Holden was initially written as a side character to Damian, but has hold his own.
On The Young and the Restless, January 8, Audra is keeping a tight hold on Holden. She assumed they would end up as friends after what they endured in Los Angeles. Holden has grown close to Claire. With his complicated past and potential love interests, he could pose a tough challenge to Kyle.
Key Takeaways
- Holden treated Audra as an acquaintance rather than a good friend.
- She assumed they would become good friends.
- Audra questioned Holden’s relationship with Claire.
- She didn’t seem insecure; she seemed intent on holding onto another man she wanted.
Holden’s Awkward Run-In With Audra
At Crimson Lights, Audra (Zuleyka Silver) grabbed coffee when Holden (Nathan Owens) ran up to her and returned the gloves she dropped. He referred to her as “Miss.” Audra asked if that was where their relationship stood these days.
Then, she joked that the police hadn’t come for them yet. She wondered if Claire (Hayley Erin) said anything to them. Holden admitted to Audra that he never told Claire what really happened in Los Angeles.
But he’s planning to. Audra wanted to know why Holden hadn’t told him. She warned him that if Claire takes her down, she’ll take him down too. Holden admitted that he’s tired of keeping the truth from Claire, especially when there are feelings involved.
Audra is aware that Holden is protecting her. But she can tell that he’s regretting it. He was the only good man she met in Los Angeles. But now he’s treating her differently, and she doesn’t like it.
Why The Sudden Turnaround?
Holden reminded Audra that when he first showed up in Genoa City, she treated him like a complete stranger. Audra admitted that she was cold and standoffish to him. But she only wanted to keep him at a distance because she wanted to leave what had happened in LA behind.
Now, Audra is having regrets. She can tell that she’s losing her friendship with Holden to Claire. Ever since he started having feelings for Claire, he’s treated her differently. Audra wanted to know why Holden was trying to score points with Claire.
Audra doesn’t like losing a man’s interest. Even though she won’t admit it, there’s some part of her that’s interested in Holden. She loved it when he followed her around town. But now that he’s involved with Claire, it’s driving her crazy.
Audra reminded Holden that, although they might not be friends, they would never be free of each other because of what had happened that night. She also told him that he deserved better than Claire. Audra is clearly bothered by their close-knit relationship because she wants what they have.
What This Could Mean
Holden was initially written as a side character to Damian (Jermaine Rivers). But he’s found his way after the loss of his friend. He might end up becoming Genoa City’s most eligible bachelor. It makes sense since he’s good-looking, caring, and charming.
Holden has sizzling chemistry with anyone, including Lily (Christel Khalil) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle). However, he’s set his sights on Audra. As we head into 2026, Holden might finally get the main character energy he desperately needs.