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The Young and the Restless’ Michael Mealor Says of Summer/Kyle/Claire Storyline, “It’s Going to Get Nasty”
On CBS Daytime’s The Young and the Restless, Kyle (Michael Mealor) seems to be spending more time with Claire (Hayley Erin) much to the chagrin of Summer (Allison Lanier). All this has gone down since little Harrison was held captive along with Claire by Jordan (Colleen Zenk) and rhe
While Summer has told her concerns over and over to Kyle, that she doesn’t like Claire getting so close to the little boy, Kyle seems to be somewhat smitten with Claire, or is he?
Michael Fairman TV caught up with Michael Mealor on the red carpet at last week’s 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards to get his thoughts on this possible love triangle, where in reality, everybody might be running a con on the other.
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Mealor revealed that coming up on Y&R between Summer, Claire and Kyle that, “It’s going to get nasty. I gotta say that. No one trusts anyone, which makes good TV.”
To that end, it looks like no one in the Abbott family trusts Kyle either, to which Mealor replied, “Jack (Peter Bergman) doesn’t trust Kyle. Summer doesn’t trust Kyle. Diane (Susan Walters) doesn’t trust Kyle. Claire may be the only one, and I (may) have her fooled.”
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Fans have been speculating that Claire isn’t the now “good’ girl she seems to be and that her psychotic tendencies may take over. Mealor says, “That’s a testament to Hayley (Erin) and how amazing she is because she plays this lovable character, but you just kind of go, something may be off here.”
Recently, Y&R aired the two-person episode featuring Kyle’s on-screen dad, Peter Bergman and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) where Jack tries to get Nikki to stop her bender and sober up, but ultimately loses his own sobriety and almost loses his life. Mealor shared he saw the unbelievable performances when it was being filmed.
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Michael expressed, “God, that’s such a fantastic episode. They showed up for that and they filmed that over two days – split the episode in half. I was there on set shooting other scenes, but just watching them pour it out on the monitor. It was incredible.”
Watch our red carpet conversation with Michael Mealor below.
Now weigh-in; Do you think Claire will ultimately take to underhanded tactics to get Kyle and Harrison in her clutches and away from Summer? Let us know your theories via the comment section.
I still think Claire is a psychopath. Y and R due a new young one lol
Are Y&R reading the comments on people. It’s the same characters with the most airtime and screen time. It’s how I feel with Summer and Kyle last year by the drama with Phyllis & Diane. That were boring as a couple, and not as a couple. Now with the kidnapping storyline, and then a storyline with Claire that people aren’t thrilled with. More airtime,
more pushes. No no no triangles with them. Summer should focus on Chance completely, instead of sidelining him without a story. I see they have huge fans! Love Lauren and Michael. Put Kyle in a different road of story with other characters. Why drag Summer all the time. I’m sorry, so irritated. Many characters like Noah, Allie, Jeremy, and Ashland were wasted already. Sharon, Tessa, Abby, Mariah, Lauren, Michael are left with no stories to tell. Elena is gone. Only seeing Connor and Harrison as the focus on main. Soon we see Johnny, Faith, and Katie but for how long? What about more with them, Reed and the children of Lily back.
Oh, I read that Vicki’s kids are returning and will not like Claire, the jealousy thing I guess. Just what we need, more kids.
Yeah I read it too agreed, more kids, but I have doubts knowing Griffith about staying. Hopefully, they keep them.
About Claire: I don’t like what she did, but she doesn’t know her family history based on crimes, too. We all shouldn’t forget the Newman’s weren’t sweet and sugar. Always bad happens and something need to be done to cover up. Like Harrison after kidnapping, Claire was a victim under Jordan’s claws too. With Jordan’s case, it’s linked to the family. What Kyle needs is growth, and raising his son on his own without having Harrison many mothers, Newman involvements, love interests, nanny, custody paper and battles with discussions. I just came to the conclusion with that I like it that way. A good emmy material for Michael Mealor with that.
