Life behind the gates of a celebrity dream estate is not always as perfect as it appears. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds recently found themselves facing unwanted attention after contractors claimed they were owed millions for work completed on the couple’s sprawling New York property.

Now, the dispute appears to have been resolved, but questions remain about the long-delayed project.

The controversy centered on the couple’s massive estate in South Salem, New York, a secluded property spanning roughly 110 acres.

The Daily Mail initially reported that at least five contractors had filed claims connected to unpaid work performed at the compound. The combined value of those claims reportedly reached approximately $2.1 million, drawing fresh scrutiny to a project that had already experienced significant delays.

Among the largest claims was one filed by Flower Construction, which sought roughly $1.3 million. According to filings, the company had been hired to complete a wide range of work, including framing, HVAC installation, plumbing, electrical systems, drywall, masonry, waterproofing, painting, and millwork.

Other contractors sought payment for projects involving custom copper roofing, drainage systems, and septic-related work.

The claims became public earlier this year, creating an unexpected headache for one of Hollywood’s most recognizable couples.

The Dream Estate Blake Lively Called Paradise

Long before the dispute surfaced, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds had ambitious plans for the property.

The couple quietly acquired the estate through a limited liability company in 2018 for approximately $12 million. They later expanded their holdings by purchasing neighboring parcels, including a four-bedroom home reportedly worth $1.6 million and additional surrounding land.

Their vision was to create a private retreat far removed from the spotlight.

During a planning board hearing, Lively described the property as “heaven” and “the most beautiful place in the world.”

She also envisioned creating what she called a “beautiful buffer” around the estate for her family.

At the same hearing, the actress discussed plans for an environmentally conscious luxury compound that would offer extraordinary privacy, explaining that “our neighbors will never see us”.

The proposed development included plans for a pool, pool house, gym, septic systems, and stormwater management facilities.

Speaking about the property, Lively told local officials, “We love this land so much.”

She continued, “We’re so grateful to have this land and to have such space and such privacy.”

Supportive letters from neighboring property owners were reportedly submitted as part of the approval process.

Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds’ Property Dispute Quietly Comes To An End

Despite the growing attention surrounding the claims, the situation appears to have been resolved without a prolonged legal fight.

According to the Daily Mail, records indicate that the various liens filed against the property were amended shortly after becoming public. The filings reportedly noted that the claims had been satisfied as of May 26.

The development suggests that the outstanding amounts were paid, bringing an end to a dispute that briefly cast a shadow over the couple’s high-profile project.

Construction on the estate is believed to have continued through much of 2025 before reportedly slowing significantly or stopping altogether sometime between late 2025 and early 2026.

While the exact reasons behind the delays remain unclear, the settlement of the contractor claims removes one major obstacle facing the project.

Legal Troubles Continue Surrounding The Couple

The timing of the contractor dispute attracted even more attention because it emerged during another challenging period for the couple.

News of the property claims surfaced while Blake Lively was dealing with the aftermath of her highly publicized legal battle involving her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni.

The dispute generated months of headlines before both sides ultimately reached a settlement shortly before a trial was scheduled to begin.

Although the matter was resolved, reports suggested the legal fight came at a considerable cost, both financially and reputationally.

Another Legal Challenge Emerges For Ryan Reynolds

The resolution of the contractor dispute comes as Ryan Reynolds finds himself linked to yet another legal matter.

As reported by The Blast, a separate lawsuit filed in New York stems from a March 2024 traffic accident involving a Tesla owned by Reynolds and an Access-A-Ride vehicle carrying two passengers.

According to court filings, Bronx residents Kawanna Coleman and Taji Kelly are seeking millions in damages, alleging they suffered serious injuries following the collision.

Although Reynolds was not inside the Tesla at the time, the vehicle was reportedly being driven by one of his employees.

Rather than naming the actor personally, the legal action targets 2382 Walker Holdings LLC, a company connected to Reynolds’ real estate holdings.

Court records allege the crash occurred after the Tesla changed lanes and stopped suddenly in wet conditions. The allegations have not been proven in court. A judge has since combined the lawsuits, with further proceedings expected to continue later this year.

Hey, Beyond the Gates fans, it is time for your weekly prediction edition. And we’ll get into Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) being a match to save Eva Thomas‘ (Ambyr Michelle) life by refusing to do it. And we may see Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) walking out on Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) over her elevator ex-husband cheating.

We’ve got predictions for Kat and Eva, for Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), for Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann) and Eva, for Andre and Dani, and for Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) with Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli). And now, let’s jump in with our first prediction for the week ahead.

Beyond the Gates: Kat is a Match for Eva

Our first prediction, Kat is a match for Eva. But really doesn’t want to donate. So, will she? Monday, BTG spoilers have life-saving emergency surgery required for somebody. Kat and Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria) are up at the hospital asking about Eva and Dr. Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson) tells Leslie that Eva will die without a transplant. Leslie breaks down. Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) is distraught. Tuesday spoilers have Ted reassuring Kat and Wednesday she is raging at Izaiah. We also have Ted begging Kat to see if she’s a match to be a donor for Eva. But Kat doesn’t want to be a match and says so and then walks away from her dad.

Beyond the Gates: Someone Running Out of Time

Thursday spoilers have time running out for somebody in critical condition. Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) a sounding board for her cousin. Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley) tips Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphne Duplaix) off to an urgent matter and Andre offers Izaiah support. Then Friday spoilers have Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) advising her granddaughter and Kat gets life-altering info and the Hawthorns come together for one of their own.

So, it looks like even though Kat doesn’t want to acknowledge her sister, she does get tested and I suspect she will be a match for Eva. But Kat doesn’t want to donate. She is torn. She hates Eva and Leslie. But not donating would be wrong. Anita and Chelsea are probably going to work on her in the end. I’m sure that Kat will begrudgingly do the right thing. Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria) will probably tell her to think carefully because this can’t be undone. And if Eva dies, that’s it. Plus, Kat has to know Ted would be devastated.

Then, of course, Kat wouldn’t have to share her dad, which is a big issue, which is kind of what she wants is for Eva just to disappear and to be gone. Leslie may rant if she finds out Kat’s a match and is holding back.

Beyond the Gates: Martin in Critical Condition

Our second prediction, Martin is in dire shape and may have a crush injury or a brain injury. So, Monday, Beyond the Gates spoilers. In the wake of the tornado, Shanice and Ashley and Jacob rush into action when somebody collapses, and that is Martin. And Nicole updates a worried Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) and Tyrell Richardson (Jayden Lucas Miller).

