Allison Lanier, known for her role as Summer Newman on 'The Young and the Restless' for the past three years, has announced her departure from the show. Her final episode is set to air on May 2nd, 2025, as she revealed on social media, expressing gratitude to fans for their support. Lanier's portrayal of Summer earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2024. She succeeded Hunter King, who played the role from 2012 to 2022 and also received a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2013. Currently, there are no plans to recast Lanier's character, according to Soap Opera Digest.

Allison Lanier announced on social media that she will be leaving 'The Young and the Restless', with her last episode airing on May 2nd, 2025. She expressed her appreciation for the journey and the fans who supported her.

Lanier has been playing the role of Summer Newman for three years, succeeding Hunter King, who portrayed the character from 2012 to 2022.

Her performance as Summer Newman earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2024.

Hunter King, Lanier's predecessor in the role, also received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Summer in 2013.

Soap Opera Digest reports that there are no immediate plans to recast Summer Newman following Lanier's departure from the show.

Allison Lanier is leaving The Young and the Restless!

The actress, who has been starring as Summer Newman for the past three years, shared the news on social media on Wednesday (April 30).

She also revealed when her last episode will be airing, and it’s VERY soon!

Keep reading to find out more…

“Hi guys!! This Friday, May 2nd, will be my last episode on Y&R! I’ve loved the journey and learned so much but it’s time to grow in a different direction… very grateful for all of the Y&R fans who have supported me <3," Allison shared on Twitter/X, to much surprise to fans.

A casting replacement for Allison has not been revealed at this time. According to Soap Opera Digest, it’s understood that there are no immediate plans for a recasting

Allison is the latest actress to have portrayed the character, and it even earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2024. She took over from Hunter King, who played Summer from 2012-2022, and she also received a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2013.

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