Y&R Spoilers: Teriah Split, Ian Divides Tessa & Mariah?

The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that Ian Ward (Ray Wise) is already causing tension between Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes).

In the Tuesday, January 7, 2025 episode, Mariah ripped into Ian while Tessa was thanking him for saving her life. Tessa and Mariah have definitely divided already, and Ian will capitalize on that. So, let’s get started talking about what could happen next with this storyline.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Ian Ward’s Redemption Claim

Y&R spoilers reveal that on Tuesday, January 7, Mariah and Tessa were pushing Aria Copeland-Porter (Maddie and Millie Ingle) in the stroller when they ran into Ian. There is a lot of crazy history involved between Ian and Mariah.

So, the way she lashed out at him makes total sense, especially after he was so close to a semi-conscious Tessa.

Plus, Mariah understands how Ian’s mind operates, so she’s not believing the changed man story at all. In fact, Mariah knows what Ian does and how he worms into people’s lives. 

Y&R Spoilers – Mariah Copeland Explodes

While Tessa politely thanked Ian for saving her life, she was a bit rattled seeing Mariah explode. Mariah is usually really calm but there is also a ton of history.

Ian is very dangerous and Mariah wants to protect Aria and Tessa. Mariah is also panicked about Sharon Newman’s (Sharon Case) disappearance. 

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Tessa Porter Manipulated?

The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that Tessa seems to believe in Ian’s redemption. Or, at the very least, Tessa seems willing to give Ian the benefit of the doubt.

Tessa seemed quite alarmed by Mariah’s aggressive reaction to Ian. In fact, Tessa was downright shocked when Mariah used threats! It sounds like Ian has already worked his magic and charm on Tessa.

Y&R Spoilers – TERIAH Split?

If Ian were the run-of-the-mill criminal, then Tessa and Mariah might survive a difference of opinion.

However, due to the nature of Ian’s crimes, Mariah has a legit reason to be spiraling. Ian wasn’t just at Society – he was cradling Tessa in his arms instead of calling 911. 

It would be easy to see Ian continuing to go to Society. Ian knows that Tessa was shaken by Mariah’s reaction. Ian might also think that he can get closer to Tessa, which might get him reconnected to Mariah. Now, there is no way that Mariah will ever turn to Ian.

However, Ian is going to try – and TERIAH just might split if Tessa doesn’t heed Mariah’s warnings. What does this mean for custody of Aria, though? Mariah might be so worried about Tessa believing Ian that she keeps custody of the baby?

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