Tuesday, Ted reassures Kat and the Richardsons and Smiths receive devastating news. So, Martin is likely seriously injured. But we’ll have to wait and see if Beyond the Gates will really have both Eva and Martin, sister and brother dying at the same time. But maybe Eva is dying without a transplant and Martin has some other issue like a crush injury or a head injury. We may see him unconscious with nothing to do but wait and see if he comes out of it.

Okay. The spoiler about the Richardsons and Smiths makes it sound like it’s bad news about Martin rather than Eva. While, you know, the Smiths care, obviously, they would be more devastated about Martin. And this might be the end of his political career if he’s got some sort of traumatic brain injury. It might be interesting to see him as a stay-at-home dad while Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) works, changing up the dynamics of their marriage after this tragedy.

BTG: Leslie Bargains with God

Our third prediction, Leslie bargains with God and vows to change her ways if Eva is saved. So, Monday spoilers for Beyond the Gates say after surgery, that’s when Ted tells Leslie that Eva needs a transplant and Leslie is cursing and crying. Wednesday, Shanice offers Leslie an olive branch and by Friday, Leslie’s good news gets snatched away.

So, remember in the aftermath of the tornado with Eva missing, Leslie told Anita she felt like this was her fault, karma for what she’s done. And Anita told Leslie that that was ego and weather happens. It was something like that. Basically, Anita told Leslie, “The world doesn’t revolve around you.” But with Eva clinging to life and needing a transplant, Leslie probably will legit blame herself, especially if the one person who’s a match and could save Eva is Kat, who despises Leslie and Eva for blowing up her family.

So, Leslie’s good news may be that Kat’s a match and then she finds out it’s Kat who’s refusing to donate. So, Leslie may bargain with God, with Nicole, with Kat. I could see Leslie promising anything if they will just please save Eva. Maybe that’ll stop the house construction that’s aggravating Anita, stop stalking Ted, stop tormenting Nicole, and just stop being a pain in the ass in general. This is kind of a chance for Leslie’s quasi redemption. But it could come at the price of Eva’s life.

Beyond the Gates: Andre Moves Out Over Danny’s Infidelity

Our fourth prediction, Andre moves out. So, he may go back to the apartment he’s keeping because he’s devastated by what Dani did. Monday Beyond the Gates spoilers have Haley Lawson (Marquita Goings) telling Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) she would have freaked out if she was stuck by herself while a tornado ripped through and she’s asking what he did to pass the time. Well, he did his ex-wife. Tuesday spoilers have Dani battling a guilty conscience and Andre saying to Dani that she must have been terrified, trapped all alone in the elevator and Vanessa is asking Dani if she’s going to tell Andre what happened with Bill.

So, obviously Dani tells Vanessa and then on Thursday Dani confronts Bill and by Friday Andre and Bill are in a confrontation. So, there’s a June spoiler for Beyond the Gates that says one couple goes to extremes and takes drastic measures that come with extreme consequences.

And I feel like that couple is Dani and Bill and the drastic measures were them getting freaky in the elevator to distract themselves. And the extreme consequences are likely about Dani’s marriage and Bill’s life because Haley might decide she needs to kill him now before he leaves her.

Beyond the Gates: Dani Needs to Make a Decision

With Dani feeling guilty and debating telling Andre what happened and with Bill and Andre facing off, it sure feels like Dani’s husband finds out she slept with her ex. Now, whether she’s the one to tell Andre or he finds out from Bill, that’s another matter. I could see Dani’s ex Bill deciding that it’s a sign to call it quits with Haley and get back with Dani, who of course loves Andre. But I can see Andre being so devastated that he walks out on Dani and moves back to his apartment and then Haley dumping a whole vial of poison in Bill’s bourbon.

Beyond the Gates: Heather Introduces Herself to Vanessa

Our fifth and final prediction, Heather introduces herself to Vanessa. Beyond the Gates spoilers for Tuesday say that Joey’s sister pays him a visit. So, Vanessa is very curious about Heather because she loves Joey. And Vanessa would like him to have family around. But Joey lied to Vanessa and hasn’t warned her that his sister Heather is the Impaler.

And we know Joey’s sister plans to stick around and doesn’t plan to stop doing crime. So, if Heather approaches Vanessa, she won’t have her guard up and would likely invite her in wherever she’s at, the club, the apartment, wherever, sit down. And I’m sure Vanessa would be eager to get to know Joey’s little sister. But if he finds out Heather went around him and directly approached Vanessa, I don’t think Joey would be happy. He knows that Heather is really dangerous.

And while Vanessa is embracing the criminal lifestyle to some extent, the ugly, bloody, violent side of it where Heather is doing business isn’t something that Joey wants Vanessa around. Not now, not ever. As much as Joey loves his sister, if she threatens Vanessa, that might be a deal breaker for him and Heather the Impaler.

It’s been nine years since Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States. Yet on Sunday (June 14), Josh Hokit seemingly had her top of mind during an exhibition at the White House. The UFC fighter came under fire overnight, into Monday, after calling Mrs. Obama “a man” following his win. Since then, UFC CEO Dana White has shunned the insult, while the White House and its leader remain silent on the matter.

RELATED: Stickin’ Beside Him! Nicki Minaj Turns Heads With Shoutout For President Donald Trump’s 80th Birthday (PHOTOS)

Josh Hokit Targets Michelle Obama In Post-Win Comments

If Josh Hokit’s goal was attention from Donald Trump on Sunday, he seemingly got it! According to CNN, the president allegedly smiled briefly after the UFC fighter made the untrue and disrespectful remark about Michelle Obama. He made the allegation while speaking after his fight and praising Trump for having “the balls to put on some sh*t like this.” 

“And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” Hokit said on the White House’s South Lawn at an event meant to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The exhibition also aligned with Trump’s 80th birthday.

🚨TRENDING: Josh Hokit just called Michelle Obama “a man” in front of Donald Trump at the UFC White House event pic.twitter.com/0K1yM8v14E

— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) June 15, 2026

The attending crowd reportedly filled the air with a mixture of cheers and boos following the offensive comment. Michelle Obama has not publicly addressed the UFC fighter or the White House’s silence.

President Trump removes Josh Hokit chain after his Michelle Obama comment.

🎥: CNN pic.twitter.com/tbiIcLhKHe

— TMZ (@TMZ) June 15, 2026

UFC CEO Slams Comment By Josh HoKit

One person who refused to let Josh Hokit’s comment stand is UFC CEO, Dana White. Speaking to TIME magazine on Monday via text, White dismissed the remark, calling it untrue and gross.

“I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families. Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense,” Dana White reportedly said.

