Billy Flynn is confirmed as Aristotle Dumas who will disrupt Nikki's party
Victor wil be angry when the mystery man pulls a stunt at the gala on Friday.
Goodbye Chad-Hello Aristotle
Spoilers for The Young and the Restless indicate that Billy Flynn has been confirmed to portray the mysterious Aristotle Dumas. Although no first air date has been given, it's being implied that he will show up in Genoa City soon.
Days of Our Lives fans loved the actor as Chad Dimera, but he said he left the Peacock soap for something new. Chad has not been involved in a front-burner storyline in recent months, but the character will continue to be seen for a while in Salem because Days tapes eight months in advance. Flynn's followers can enjoy him on both soaps for a few months.
Nothing has been said about what happens to Chad that takes him away from Salem. Days viewers don't know if he leaves town or the role will be recast. Hopefully, he won't die because DOOL has had to film funerals for John Black (Drake Higysten) and Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) within the past year.
Aristotle makes his presence known
By sending a cryptic message, Dumas will disrupt Nikki Newman's (Melody Thomas Scott) birthday bash on Friday. It would not be a Genoa City gathering unless something unexpected took place. The details remain unknown, but whatever the business mogul does will rattle the partygoers.
Will the message be a telegram or a gift for the birthday girl? Could Aristotle himself show up in Friday's episode? Whatever he does, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) will be angry that this business rival has upended his wife's gala.
Some Y&R viewers believe Dumas is Cane Ashby, who Daniel Goddard last portrayed. There had been earlier confusion with some fans saying Goddard was returning to Genoa City, but he is now portraying Professor Henry Dalton on General Hospital. Some fans continue to wonder why the popular cast member was let go from the role and why he was not asked to return.
Phyllis and Lily continue seeking answers
Soap fans don't always understand the decisions made by the powers that be. Robert Adamson stepped in for Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos) on Days of Our Lives several times, but when the role was recast, Rory Gibson was chosen. Both men had played Noah Newman on Y&R,
Whoever Aristole Dumas is, his arrival in Genoa City is sure to shake things up. Victor will keep a close eye on him, as will Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). Lily continues to try to get a meeting with Dumas, but soon she will see him face to face.
Phyllis was disappointed Amanda would not divulge more information, but within weeks or possibly days, they will all have a better clue of who this man is. Lily and Phyllis have grilled Amanda about her boss without success.
Is Dumas Cane Ashby?
Soon, they will meet the man in person and possibly talk to him individually. If Dumas is Ashby, how did he become so rich? When Cane left Genoa City, he had a young son and no job.
What is known about him now is that Amanda Sinclair(Mishael Morgan) is his attorney, and he seems interested in not harming the Winters family business. Everyone hopes Aristotle lives up to the hype surrounding him and is not a bore. If he is Cane, will he attempt to win Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) back?
Those who watch The Young and the Restless say they are ready for the mystery to be solved and see what the new character brings to GC. Y&R has not revealed whether Dumas will be in Genoa City for a limited time or if Flynn is on contract, so stay tuned for updates.
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