SUMMER NEWMAN HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON KYLE AND HE’S NOT BACKING DOWN

TL;DR: Summer Newman is gearing up to become the ultimate third wheel in Kyle Abbott and Claire Newman’s Romeo and Juliet romance! And with Victor Newman already disapproving of the relationship and Jack Abbott worried about the fallout, Summer sees an opening to swoop in and reclaim her ex-husband, even if it means playing dirty. Just like her mama Phyllis taught her to do.

Summer’s Got Her Eye on the Prize — And It’s Kyle!

Hold onto your remotes, Young and Restless fans! Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) is about to channel her inner Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and go full sabotage mode on Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Claire Newman (Hayley Erin). While Kyle just jetted off to Los Angeles to win Claire back after their recent breakup, Summer’s been watching from the sidelines with a plan brewing in her scheming mind.

Here’s the super duper spot of tea: Kyle and Claire have been dealing with enough obstacles already. Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) has made it crystal clear he doesn’t approve of his granddaughter dating an Abbott, and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) is worried that Victor’s going to use their relationship as ammunition in his war against Jabot. The writers are really giving us that classic Genoa City family feud drama!

The Perfect Storm for Summer’s Interference

But wait! Things are getting even gets JUICIER! While Kyle’s been busy trying to fight for Claire in LA and dealing with Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) potentially charming his way into Claire’s heart, Summer’s been having some realizations of her own. Despite dating Chance Chancellor (Connor Floyd) for a hot minute, those old feelings for Kyle haven’t exactly disappeared. And now that Kyle’s relationship with Claire is hitting some rocky patches? Summer sees her opening and is ready to slither in.

The spoilers suggest that Summer’s going to embrace her Phyllis side and get RUTHLESS. We’re talking potential frame jobs, manipulations, and schemes that would make Red proud. Remember when Summer used to be this masterful schemer who leveraged a liver donation to marry Kyle? Yeah, Summer is desperate and she’s making a comeback, so Claire had better watch her back!

Victor and Jack: Unwitting Accomplices?

Here’s where it gets really interesting. Summer doesn’t even need to work that hard because Victor and Jack are already doing half the work for her! Victor’s been so vocal about his disapproval that Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) is worried he might even threaten to disown Claire from the Newman family. Meanwhile, Jack’s concerned that Kyle screwed things up all by himself with his questionable choices. We’re looking at you, Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and the France situation!

With the family patriarchs already creating wedges between Kyle and Claire, Summer just needs to slide right into that gap. It’s like the universe is GIFT-WRAPPING this opportunity for her. The question is: how far will Summer go? Will she frame Claire for something? Will she use Claire’s complicated past with Jordan (Colleen Zenk) against her? The possibilities are endless!

Kyle’s Caught in the Middle of a War Zone

Poor Kyle is literally caught between his family’s company drama and his love life imploding. He’s watching Jabot become a battlefield in Victor’s latest vendetta, and now he’s got to worry about whether Claire can handle the Newman-Abbott pressure cooker. And let’s be real. Kyle hasn’t exactly been making the BEST decisions lately. His confrontation with Audra in Chancellor Park where he literally offered her a one-way ticket out of town on the Jabot jet? Not his finest moment.

The spoilers hint that Summer’s going to use every weapon in her arsenal, including potentially digging up dirt on Claire or creating situations that make Kyle question whether their relationship can survive all this family warfare. And with Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell) in the mix, Summer’s got the ultimate card to play—their son and their history as a family.

Will Claire and Kyle’s Love Survive?

The writers have been hyping Kyle and Claire as this big Romeo and Juliet story, but we all know how that ended for the original star-crossed lovers! With Summer lurking, Victor scheming, and Jack worrying, these two don’t stand a chance unless they can somehow unite against ALL the chaos coming their way.

And here’s the million-dollar question: Is Summer actually Kyle’s endgame, or is she just a temporary obstacle in his journey with Claire? Based on how hard the show’s been pushing the Kyle–Claire romance, you’d think they’d survive this—but then again, the writers LOVE to throw curveballs. Could Summer actually succeed in breaking them up and getting her man back?

One thing’s for sure: Genoa City is about to get MESSY, and Summer Newman is ready to play dirty. Let the games begin!