According to TIME, Josh Hokit wasn’t even supposed to originally fight during Sunday’s exhibition. Apparently, in April, President Trump asked Dana White why one of his favorite fighters, Derrick Lewis, wasn’t in the line-up for D.C. In response, White added Lewis and selected Hokit as his opponent, despite previous concerns about his behaviors. White was also apparently giving Hokit the opportunity due to his performance at UFC 327 in Miami at the time.

Social Media Pops Off Over Disrespect Of Former First Lady

Like Dana White, plenty of social media users are condemning Josh Hokit’s unprovoked attack on the former First Lady. From Threads to X, videos of the UFC fighter’s remark have been circulating. Some folks are calling on the White House, namely the president and his wife Melania to take a stand, while others are demanding an apology from Hokit and encouraging the Obamas to call a lawyer! Meanwhile, others are choosing to focus on the new portrait of the Obamas unveiled on Monday at the Chicago Presidential Center.

 

 

Advertisement

 

 

Advertisement

 

 

Advertisement

 

 

Advertisement

It really shows how classy Barack and Michelle are because they’re minding their own business while some bitch-ass UFC fighter disrespects her unprovoked and making an ass of himself. https://t.co/gyssdASFTl

— 𝕌𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕕𝕠𝕘𝔹𝕋: 𝔹𝕃𝕄 ✊🏿 (@B_Rabbit843) June 15, 2026

When they GO LOW, you stay above the fray because you’ve got a Presidential Library to open🥰💙 pic.twitter.com/0vcdE7hxm0

— Brooklyn Flowers (@BrooklynFlowe15) June 15, 2026

Swipe below and check out the comment section for more reactions.

RELATED: Social Media Reacts As Trump Administration Ordered To Restore Slavery And Climate Exhibits In National Parks (PHOTO)

Lindsay Hubbard is slamming her “Summer House” co-star, West Wilson, following his recent podcast, during which he appears to steer people away from watching a new episode of the Bravo reality series. On Instagram’s Threads, Hubbard, who has been a “Summer House” OG since the show premiered in 2017, called Wilson “trash,” and claimed that the Missouri native “threatened” her career more than once.

Hubbard’s latest Threads post, in which she called out “trash” Wilson, has been going viral. Elsewhere in the post, she slammed the 31-year-old for allegedly trying “to get people to not watch OUR show that I brought YOU on.”

The reality star’s post comes days after Wilson was seen on his “Show Me Something” podcast, telling his listeners that he hoped the San Antonio Spurs would win last Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks so viewers would steer clear of a special “Summer House” episode airing.

“If the Spurs win Saturday and they go back to MSG and they play Game 6, it will be Tuesday night [at] the same time they air this f-cking, g-d-mn bonus episode,” he told his co-host. “Give me f-cking Knicks in 6 at the same time this sh-t is on TV. I will be the happiest person in the motherf-cking world.”

Advertisement

He didn’t stop there. He then told his listeners that should the Spurs win, he would “pop champagne” to celebrate.

Hubbard Had More To Say About West Wilson Following His Social Media Post About The Spurs

While season 10 of “Summer House” has officially wrapped, Bravo will air a bonus episode on Tuesday, June 16, featuring conversations between Wilson/Kyle Cooke, Hubbard/Amanda Batula, and Ciara Miller and Wilson’s ex-girlfriend, Meija.

In addition to calling him “trash,” Hubbard also claimed that Wilson has tried to sabotage her career on multiple occasions. “West has tried to threaten my career / show now 3 times, and it’s quite frankly, disgusting. No other word to describe it,” she wrote online, according to Page Six.

Advertisement

Hubbard went on to say that Wilson spoke about her future on “Summer House” after she gave birth to her daughter, Gemma, saying that she wouldn’t be a fit for the series anymore. “We should have known then, he’s not smart, but here we are,” she posted.

Bravo figurehead Andy Cohen broke his silence on Wilson’s comments about the “Summer House” bonus episode during his “Radio Andy” show.

“I mean, if I were him, I would’ve thought the same thing,” said Cohen. “I don’t know if I would’ve said it on my podcast. I don’t know that I would’ve said it out loud. But I would’ve certainly said it to my friends.”

Advertisement

Wilson’s comments come amid the backlash he’s been receiving since announcing his romantic relationship with his co-star, Batula. Their relationship made headlines due to Wilson’s past dealings with Miller, Batula’s former best friend.

Wilson And Batula Release Joint Statement About Unexpected Connection

According to a previous report from The Blast, Wilson and Batula released a joint statement about their relationship after months of speculation.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” their post read. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

Continuing, the pair said their connection was unexpected and formed over the years.

Wilson Faces Heat From His ‘Summer House’ Co-Stars During Their Three-Part Reunion

Wilson and Batula were both under fire during the three-part reunion, as their “Summer House” co-stars tore into them for potentially fracturing the group and impacting the show.

Miller also had choice words for the couple. According to The Blast, she slammed Batula and claimed that Wilson was only with her to make her jealous.

Advertisement

“I couldn’t fathom that I would be sitting here pissed that you’re f–king my ex,” she said. “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little words in. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

A teacher in Indiana was arrested by Kansas police following an investigation over an alleged sexual relationship he had with a student more than two decades ago.

The Lawrence Kansas Police Department announced via Facebook on Friday, June 12, that John Lotz, a former high school teacher in Lawrence, Kansas, was arrested after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student during an incident that investigators believe occurred 25 years ago.

Lotz, 62, was arrested June 2 in Terre Haute, Indiana, after an investigation was launched regarding the allegations made against him.

Investigators have grown to believe that Lotz was working as a high school teacher in Lawrence between 1999 and 2001 when he engaged in a sexual relationship with the teen student. Police said that Lotz was in his mid-30s at the time of the alleged romance.

Related: Texas Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Student in His Classroom

A high school teacher in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly had sex with a student in his classroom, and he was caught after another student saw them together. Chad Allen Rodriguez was arrested on Saturday, May 16, and was charged with a second-degree felony for having sex with a 17-year-old girl. Rodriguez, 38, […]

Detectives traveled to Indiana and interviewed Lotz before he was taken into custody.

Lotz left Lawrence when he stopped working as a teacher in the area, though he continued his career in education when he moved away, according to police.

Authorities have not publicly shared many details about the case, including the identity of the victim or how long the investigation lasted before Lotz was arrested. It’s also not currently clear how long his alleged relationship with the victim lasted.

Lotz previously worked as an assistant director of business engagement at the Indiana State University Career Center, according to the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Following his arrest, the university issued a statement about the matter.

