{"id":382137,"date":"2026-01-01T19:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/382137\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:16:08","slug":"ian-ward-haunts-mariah-as-tessa-daniel-spark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/382137\/","title":{"rendered":"Ian Ward Haunts Mariah as Tessa & Daniel Spark"},"content":{"rendered":"

The spoiler photos for the Friday, January 2, 2026, episode of\u00a0The Young and the Restless feature Mariah \u2014 wherever she is \u2014 in trouble as visions of Ian Ward haunt her. Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Tessa and Daniel look cozy and connected. And maybe even a bit glowy. In other news, Sienna\u2019s awake, and Sharon and Noah appear to be having a heated conversation. <\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/p>\n

Ian Ward still haunts Mariah, raising fears that she\u2019s spiraling despite leaving treatment.<\/p>\n

Tessa and Daniel spark publicly at Crimson Lights, but lingering worry clouds the glow.<\/p>\n

An awake Sienna confronts Matt, and tensions rise as Sharon and Noah appear to clash.<\/p>\n

Scenes from Genoa City<\/p>\n

Mariah (Camryn Grimes) has left the Boston psychiatric facility and headed for parts unknown. However, what we do know is that, despite being in that facility, she doesn\u2019t seem to be improving. She is still seeing Ian Ward (Ray Wise). The daily spoilers suggest<\/a> that Mariah is haunted by the man who has caused so much damage to her life. These visions couldn\u2019t be real, could they? After all, Ian Ward is alive<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Back in Genoa City, Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) and Daniel (Michael Graziadei) have taken their relationship to the next level. Tessa was practically despondent over the fact that Mariah had checked herself out of the facility and didn\u2019t come home. While in bed, she told Daniel that she didn\u2019t regret what they did. And now they are in public at Crimson Lights looking cozy together. They are all smiles and intensely eyeing each other. But in the last photo, Tessa also appears to be a bit worried. Could this be about the promise that Daniel makes to Tessa in this episode?<\/p>\n

Sienna (Tamara Braun) is no longer unconscious, but she is still Matt\u2019s (Roger Howarth) and Annie\u2019s (Catherine Kresge) captive. In the first photo, it appears as if Sienna tries to talk some sense into someone who, basically, has no sense. There\u2019s a deal on the table, and it\u2019s up to Matt to figure out what to do next. But he may want to think quickly. The weekly spoilers reveal<\/a> Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) plot against Matt. What devious and damaging strategy will those two brainstorm?<\/p>\n

While Nick and Victor do their thing, it looks like Sharon (Sharon Case, Soap Hub\u2018s performer of the year for 2025<\/a>) and Noah (Lucas Adams) clash on Friday. Noah is understandably upset. Sienna\u2019s out there. He doesn\u2019t know where Matt is holding her. Noah wants to be the one to take action, rather than letting his dad and grandfather do whatever it takes. Will Noah take matters into his own hands at some point? Because he doesn\u2019t appreciate his mom being his gatekeeper.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: JPI Studios\"\"Photo Credit: JPI Studios<\/p>\n

Finally, Adam (Mark Grossman) pops by Sharon\u2019s and ends up chatting with the mother-and-son duo. This is an unexpected interaction. Is this about Adam helping out with the Matt Clark situation? Does he have news, ideas, or is he simply there to support? <\/p>\n

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