Y&R SPOILERS: KYLE ABBOTT’S CONTROLLING ACTIONS TRIGGER CLAIRE NEWMAN’S PAST TRAUMA
TL;DR: On The Young and the Restless, Kyle Abbott exhibits possessive behavior toward Claire Newman following his infidelity with Audra Charles, triggering Claire’s trauma from decades of manipulation by Jordan Howard. Victor Newman feeds Claire damaging information about Kyle while Holden Novak emerges as a romantic alternative.
IS KYLE ABBOTT BECOMING DANGEROUSLY POSSESSIVE WITH CLAIRE NEWMAN?
Yes, Kyle Abbott is displaying increasingly controlling and possessive behavior toward Claire Newman on The Young and the Restless. After cheating with Audra Charles during a business trip to France in August 2025, Kyle has been desperately trying to control the narrative and save his relationship through manipulation rather than genuine accountability.
The most glaring example? On August 29, 2025, Kyle proposed marriage to Claire — not as a romantic gesture, but as a desperate control tactic after she discovered his betrayal. Claire‘s reaction wasn’t joy but shock and suspicion. She effectively rejected the proposal, catching Kyle “off guard” with her response.
But here’s where it gets worse: Kyle won’t take no for an answer. As of September 12, 2025, Claire told her mother Victoria Newman that Kyle‘s ongoing attempts to “fix” the situation are only making things worse. He keeps pushing proposals, trips to Paris, and grand gestures when she’s explicitly asked for space and time to process his betrayal.
WHY IS KYLE’S BEHAVIOR SO TRIGGERING FOR CLAIRE?
Claire Newman isn’t just any woman dealing with a cheating boyfriend — she’s a survivor of decades of psychological manipulation. For those who might not remember, Claire (played by Hayley Erin) was actually born Eve Nicole Howard, the daughter of Victoria Newman and Cole Howard. She was kidnapped as an infant by her vengeful great-aunt Jordan Howard and raised in complete isolation.
Jordan controlled every aspect of Claire‘s life for decades, systematically brainwashing her and grooming her to be an instrument of revenge against the Newman family. Claire lived what she herself described as a “sheltered, horrible, controlled life” until she finally broke free and turned on her captor.
Now, Kyle‘s possessive behavior — his refusal to give her space, his attempts to control the situation through grand gestures, his deal-making with Victor Newman about their relationship — directly mirrors the manipulation she endured under Jordan. This isn’t just about a boyfriend being clingy; it’s about a trauma survivor recognizing dangerous patterns of control.
WHAT ROLE IS VICTOR NEWMAN PLAYING IN THIS DRAMA?
Victor Newman (played by Eric Braeden) is actively intervening to protect his granddaughter from Kyle‘s toxic behavior. As of September 8, 2025, Victor has been supplying Claire with “damaging information about Kyle.” The Newman patriarch views Kyle‘s actions as a direct threat to Claire‘s fragile emotional state.
Given Victor‘s history of protecting his family at all costs, don’t be surprised if he escalates his campaign against Kyle. Victor has never fully trusted the Abbott heir, and seeing him hurt Claire — whom Victor views as uniquely precious after her traumatic past — could trigger the full force of Newman retaliation.
WHO IS HOLDEN NOVAK AND WHY DOES HE MATTER?
Holden Novak is emerging as the clear romantic alternative for Claire. Unlike Kyle‘s desperate attempts at control, Holden offers Claire something she’s never had: a genuine choice made freely without manipulation or family pressure.
Spoilers for the weeks of September 15-26, 2025, confirm that Kyle will be in a state of “panic” over the “problematic presence of Holden Novak in Claire’s life.” Holden will surprise Claire with an “interesting invite,” signaling a direct romantic overture. He represents everything Kyle isn’t — someone who respects boundaries and offers adventure without control.
WHAT ABOUT KYLE’S HISTORY WITH AUDRA?
The kiss between Kyle Abbott and Audra Charles wasn’t just a momentary lapse in judgment. It happened while they were on a business trip to France for Jabot Cosmetics. What makes it worse is that Kyle deliberately omitted crucial details when confessing to Claire. He failed to mention he was wearing only a towel and that he was the one who initiated the physical intimacy by climbing on top of Audra in her bed.
This deception by omission shattered Claire‘s trust completely. Audra remains a wild card in this storyline — she has clear motives for revenge against Kyle and could expose the full truth at the most dramatically opportune moment.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR KYLE AND CLAIRE?
The evidence overwhelmingly points toward a permanent breakup. Claire‘s rejection of Kyle‘s proposal, her growing connection with Holden Novak, and Victor Newman‘s active intervention all signal the end of this relationship.
Could this mean Claire is about to embrace her Newman heritage fully? Given her grandfather’s influence and the trauma of Kyle‘s betrayal, don’t be surprised if we see Claire evolve into a ruthless, power-driven operator in the mold of Victor himself.
There’s also speculation about a potential “wedding disaster” scenario — Kyle might temporarily win Claire back only for their wedding to implode spectacularly. Potential disruptors include a vengeful Audra Charles revealing the full truth, Victor Newman orchestrating chaos, or Claire herself becoming a runaway bride.
This likely leads to Claire choosing Holden as her first truly independent romantic choice — a critical milestone in her recovery from trauma and her evolution into a formidable Newman heir.
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