The Young and the Restless Two Scoops | 2021
The Young and the Restless opinion columns from 2021
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Love a storyline? Want to throw the remote at the screen during others? Our Two Scoops columnists feel the same way. Each week, they provide their own commentary on the action in the Two Scoops column.
Every week, our Two Scoops columnists share their thoughts and opinions in the Two Scoops commentary columns. Those columns are archived to allow fans a chance to make sure that they've read every opinion for every week. This archive features columns written about The Young and the Restless in the 2021 calendar year.
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January 4, 2021
After a mere few weeks, another couple successfully exchanged vows to begin their new lives together in wedded bliss. Are the once-popular non-weddings of the past in danger of being replaced by this latest fad? Will these two sets of newlyweds' lives still be filled with drama, or will they be forever placed on the back burner to simmer along with some of our other happily ever after married soap couples? And just who was that good-looking dude that came to Chelsea's rescue? It's a New Year, but we're still Two Scoopin' away.
January 11, 2021
Jealousy, blackmail, plots, and secrets -- what some might call a typical week in Genoa City. What stories that are in the fire are going to come to a boil in 2021, and which stories are going to simmer on the backburner? Join our columnist as she delves into some of the continuing drama in Genoa City and offers her opinion on these situations and more in this issue of Two Scoops.
January 18, 2021
It's a Y&R and B&B crossover! While one lovely lady did some digging in Los Angeles to get the dirt on another, a brave knight came clean with his fair damsel about his past with the lovely lady. Will using a personal scandal to gain control of a professional situation backfire on our lovely lady? Can our fair damsel keep the mystery alive with her dashing fellow as he promised to keep his passion but to lose his recklessness? Will Sally ever be able to escape from being in the middle somewhere between right and wrong? Hello to B&B's Wyatt Spencer in Two Scoops!
January 25, 2021
So much skullduggery, revenge plots, threats, and more blackmail seem to be on the menu in Genoa City. Will Adam remain at Chelsea's side during her recovery, or will he be drawn to Sharon (again)? Can Amanda live with being rejected by her birth mother, or will she fight for recognition? Will Chance tolerate Victor's interference regarding his and Abby's pregnancy issues? Will Summer have the upper hand over Sally with the information Summer gathered in Los Angeles? Join our columnist as she explores these burning questions.
February 1, 2021
The loss of control and how to deal with it haunted several of our lovely ladies. As one lady considered her remaining options and chose the best one for her future happiness, another agreed to let her perceived enemy take charge in her desperation to regain her control. Will Mariah be the key to Abby's success in getting her heart's desire? Can Chelsea get back the upper hand in her marriage by using Sharon? Has Sally lost control over having a successful career in Genoa City since Summer learned about the sleeping dogs Sally had lying in Los Angeles? And a totally unexpected couple smooched it up on the couch! Hey, it's Two Scoops time!
February 8, 2021
The scheming and manipulation never seem to stop. Will Victoria succeed in manipulating Billy back into her fold? Does Chance's sudden exit make sense? What information does Theo hold over Kyle that he is willing to pass on to Sally? Is Chelsea holding back in her recovery process because of Sharon? Will Faith allow Nikki to help her, or will she continue down the rabbit hole? So many questions and so many opinions are waiting in Two Scoops.
February 15, 2021
The scheming and manipulation never seem to stop. Will Victoria succeed in manipulating Billy back into her fold? Does Chance's sudden exit make sense? What information does Theo hold over Kyle that he is willing to pass on to Sally? Is Chelsea holding back in her recovery process because of Sharon? Will Faith allow Nikki to help her, or will she continue down the rabbit hole? So many questions and so many opinions are waiting in Two Scoops.
February 22, 2021
And so it goes. Sharon's brain seems to have vacated the premises, and Victoria wants what she can't have. Will Sharon ever cut ties with Adam? Will Chelsea stay with Adam once she is able to move -- and is she hiding her own secret? Can Rey and Sharon's marriage survive? Is Faith finally going to receive the help she needs, or will she continue to spiral? Will Devon and Elena reunite? Can Amanda and Naya find level ground? So many burning questions to ponder and so many opinions are waiting in Two Scoops.
March 1, 2021
As one couple danced around and around and around with a new partner also in the mix, the latest soapy triangle appeared to look more like a circle (or even a square, depending on the dance.) Was Victoria truly as happy for Billy and his new love as she claimed? Will she let Victor continue to call all the shots at Newman Enterprises, so he can destroy the father of her children? Should Nick try to learn the identities of his daughter's bullies? Will Jack and Sally be our newest love interest? And Devon hopes to be a new baby daddy in Two Scoops.
