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Allison Lanier Exits The Young and the Restless as Summer Newman
In a surprise move, The Young and the Restless looks to be giving the character of Summer Newman a rest, as actress Allison Lanier confirmed her exit from the top-rated soap with a message posted on X on Thursday.
The Daytime Emmy nominee shared, “Hi guys!! This Friday, May 2nd, will be my last episode on Y&R! I’ve loved the journey and learned so much but it’s time to grow in a different direction… very grateful for all of the Y&R fans who have supported me.”
Lanier took over the role of Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Phyllis’ (Michelle Stafford) daughter back in May of 2022, following in the footsteps of two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Hunter King who played the role on and off beginning in 2012 until her departure.
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Currently, in story, Summer isn’t making much headway with her ex-husband, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), who is in a relationship with Claire (Hayley Erin). In this photo from Lanier’s final episode airing this Friday above, it looks like Summer is saying goodbye to Harrison (Redding Munsell) and Kyle.
Reports have indicated that Y&R has no immediate plans to recast the part, but as you know in soapland anything is possible. The series does not comment on actor’s contract status with the show.
Back in 2024, Michael Fairman TV chatted with Allison during our annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special livestream last year, where she spoke on receiving a nomination for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category and who helped her get acclimated to life on the set of the CBS soap.
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Lanier shared, “I got so lucky. But, I really do think that Susan Walters (Diane), Peter Bergman (Jack) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), these absolute legends were so open with me, gave me all kinds of advice and really held me up when I was first starting – and not to mention – Michael Mealor, as he is more of my peer and he really showed me the ropes in such a personal way – so those four, I got to thank them!”
So, what do you think of Allison Lanier wrapping her run as Summer Newman? Will you miss her in the role? Do you think Y&R should recast the role sooner than later? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
Bring back Hunter King in 2026. She is very busy now with new projects. Hunter King is a wonderful actress and she has won Daytime Emmy.
What the hell?? I am sure we will learn more later. All the best!
Learn more, what? She already announced why she’s leaving: it was her choice. Not sure what else needs to be learned?
Scott, when the story first broke elsewhere, they didn’t provide the information that we have now. They only said her last episode will be this Friday. She thanked everyone and said she is looking forward to other opportunities. Michael Fairman’s story didn’t break until later. It is surprising when it is announced that a front burner character will be exiting the show and the last day will be a few days after the news breaks. If she’s moving on for better things, as I previously posted I wish her the best. But, it is a little strange – My opinion.
No offence, but her tweet never changed. Her tweet always maintained it was time to grow in a different direction.
And you know what Scott, that’s fine. Everyone needs to grow at some point and as I previously stated, I wish her all the best. I never inferred that there was anything nefarious going on. Enjoy your day.
Not everyone has as much free time as you do.
I know really
Not everyone has as much free time as you do.
What is wrong with this show ! Claire I is such an unnecessary character has zero chemistry with Kyle I don’t get why you would send Phyllis daughter with Nick packing this show needs new blood in the writing department
I agree too much emphasis is being placed on Claire. I don’t see Hunter King returning. I think she is doing pretty well with other projects.
Richard, did you read the article? Never did it once say she was fired; her own statement, in fact, leans into it being her decision to leave after a three-year contract.
I get it but the writing is on the wall why would most people want to stay at yandr this sometimes great show is currently a show about nothing
And I never said she was fired
I don’t get why you would send Phyllis daughter with Nick packing
This is what you said; “sending her packing” is the wording you chose. They did not choose to; she chose to leave, and they simply are opting not to recast at this time.
Oh sorry But I still feel there is more to it especially since we hear on a Tuesday her last day is Friday Yandr is becoming a hard watch the last interesting story was Phil’s and Sharon held captive but very small fallout and not a story by any means since Redecorating a room is not a story
You must be a blast to hangout with.
Never had anyone complain about my company.
Will you 2 stfu …
I’m going to miss Allison (Summer), she was my favorite actress on Y&R!! I don’t think she should be recast now in hopes Allison will return
If I were Alison, I would welcome this change so that she can try out other opportunities, for Summer has turned into a very flat character of pouting and whining and with very little reason for any significant believable angst or love. I actually thought she worked nicely with Connor who plays Chance, though their storyline was significantly sidelined. Had Martin kidknapped Summer and Chance saved her, then that could have lead to some excitement, but the writers continue to juggle all of the corporate mix-ups, which are a yawn-fest!!!
