In a move that will leave fans of The Bold and the Beautiful reeling, Ridge Forrester’s on-again, off-again romance with Taylor Hayes reaches a gut-wrenching climax—not at the start of their future together, but on what was supposed to be their wedding day. What began as a whirlwind of hope quickly spirals into heartbreak as Ridge makes an emotional decision that changes everything.

Taylor’s Bold Proposal: A Desperate Leap of Faith

After weeks of watching Ridge’s focus drift between her and Brooke Logan, Taylor finds herself backed into an emotional corner. The return of Nick Marone, Brooke’s former flame, only intensifies Taylor’s fears. Old flames rekindling between Brooke and Nick stir a jealousy in Ridge that Taylor can’t ignore.

Unable to sit back and wait for Ridge to drift away again, Taylor does the unthinkable. In a public, vulnerable moment at Il Giardino, she gets down on one knee and proposes to Ridge. The usually composed and confident Ridge is visibly shaken. He stares at her, caught between admiration and hesitation. For a man who always believed he would be the one to decide when and how to commit, Taylor’s move throws him off balance.

Despite his initial surprise, Ridge sees the sincerity in Taylor’s eyes—her unspoken plea to be chosen. She’s tired of being the fallback. Tired of watching Brooke steal his attention. And she believes, truly, that this proposal will anchor them.

Ridge, after a pause, says yes. Not out of excitement, but out of a sense of obligation. “I don’t want to hurt you,” he whispers. Taylor accepts his words with relief—but her intuition warns that something still isn’t right.

Wedding Bells and Growing Doubts

News of the engagement spreads quickly across Los Angeles. Steffy is ecstatic, finally seeing her parents reunited. Thomas, eager to celebrate his mother’s happiness, begins planning an intimate and romantic ceremony. To the outside world, it looks like a fairytale coming true.

But not everyone shares the joy.

When Brooke hears the news, she’s crushed. Still nursing hopes that Ridge would come back to her, she confides in Katie, devastated. “He said he was choosing me,” Brooke whispers, her voice trembling. Just as she began to believe in their future again, Ridge’s sudden engagement feels like betrayal.

And perhaps it is.

Ridge’s Heart Still Wanders

Despite Ridge’s best efforts to focus on Taylor, he can’t ignore the pangs of jealousy every time Brooke and Nick appear together. Their laughter, their shared memories—it all reminds him of what he’s trying (and failing) to move on from.

He grows restless. Distant. Irritable.

Every mention of Nick’s name becomes a trigger. Ridge begins avoiding conversations about wedding plans. Taylor senses the change and tries to connect, but Ridge retreats further into himself.

Then comes the moment that breaks the illusion entirely.

Ridge stumbles upon Brooke and Nick sharing a quiet, heartfelt conversation. There’s no kissing. No touching. But the emotional intimacy they share rattles him deeply. It mirrors everything he and Taylor lack.

The Beachside Breakdown: Ridge Can’t Lie Anymore

After a sleepless night consumed by guilt and confusion, Ridge takes a walk along the beach—the same shoreline where he once imagined a future with Taylor. But now, the waves seem to whisper a different truth.

He returns to the house, finds Taylor waiting with hope in her eyes, and breaks her heart with a single sentence:

“I can’t marry you, Taylor. Not when my heart still belongs to someone else.”

Her face crumbles. The wedding dress she had chosen, the promises she had dared to dream—all gone in an instant.

Taylor’s Devastation: Another Broken Promise

This isn’t the first time Taylor’s been left by Ridge, but being jilted on the very day she believed would change her life forever cuts deeper than any past betrayal. For once, she had taken control—proposing to him, putting her heart on the line—and it still wasn’t enough.

Ridge’s apology offers no comfort. “I thought I could move on,” he says. “But I can’t pretend anymore.”

Taylor is left standing alone, humiliated and shattered, her children scrambling to pick up the emotional pieces.

The Aftermath: What Now for Ridge, Taylor, and Brooke?

With Taylor devastated and the wedding canceled, Ridge now faces the consequences of his indecision. His longing for Brooke remains, but their past is as complicated as ever. And Brooke? She may not welcome him back with open arms, not after being pushed aside for Taylor once again.

Has Ridge lost both women in his life—one through heartbreak, and the other through mistrust?

Family Tensions Rise

Thomas, furious at his father for hurting Taylor again, demands answers. Steffy tries to be the peacemaker but is heartbroken to see her mother retreat into herself. The Forrester mansion grows tense, filled with silence and unspoken grief.

Meanwhile, whispers begin among the fashion elite and press. The wedding cancellation becomes public gossip. Ridge’s image takes a hit, not as a business mogul, but as a man torn by love and unable to commit.

Brooke’s Dilemma

Brooke, though still stung by the engagement, finds herself pulled back into Ridge’s emotional orbit. She can feel his pain, his guilt—but she doesn’t know if she can ever trust him again.

Katie warns her to be careful. “You always end up hurt,” she says. “Don’t let history repeat itself.”

Still, the bond between Ridge and Brooke is undeniable. And the temptation to try again looms large.

A Love Triangle Far From Over

This isn’t the final chapter for Ridge, Taylor, and Brooke—but it’s one of the most painful yet. Ridge’s heart may belong to Brooke, but his choices continue to wound those around him, especially Taylor, who may not recover from being abandoned at the altar.

Will Ridge and Brooke reunite? Can Taylor rebuild her life after yet another betrayal? Or will all three discover that true love means finally walking away from the past?

Stay tuned. The Bold and the Beautiful is only getting started. 💔👰‍♀️💥