Genoa City Shocks: Nikki Newman Officially Betrays Jack Abbott – The Power Struggle Enters a Fiery 2026

Genoa City is about to change from what it used to be. A decades-long alliance is underway.collapse in silenceAnd this betrayal could shatter an entire empire. The latest spoilers ofThe Young and the Restlessrevealed thatNikki NewmanHe has officially crossed the point of no return — from the fragile bridge between the two most powerful men in Genoa City, to becomingThe most dangerous weapon in Victor Newman’s hands..

Nikki – The Broken Bridge Between Victor and Jack

For years, Nikki was the only one strong enough to restrain her rage.Victor Newmanevery time he aimedJack AbbottNikki and Jack’s friendship was once a crack in Newman’s marriage, but it also served as the last line of defense protecting Abbott from the most brutal blows.

Everything seemed to have hit rock bottom when Victor threw…AI attack on JabotThis enraged Nikki to the point of threatening divorce. But then… Victor won. Not with power, but with his familiar charm.
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From Dissenter to Ruthless Ally

Jack still believed Nikki was a secret ally, “Newman’s confidant” who could reason with Victor. But the truth was far colder:Nikki is no longer trying to stop the fight.She has becomeA true Newman team player..

Behind-the-scenes sources say Nikki not only stands by her husband, but…proactively gather informationEvery word Jack confided, every secret he shared… he turned them into ammunition. When Jack trusted Nikki the most, Nikki turned out to be the most dangerous person.

Diane Jenkins Didn’t Escape Either

What’s even scarier: the target isn’t just Jack.Diane JenkinsShe was also dragged into the eye of the storm. Nikki is reportedly digging into both Diane’s personal life and career, looking for any cracks to exploit.Dismantle the Abbott empire from the inside out..

Headwriter kiêm executive producer Josh GriffithHe hinted that there would be “massive, massive fallout“This is a warning to Jack and Diane stemming from Victor and Nikki’s joint actions. It’s no longer a threat. It’s a warning.”
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Victor Newman’s Ultimate Dream

For Victor, this was a perfect victory. Nikki – who had once protected Jack at all costs – nowI swear allegiance to NewmanAbbott is no longer a business competitor. They have become…family enemy.

The Newman–Abbott battle is no longer just about Jabot or shares. It’sunified attack, where Victor is king, and Nikki has gone from a protected pawn to a pawn.The queen of assassins on the chessboard of power..

Jack Abbott: Checkmate in the Shadows?

Jack always believed in Nikki’s sense of fairness. But with this transformation,Every secret Jack ever shared could become a knife.By the time he realizes the truth, it may be too late.

Genoa City are heading into 2026 with one of the most formidable alliances ever. Nikki and Victor are side-by-side, and Abbott is facing off against…an unprecedented destructive storm.

Will Jack realize he’s lost his most important piece… before he’s checkmated?