Yellowstone Fans Outraged: Kayce Dutton’s New Love Interest Sparks Controversy!

Though only a few months have passed since Monica Dutton’s (Kelsey Asbille) untimely death, her husband Kayce (Luke Grimes) seems ready to consider new romantic possibilities. In the latest episode of “Marshals,” titled “The Gathering Storm,” Kayce encounters Dolly (Ellyn Jameson), whose father finds himself stranded in the mountains amid an impending storm after a mishap. Kayce, accompanied by Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), manages a successful rescue, and Dolly later shows her gratitude by buying them drinks at a local bar.

It’s Andrea (Ash Santos) who subtly points out to Kayce that Dolly’s gesture might be more than just a friendly thank-you. When Dolly suggests a private tour of the scenic Big Sky Country, Kayce’s hesitant response of “Maybe” hints at the beginning of something new. However, not all viewers are thrilled by Kayce’s potential romance so soon after Monica’s death.

A fan, u/funkofanatic95, expressed their frustration on the “Marshals” subreddit, urging the show not to rush into a new love storyline for Kayce. “I may not have liked Monica much at all because all she did was cry, but for real both Kayce and Tate are still grieving… her shoes are still by the damn door,” they lamented. The sentiment is echoed by others who feel Dolly’s character seems like a stereotype, as noted by u/BeachgirlNJ0613: “Too soon after Monica’s death — and too soon in the series storyline. Plus, we don’t need a bottle blonde from back east.”

Complicating matters further, Kayce’s potential involvement with Dolly might strain his relationship with his son, Tate Dutton (Brecken Merrill), which has only recently begun to mend after Monica’s passing. As u/saxyseminole warned, “Oh yeah, drive a bigger wedge between Kayce and son by forcing a love interest.”

An even bigger problem might lie ahead for Kayce if he ends up getting together with Dolly: a possible rift in his relationship with son Tate Dutton (Brecken Merrill), a connection that was just starting to heal in the wake of Monica’s death. “Oh yeah, drive a bigger wedge between kayce and son by forcing a love interest,” remarked u/saxyseminole. 

Many commenters agree that it’s too early for Kayce to be contemplating love after just four episodes of “Marshals.” Still, others have noticed the fiery interaction between Kayce and Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), and the push-pull dynamic between Kayce and Andrea, and are hoping that he’ll pick one of them. One viewer even has their eye on someone who hasn’t been in Kayce’s orbit for a while. “If they were going to introduce a love interest for [Kayce] it should have been Avery,” said u/AbbreviationsAway500. A horse groomer working on the Dutton ranch in “Yellowstone,” Avery’s (Tanaya Beatty) chemistry with Kayce was never explored, thanks to his marriage to Monica. 

While Kayce might look into his feelings for Belle and Andrea — and even Avery — sometime in the near future, fans should brace themselves for more Dolly: Ellyn Jameson is confirmed to have a recurring role on “Marshals.”