March 8, 2021
Another week that has been fraught with turmoil. How long will Summer stand by Kyle, knowing he has a son with Tara? What evil plot does Chelsea have in her cauldron for Adam and Sharon? Will Chloe be able to help Chelsea with her plans for revenge? Can Chelsea walk away from Adam for good? Will Sharon be able to walk away from the hold Adam has over her? Can Sharon and Rey save their marriage, or will Rey take a hike? Has Faith turned over a new leaf? Will Abby's plans to start a family without Chance succeed? Many opinions, and perhaps a speculation or two, are waiting in Two Scoops.
March 15, 2021
Jack planted a big one on Sally's kisser as Kyle and Summer watched in horror! (Yeah, the kiss was off-screen, but we know he did it.) Will Jack dillydally with Sally's love and affection, or will more develop between the two? Could Sally's interest in her charming mentor turn from a flirty respect and admiration into a fiery love? Will Jack follow in his father's footsteps and have a May/December romance with Sally as John once had with Jill? And the fireworks exploded as three cutthroat bidders completed to win a coveted media company. Read all about it in Two Scoops.
March 22, 2021
This week has left viewers with more questions than answers with Ashland Locke's arrival in Genoa City. Were Victor and Adam the right choice as the new owners of Cyaxares? Does Ashland have his sights set on Victoria for more than just business? Will Billy reunite with Victoria now that she has admitted she still loves him? Could Chelsea be responsible for Rey's condition? Does Nikki really believe she can threaten or outwit Adam? Questions to ponder, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two -- all are waiting in Two Scoops.
March 29, 2021
Chelsea revealed to the viewers that she was the mastermind behind Rey's poisoning and the theft of Sharon's items! Will Adam learn in time to avoid being framed for the crime? Could Chelsea pay the price legally for her criminal act by doing jail time and personally by losing her family? Feeling the fool after the ultimate pre-April Fools' Day trick, will Faith make a bad situation worse by drowning her sorrows in booze? And no wonder why Amanda felt so burned in her love life -- all this and more in Two Scoops.
April 5, 2021
There has certainly been a lot of action this past week in our little town. We all hope Faith gets the help she needs. Will the bullying continue, or will someone step in and help her? Will Jordan be reprimanded for her part in bullying Faith? What does Ashland Locke have up his sleeve for Kyle? Does Kyle have good reason to worry about retaliation from Ashland because of his affair with Tara? Can Lily stop Victoria from trying to win Billy back? Will Lily be able to keep Billy in check? Our columnist explores these burning questions in this week's Two-Scoops.
April 12, 2021
Faith held onto a lot of hope mixed with just a touch of charity as she prepared to accept the punishment of her foolish act! Could something more develop between Faith and her new (and possibly only) friend? Will Rey take down Adam before Adam has a chance to clear his somewhat murky name? Will Sharon ever get a chance to make her own decisions without first having to clear them with her current and ex-husbands? And wishing a fond farewell and best wishes to Alyvia Alyn Lind in Two Scoops.
April 19, 2021
Our not-so-sleepy town has been filled with action this week. Rey is on the warpath, but should he be investigating Adam for poisoning him? Who will discover that Chelsea framed Adam? Will Victor have the last laugh about Cyaxares? Can Victoria outsmart Victor and stop him from bringing Adam into the fold? Who will clear Adam of poisoning Rey? Will Sharon and Adam reunite, or can Sharon and Rey save their marriage? How will Ashland Locke retaliate against Kyle and the Abbotts? Please join our columnist as she explores these questions in this week's Two Scoops.
April 26, 2021
Jack was back to being the lone wolf with no lovely lady to call his own! Will he go back to being on the back burner, where he'll only be around to offer advice to Kyle, Abby, Billy, or anyone else who will listen? Was Sally really in love, or was she only infatuated with Jack? Will Rey ever admit that he might actually have contributed to the problems in his marriage? Should Lola give up her newfound career as a matchmaker and just stick to being a chef? Follow the bouncing ball in the continuing fight to the death (almost!) over a media company in Two Scoops.
May 3, 2021
Ashland Locke's heart attack might have scared him, but has it scared him enough to become benevolent? How will Ashland exact his revenge on Victor? Will he take Victor to court or use his own kind of punishment? Will Cyaxares remain with Victor, or will Victoria take it over? Will Tara finally believe what Billy had told her about the events surrounding Ashland's heart attack? Can Chelsea's new plan fool Victor? Is Victoria still trying to win back Billy's heart, or is there a new man on her horizon? Please join our columnist as she explores these questions in this week's Two Scoops.
