supposed to be the third little pig in their costume trio. She’s worried she let Harrison down, and confesses she loves that little boy. Victoria tries to reassure her that loving Harrison doesn’t mean she has to be with Kyle, and that she can still be in Harrison’s life without dating his dad.
But let’s be real: Claire is TORN. She just slept with Holden, she’s texting Kyle, she’s crying over Harrison’s costume photo, and she’s having existential crises before noon. This girl needs therapy, not a self-help book from Cole!
Kyle Abbott’s Sad Boy Drinking Hour With Jack Abbott
Back in Genoa City, Kyle Abbott is sitting alone in the Abbott mansion, drowning his sorrows in whiskey and staring wistfully into space like a rejected Nicholas Sparks protagonist. Enter Jack Abbott, who comes downstairs looking for a nightcap and some father-son bonding time.
They chat about Halloween candy and Connor’s party (which we didn’t get to see because Y&R hates giving us fun things). Kyle reveals that Harrison gave him an “award” for being the only parent at the party wearing a costume, which is simultaneously adorable and heartbreaking.
Jack Abbott Delivers the Brutal Truth Kyle Doesn’t Want to Hear
Kyle admits he’s wondering if he made a mistake leaving Claire in LA. Jack tries to make him feel better by saying the timing was bad, but Kyle correctly points out that Victor Newman forced his hand (as Victor does). Kyle laments that so much has changed between him and Claire since he returned from Nice, and admits it’s all his fault for not telling her about Audra upfront.
Here’s where it gets SAD, folks. Kyle tells Jack he was looking forward to marrying Claire, but after seeing her in LA, he can’t see that happening anymore. He thinks he’s lost her for good and is desperate to prove that Holden is “a bad seed” with some mysterious connection to Sienna.
Jack, playing the wise father role, tells Kyle that Claire has a good head on her shoulders and needs time to process everything. He reminds Kyle that Claire is still grieving her father (Jordan? Remember that whole mess?), her emotions are all over the place, and finding out about Audra the way she did was traumatic. Jack basically tells Kyle to BACK OFF and trust that Claire knows he’s a good man. It’s her choice, and Kyle needs to respect it.
Kyle Abbott Refuses to Accept Defeat (Naturally)
But Kyle is IN HIS FEELINGS, y’all. He mentions that Harrison begged him to send Claire the costume photo, but Claire never responded (because she was busy horizontal with Holden, but Kyle doesn’t know that yet). He sighs that Harrison loves Claire, which just adds another layer of heartbreak to this whole mess.
Jack delivers the BRUTAL truth: Kyle needs to consider the possibility that he and Claire might not get their happy ending. The ball is in Claire’s court, and there’s nothing Kyle can do except wait. But Kyle, being Kyle, refuses to accept defeat. He’s convinced that if he can prove Holden is sketchy, he can “protect” Claire and win her back.
Sir. SIR. Claire is a grown woman who just enthusiastically slept with another man. She doesn’t need protecting—she needs you to respect her choices! But nope, Kyle is determined to play white knight and expose Holden’s secrets. This is going to end BADLY, and we cannot wait to watch!
This episode was pure chaos from start to finish, and we’re absolutely here for it. Dead villains! Rebound hookups! Sad drinking sessions! This is why we watch soaps, people! Tune in tomorrow (or today if you’re in the US) to see how this delicious mess unfolds!
Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Are you Team Kyle or Team Holden? And do you think Matt Clark is really alive, or has Sharon finally lost it completely?
