Taylor’s Gamble Turns to Heartbreak

In a week set to redefine the romantic landscape of The Bold and the Beautiful, Monday’s episode delivers an emotional sucker punch fans won’t soon forget. Taylor Hayes, who’s fought tooth and nail to reclaim her place beside Ridge Forrester, makes a dramatic move that risks everything—her pride, her patience, and possibly her future.

Determined not to lose Ridge again to Brooke Logan’s ever-lingering presence, Taylor decides to do something drastic: propose marriage. She arranges an intimate moment at Il Giardino, hoping to catch Ridge off guard in the best way. Her plan? If she acts first, Ridge won’t have time to drift. But love isn’t a race—and Ridge isn’t ready for the finish line.

As Taylor kneels before him, offering a ring and a promise of forever, Ridge’s silence is deafening. His expression? Confused. Awkward. Even a little guilty. “I didn’t expect this,” he whispers, clearly conflicted. For a moment, time stands still… and so does Taylor’s hope.

What should have been a triumphant romantic gesture instead crumbles beneath the weight of Ridge’s hesitation. The passion between them was supposed to be rekindled—but now, that flame flickers uncertainly in the wind.

Nick Spies—and Spills

Unbeknownst to the duo, Nick Marone watches from a distance. His return to L.A. was already causing whispers, but this changes everything. Seeing Ridge falter as Taylor bares her soul gives Nick all the ammunition he needs. And who’s the first person he rushes to?

Brooke.

The second Nick drops the news of Taylor’s surprise proposal—and Ridge’s reaction—Brooke’s fire ignites. Is it jealousy? Validation? A strategic opportunity? Whatever it is, it’s powerful. And Brooke’s next move might shake the foundation of every relationship involved.

Carter & Hope: The Past Reopens

Back at Forrester Creations, Steffy’s matchmaking wheels are turning. She pushes Carter Walton to step closer to Hope Logan, encouraging him to help her move forward. But Hope’s heart is still tangled in her past—with Liam, and more painfully, with Daphne.

As Carter offers Hope understanding, something shifts. They begin to unpack wounds left behind by Daphne’s departure. But is this healing… or foreshadowing? Daphne’s name is on everyone’s lips again, and that usually means only one thing in this town—she’s not gone for good.

The Storm Ahead

With Ridge stuck in emotional limbo, Taylor feeling humiliated, and Brooke catching wind of it all, a storm is brewing. Will Ridge fall back into old patterns? Will Brooke step in just as Taylor falls apart? And if Daphne resurfaces, what will become of Carter and Hope?

One thing’s for certain: The Bold and the Beautiful is just getting started this week—and the emotional reckoning is about to hit full force.