May 10, 2021
Between Victor and Billy, Victoria and Victor and well...pretty much everyone and Adam, there was plenty of blame to go around. If he saves her again, will Adam's debt for his past sins against Faith finally be paid? Will Nick and Adam be able to make amends so they can grow closer as brothers? Would Victor really take full custody of Connor away from Chelsea to get what he wants? (I think we all know the answer to that one.) Will one loving couple's moving in together create a little too much togetherness? And the continuing, unhealthy saga of Sharon and Rey in Two Scoops.
May 17, 2021
Chelsea finally confessed, but at what price? How long will she need to remain in the psychiatric facility? Will Adam receive the redemption he is seeking or support from Nick? Will Adam reassess his life and take a new path? Can Sharon and Adam cut the ties that seem to bind them? Our columnist explores these burning questions in this week's Two Scoops.
May 17, 2021
Chelsea finally confessed, but at what price? How long will she need to remain in the psychiatric facility? Will Adam receive the redemption he is seeking or support from Nick? Will Adam reassess his life and take a new path? Can Sharon and Adam cut the ties that seem to bind them? Our columnist explores these burning questions in this week's Two Scoops.
May 31, 2021
Our little town of Genoa City has been very busy this week, and Locke has been on a rampage. Will he find Harrison? Will he be able to take Harrison away from Tara? Will the DNA test prove that Kyle is really Harrison's father? Will Summer be able to take the pressure and stand by Kyle? Will Kyle and Summer remain a couple, or will Kyle and Tara become the next Mr. & Mrs. Abbott? Will Jack be able to keep Kyle from Locke's wrath? Is Chelsea fooling anyone, or is she really spinning out of control? Join our columnist as she delves into these questions and offers her opinions and speculations.
June 7, 2021
Bad news traveled quickly to several loved ones, who were quite ready to shoot the messenger. Will Chelsea finally try to recover from her mental instability after Victor delivered the blow that she would only be released through his doctor's discretion? Will Summer finally ease up on her grudge against Sally to focus on the real threat(s) to her future with Kyle after learning the paternity test results? Will Kyle finally put Summer in his rearview mirror to begin a life with his son -- and with Tara? Will Tara finally learn not to keep such large secrets that have the potential to destroy her son's life? Read all this and more in Two Scoops.
June 14, 2021
Oh, what games people play to achieve their goals. Is Tara playing Kyle? Will Tara join Sally in her plan to get Summer out of Genoa City, and will they be able to convince Summer to leave town? Can Tara make Kyle fall in love with her? Is Amanda really helping Sutton or herself with her investigation into Richard's death? Is Imani really there to help Amanda or to keep Sutton informed? Is Chelsea still playing her game, or has she really had a mental breakdown? With so many questions, join our columnist as she offers her opinions and speculations in Two Scoops.
June 21, 2021
There was no game of tug of war between the parents of a cute little boy, since his mother constantly pushed him to his biological daddy, while the only father he has ever known was willing to share custody. Did Tara worry that Kyle’s future plans with his son seem to include his fiancée but not the child’s mom? Or will Tara and Sally successfully run Summer out of town? It’s all about the daddies and not much about the mommy in Two Scoops.
June 28, 2021
Unlike Sally, whose intentions were always clear, Tara has dropped her sweet façade and shown her true intentions. Will Tara be able to force Summer to take the job offer at Marchetti? Can Phyllis stop Summer by exposing Tara and Sally's scheme? Will Ashland merge his company with Newman Enterprises? Is Ashland sincere in pursuing Victoria romantically and vice versa, or are they playing each other? Questions to ponder, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two -- all are waiting in Two Scoops.
July 5, 2021
Summer moved out of the country, leaving Kyle vulnerable to Tara's seduction. But is Summer gone for good? Is Tara targeting Kyle to be the next husband in her new family -- or is she after his father? Does Victoria care at all about Ashland or only about his company? Just who leaked the news about Ashland's health to the media? And why in the heck was Stitch peering into the Chancellor mansion window? Congrats to the Y&R Emmy winners, all this and more in Two Scoops.
July 12, 2021
Will Ashland's company merge with Newman Enterprises, or will he pull a fast one on Victoria and accept Billy or Victor's bid? Is it true love between Ashland and Victoria or a very clever con game? Will Billy ever get the real story he is after? Will Chelsea be permanently released from the mental hospital? Will she then kidnap Connor and run? Will Chloe avoid jail time for helping Chelsea? Questions to ponder, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, are all waiting in Two Scoops.
