Young and the Restless spoilers predict the Locke-Ness monster may make an appearance. Ashland Locke (Richard Burgi) has been pretty tame since coming to Genoa City. Yes, he was part of the conspiracy to take down Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). However, that plot was more Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Adam Newman's (Mark Grossman) doing.
Ashland is now supporting Victoria Newman's (Amelia Heinle) latest power move. Mrs. Locke wants to steal Newman Media from her brother. Although Ashland is behind the idea, taking over Newman Media is all on Victoria. Ashland has yet to show his ruthless side.
Meanwhile, Victor met with Michael Baldwin (Christian Leblanc) to strategize about preserving his legacy. Victor admitted he does not trust his son-in-law when it comes to business. Victor is a shrewd man, so he might be right not to trust Ashland.
Y&R spoilers for January tease that Ashland has one more secret. Victor's move to protect the family business may be a wise decision on Young and the Restless.
Young and the Restless: Ashland Locke Busted?
Victoria and the Newmans believe they know Ashland's deep dark secrets. Locke was so good at keeping his past hidden, and he has more to hide.
Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of January 17 to 21 promise that Ashland will be caught in a compromising position. Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) will be the one to bust Ashland. Nikki's discovery may lead to his last secret being exposed.
What will Nikki walk in on? Victoria's mom could catch Locke with another woman. Or, Nikki could discover that Ashland has been lying about his terminal illness. Perhaps Nikki will find Ashland making business power moves behind Victoria's back.
Whatever it is, Nikki will certainly go into mama bear protective mode. Yet Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of January 24 to 28 reveal that Nikki will heed a warning. Will the warning concern Ashland on Y&R?
Will Ashland's Dark Side Emerge on Y&R?
Victor told Michael that Ashland loves Victoria and vice versa. It is the business part that worries him. Young and the Restless spoilers for the week imply the Mustache will launch a plan of attack possibly aimed at protecting his legacy.
If Nikki shares what she learned about Ashland, Victor may want to move fast. Michael will be there to help. Victor may make want to protect his business empire from his squabbling children. On the other hand, Ashland may prove a serious threat to what Victor has built.
Did Ashland come to town with a hidden agenda? If so, Victoria walked right into his trap. Nevertheless, Ashland does appear to love his wife. Either he truly loves Victoria, or he is a good actor. It looks like troubled times are ahead for the Lockes and the Newmans on The Young and the Restless.