On A Break? Y&R's Michael Mealor Explains Why Kyle Cheated On Summer

As Summer Newman's choices to lie to her husband have been sending the couple to disaster, Michael Mealor spoke to Soap Opera Digest about Kyle Newman's reasons on "The Young and the Restless." As the show's most recent trailer revealed, Kyle and Audra are about to hit the sheets, and Mealor explained, "[Kyle] knows right from wrong in this situation [with Phyllis] and he's appalled that Summer openly lied to him," adding that being separated might be good for them. Regarding Audra Charles, he stated, "This is the third time they've run into each other. The first time was at the gala when she found his cell phone, and then recently at this bar when he was drinking about his problems and Audra tried to cheer him up."

In a soap opera, his anger towards his wife and these few instances of bumping into each other is enough to send Kyle and Audra to bed together. He explained that "Kyle is a primal male ... and Audra is obviously a very beautiful woman," so naturally things will happen after a few drinks. "The alcohol has given him liquid courage and he's telling himself that he needs this right now," Mealor stated, adding, "So they end up having sex." He went on to explain that once the liquor wears off, Kyle will be disappointed in his actions and will need to deal with the repercussions.