CBS Young And The Restless Claire cries and admits the baby’s father – Kyle overhears – is not him

The latest spoilers for The Young and the Restless reveal a heartbreaking and explosive twist that is set to rock Genoa City. Claire Grace,

who has been walking a fine line between redemption and scandal, finally breaks down in tears and confesses the truth about her unborn

child. In an emotional moment, she admits that Kyle Abbott is not the father. Unfortunately for Claire, Kyle himself overhears the shocking confession—and the fallout promises to devastate their fragile relationship.

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Claire’s Burden Grows Too Heavy

Since her introduction to Genoa City, Claire has been portrayed as a deeply conflicted young woman trying to carve out a new path after a tumultuous past. Her pregnancy storyline has kept viewers guessing for weeks, with whispers swirling about whether Kyle was truly the father. Claire’s insistence that he was gave the Abbott heir some stability, but many fans suspected she was hiding something much bigger.

According to the latest spoilers, the weight of the secret finally becomes too much. In a private conversation with a confidante—rumored to be Victoria or perhaps even her aunt Nikki—Claire breaks down emotionally. Through tears, she blurts out that Kyle is not the father of her baby.

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Kyle’s Heartbreak

The cruel twist? Kyle overhears the entire confession. Already struggling with the fallout of his failed marriage to Summer and his messy romantic entanglements, Kyle had started to believe that fatherhood could offer him a sense of purpose. The thought of raising a child with Claire seemed like a chance at a fresh start.

But hearing the truth firsthand shatters him. Sources tease that Kyle is left speechless, unable to process that the woman he trusted has been lying all along. The betrayal cuts deep—not only because Claire misled him, but because she allowed him to bond emotionally with a child that isn’t his.

The Mystery Father

Naturally, fans are asking the million-dollar question: if Kyle isn’t the father, then who is? Spoilers remain vague about the identity of the real dad, but speculation is rampant.

Some theories circulating among viewers include:

Chance Chancellor: Claire has crossed paths with Chance before, and their connection could have been deeper than anyone realized.

Adam Newman: Given Adam’s history of impulsive decisions, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for him to be entangled in Claire’s story.

A Mystery Outsider: Y&R often introduces new faces to stir the pot, and the baby’s father could be someone outside of Genoa City’s main families.

No matter who it is, the reveal will undoubtedly create new waves of drama.

The Fallout for Claire

For Claire, the consequences of her confession could be devastating. Her attempts to build trust with the Newman family and carve out a stable life may crumble. If Nikki and Victoria feel she has betrayed them again, Claire’s place in the Newman household could be at risk.

Even worse, Claire may find herself completely isolated. With Kyle likely turning his back on her, she’ll be left to face her pregnancy and her mistakes alone. This could push her back toward self-destructive behavior—or set her up for a redemption arc if she chooses to come clean publicly.

Kyle at a Crossroads

For Kyle Abbott, this revelation is another emotional blow in a long series of heartbreaks. He’s lost Summer, faced betrayals in business, and now must confront the crushing reality that the child he thought was his isn’t.

Spoilers suggest that Kyle will spiral in the aftermath, possibly clashing with family members like Jack and Diane as he struggles to process the pain. Will Kyle retreat into anger and resentment, or will he rise above and demand accountability from Claire?