Allison Lanier was perfectly cast to refocus the role of Summer, and she was not used to her full potential. It’s looking like she did her three-year contract and decided to go on to better things. Good on her.
I personally got the feeling YR didnt renew her IMHO. ‘Time to grow’ doesnt mean she walked away. It means she’s looking ahead to next thing. That fits with not renewed (ie fired) or that she decided to go.
Right? She’s was competent in her own small way but they need a leading lady for the role.
I totally agree with you. I think she grew into the role of Summer and did a very good job. But, the writing wasn’t there. It may have been contract negotiation time and maybe she didn’t like was being offered (contract wise and storyline). They write her out swiftly and give us this foolishness with Kyle/Claire/Audra. Y&R needs help. They need to look at storylines and characters that are not working. Summer is a character you just throw off the canvas and maybe Cole is on his way out too.
Bring back Hunter King. She did an amazing job as Summer. Allison was ok,but Hunter had the dynamic that made her believable as Summer.
It’s supposed to be Summer and Kyle not Claire and Kyle! Josh Griffith needs a ghost writer or a co HW
Lovely lady boy quick but this show is the bottom of the cellar let’s keep on focusing on people 84 and 72 fighting an endless bull about crap nobody cares about !!! Darling run don’t look back !
I’m OK with her leaving. She never had the zing, the fire, or the spark of the original summer. Allision was Blahhhh.
she was a very good recast
She was terrible bring back Hunter King
I’m surprised to see Summer leave as it’s a central character. I guess Marchetti is also leaving.
If the boring twosome – Kyle & Claire – do move in together, it would have been more interesting to have Summer still around to see her reaction etc.
Alison was a good recast and I don’t think this is a character should just disappear.
Get rid of Claire and keep Summer.
I think clair should go.
I do wish you well. But it’s stupid to take Summer out of the equation for any long period of time. That’s just ridiculous. And Claire should be the one to leave. Sorry but she’s just to stiff. Actually all of yaw are getting stiff on the romantic parts of the show. There use to be for real stuff but it’s been gone for a while. Good luck. I think Y&R is fixing to go off air like the Guiding light and as the world turns
Will she be replaced or is this the end for Summer? — ( aside—who dresses Claire? Who’s her hair dresser?)
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Winners: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Drama Series, Tamara Tunie and Scott Clifton Top Acting Honors
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards have just concluded on Friday night, October 30, and it was ABC’s General Hospital who took home the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series for the sixth time in row. Executive Producer, Frank Valentini accepted the award on behalf of the show.
Beyond the Gates scored its first two acting honors in the young history of the show. Veteran actress, Tamara Tunie won her first ever Emmy for Lead Actress a Daytime Drama Series for her performances as Anita Dupree, while Ambyr Michelle took home the gold in the Emerging Talent category.
Scott Clifton won his fourth Daytime Emmy overall, and second Lead Actor Emmy for his heart-tugging performance as Liam Spencer, who believed he was battling an inoperable brain tumor, only for it to turn out to be medical ruse to bilk Liam’s father out of $1 million dollars.
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DECADES BETWEEN BETH MAITLAND AND ROGER HOWARTH LAST EMMY WIN
In the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, Daytime Emmy history was made with Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless) winning her second Emmy 41 years since she won her first won, and Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) following suit for the men with his coming 32 years after he won in 1994 for One Life to Live.
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Jeff Kober picked up his second Daytime Emmy win for his role as Cyrus Renault on General Hospital in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category. He previously won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the role in 2022, following a nomination in the same category in 2021.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, meanwhile, won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series it its final year, while Sherri Shepherd won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host after finding out her talker had been canceled after four seasons.
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THINK OF LAURA
General Hospital star Genie Francis (Laura) received the Lifetime Achievement Award and shared from the stage, “I know 50 years sounds like an awfully long time, but it doesn’t feel like that to me,” she said. “As they say, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”
Overall, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates and The Kelly Clarkson Show received the most gold statuettes for the night with four wins apiece.
Here’s a look at the honor roll for tonight’s big winners below:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault, General Hospital)
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing in a Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Talk Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Outstanding Talk Series Host
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Daytime Program
The Young and the Restless (Episode 13273)
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, The Kelly Clarkson Show
So, who were you happy to see win a Daytime Emmy on tonight’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Do you think the right show and actors took home the gold? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section. In case you missed it, you can watch the replay of tonight’s livestream of the Daytime Emmy ceremony below.
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