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‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers divulge that Colleen Zenk, who plays Jordan Howard on Y&r, might be due for a good redemption arc after her niece, Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), was welcomed into the Newman family after trying to poison half of them on Jordan’s behalf.

‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers: Jordan Has Committed Heinous Crimes

Jordan’s numerous crimes include hooking alcoholic Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) up to an IV of vodka, stabbing Nikki’s son, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), traumatizing Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell), and possibly killing Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom).

Jordan is a real villain and a bad a**, but in Soap Land, anyone can be redeemed. Just look at Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc). He was first introduced as Christine Blair‘s (Lauralee Bell) rapist and stalker, but now he’s a well-respected lawyer and citizen of Genoa City.

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The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers reveal that Colleen Zenk is talking about the possibility that her character, Jordan, can be redeemed.

Her crimes include kidnapping and terrorizing a little boy, hooking a helpless woman up to a vodka IV, then stabbing the woman’s son.

Jordan is high up in the villain universe, but she has also paid a price for her evildoing: being locked up in Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) dungeon and fed only Brussels sprouts. Ew.

Here’s what the As the World Turns alum has to say about her current character’s shot at redemption.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Can Jordan Howard Be Redeemed?

Zenk blew into Gc in November 2023 as a mean, mean, lady bent on ruining the Newman family. She brought her niece Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) along for the ride and together the two women kidnapped and poisoned Nikki Newman...

Colleen Zenk is wowing fans as Jordan on The Young and the Restless. The soap opera vet began playing the Genoa City villain in November 2023. Jordan became a thorn in the side of the Newmans as she sought revenge for her late sister, Eve. While her schemes are entertaining, many wonder if she can change her evil ways.

Who Can Redeem Jordan?

Since popping up on Y&r, Jordan has committed many crimes. She and her niece Claire (Hayley Erin) kidnapped Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), then poisoned and held the Newman family hostage. The Newmans were rescued thanks to Claire, who was Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Cole’s (J. Eddie Peck) daughter.

Jordan managed to escape arrest and began stalking Nikki, causing the Newman matriarch to drink. The Newmans tried to track down Jordan, but she was always one step ahead of them. Her list of crimes stretched to include killing Seth (Brian Gaskill), kidnapping Claire,...

Colleen Zenk is known for her work on soaps, from As the World Turns to her more recent appearances on The Young and the Restless. The actress recently had to defend herself after receiving some insulting comments concerning her age on social media. Fans of Zenk also came to the star’s defense.

Colleen Zenk Went From Oakdale To Genoa City

Zenk got the role of Barbara Ryan in As the World Turns in 1978. Reportedly, the actress underwent 12 failed soap opera screen tests before landing the part, highlighting her determination.

Zenk was the fourth actress to play the part. However, she would go on to be the actress most associated with the role. She would end up continuing into the role well until 2010.

Colleen Zenk as Aunt Jordan on ‘The Young and the Restless’ – YouTube

In 2023, Zenk would make her return of the world of soap operas as Jordan Howard...

The Young and the Restless star Colleen Zenk (Jordan) has a message for the haters commenting on her appearance as she ages.

Colleen is no stranger to dealing with trolls, having been in the soap world for decades.

However, a recent comment made after she returned as Jordan on Y&r had her clapping back.

Over on X (formerly Twitter), a fan shared images of Jordan and Ian (Ray Wise) getting ready to wreak havoc on Genoa City.

The fan was thrilled to see the two evil geniuses on screen, especially since it was a matchup we never saw coming.

A remark in the comments section caught Colleen’s attention.

I could watch these two devils all day and never tire of them! #Yr...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers document that Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) is donning a disguise again, as prodded by Ian Ward (Ray Wise). He’s the mastermind in this double villain arc that’s recently begun.

The return of either dark character would be enough to electrify Genoa City, Wisconsin, and its fans on the other side of the screen. But the reveal showing Zenk’s newer bad girl and Wise’s classic bad guy was soapily invigorating.

Jordan and Ian loathe Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) because he bested them. However, their original torture victims were Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), respectively.

It stands to reason that those ladies working together at the reestablished Chancellor project are most likely to discover Jordan and Ian first. Assuming that happens, will Claire and Nikki facilitate game-over scenarios?

Y&r Spoilers – Welcome Back Colleen Zenk

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― Anselm Kiefer

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― Anselm Kiefer

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