“Indiana State University is aware that a former employee has been charged with criminal offenses in the state of Kansas. Because of an ongoing criminal investigation, the university will not comment further on the former employee, the allegations, or the legal proceedings,” the school’s statement read, per the outlet. “Questions regarding the charges should be directed to the appropriate law enforcement and judicial authorities in Kansas.”

Thank You!

You have successfully subscribed.

Related: Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Teen Claimed She ‘Loved’ Him

Advertisement

A former high school teacher in Georgia has been arrested after she allegedly had sex with a teenage boy who she claimed she “loved,” and she even begged him to run away with her to Mexico. Amanda Katz, who worked as a teacher before becoming an administrator at Roswell High School, was arrested on Tuesday, […]

One day after his arrest, Lotz was charged in Douglas County on June 3, according to WTHR. He made his initial appearance in court on June 4 and is currently being held in the Douglas County Jail on a $100,000 bond. Lotz is next scheduled to appear in court again on June 30.

It is not currently clear if Lotz has entered a plea or retained legal counsel following his arrest. The Lawrence Kansas Police Department told Us Weekly that several studies show most adults who commit child sex crimes have more than one victim.

Police have asked that anyone with information regarding the case contact non-emergency dispatch at 785-843-0250 or the Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County hotline at 785-843-TIPS.

Days of Our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for June 15-26, 2026 will see Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) starting what looks like a downward spiral while Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) gets a glimmer of hope about her medical issues.

But in the end, it is going to be false hope and she’s not going to last that long. We’ve got really exciting stuff coming the two weeks starting June 15th as Days kicks off July Sweeps, so let’s get right into it!

Days of Our Lives: June 15th-19th – Secrets, Kisses, and Medical Crises

All right, on Monday, June 15th, we’re going to pick up from Friday’s episode. Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) and EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) were kissing while watching the Cubs game, and they are going to see Belle Black (Martha Madison) and Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) smooching on the kiss cam. Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) also saw Belle kissing Chad. But he’s focused on making out with Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu), so it doesn’t seem to be bothering him as much.

As a matter of fact, a few people see Belle and Chad kissing at the game. Both EJ and Cat may be annoyed and jealous because then EJ asks Cat out to do something romantic with him. She’s going to tell EJ yes because she’s working overtime to take him down now that Cat’s plan to get the serum and entrap him flopped.

Also, Chad gives Belle a more thorough kiss after the ball game is over and there’s no cameras around. And Chad and Belle decide to work together to get answers. And it looks like it’s about the chest set left to her dad, John Black (Drake Hogestyn).

DOOL Spoilers: Johnny Under Pressure

Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) pressures Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens), and she may tell them to go ask EJ for the serum for Chanel since he told her no. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) have a nice sit-down. They talk about life’s challenges and Julie may tell Marlena about her date with Foster.

Then on Tuesday, June 16th, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) struggles with the things that she’s done. And of course, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) still needs to tell his wife about Joy’s ultimatum, banning her from being around little Kelsey. Also, Alex asks his mom-in-law, Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans), for some advice about Joy’s ultimatum. It’s also time for fun in the sun and some day drinking. Probably some night drinking, too. Out at the Horton cabin, Holly and Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) are there with Tate Black (Leo Howard) and Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo). Once they all arrive at the cabin, Ari says it’s happy hour.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Brady Does Some Digging

Also, this week, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) tells Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) that one of the companies involved is DiMera Pharmaceuticals. So, it sounds like that Brady is looking into the drugs and what happened to her patient, Destiny.

Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) comes in hot and angry at Marlena. I’m sure that Kate is upset that she had to tell Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) the truth about Johnny’s lawsuit because Marlena emotionally blackmailed Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) into dropping the lawsuit against Johnny.

Wednesday, June 17th, Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) apologizes to Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews). So, this may be for Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) going and accusing Theo of blabbing the secret about the hidden bug at Titan. Chad and EJ try and make each other jealous, and Gabi tells Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) to take a step back. So, I think Gabi wants Leo to stay away so he doesn’t mess up the good thing that Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) has going on with nice guy firefighter Gus.

Xander comes clean to Johnny. So, it looks like Xander is trying to make amends as Marlena advised. But will he confirm that Kate was involved or will Xander keep her name out of it? Also, this week, Cat asks Mark Green (Jona Robinson) if there is a problem with EJ’s miracle drug and her brother Mark says no. and then asks why Cat thinks there is. But Mark’s looking kind of dodgy, so I do think he knows.

Days Spoilers Thursday & Friday: Medical Hopes and Dark Revelations

Thursday, June 18th, Lani Price (Sal Stowers) and Theo are there for Chanel. This is when she is starting chemo, and she’s very nervous because of the pregnancy. Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) warns her nephew Johnny. But what she says may come back to bite her. And it’s Abe Carver’s (James Reynolds) and Paulina’s Juneteeth wedding anniversary, and things get messy. Right now, Abe’s with Lexie. However, Abe and Paulina still love each other, and Lexie coming back from the dead didn’t kill their feelings.

Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) has promising news about Lexie’s symptoms, and this has EJ optimistic. So, it looks like Rolf has cooked up some new super serum 2.0 to address Lexie’s side effects. But the hope that Rolf gives Lexie is false and fleeting, and things are going to get so much worse very soon. Holly and Tate’s romantic escape is interrupted this week. Holly has some sort of collapse while they’re hanging around by the fire outside the cabin, and she and Tate both look freaked out. So, I’m also wondering if the young people might find some sign that Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) is really dead or possibly alive.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kristen Feels Guilty

Friday, June 19th, after his chat with Kristen, we’re going to see Johnny alerting EJ. So, whatever is said is enough for Kristen’s guilt to come to light. And EJ confronts Kristen for sicking Sophia on Johnny. This week, Kristen is terrified and isn’t showing her usual snark as EJ rages at her. He is screaming in Kristen’s face about her trying to murder Johnny. Obviously, this will not go unpunished. EJ is going to do something bad to his sister.

Chad and Theo start checking out the chessboard that Stefano left for John. Theo lifts the chessboard and kind of holds it diagonal. He’s sitting with Chad at the Brady Pub and when Theo tips it, a key falls into his hand. So, we know there’s some guy working for Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), dropping hints and surveilling those involved in this mystery.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Holly in Trouble

Tate and Aaron and Ari try to get Holly back in a good mood after whatever went on that caused her to collapse. So, I wonder if Holly is back on recreational pills because of the stress, or maybe the shrink that Sarah referred her to prescribes anti-anxiety meds, and they may be causing some issues for her. Lani has questions for Kristen. They get together at the DiMera Mansion. But that may be before EJ loses it on Kristen. So, we’ll see if she confesses to her bestie Lani about what she did to Johnny. It’s not like Kristen has many friends to talk to on Days of our Lives.

