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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?)
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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