Is Diane Jenkins Leaving ‘Young and the Restless’ – Preview Promises Danger

Is Diane Jenkins leaving The Young and the Restless? Things look dire for her when Jeremy Stark pops up in Genoa City thanks to Phyllis Summers’ meddling and scheming. Will Kyle Abbott’s mom really leave town on the CBS soap opera?

Diane Jenkins Leaves Young and the Restless?

For months now, the coven of Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson), and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) worked to ruin Diane Jenkins’ (Susan Walters) new lease on life.

They desperately want her gone from Genoa City. You’ll recall on Young and the Restless, they brought in reporter Talia Morgan (Natalie Morales) to write an expose to try and shame the other woman into leaving GC.

That didn’t work, and now, when they try to get Talia to write about Jeremy Stark (James Hyde) and his involvement with Diane. But the journalist is done with them and won’t be the one helping their vengeful goals.

But Phyllis just won’t quit, and she brings Diane’s worst fear to fruition soon. And when she does, Young and the Restless spoilers confirm that Diane packs her bags, ready to leave to save herself — and protect all the Abbotts.

Diane’s presence causes tension at the Abbott’s Thanksgiving Dinner today on #YR. pic.twitter.com/oxePnBON22

— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) November 23, 2022

Jeremy Stark – Young and the Restless’ Next Big Villain

In the latest Y&R spoilers, it confirms the return of Stark, who’s now out of prison. And you may remember that Tucker McCall (Trevor St. John) confirmed he helped the man get an early release. But now, Tucker’s lost interest in revenge, per YR spoilers.

But Phyllis is just getting started. Next week, Nikki and Ashley decide they’re no longer willing to go to extremes. The Young and the Restless preview below shows that won’t matter because Phyllis already crossed lines and went too far.

Red horrifies Ashley and Nikki when she says she contacted Jeremy and told him that Diane’s in Genoa City and the one who flipped on him. This week, Diane tells Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) that Stark’s a really scary guy.

They pledge to protect her, but the threat is soon very real. It looks like Phyllis drew a roadmap for the felon. Because Stark shows up at the Abbott mansion while Diane Jenkins is there alone.

Y&R Comings and Goings: Will Diane Exit or Stay for Her Family?

Young and Restless comings and goings hint some cast cuts coming based on rumored CBS/Paramount budget cuts. The network’s disappointing 2nd and 3rd quarter results have them looking for areas to slash expenses.

A CBS insider said this could mean cast cuts at The Young and the Restless. Some names mentioned were Diane, Chance, Allie, and Noah. Y&R already moved the latter two from contract to recurring. Are other cuts ahead?

If Diane Jenkins leaving is in the cards, it won’t be for a while. There is plenty of soap story left to tell, especially with villainous Jeremy showing up next week. Already, Jack promised to protect her, and he’ll be furious to learn that Phyllis is responsible for his arrival.

We wonder if Red’s scheme will only bring Diane Jenkins closer to Jack and Kyle — instead of driving her away. Is this all about to blow up in the faces of her enemies or will they win, and Diane Jenkins leaves on YR? We’ll see what happens on the CBS soap opera.

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