Lexie and Abe show up at the Juneteenth celebration. They’re right behind Paulina as Lexie is asking Abe if this is his anniversary. And of course, Paulina runs smack into Theo, Lexie, and Abe. And it’s just awkward all around.

DOOL: June 22nd-26th – July Sweeps Crisis Mode

June 22nd through the 26th is going to be big because July Sweeps kicks off on Thursday, June 25th, by the way. So, things are going to amp up. Rachel’s going to be crushed to find out Sophia is dead and Brady and Kristen are there to comfort her. Holly is caught with some pills soon. But insists they’re not hers, but she’s snapping at Tate and seems twitchy.

Also, Gabi’s going to bail out Titan with her Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) inheritance, and that money is going to help out. But in the end, it will land Philip, Xander, Alex, and Kate in even more trouble. Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) surprises Lani with some romance in an afternoon away from the twins. Brady tells Sarah that he loves her soon and she’s going to say it back. Marlena is happy to hear that Xander dropped the lawsuit against Johnny. But she also thinks he is delusional about Sarah wanting to get back with him.

Chanel’s going to be in crisis in sweeps. She has the chemo. She’s going to go into labor early. She’s bleeding. That sends Johnny into a panic and Chanel is absolutely terrified. Kristen is kidnapped soon. Obviously, EJ’s behind it because he knows she tried to kill Johnny. We may never see Kristen again after this.

And after Theo finds the key in the chess board, we’ll see Chad is warning Belle that somebody’s out there dropping hints from Stefano and the person is still at it. Also during sweeps, we’re going to see Lexie taking a turn for the worse, and she will be hospitalized with Abe raging at EJ over her decline.

When one thinks of fantasy cinema, the mind is typically drawn to enrapturing adventure, charming journeys through magical realms of wonder and curiosity where every new scene is an exciting treat of discovery. However, this isn’t always the case for the genre. There have been plenty of times when fantasy films have blended their otherworldly majesty with a sense of paralyzing intensity, be it in the form of horrific suspense, savage violence, or dramatic conviction.

Ranging from underrated gems of American cinema to bona fide and beloved classics of the international scene, these 10 fantasy movies stand as the most confronting and demanding the genre has ever seen. With everything from biblical epics to philosophical dramas, stomach-churning horror, and aggressively violent dark mythos included, this list presents a vast array of fantasy cinema at its bleakest and most brutal.

10

‘The Green Knight’ (2021)

Image via A24

Many fantasy movies confront viewers with their visual frightfulness and visceral violence, but others find their intensity in atmospheric surrealism and a rich philosophical descent into a complex character’s psyche. That is the case with The Green Knight, with the moody spin on Arthurian legend following Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) as he sets out to achieve glory by defeating the gigantic Green Knight (Ralph Ineson) in battle. His journey tests his convictions as he clashes with thieves, ghosts, and wild beasts on his quest.

Complimented by its thematic gravitas and eerie, horror-like tone, The Green Knight brilliantly subverts the traditional beats of the hero’s journey arc by emphasizing Gawain’s debilitating flaws, by focusing on his failures as a knight in a manner that is both painfully relatable and uncomfortably invasive. Ultimately soaring as a contemplative exploration of fear, the burden of manhood, and the inevitability of death, The Green Knight has cemented its place as a cult classic of fantasy cinema, as well as one of the genre’s most intense pictures in recent decades.

9

‘Conquest’ (1983)

Image via Golden Sun Producciones Esme

A cult gem of Italian cinema that has proven to be rather polarizing, Conquest is a hallucinogenic descent into a nightmarish realm of evil and violence disguised as a swords-and-sandals adventure. Armed with a pounding synth score and a relentless appetite for body horror and gore, it follows two young warriors who stand against a ceaseless force of vicious beasts commanded by a demonic demigod.

What Conquest desperately lacks in storytelling it more than makes up for with its unreserved interest in stylish allure and experimental filmmaking, even often resorting to smearing Vaseline on the camera lens to create a disorienting, suffocating atmosphere of surrealist angst and otherworldly evil. Its abstract nature and psychedelic violence only add to this air of incomprehensible peculiarity, making Conquest a viciously intense, albeit divisive, example of fantasy cinema at its most extreme, a brutal assault on the senses that feels like a frightful fever dream from start to finish.

8

‘Solomon Kane’ (2009)

Image via Entertainment Film Distributors

Combining the philosophical might of Robert E. Howard’s damned and dour character with a procession of unrelenting R-rated violence, Solomon Kane is an interesting intersection of ultra-violent action, spiritual fantasy, and anti-hero-driven drama. James Purefoy stars as the titular figure, a former privateer whose soul is damned to Hell after many years of sin. His new vow of pacifism is challenged when a Puritan girl he is close with is abducted by a sorcerer and his evil cult.

The balance of existentialism and morality that Kane must grapple with is integral to the film’s intensity, constantly questioning the merit of violence as Kane desperately fights to rescue Meredith (Rachel Hurd-Wood) from the gruesome fate that the cultists have planned for her. Also buoyed by its heavy, Gothic atmosphere and the visceral might of its gritty action, Solomon Kane is an underrated gem of dark fantasy loaded with questions of morality, justice, and righteousness.

7

‘Return to Oz’ (1985)

Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

A far cry from the cheerful wonder and musical whimsy that made The Wizard of Oz such a timeless classic, Return to Oz became the sequel that traumatized a generation. Despite being rated PG, the 1985 fantasy functions as a dark, disturbing, and relentless psychological terror as it follows Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) as she escapes from a psychiatric ward and returns to Oz, only to find the magical land she knew decimated with the Emerald City resembling a post-apocalyptic ruin and her former friends being turned to stone.

Director Walter Murch leaned heavily on his background in sound design to construct a hellish aural experience that only makes the visceral unease of the movie all the more apparent. The screeching ferocity of the maniacal Wheelers and the vanity-obsessed Princess Mombi’s (Jean Marsh) bizarre gallery of heads are just some of the more visceral examples of the film’s horrifying darkness. Given its disconcerting focus on ideas of abandonment, upheaval, decay, and inhumanity, Return to Oz is a frightful picture for most adults, let alone the unsuspecting children who were scarred by it in 1985.

