In a stunning development that will leave fans reeling, Taylor Hayes is set to call off her engagement to Ridge Forrester after unearthing a heart-wrenching secret that shatters her trust entirely. For weeks, Taylor has fought to believe in the fairytale reunion she shares with Ridge, convinced their bond was stronger than ever. But a hidden truth is about to surface, thrusting their relationship into irreversible chaos.

As devoted viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful know, Ridge has a long and complicated history with both Taylor and Brooke Logan. Though he pledged himself to Taylor recently, murmurs of his unresolved feelings for Brooke have haunted every step of their renewed romance. The emotional cracks finally give way when Taylor stumbles upon a series of private messages exchanged between Ridge and Brooke—some sent just days before Ridge proposed.

What begins as a routine sync of Ridge’s tablet at Forrester Creations turns into a bombshell discovery for Taylor. Among calendar updates and photos, Taylor finds a hidden folder containing a string of passionate, late-night conversations that reveal Ridge’s emotional conflict. In one particularly damning message, Ridge admits he doesn’t know if he’s marrying Taylor out of genuine love or a desire to do the “right thing” after their family vacation.

Crushed and blindsided, Taylor confronts Ridge in a fiery confrontation that will air in next week’s explosive episodes. Ridge tries to explain, claiming those messages were a “moment of weakness” and that his feelings have since solidified in Taylor’s favour. But the damage is done. For Taylor, a woman who has always carried herself with dignity and emotional insight, this betrayal feels like a cruel replay of history.

In a poignant scene that promises to go down in B&B history, Taylor returns Ridge’s engagement ring, telling him, “I won’t be your second choice. Not again.” The line, delivered with quiet devastation, echoes through the Forrester mansion like a thunderclap. Ridge, visibly stunned, watches helplessly as the woman he claimed to love walks away—this time for good.

Backed by her daughter Steffy and a chorus of friends who have long feared Ridge’s indecisiveness, Taylor begins charting a new course for herself, one focused on healing and independence. While Ridge is left to confront the wreckage of his decisions, spoilers hint that Brooke may not welcome him back with open arms either, complicating his future even further.

This turning point not only highlights Taylor’s growth as a character but also reaffirms The Bold and the Beautiful’s enduring themes: the cost of honesty, the pain of romantic cycles, and the courage it takes to break free. As the fallout ripples through the Forrester family, one thing is clear—Taylor Hayes is done settling for half-measures. And Ridge? He may finally have to live with the consequences of loving two women too long.