Here is a young woman who grow up unloved and raised ɓy a psychopath. She has no self esteem or social skills and should be in intense therapy. She is a prime candidate for exploitation by a friend. The show needs a male villain to sweep Claire off her feet for her family’s money.
Sorry, don’t agree. She’s had enough crap in her life and enough done to her, just by her crazy aunt alone. I say, let her enjoy her new found life, certainly not what you are describing.
It can get nasty all it wants but I’m sorry Kyle and Claire have no chemistry whatsoever so what are we getting The hand that rocks the cradle no thanks
I’m not saying that Claire should be with Kyle,I’ve never liked his cocky, self-centeredness and now maybe he’ll get put in his place by Victor.
Wow, that EP sure has the actors out their selling his schlock. The proof was in the Emmy Awards…how many did Y&R walk away with??? Two? Both for acting. Nothing for the behind the scenes work, nothing for production. And in some categories they didn’t even pick up a nomination in a 4 horse field. Y&R has hit rock bottom where it counts. Heck, even on this website, there are no stories about Y&R, while news at GH, B&B and Days still dominates. The show is on neutral. There needs to be a big change while they can still afford it. Love to see Y&R dominate again.
Kyle is apparently falling right into Victor’s clutches with his not so subtle way of getting him away from Jabot and over to Newman. Maybe Kyle and Diane will appreciate each other more when he’s gone.
Someone needs to lock Victor in a cell! Maybe Claire’s Aunt will escape and give him a taste of his own medicine.
Lew, Trust me!
They need to cool down with Summer and Kyle’s airtime/scenes. Both are boring, but Kyle need to stand up more with spine, instead letting Summer control demands on Harrison because she doesn’t like Claire. It’s annoying when you try to enjoy other characters. I hope it comes out what Victor did. What are your imput on Connor’s storyline?
Hi Stella, I don’t really know about the Connor storyline. He is rarely on, and I am not sure if this is a story for him or to push Adam and Chelsea together again. Which may push Sally to.Nick (UGH!)
Hi Lew,
Agreed on Connor’s screen time, and I don’t want Sally & Nick to reunite either. That was horrible. I’m not too impressed with Connor’s SL.
Happy Michael Mealor is getting a love story!
He’s wasted on all these forced workplace plots.
Not sure about him and Claire but atleast it will bring him and Summer maybe back together by the end. I hope Chance also gets some airtime with Summer on this one too. He’s been m.i.a it seems recently
Kyle needs a good woman, not Summer who is such a conceited, spoiled brat.
Damian,
What bothers now that it’s the same stuff over and over again with Summer and Kyle. Alison Lanier nor Michael Mealor were never given other heavy materials with other actress and actors that they both can act with. Summer with Chance, her carrying a baby of his with difficult complications the baby survives on the end, fighting for Chancellors business and more SL with her family. Kyle with someone else, SL with his family, or determined to raise Harrison on his own. That are potential Emmy to summit, and if they’re going to summit an Emmy Awards based on the same where AL And MM didn’t stand out enough for me because this is the only performance they have. That really will disappoint me as a huge fan, and viewer. I want to see more than this.
I wonder why no one in the community hit the pain point because this is the storyline they came up with.
Nothing wrong with trying to get characters on front but problem is Claire was born in the nineties and summer and Kyle 2,000 if you are going to go back in history you need to get it straight . Peck was great back then but he has aged just like we all do . Absolutely no chemistry at all between he and AH . And let’s just put Victor and Jack on hold neither one has chemistry anymore with anyone if you want to write case out so do it I dare you.
Tell’em Kay!
Guess they will be giving Sharon Case some new/old material, with her, going off the deep end again. Was hoping they would write some new material for her, meeting someone new, thriving in her new business and family, not going back down the Rabbit Hole, maybe out to make Daniel pay for what she thinks was his fault for Kassie’s death. Those of us that watched that horrible SL, know it wasn’t Daniel’s fault for the accident, it was Kassie herself, who insisted on driving when she’d been drinking herself. Not looking forward to being put through all that again.