6

‘Coraline’ (2009)

Image via Laika Studios

Another example of a supposedly family-friendly movie leaving a wave of curious youngsters (and their parents) suffering nightmares, Coraline walks an agonizing line between childish suspense and scarring visual terror. The uncanny and disconcerting imagery enters the story as young Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a doorway to an alternate world that initially seems far better than her own. However, Coraline soon realizes the idealized “Other World” houses some dark secrets when she finds herself trapped there and unable to return home.

Directed by stop-motion maestro Henry Selick, Coraline finds an eerie energy in the unnatural nature of character movements and the unsettling details that go into design features of the Other World’s inhabitants, namely the button eyes. From the striking horror imagery like the house made of rotting materials and Other Mother’s spidery transformation to the subliminal angst of jittery movements and disproportions, Coraline is a uniquely harrowing display of fantasy adventure full of concealed evils and chilling consequences.

5

‘The Crow’ (1994)

Image via Dimension Films

The Crow is an interesting amalgamation of ideas, fusing together elements of superhero vigilantism, revenge thrills, Gothic horror, action carnage, and dark fantasy to be one of the most iconic and impressionable movies of the 1990s. It is also shrouded in infamy due to star Brandon Lee’s tragic on-set death and even the original comic writer being inspired by his own traumatic experience in which his girlfriend was killed by a drunk driver.

The story itself is brutal, opening as gangsters rape and murder Shelly Webster (Sofia Shinas) before throwing her boyfriend, Eric Draven (Lee), from the window of their apartment complex. When Draven returns from the grave a year later, he seeks to exact revenge on those who wronged him. Excelling in a grim setting of perpetual rain, pulsing shadows, and urban decay as Draven’s vengeance pierces the lawless chaos with a blistering streak of righteous retribution, The Crow defines dark fantasy action at its most enrapturing.

4

‘The Seventh Seal’ (1957)

Image via AB Svensk Filmindustri

Powered by the striking presentation of its harsh black-and-white imagery, The Seventh Seal epitomizes Ingmar Bergman at his stunning, cerebral best. Through the story of Antonius Block (Max von Sydow), a knight of the Crusades who returns to his homeland to find his people besieged by the plague and challenges Death (Bengkt Ekerot) to a game of chess for his own life, the 1957 fantasy serves as an enrapturing mosaic of faith, mortality, humanity, and art.

While it refrains from being callous or overly cynical, The Seventh Seal does still find a certain intensity in its overarching sense of dread. The questions it asks defy easy explanations, forcing viewers to grapple with great existential thoughts concerning every aspect and impulse of the human condition. Given this philosophical might is boldly supported by the striking marriage of the film’s expressionist visuals and natural soundscape, The Seventh Seal is an arresting descent into a haunting world of doubt and fear that will linger on the minds of most viewers.

3

‘Ugetsu’ (1953)

Image via Daiei Film

One of the greatest movies in the history of Japanese cinema, Ugetsu is a deft marriage of period drama, anchored in the human toll and desperation of the devastation of war, and haunting fantasy folklore. Exuding a hypnotic though harrowing air of dreamlike surrealism, it unfolds in 16th century Japan as two peasants spy an opportunity to profit off the war raging around them, despite being warned against it by a local sage. Their ambitions threaten to ruin their families’ lives.

Derived from both jidaigeki—Japanese period drama—and ghost stories, Ugetsu enthralls as a macabre tale of opportunism and consequence in which the toll of the peasants’ actions is faced by their wives and families. The tragedy is deeply emotionally numbing, offering commentary on a bleak world of selfishness, violence, and despair. Through wafting shots and observational storytelling, Ugetsu delivers a scarring portrait of human evil and suffering, using fantasy to convey a sense of mythic caution that lingers on the viewer’s mind long after the credits roll.

2

‘Faust’ (1926)

Image via MGM

Advertisement

Coming from the same director as 1922’s Nosferatu, Faust excels as an enduring piece of German Expressionist cinema that makes an indelible mark on audiences with its deliberate blend of awe-inspiring visual grandeur, ominous folklore, and unrestrained meditations on human suffering. The silent masterpiece unfolds as the demon Mephisto (Emil Jannings) wagers with an archangel that he can corrupt a righteous man’s soul. Knowing if he wins his bet, the Devil will win dominion over Earth, Mephisto preys upon Faust (Gösta Ekman), an alchemist trying to help his struggling village.

Powered by Jannings’ harrowing portrayal of Mephisto and the piercing grandeur of its German Expressionist visuals, Faust achieves a sense of existentialism and scale that fast becomes overwhelming, especially as the bleak imagery on display marries with its imposing score. Also finding a deeply emotional sense of tragedy, Faust captures fantasy cinema at its most visceral, finding intensity in everything from the ambitions of Heaven and Hell to a mother’s desperation to nurture her baby. It remains one of the most striking and evocative fantasy films ever made 100 years on from its release.

1

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)

Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Advertisement

A masterpiece of fantasy cinema at large, Pan’s Labyrinth is the defining triumph of dark fairy tale extravagance in film. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, it follows Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) as she is whisked into the mountains, along with her heavily pregnant mother, to be by the side of her vicious stepfather as he fights against rebels aligned with the Spanish Maquis. Isolated in a world of war and violence, Ofelia is given a chance to escape when she meets a faun who tells her she is the princess of the Underworld and can return to her rightful place if she completes three tasks.

It is often difficult to discern which elements of Pan’s Labyrinth are more horrifying, the real-world brutality and evil of the war violence, or the nightmarish dread of the creatures of the fantasy realm. Despite its violence and terror, the Spanish film finds a beating heart of innocence, youthful rebellion, and defiant optimism, one that imbues Ofelia’s ordeal with even more tension as she navigates two treacherous and unforgiving worlds with the imminent threat of capture always apparent.

Bold and the Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers for June 15-26, 2026 thrill with Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) going absolutely berserk. And that’s before she even finds out about her daughter’s betrayal. Plus, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is cooking up a new scheme to slap at Forrester Creations.

We’re going to get into the latest spoilers for the two weeks starting June 15th, including more on Sheila Carter’s (Kimberlin Brown) return, Katie Logan’s (Heather Tom) plans, and the big couture launch of Eric Forrester’s (John McCook) new line. Things are heating up!

Bold and the Beautiful: June 15th-19th: Secrets, Proposals, & Confrontation

All right, on Monday, June 15th episode of Bold and the Beautiful, we’re going to have Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) having a really tough time keeping a secret from Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). So, we’re going to pick back up from Friday’s episode and we’ve got her pushing Will to spill the secret about who is Katie’s new designer.

