Could The Young and the Restless be gearing up for one of the most sinister twists yet? Just when fans thought the nightmare was over, whispers across social media have reignited a terrifying theory – and this time, it involves Claire and a potential act of ultimate betrayal. If the speculation proves true, we may not be witnessing a father-daughter reunion…but the final phase of a long-brewing revenge plot.A Dose of Deception?

Fans can’t stop buzzing about the idea that Claire (Hayley Erin), the long-lost daughter of Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Cole (J. Eddie Peck), may be slipping something far more dangerous than daddy issues into his tea. With Cole now mysteriously hospitalized after a frightening medical incident, one viewer, BrendaBee set X ablaze with a bone-chilling plea: “Please let Claire be poisoning Cole.” It sounds outrageous, but this is Genoa City where no crime is too dark, no twist too twisted, and no character too sacred.

The Perfect Newman Revenge
Let’s not forget that Claire was stolen as an infant by her vengeful Aunt Jordan (Colleen Zenk), raised to despise the Newmans, and later became the key player in a murder scheme involving poison. Claire literally helped lure the family into a trap and almost succeeded in taking them out. While she’s now cuddled up under Nikki’s protective wing, and Victoria has gone full mama bear, could this all be an elaborate act?

Some fans believe Claire’s redemption arc may be nothing more than a cover and that she’s playing the long game. And what better way to devastate Victoria than to harm the man she loves and the only person who seems to truly understand Claire’s pain? If Cole dies under suspicious circumstances, this story could explode into a dark spiral of lies, grief, and maybe even a courtroom showdown.