Beyond the Gates
TUNE-IN: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Banneker Homecoming Episodes, EP Sheila Ducksworth Speaks on Impact HBCUs Have in Real Life
As previously reported, kicking off today, is a two-part Beyond the Gates, when The Duprees gather to celebrate Banneker University’s homecoming weekend.
The producers and writers are taking an opportunity to spotlight the rich traditions of the long-held tradition of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its fictional university.
The episodes are today on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday, October 2 and next week on Monday, October 5, where in true Beyond the Gates fashion, there will be some surprising drama that ensues when someone shows up!
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BANNEKER REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS
Sheila Duckworth, (executive producer, Beyond the Gates) spoke to Soaps.com to give some insight on the decision for the series to illustrate the ties that bind with HBCUs.
“It was important that we have this school as almost a character on our canvas, right from the beginning. Beyond even education, HBCUs have been pivotal when it comes to everything from economic progression and fostering a sense of community to the development of leadership skills,” explained Ducksworth. “From the beginning, we wanted to illustrate that what the Duprees are able to do in the world was a direct reflection of the impact HBCU’s have in real life.”
EVERYTHING HAS ITS PURPOSE
The EP talked about how purposeful the elements that integrate Banneker into the overall story of Beyond the Gates are including: the Dupree family door knocker that is a lion, the mascot for the fictional university, plus, the upcoming fight song that the cast will sing together on the Monday, October 5 episode, and the painting the hangs at Fairmont Crest.
That portrait of Vernon Dupree’s (Clifton Davis) father, George Cheeks Dupree, that hangs prominently at the country club, was named after CBS executive George Cheeks (now Chairman of TV and Media, Paramount), and as Ducksworth says of the legacy of Vernon’s father, “He was the architect of Fairmont Crest.”
So, are you looking forward to these episodes honoring HBCU traditions with the Dupree and the Richardson clans? What surprises do you think might be in store come next week? Let us know via the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
‘General Hospital’ Alum Tajh Bellow Fills In for ‘Days of our Lives’ Tyler Joseph Andrews in the Role of Theo Carver
After an earlier post on Thursday, October 1 about General Hospital alumni Tajh Bellow’s (ex-TJ Ashford) upcoming project from Issa Rae’s HOOPAE Digital, comes word that Bellow is temporarily stepping into the role of Days of our Lives Theo Carver to fill in for Tyler Joseph Andrews on the Peacock streaming soap opera.
According to TV Insider, Bellow will be making a one-day appearance next week on the October 6 episode of DAYS as Andrews was unable to make the tape date that was shot 10 months ago on a day last December. Andrews (pictured below) took over the role of Theo in September of 2025.
In Bellow’s upcoming episode as Theo, he will share scenes with Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez). A DAYS spokesperson tells the outlet that Bellow “stepped seamlessly into the role, and the cast and crew were grateful for his professionalism and commitment, albeit for only one episode.”
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TAJH WILL BE SEEN IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OCTOBER
As General Hospital fans know, Tajh played the role of TJ Ashford from 2018 to his last appearance in December of 2024. Along the way, he received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as TJ, the last being in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
In addition, bellow along with Y&R alum Loren Lott will be seen starting on October 14 in the new Love Island spoof series, The Compatibility Experiment. The show will drop exclusively on TikTok and the PineDrama platform.
The Compatibility Experiment gives a satirical look at reality dating shows, think Love Island! The story centers around Kelvin (Bellow) and Camila (Lott), whose relationship is put to the test when they join a reality show to try to win a the million dollar prize.
So, what do you think of Tajh stepping in for Tyler Joseph Andrews as Theo on DAYS? Perhaps, the soap opera liked his work that he might be considered for another role in the future bringing Bellow back to the soaps? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof
Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.
Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.
In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?
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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.
The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.
General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.
Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.
Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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