But Will’s mom told him how critical it is to keep the Hope Logan collection under wraps. So, of course, Will’s going to feel bad about keeping a secret from Electra. I think Will really wants to be honest with Electra since they just reunited. So, there is a chance Will might tell her about Hope and make her promise to keep the secret, but Electra is a Forrester, so trusting her with the secret is a big problem.

RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) and Dylan’s friendship progresses. Their first date is still underway. And R.J. brought Dylan to his beach house, and they’re quickly heating up. So, we’ll see if R.J. and Dylan make love or stop before it goes further.

B&B Spoilers: Logan Races against Time to Beat FC

Tuesday, June 16th. The crew at Forrester Creations cannot wait to launch Eric’s new couture line, and that is coming up really fast. They want to overshadow the collection he did for Katie at Logan. And Eric’s collection coming out soon pushes Logan and the people there to get themselves moving because they also want to strike while the iron is hot and they know that the couture launch is about to happen. So, Katie, Bill, and Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) are all scrambling to get Hope Logan’s (Annika Noelle) collection out just as fast. Look for several Forrester Creations models to be on the runway doing last looks at Eric’s designs before his official launch.

I am really interested to see if these dresses are better than the ones he designed for Katie because there were a couple on the runway at Forrester Creations when RJ was in the room taking notes that I thought were honestly not appealing. There was one with like a fuchsia long skirt with this mustard strapless thing. It wasn’t a good look.

Also, Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) asks Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) for advice. Zende is concerned about his future. He already vented to Carter about how all his Hope for the Future designs were shelved and may never go into production. And Brooke gets a promise from Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). I assume that she is promising Brooke that Hope for the Future is coming back now that Eric’s couture line is launching. Hope kept asking for a specific date and Steffy might give one to Brooke or at least a more firm timeline.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Sheila Rattles Taylor & Deacon

Wednesday, June 17th, Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) and Deacon are shaken. They’re at Taylor’s office. They’re kissing and canoodling and somebody busts in without knocking. It’s Sheila and Taylor screams, which startles Deacon.

So, also everything changes when Steffy makes a last second offer. She may tell Hope if she comes back from her leave of absence, Hope for the Future will head straight into production. Steffy’s offer is going to thrill Brooke, who assumes Hope will jump at the chance. And if she doesn’t, that could be what makes Steffy and Brooke a little suspicious because this week, Steffy tells Brooke that she’s starting to wonder if something is going on with Hope, and she doesn’t want them to know it. This may be what prompts Brooke to storm over to Katie’s office, demanding answers and just acting crazy all around.

Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Sheila’s Motives Revealed

Thursday, June 18th, the real motives behind Sheila’s return are revealed. This includes information about her mystery roommate, and I’m guessing her agenda is to snatch Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) back from Taylor, but we’ll see what she says versus what she actually wants if they align.

Dylan is surprised to find out she’s got a new boss at Forrester Creations. She was working for Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire), but maybe Electra needs help, or R.J. may snatch Dylan up to have her work on the men’s line with him so R.J. can have non-stop access to his new love interest.

Friday, June 19th, Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) and Shauna have a high-stakes meeting with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and Bill, and they make a big proposal to the other Spencers at the meeting. And after their presentation, Shauna asks if they have a deal, but Bill says not so fast. He needs something from Wyatt. Bill obviously still wants the real big blue Hope Diamond, not the copycat.

Bold and Beautiful: Brooke’s Nuclear Meltdown and Hope’s Defection

Brooke has reason to celebrate and she sees a bright future with Hope. But if Brooke tries to celebrate her return and Hope refuses to come back, then that’s going to be a wow moment. If she doesn’t end her leave of absence, that’s going to be a big red flag. And this week, Brooke burst into Katie’s office at Logan and goes berserk. Hope’s hiding behind the screen and she is stunned hearing Brooke rant at her sister and Katie’s in shock as Brooke demands she tell her right now who is her new designer. And when Katie refuses, Brooke threatens to go through every hall at the Spencer Tower and Logan offices until she finds out who it is.

And when Katie tells Brooke she’s being ridiculous, which she is, Brooke insists she will do it and tells Katie, “Try me. I dare you.” With Hope hiding and listening, Katie knows her niece is likely freaking out, so she keeps Brooke distracted so that Hope can creep out from behind the screen while Brooke’s back is turned. So, we’re going to see Hope sneaking out of the office as Katie is telling Brooke, “You want to know who my designer is?”

And then Katie tells Brooke that she gets to find out tomorrow with everybody else at the latest Logan launch. I’m hoping that Bill’s going to show up and stop Brooke’s tirade. Or maybe Hope knocks and walks in to interrupt pretending to be looking for Liam for lunch or something else to stop Brooke’s unhinged tirade.

Bold and the Beautiful: June 22nd-26th – July Sweeps Launch and Fallout

Then the week of June 22nd through the 26th, we have July sweeps kicking off on Thursday, June 25th. So, I expect to see Hope’s big launch at Logan happening right around the time that Sweeps kicks off with all the drama and outrage coming from Brooke and Steffy and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Zende and pretty much everybody at Forrester Creations. Donna’s probably hiding in a bunker because she knows this is going to be bad.

Bill gives Shauna and Wyatt an answer on their proposal. If Bill says yes, then Logan will have a jewelry line and can compete in a whole new arena against Forrester Creations. We’ll also see if Wyatt delivers the real Hope for the Future Diamond because Bill wants it in time for Hope’s big launch.

Bold Spoilers: Brooke & Katie’s Sisterhood Broken

We’ll find out more about Sheila’s plans and how it’s going to affect Deacon and Taylor. And things are going to get much worse very soon for Brooke and Katie. They are about to be completely broken as sisters once Brooke finds out Hope defected.

And of course, Brooke is going to blame Katie and accuse her of stealing her daughter. And when Katie reminds her that she stuck to their deal because Hope is not a Forrester, I think that’s the point that Brooke will lose her whole mind and go nuclear on Katie and accusing Katie of chicanery and trickery, which to be fair is absolutely what she did.

We’ll see if Dylan gets more serious with R.J. Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) keeps working to get Deke to take him back. And Will may warn Dylan to stay away from RJ that he’s bad news and will hurt her.

Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for June 15-26, 2026 explode with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) absolutely detonating when he finds out an enemy got a leg up on him. Plus, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) is worried and desperate to find his mom, Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters), who has been captured by a complete psycho.

We’re going to get into all the latest spoilers starting June 15th and continuing for the next two weeks, including the start of July Sweeps, which starts on Thursday in the second week. So, let’s get to it!

