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For weeks now, The Young and the Restless has been threading the name of "Aristotle Dumas" through every significant plot thread, and fans have been waiting to find out who this mysterious player is. Is he a new force in Genoa City—or might this be an instance of the past catching up with the present? With each successive revelation, the evidence mounts to speculations: Is Tucker operating under the alias Aristotle Dumas, or is there a plot to bring him back?
Speculation remains rife in Genoa City as The Young and the Restless fans wonder about one burning question: Is Tucker McCall, the mysterious character, on the verge of returning in disguise? Although the recent installment has brought the name Tucker again into the show, the intrigue that surrounds the Aristotle Dumas character keeps rumors alive that an explosive reveal is just around the corner.
Aristotle Dumas: New face in The Young and the Restless, familiar tactics?
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Tucker McCall, played by Trevor St. John in The Young and the Restless, was written out of the show in June 2024. His exit left several narrative threads hanging, especially his business rivalries, unresolved familial tensions with his son Devon Hamilton, and his tumultuous past with Ashley Abbott and Audra Charles. At the time, Trevor St. John confirmed his departure, thanking fans and indicating he was moving in a “different direction.”
However, in true soap opera fashion, the character's story may not be over. It might just be getting a reboot under a new alias: Aristotle Dumas. Aristotle Dumas has become a buzzword in Genoa City. Though he has yet to appear on-screen, his influence has been felt. Dumas is portrayed as a powerful and mysterious businessman, traits synonymous with Tucker McCall.
Dumas’s company, Arabesque, has begun making moves in the corporate world, drawing parallels to Tucker’s former enterprise, Glissade. These similarities did not go unnoticed by longtime power players Victor Newman and Michael Baldwin. In a previous episode that aired on April 3, 2025, the two theorized that Aristotle Dumas could be Tucker McCall operating under an alias.
Victor, known for his rarely mistaken intuition, highlighted the connections between Arabesque and Glissade and noted Dumas’s sudden interest in Winters Inc., which just so happens to be run by Devon Hamilton, Tucker’s son.
Aristotle Dumas: Revenge and redemption?
Adding further intrigue, Aristotle Dumas is reportedly aiding Billy Abbott in restoring his business reputation. Billy, notably, is Ashley Abbott’s brother, and Ashley is Tucker’s ex-wife. If Dumas is Tucker, this could be an elaborate scheme to reconnect with or manipulate Ashley.
Additionally, given that Audra Charles helped Victor oust Tucker from Glissade, it’s conceivable that Dumas’s presence in Genoa City is part of a calculated revenge arc. While these connections don’t amount to concrete proof, they weave a narrative that Tucker might quietly re-enter into the canvas under the name Aristotle Dumas.
No official return announcement of Tucker yet
Despite the growing speculation and fan theories, there has been no official confirmation from CBS or the show’s producers that Tucker McCall is returning or that Trevor St. John is reprising his role. In the May 14, 2025, episode of The Young and the Restless, Audra Charles references her experiences with Tucker McCall during a conversation with Nate Hastings, indicating his influence on her current dealings.
For now, The Young and the Restless is keeping fans in suspense. The absence of Tucker McCall may be temporary, and the emergence of Aristotle Dumas may very well be a slow-burning plot leading to a major reveal.
Whether Trevor St. John returns to the role, the story is ripe with dramatic potential—business rivalries, family feuds, and unfinished vendettas could all converge in an explosive twist. Until then, viewers will be watching closely, analyzing every clue, and waiting for the inevitable unmasking.
Catch the latest episodes of The Young and the Restless streaming on CBS.
