Melody Thomas Scott, the talented star behind Nikki Newman, recently spilled the beans on Nikki's journey from the family "talk to" to a fierce character with a storyline that's about to set Y&R on fire. It's time for Nikki to step out from the shadows and into the inferno of revenge. The drama unfolded when Nikki's adoring new assistant, Claire Grace, played by Hayley Erin, turned out to be more than meets the eye. Claire took Nikki captive, and things escalated quickly as she drugged Nikki with vodka, a dangerous move considering Nikki's history as a recovering alcoholic. But that's not all—enter Cole Howard, played by J. Eddie Peck, adding another layer to the unfolding mystery.

Nikki's resilience is put to the test as she faces captivity. Despite a failed attempt to escape, Melody Thomas Scott assures us that Nikki is a fighter. We can expect to see her giving her all to break free from the clutches of Claire and her partner in crime, Aunt Jordan, portrayed by the talented Colleen Zenk. #YR #MelodyThomasScott #NikkiNewman