The Young and the Restless: Fans react to Allison Lanier's final scenes

On The Young and the Restless, Summer Newman, played by Allison Lanier, has been a loved, hated, adored, and popular character with plenty of potential for more. Fans react to her leaving the show.

Allison Lanier as Summer Newman on The Young and the Restless

Alison Lanier took over the role of Summer Newman back in 2022, from actress Hunter King. Recasts are always tricky for loyal fans, and Allison had big shoes to fill when taking over the role. Since then and over the last 3 years, Alison has graced our screens and done a credible job of playing Summer, with many fans now very sad that she is leaving the role. In Allison's last episode, airing Friday, May 2nd, some real tears were shed in her final scenes. Whether we will see Alison return to the role or not, she has left her mark on the character and in our hearts.

Fans and long-time viewers took to the Soap Central Message Boards to express their feelings on Lanier's departure from our screens.

“Certainly was a shocker about the news about Allison Lanier’s departure and so close to the 3 year anniversary of when she took the role of Summer (the May 17, 2022 episode) as I gotten used to her version of Summer.” – Soapsfan1995

“Allison's tears were real when she hugged Redding and Michael. I will miss her. She was one of my favs.” – Salter

“I liked her as the character of Summer. What I didn't like was the writing for her just circled around Kyle since she started. First they came back, got married, got divorced, had a custody battle, fought about Claire. Oh, they threw in Chance for a hot minute but never gave HER a story. I also have to admit I didn't feel much chemistry with her and Kyle or Chance. I wish her well and I hope we can take a break from the Summer character until they know what to really do with her.” – Lulubell

Message board member Johndaniel replied to Lulubell with, “Say it isn’t so! I thought Allison Lanier’s transition into the role was seamless. I hope she comes back after taking a break from filming. She brought a lot of depth to the character. I hope others come to appreciate that.”

Even when fans didn't like the character Summer Newman, they could still find ways to compliment Lanier on her portrayal, expressed by fans like sweetpd7, who said, “Even though I dislike Summer, AL did a good job portraying her. The actress is lovely and fun to watch. Even though Summer isn’t my favorite character, she is integral to so many characters. I imagine they are re-casting. Just haven’t found the right actress.”

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What's next for Summer and who will be playing that role is left to be seen, we will keep you updated with any comings and goings on our home page, SoapCentral.com

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