CBS Makes Daytime History With The Young and the Restless & Beyond the Gates Crossover

Reel Perspectives

January 28, 2026

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A political fundraiser, legacy alliances, and a shocking twist pull two soap worlds into one explosive night

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CBS Daytime Titans Share the Screen

Daytime soap fans, consider this your official crossover event of the summer. Two CBS worlds are about to collide as The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates join forces for a special crossover episode set to air in June—bringing Genoa City straight into Fairmont Crest.

Yes, that Victor Newman.

Eric Braeden’s iconic Newman patriarch will step into the world of Beyond the Gates, reuniting with longtime friend Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) during a high-profile political fundraiser that promises glamour, power plays, and—because this is daytime—explosive consequences.

In the crossover episodes, Victor arrives at Fairmont Crest in grand style, reconnecting with Vernon, a fellow power broker whose political ambitions and business alliances have long been intertwined with Newman Enterprises. Over the years, Victor has backed Vernon’s political campaigns, while Vernon has championed legislation favorable to Newman interests—an alliance built on loyalty, influence, and mutual gain.

This time, Vernon has invited Victor to serve as the keynote speaker for a fundraiser benefiting his grandson, Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), bringing both families together under the same roof for an unforgettable evening.

The guest list reads like a who’s who of daytime royalty. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) attends at Martin’s invitation—the two having first bonded as friends in New York City after college. Kyle arrives alongside his parents, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters), bringing Abbott family intrigue into Dupree territory. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) are also among the VIPs, with Devon fielding an unexpected business opportunity from Dupree matriarch Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie).

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But this is no ordinary fundraiser.

As the night unfolds, a shocking event abruptly derails the evening, setting off dramatic consequences that ripple through every guest in attendance—ensuring that this crossover won’t just be a novelty, but a storyline with real stakes for both series.

The crossover also arrives at a pivotal moment for Beyond the Gates, CBS’s groundbreaking daytime drama that premiered in February 2025. Set in an affluent, gated Maryland community just outside Washington, D.C., the series centers on the powerful, multi-generational Dupree family and the secrets, scandals, and political maneuvering that define their world.

Created by head writer Michele Val Jean, Beyond the Gates is the first new daytime soap on a major broadcast network in over 25 years and the first to feature a predominantly African American cast since Generations.

By bringing The Young and the Restless—the most-watched daytime drama in America—into Fairmont Crest, CBS isn’t just staging a crossover. It’s making a statement about legacy, power, and the future of daytime storytelling.

When Genoa City meets Fairmont Crest, one thing is guaranteed: daytime will never be the same.

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS from 2:00–3:00 PM ET (1:00–2:00 PM PT) and streams on Paramount+. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays from 12:30–1:30 PM ET (11:30 AM–12:30 PM PT) and is also available to stream on Paramount+.