Young & Restless Fans Are Convinced the Nick Twist Is Fake — Here's Why

All right, soap opera fans – especially if you’re one of the diehards holding out for some actual surprises on ‘The Young and the Restless’ – let’s talk about what went down in the April 15 episode. The show pulled what’s supposed to be a bombshell: Nick has died. Or… has he?

So, Did Nick Really Kick the Bucket?

Here’s how it played out on screen: Matt drops the news to Adam and Chelsea, solemn as ever, that Nick’s overdosed and is gone. Cue the shock, cue the melodrama. If you’ve been watching soaps for more than ten minutes, though, you probably had the same feeling as everyone else – yeah, right. There’s no way one of the Newmans is checking out for good, especially not like this.

The ‘evidence’ (and I’m being generous with that word) rests on Matt, who, let’s be real, is famous for messing with the Newman family just for kicks. He’s got a long history of stirring things up, so when it comes to major character deaths, he’s a less-than-reliable source. If you’re smelling a rat, you’re not the only one.

Behind the Scenes: What the Actor Says

Adding more fuel to the fire: Joshua Morrow, the guy who actually is Nick, has basically said he’s in no rush to throw in the towel on ‘The Young and the Restless.’ If you’re someone who reads actor interviews looking for clues, here’s what he had to say in a recent chat with Soaps.com:

'This is an incredible way to provide for my family, to make a great living and to be in a job that is very fulfilling that lets me work with incredible people… It’s really been just like the Powerball of jobs as far as I’m concerned.'

Translation: he’s not looking for the exit. And in daytime drama, when the actor isn’t over it, odds are the character isn’t going anywhere either.

Why No One’s Buying This Twist

• Matt’s got a history of lying and scheming, especially when it comes to the Newmans.
• Nick is Victor and Nikki’s only son and has been one of the core characters for ages. Killing him off in an overdose? Doesn’t fit the soap’s classic style.
• Joshua Morrow isn’t hinting at a departure – in fact, he sounds pretty happy riding the soap wave.

Of course, soaps are known for going wild with their twists and resurrections, but this one – at least for now – looks like a classic case of ‘don’t believe everything you hear.’ Expect more drama, a few fake-outs, and almost definitely some convoluted ‘surprise, I’m alive!’ reveal in the episodes ahead.