Who is Aristotle Dumas on The Young and the Restless? Everything you need to know

Billy, Lily, Cane, Victor on The Young and the Restless (Custom edit by Sportskeeda, Original Image [CBS])

Aristotle Dumas is a mysterious, behind-the-scenes figure on The Young and the Restless. He controls Damian and secretly owns several businesses that have clashed with Victor Newman’s interests. Despite his growing influence, Dumas has never been seen on screen, and his true identity remains unknown. What makes him most intriguing is that even Victor, known for being ahead of the game, doesn’t realize what he’s up against.

Dumas also seems to be having a personal vendetta against Victor, recruiting Billy as part of a scheme to assist him in winning Chancellor Winters over. His literary allusions, e.g., company names "Monte Cristo" and "Dangler," imply an ulterior, revenge-based motivation.

A few characters have made guesses regarding his identity without the show confirming it. Dumas is now an enigmatic character who has some connection to a few residents of Genoa City on The Young and the Restless.

Who could Aristotle Dumas be on The Young and the Restless?

Since the name Aristotle Dumas had been mentioned on The Young and the Restless, it was apparent that this wasn't some business competitor. His presence touches on many plotlines: he hires Damian, plays a role in Billy's fight for Chancellor Winters, and continues to be a complete mystery to Victor Newman, no easy achievement.

Introduced into Phyllis and Sally's lives through Billy, Dumas presented himself as a source to hire himself out to fight Victor, seemingly motivated by common anger. It's this bitterness against Victor, the richest man in Genoa City, that leads one to speculate what Dumas's secret agenda is on The Young and the Restless

One of the best clues is his name choice. "Aristotle Dumas" is a seeming alias, referencing Alexandre Dumas, author of The Count of Monte Cristo—a novel of betrayal, role reversal, and delayed vengeance.

The businesses tied to these characters, Monte Cristo and Danglars, also borrow directly from Dumas’ literary world, which creates the feeling that these fellows are playing a long game of past grievances. No one has ever laid eyes on him in person yet, which only helps to build suspense.

There are a couple of theories floating around among the fans and on the show itself. One is that Dumas could be related to the Brooks or Prentiss families, legacy characters from The Young and the Restless's early days.

Victor acquired Prentiss Industries from Lorie Brooks at one time under questionable circumstances. If Dumas is Brooks Prentiss, or his heir, it would explain the literary theme, the desire for revenge, and the vehicle to be able to threaten Victor in a meaningful manner.

The return of a missing heir would certainly be a soap staple plot twist, although the show has not yet suggested any such connection. Another popular contender has been Cane Ashby.

Actor Daniel Goddard, who plays Cane, posted a video on his Instagram account, which has fans speculating his return to The Young and the Restless. Additionally, Cane has roots with Lily, who is very much at the center stage of the Dumas storyline through Damian.

Cane has a corporate background, as well as some unfinished business with Billy and Chancellor-Winters. If Cane were operating on a new pseudonym, it would explain the disappearance and also provide a built-in raison d'être for shaking things up.

There’s a chance Dumas is connected to Phyllis Newman's recent disappearance. Some fans think she might return to Genoa City with him, especially after Michelle Stafford teased something big.

There are also rumors that actor David Pressman could join the show as Dumas, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Also read: The Young and the Restless spoilers for next 2 weeks (April 18 to 25, 2025): What to expect, major developments, and more

Fans can watch The Young and the Restless on CBS.

About the author

Preethika Vijayakumar is a Daily Soap writer at Sportskeeda with a keen interest in pop culture. Although a law student, her curiosity about the world and passion for writing inspired her to explore and analyze the complex narrative and diverse character arcs that define the daily soaps.

With experience as a legal content writer, Preethika also achieved a notable accomplishment as her work was published in a book about criminology and victimology. As a fellow binge-watcher, Preethika aims to provide insightful analysis based on her firsthand viewing experiences, ensuring accuracy and relevance in her writing.

Outside of professional endeavors, she enjoys reading, playing guitar, and creating ceramics. Her favorite celebrity is Jensen Ackles, and if given the opportunity, Preethika would love to be a part of his show, Supernatural, although she isn’t sure she could last until the end.

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