July 19, 2021
There have been too many goodbyes when, almost immediately after a loved one's departure, another beloved character appeared to be on the way out also. Will Tara's diabolical plan backfire to chase away the very person she desired as her own? Will Chelsea return with Connor after Adam trusted her to leave town with his son? Will Victoria be able to let go when Ashland's time has come to an end? And where's Mariah? It's pouring cats and dogs (or not) in Two Scoops.
July 26, 2021
All the plotting and manipulation in Genoa City leave us wondering if the evil outshines the good. Tara and Sally keep scheming after ridding themselves of Summer. Tara is trying to lure Kyle back into her web of darkness. Sally wants to keep her job at JCV, but did Summer set up a plan to blow up Sally's coveted position? Will Ashland give in and treat his cancer? Will Tara get sole custody of Harrison? Is Harrison Kyle's son, or did Tara tamper with the DNA test? Join our Two Scoops columnist as she peeks into Genoa City and shares some of what she sees this week.
August 2, 2021
Mariah was kidnapped and is being held against her will! Is perceived good guy Stitch behind the diabolical deed? Will Abby ever realize that her supposed friend may be a wolf in sheep's clothing? Should Tessa get a clue from the nonworking app that Stitch recommended? And is there a bathroom connected to the bedroom where Mariah is being held? It's all about how well you really know someone in Two Scoops.
August 9, 2021
Things have really been hopping in Genoa City this week. How will Sally and Tara react when their scheme is revealed? Who has kidnapped Mariah and why? Will Rey be able to find Mariah? Can Jack forgive Sally and Tara? Has Phyllis figured out Tara's shoe company's financials? Join our columnist who has questions, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, in Two Scoops for this week.
August 16, 2021
Phyllis and Jack were devastated when Summer and Kyle announced that they would be living in Milan! Will Phyllis ever quit blaming Sally for Summer's decision not to return home? Will Kyle succeed in replacing Harrison's father and mommy with his daddy and Summer? And will it ever dawn on anyone that the boy may be traumatized by having his mother suddenly vanish from his life? Losing two parents could result in years of therapy for Harrison. Read all about it in Two Scoops.
August 23, 2021
Mariah has been missing for a month, and finally, everyone has realized that Mariah wasn't on a vacation or on a business trip. Will Rey be able to find Mariah before she goes into labor and finally discover who took her? Will Chance make it home in time for the baby's birth? Why is Stitch always at Abby's, and why did he lie to her about his job at Memorial? Our columnist has questions, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two in Two Scoops for this week.
August 30, 2021
Stitch was discovered to be the abductor of the very pregnant Mariah! (Welcome, Baby Chancellor!) Was Stitch's phony hero act a means of getting the redemption he craved from his ex-wife? Or was he trying to turn back time to erase the loss of his baby with Abby? Or had his guilt over not seeing Max's unhealthy mental state at the time of their past tragedy pushed him over the edge? Both Mariah and Jack found themselves alone once again. Read all about it in Two Scoops.
September 6, 2021
The Newman Media Launch Party was in full swing, and Sally made her presence very obvious. Did Sally believe she would be accepted by everyone because she arrived as Adam's date? Was Sally seeking acceptance by those she felt had underestimated her? Can Sally be redeemed? Will Phyllis and Jack reunite? Is Ashland playing the Newmans for fools? Is Billy still in love with Victoria? Join our columnist for her opinions in this week's Two Scoops.
September 13, 2021
They say the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know, but is that really true? And are the devils all devilish, or is there a chance a devil can become a neutral (certainly not an angel)? Join our Two Scoops columnist to discuss the devils we know and the devils we don't yet know are devils.
September 20, 2021
They say love is a great motivator. If that's the case, then is Ashland's love for Victoria the real reason Billy is so adamant about uncovering Ashland's past? Who is this mysterious person sending text messages to Ashland? How many hidden skeletons does Ashland have that he is so desperate to keep buried? Who was he before he reinvented himself with this new persona? Let's dig into this week's Two Scoops.
September 27, 2021
What a whirlwind week in Port Charles! Fire and weddings and shootings -- oh, my! Sonny is back, Peter is shot, then Kristina cries and so do we. Let's discuss the whole messy week in Two Scoops!
October 4, 2021
Ashland has confessed, and what a confession it was. Has the truth set him free? Did it help Victoria see the person Ashland had been? Did Nick have the right to delve into Ashland's past, and if so, to what end? Can Ashland's confession put an end to the speculation about his beginnings? Has Mariah been betrayed? Should Mariah be planning a future for three? Join our columnist who has questions, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, in Two Scoops.