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Diane’s Kidnapping and Jack’s Investigation

On Monday, June 15th, Young and the Restless is trying to realign the messy, broken timeline of Diane’s story because she had been missing from work and the GCAC and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Kyle were worried. So, Jack had hired a PI to look for her and then poof, Diane was with Jack and Kyle, all smiles and reconciled in Maryland on the Beyond the Gates crossover. So Y&R has now basically erased when Diane was missing before and just rebooted it with her missing again now that they’re all back in Genoa City. This is some sloppy stuff, y’all.

Jack calls Detective Burrow (Matt Cohen), who takes a missing person’s report, and Jack tells him he’s sure that Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) is responsible. And then while Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) is out, she spots crazy Patty with wicked-looking Dr. Laurence Markham. He’s a new guy played by Jere Burns. And it turns out he was Patty’s shrink at her last psychiatric hospital. So Dr. Markham must be a terrible psychiatrist because she is still nutty as a pecan pie. And it turns out Patty is paying Markham to keep Diane locked in his house. He even put bars on the windows.

Y&R Spoilers: Traci Loses It on Patty

So, Traci blasts Patty over getting her daughter, Colleen, killed back in the day and now doing something to Diane. Traci calls and alerts Jack who shows up to confront Patty and she tells Jack that Diane left him like she did before and Jack threatens Patty that she’s going to be locked up again soon.

Back at the mansion, Jack and Traci look up Dr. Markham and he looks legit. But then Patty shows up at the house to speak to Jack privately and Patty shows Jack a pic of Diane unconscious. Patty claims that Diane had a nervous breakdown because of Jack’s betrayal and says Diane’s recovery could take years. Jack says it’s a lie and demands to see Diane, but Patty says that’ll be bad for Diane’s recovery. And Patty tries to blackmail Jack into a relationship and threatens Diane’s life if he keeps pushing and doesn’t do exactly what Patty wants.

Y&R: Patty’s Blackmail and Diane’s Captivity

Meanwhile, Diane wakes up trapped in a random house and tries to pick the lock with a letter opener. Dr. Markham shows up and he gaslights Diane about her having a nervous breakdown. Markham says he found her after work screaming in her car and brought her to his house. Diane denies having a breakdown, but Markham says that Jack knows she’s there, agreed to her being there, and blames himself for her breakdown. Diane says, “Fine, I’ll get treatment for my breakdown, not here in your house. Take me to a real psychiatric hospital.”

Tuesday, June 16th, Jack brings together some people for a meeting. I’m sure this is about Diane being missing and Patty’s craziness. Jack has Detective Burrow involved. I expect Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), Traci, Kyle, and some others. Diane is going to meet Patty’s accomplice on Tuesday. She already met Markham, so somebody else may be involved. Or this is a poorly written spoiler.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Devon Swipes at Cane

Wednesday, June 17th, Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) fires off a warning shot at Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn). I suspect he’s furious that Lily Winters (Christel Khalil Adnana) made Cane CEO of Chancellor. Also, Jack takes action. This is obviously related to Diane. And Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) interrogates Lily. I’m quite sure that Nikki is ticked that Lily got Chancellor and put Cane in charge. I kind of hope Lily rubs it in Nikki’s face because if you remember, Victor and Nikki did Lily really dirty on that Chancellor deal last year.

Thursday, June 18th, Victor lays down the law with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). He may be pushing back on Victor because he wants Matt to do shady things because he doesn’t want to lose his soul again. Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) is increasingly worried about Nikki’s health. The headaches are getting worse.

Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) hits Cane with a low blow on Thursday. I think Phyllis is going to brag that Victor gave her Arabesque, but I don’t think Cane will care about that as much as she and Victor were hoping. He’s got Lily, so Cane’s pretty satisfied. And this week, Cane tells Lily that they are going to do great things together. Then he gives her a sweet kiss right in the middle of Crimson Lights. And if people see, they will lose their minds.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Victoria Terrified of Losing Nikki

On Friday, June 19th, Victoria shares her concerns with Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin). This may be about Nikki’s health, but also probably some gripes about Victor giving Chancellor to Lily when Nikki should have it. Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) is losing patience with Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and hits back. She’s obviously jealous over Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and marking her territory.

Valuable information falls into Phyllis’ lap on Friday. Maybe about Cane or Chancellor or Patty. Or it could be the details about what Matt is doing for Victor. This week, it looks like Jack tries to fake it with Patty trying to get more info playing along, but Jack may only make Patty more unhinged by trying to fool her.

Y&R: June 22nd-26th – July Sweeps and Nikki’s Health Crisis

Then the week of June 22nd through the 26th, as I said, July sweeps kicks off. It starts Thursday, June 25th. We should learn more about Nikki’s health crisis and word is going to spread. She gets a scary and life-threatening diagnosis after her vision starts deteriorating. So, it sounds like something in her brain is misfiring and Nikki’s health crisis will be front burner in July sweeps.

After talking to Victoria, we may see Claire checking in with her grandma Nikki. And I wonder if Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) is going to be involved in Nikki’s medical crisis since she’s the only doctor we know at the hospital right now. Maybe Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) will consult on the case as well.

Sienna and Audra’s feud over Noah is going to heat up. Lily and Cane get closer. I expect them to make love during sweeps, but there’s going to be big drama with Victor targeting Cane using Matt. And of course, Victor may get more aggressive now that Cane is CEO of Chancellor because, you know, Victor is going to hate that. We’ll see if Matt is truly good or if he’s going to start to veer back towards the dark side. We should also see Phyllis in his orbit and they may spend more time together.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nikki & Victor Reunite Soon

Nikki and Victor are on a path to a reconciliation once he finds out about her diagnosis. Although Nikki doesn’t want to tell Victor at first because she doesn’t want him coming back to her just because she’s sick. Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is going to struggle and have some setbacks in his recovery. We’re expecting a relapse based on an interview with headwriter Josh Griffith.

Diane struggles in captivity. Wicked Patty’s not going to stop until she gets Jack. And Dr. Markham seems to be willing to do anything for a payday. Hopefully, Jack is going to locate Diane soon and he’ll be the one to expose Patty and maybe she and her shrink can share a room at the prison or the psych hospital and Mariah Copeland (Cameron Grimes) should be released and home soon, but I actually don’t expect her to stick around Genoa City, but we’ll see.

And in big casting news, Jill Abbott is coming back to Genoa City with a recast in the role. And that’s like maybe 9 days away. We’re going to get Lauren Koslow making her debut as Jill in the first day of July Sweeps, which is Thursday, June 25th. Lauren’s going to fill in as Jill for five episodes, and I’m really interested to see how she feels about Lily getting Chancellor and then Cane running it.