Y&R: Unraveling Matt Clark’s History with Sharon Newman

Roger Howarth has taken on the role of Mitch Bacall in *The Young and the Restless*, but this character has a complicated history tied to Matt Clark. Originally portrayed by Eddie Cibrian in 1994, Matt Clark quickly became a prominent antagonist in Genoa City, particularly for Sharon Newman, played by Sharon Case.

Matt Clark’s Dark Past with Sharon Newman

Matt Clark first appeared as a teenager in the series, creating a significant conflict with Sharon Collins and her love interest, Nick Newman, portrayed by Joshua Morrow. The saga began when Sharon dated Matt, but after they broke up, Matt’s jealousy turned deadly. In a fit of rage, he assaulted Sharon, an incident that she kept hidden for years.

The Unraveling of Secrets

When Sharon’s friend, Amy Wilson, expressed her interest in Matt, Sharon felt compelled to reveal the traumatic truth to her. However, Matt denied the allegations and sought revenge by uncovering Sharon’s past. He discovered that Sharon had a child as a teenager, which she had given up for adoption.

• Matt crafted a letter exposing Sharon’s secret and delivered it to Nick after he proposed.
• Nick initially dismissed Matt’s claims, leading to a violent confrontation.
• Amid their tumultuous relationship, Sharon finally disclosed the rape to Nick, creating further conflict.

The situation escalated when Nick confronted Matt, leading to a shocking turn of events. Nick arrived to find Matt injured and presumed dead, which resulted in Nick’s wrongful arrest for attempted murder.

Trials and Consequences

As Matt recovered, he remained silent about Amy being his shooter, sending Nick to prison for fifteen years. Nick’s father, Victor Newman, was determined to clear his son’s name. Victor orchestrated a reunion between Amy and Matt to trigger her memory, which ultimately led to Nick’s exoneration.

After Matt’s departure from Genoa City in 1996, peace returned to Sharon and Nick, who eventually married.

Matt Clark’s Return

Years later, Matt resurfaced in Genoa City disguised as Carter Mills, plotting his revenge against the Newmans. He framed Nick for drug-related crimes, triggering another wave of chaos in their lives. As the Newmans faced new threats, Nick discovered Carter’s true identity and the police intervened before Matt could execute his final plan.

In a dramatic scene, Matt pretended to die, a scheme that added further complications to Nick’s struggle for vindication.

Mitch Bacall’s New Chapter

Now, nearly two decades later, Matt has reemerged in Los Angeles as Mitch Bacall, married to Sienna Bacall. Nick and Sharon are in the same city, involved in the care of their son, Noah, who was injured in a car accident. Sharon’s investigation led her back to Mitch, stirring old suspicions about his true identity as Matt Clark.

Howarth expressed his enthusiasm for the role, recognizing the character’s complex motivations and the precarious balance he must maintain. This dynamic sets the stage for renewed tension between the characters as they grapple with their intertwined pasts.

As the story unfolds, viewers will witness whether Sharon can connect the dots about Mitch’s real identity. The drama continues as *The Young and the Restless* navigates these intricate relationships.