“Summer belongs with Chance”- The Young and the Restless fans debate whether Summer should stay with Chance or reunite with Kyle

Kyle Abbott, Summer Newman and Chance Chancellor on The Young and The Restless (Image via Facebook/@The Young and The Restless)

The latest storyline on The Young and the Restless has caused a heated debate between fans, with many discussing Summer Newman's romantic life on social media.

The captivating love triangle on The Young and The Restless, including Summer, Kyle Abbott, and Chance Chancellor, splits the audience's opinions on whether she should remain with her new partner, Chance, or reconcile with her estranged husband, Kyle.

The debate intensified after a recent episode of The Young and The Restless, where Summer and Chance shared a touching moment, strengthening their connection. Fans took to social media, discussing whether Summer's future should involve Chance or Kyle.

One user said:

"Nooooo!!! Summer belongs with Chance. Claire belongs with Kyle."

Screenshot from a Facebook post (Image via Facebook/@Young and Restless Canadian Day Ahead Recaps - Soaps Spoilers)

After witnessing the romantic encounter Summer had with Kyle, fans were soon to express their disappointment. They said they'd prefer to see Summer with Chance and Kyle with Claire.

While some expressed disappointment, one fan, Kathleen A Lorenz, posted on The Young and The Restless spoilers Facebook page that she thinks Summer should break up with Chance and get back with Kyle. The post received mixed reactions from others.

The post received support from a few fans who agreed with Kathleen A. Lorenz, believing Summer should reconcile with Kyle and leave Chance.

Screenshot from a Facebook post (Image via Facebook/@Young and Restless Canadian Day Ahead Recaps - Soaps Spoilers)

Fans felt that Summer wasn't good for Kyle and he had a better relationship with Claire. A fan even commented that Summer and Kyle had a toxic relationship and that she only wanted Kyle when he was with someone else.

Others commented on Summer's mother, Phyllis's influence on her relationships, and said that she needed to eliminate her mother's influence from her life.

The Young and The Restless- The current storyline involving Summer

Summer Newman’s marriage to Kyle Abbott ended in 2023 after Kyle’s affair with Audra Charles was exposed. This betrayal shattered their marriage, leaving Summer struggling to trust him again despite Kyle’s repeated attempts to reconcile.

After her marriage with Kyle ended, she developed a bond with Chance Chancellor. Their relationship turned romantic as Chance emotionally supported Summer to move on from Kyle.

As he failed to reconcile with Summer, Kyle grew closer to Claire Grace, a new character introduced in July 2023. Claire began developing feelings for Kyle, which Kyle later reciprocated.

Phyllis Newman, Summer’s mother, has been a prominent figure in the storyline, often expressing strong opinions about her daughter’s choices. Her involvement complicated Summer’s relationships, as she frequently clashed with Kyle and Chance.

Summer also confronted her mother, Phyllis, about her interference in Summer’s relationships and other private matters, as well as Phyllis’s own questionable decisions.

In 2024, Summer became involved in a fight for power within Jabot Cosmetics. As internal disagreements arose within the company, Summer's position as an important leader became critical. Her choices created tension between her and Kyle, who remained involved in Jabot Cosmetics.

Fans can watch The Young and The Restless on CBS.

Edited by Rachith Rao