October 11, 2021
As Ashland and Victoria inch closer to their big day, their Tuscany ceremony is spreading storyline love all the way back in Genoa City. Well, except for that whole revenge plot Billy and Jesse are working on. And Mariah and Tessa's squabbling. Oh, and Sally and Chloe scheming. Come to think of it, there was plenty of drama in Tuscany, too. Let's hurry up and Two Scoop about love before any more drama breaks out on Y&R.
October 18, 2021
Things have really been ramping up in Tuscany. Nikki tried to persuade Ashland to call off the wedding. Was it her place to make that call? What happened to Summer and Kyle's wedding after all the hype? Can Victor foil Billy's plan to expose Ashland? Will the Newman/ocke merger be saved from scandal? Join our columnist who has questions and opinions to offer, with a speculation or two thrown in, in the Two Scoops for this week.
October 25, 2021
The success of Victor's scheme with Adam had Nick flying out the door of the Tuscany palazzo, leaving Phyllis behind. Has Victor's keeping him out of the loop caused Nick to shut out Phyllis? Was Jack's Red green with envy over Sally's success? Since she got the goods on him with Phyllis in Italy, will Jack regret not being nicer to Sally over her big success when he had the chance? Noah was back but without his ark to load all the couples in Two by Two Scoops.
November 1, 2021
A bomb may or may not have taken Chance's life. Will he rise from the ashes like the phoenix? Is Billy's arrogance going to put ChancComm in ruins? Are Mariah and Tessa on solid or shaky ground? Can Nick and Phyllis rebuild their relationship? Can Sally break down the wall around Adam's heart? Grab your protractor and check out the blueprints of love and loss in this week's Two Scoops.
November 8, 2021
This week, Abby faced a future without her husband as a legacy character was "killed off," sparks continued to fly between Adam and Sally, Jesse Gaines (yeah, him again) blew back into town, and a fan-favorite couple called it quits. Needless to say, there is a lot to unpack from this past week in Genoa City!
November 15, 2021
We are all grieving with Abby. She has lost the love of her life, and she isn't coping well over her loss. Can Abby cope with raising Dominic on her own? Will ChancComm rally from Adam and Victor's attack? What will happen to Billy and Lily if ChancComm doesn't survive? Will Jack and Phyllis reunite, or will it be Nick and Phyllis again? Questions we all need answers to. Join our columnist who has questions, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, in Two Scoops for this week.
November 22, 2021
Gambling fever has hit Genoa City this week. Abby gambled that her husband, Chance, is still alive. Billy admitted he was gambling with his blackmail scheme against Adam, Victor, and Newman Media. Adam and Sally continued to gamble with their hearts. And Phyllis began pondering whether she should gamble on a future with Jack again... Roll the dice in Two Scoops.
November 29, 2021
A lot has happened in three days in our little town. Abby has jetted off, hoping to fulfil her dream of finding Chance. Phyllis has been dreaming about Jack. Will these ladies' dreams become a reality? Will Jack and Ashley succeed in finding Abby? Billy has made a mess at ChancComm. Will he be able to extricate himself unscathed? What about Devon, will he be able to return Dominic to Abby when she returns? Join our columnist, who has questions, opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, in Two Scoops for this week.
December 6, 2021
The women of Genoa City were taking no prisoners this week! The powerhouse Jess Walton (Jill) returned to the show, Abby convinced Chance to come home, Victoria outmaneuvered Victor and Adam, Amanda and Imani celebrated their new family law practice, and Lily accepted the CEO position at Chancellor Industries! That's not to say the men weren't busy this week, too, but let's be honest — it was all about the women this week.
December 13, 2021
Chance is home safe and sound, and everyone is overjoyed that he survived the explosion in Valencia, Spain. Can Chance easily slip into a daily routine after the devastating loss of his teammates and his long absence? Can Chance and Abby pick up where they left off and live their dream? Can Billy outsmart Adam and Victor? If Jack and Phyllis reunite, can their relationship survive round three, since they are older and wiser? Are Ashland and Victoria pulling a fast one on Victor? Join our columnist who has questions and opinions to offer, and perhaps a speculation or two, in Two Scoops this week.
December 20, 2021
'Tis the season for Year-In-Reviews! 2021 feels as though it has flown right by us, but a look back at the past year in Genoa City reveals just how much has happened over the past twelve months and some of it feels like a lifetime ago! Follow our writer on a trip down memory lane as we take a look back through each month and highlight the best and the worst of The Young and the Restless in 2021!
December 27, 2021
Soap Central has been providing year-end "Best and Worst" features for The Young and the Restless for the past 26 years. Find out what our columnist has picked as the best and worst moments for every major Genoa City resident on 2021 in this special Two Scoops column.
