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“She killed that old man” — Fans speculate Mariah’s dark secret amid Dumas mystery on The Young and the Restless

Modified Jun 09, 2025 15:42 GMT

The recent episodes of The Young and the Restless resumed the much-anticipated Mariah and Tessa storyline. In earlier episodes, it was noted that Mariah had gone on a work trip, and upon her return, she acted differently, which worried Tessa.

In the current scenario of The Young and the Restless, while Mariah looked upset, Sharon Newman asked what bothered her. Sharon even questioned if Mariah had committed infidelity on her work trip, to which she replied, "so much worse". Many fans of the daytime soap opera were shocked to hear the same, and started speculating about it.

Disclaimer: This article is based on speculations.

A fan by the name of Michele Filary commented on a discussion post by another fan on Facebook. Michele wrote:

"I think she killed that old man because he reminded her of Ion"

Comments by fans on the post (Image via Facebook/@Trulee Anne)

Michele wrote the comment on a discussion post started by another fan named Trulee Anne on Facebook on June 7, 2025. The post read:

"Is it possible that Mariah slept with Dumas (Cane)? And that's why this whole thing is coming out at the same time? Did Mariah ever meet Cane? (Or whoever Dumas might be)"

The Original Post by the fan (Image via Facebook/ @Trulee Anne)

Trulee Anne shared her thoughts on the current scenario of the soap opera. The fan speculated that Mariah must have slept with someone, probably Dumas, the most talked-about person in Genoa City. Trulee also suggested that Dumas is none other than Cane.

Many fans of the daytime soap opera took an interest in the post and commented on their views on the same. Some fans speculated the possibility of Mariah killing someone who looks like Ian.

On the other hand, several fans of The Young and the Restless expressed their views on the boring storyline. They also made assumptions about the real identity of Aristotle Dumas.

Here's everything to know about the drama that surrounded Mariah and her work trip on The Young and the Restless

In the recent episode of the daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless, which aired on June 6, 2025, a piece of shocking information came to light.

Previously, Mariah returned from a work trip feeling a bit upset. When Tessa confronted her and apologized in case she had done something wrong, Mariah responded by saying that it wasn’t Tessa who needed to apologize, it was her. Tessa was taken aback, and for the longest time, fans suspected she must have cheated on her.

However, recently, when Sharon Newman asked if Mariah had had a one-night stand with someone during her trip, the latter replied with "so much worse". This led the fans to speculate that she must be involved in something shady, like drugs, kidnapping, or even worse, murder.

Also read: "It's like watching paint dry!" — Fans lose patience as The Young and the Restless adds Mariah to its list of stalled storylines

Fans of the daytime soap opera can catch the latest episodes of The Young and the Restless on the CBS Network and Paramount+.

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Kritika Arora is a Daily Soap Writer at Sportskeeda with 3.5 years of experience in content creation and brand solutions. Her academic foundation in Political Science and Economics from Delhi University, supplemented by online courses in marketing and public relations, has equipped her with a diverse skill set.

Before joining Sportskeeda, Kritika honed her expertise as a Brand Solutions Manager at House of Creators, an influencer marketing agency. She has also crafted heartwarming short stories for couples at The Wedding Matinee, a wedding photography company.

Kritika's passion for television shines through in her reporting. She is dedicated to delivering accurate, relevant, and ethical news by prioritizing trusted sources and staying informed on industry trends.

She admires Gabriel Macht's Harvey Specter for his unwavering confidence and Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods for her "it girl" energy and entrepreneurial spirit. Apart from writing, Kritika enjoys reading fiction, watching TV shows, kickboxing, and exploring new cafes.

If given a chance, she would love to go back to the early 2000s rom-com era and be a part of a Nicholas Sparks movie.

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