The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates tease Ian Ward (Ray Wise) could be plotting a vengeful comeback linked to a kidnapping. Is he the mastermind behind the mysterious vanishings of Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford)?

Ian’s Golden Opportunity

In Genoa City, the belief that Ian is dead presents him with a perfect chance for revenge. The last time he was seen, he awoke with a gasp in the back of an ambulance, leaving everyone in the dark about his fate. No one has mentioned the possibility of his escape, recovery, or even arrest.

Even Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is convinced that Ian is truly gone, suggesting that Ian has orchestrated an impressive ruse to secure his freedom.

With his undeniable charm, it’s entirely possible that he has enlisted the help of others to stage his own death, allowing him to recuperate in secrecy.

Ian’s Had Enough Recuperation Time

Ian may have had ample time to recover and devise another scheme for revenge. While Ray Wise’s exit interview with SOD suggested that the ambulance ride marked the conclusion of his character’s journey, it’s possible he was merely attempting to mislead the audience!

This wouldn’t be the first instance of an actor throwing fans off the scent to safeguard a future plot twist. If that’s true, Ian could return to stir up more trouble. Given Ian’s unpredictable nature, he’s always a potential threat when chaos looms.

The Show Wanted To Leave The Door Open For Ian’s Return

The series clearly aimed to keep the possibility of more Ian-related turmoil alive. It would have been simple to eliminate Ian entirely, but the decision to confirm his survival in that ambulance suggests a deeper intention.

Phyllis has already faced a harrowing car accident linked to the schemes of Jordan (Colleen Zenk) and Ian, leaving her in a brief coma.

Meanwhile, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) has endured her own harrowing experiences due to Ian and Jordan, including a terrifying ordeal of being held hostage in a sewer.

Now, the loved ones of both Sharon and Phyllis find themselves on edge once more; with someone holding them captive, the question remains: is Ian the mastermind behind this latest crisis?

A Clip From Monday’s Upcoming Episode Tells The Tale

A sneak peek from the forthcoming US episode has unveiled a shocking scene: Sharon and Phyllis lie unconscious on the grimy floor of what seems to be a damp basement apartment.

As the camera sweeps across the room, it reveals a body shrouded in sheets on a bed, the head obscured as if it were in a morgue.

This raises a chilling question—could the body belong to Jordan, and has Ian somehow returned from the dead with plans to resurrect her? Or is he merely keeping her body as a twisted reminder of his love, intending to torment Sharon and Phyllis in the process?

In the world of soap operas, nothing is ever quite what it seems, especially since the last update on Jordan was that she was in the morgue!