A new theory suggests that the enigmatic Aristotle Dumas might not be a man—or even a single person—shaking up The Y&R in unexpected ways.
Currently, one of the biggest questions on The Young and the Restless is “Who is Aristotle Dumas?” There are lots of theories, including that the mysterious businessman is Cane Ashby or Tucker McCall.
However, what if Dumas isn’t who we think “he” is? In fact, what if he’s not a HE at all?
‘He’s’ Not A He
A Reddit user recently proposed a compelling theory: What if Dumas is Diane (Susan Walters)? “
This whole story about the count being in prison for 14 years, Diane was missing for just about as long, and she was in LA, where Dumas supposedly was.
What if she is Dumas and she is helping Billy [Jason Thompson] and will help Jack [Peter Bergman] to beat Victor [Eric Braeden]? I would love that,” wrote the viewer.
This idea has sparked lively discussions among fans, with some suggesting that Aristotle Dumas could be a woman or even a group operating under a single alias
. One Redditor speculated, “Maybe it’s Jill [Jess Walton]. She’s been known to use aliases before.” Another added, “What if it’s a collective of people working together to take down Victor?”
The mystery deepens when considering Victor’s own words. He mentioned that he’s been curious about Dumas for years and wonders if he even exists.
Michael Baldwin (Christian Le Blanc) noted that there are no known photos or public appearances by Dumas and theorized that “Aristotle Dumas” could be a group of people behind one figurehead.
Adding to the intrigue, some fans have pointed out that Dumas’s recent interactions have been with Billy, which could hint at a personal connection. Could this be someone from Billy’s past, perhaps seeking revenge or aiming to settle old scores?
Damian (Jermaine Rivers) also told Lily (Christel Khalil) that he suspected Dumas was a front.
While the true identity of Aristotle Dumas remains a mystery, the possibility that this enigmatic figure isn’t a man—or even a single person—opens up exciting narrative avenues. Who do you think the mysterious Dumas is? Could it be Diane? Let us know in the comments below.
