"Best scene in a long time": The Bold and the Beautiful fans cheer as Brooke slaps Ridge and pushes Taylor

Ridge and Brooke of The Bold and the Beautiful are up for a split (Image via Instagram/boldandbeautifulcbs)
Ridge and Brooke of The Bold and the Beautiful are up for a split (Image via Instagram/@boldandbeautifulcbs)

On The Bold and the Beautiful, the loving couple Ridge and Brooke are breaking up in an emotional drama. After a long time, Brooke Logan seems to be putting aside her blind love and standing up to Ridge Forrester. Their relationship crumbled after Carter and Hope's coup took over Forrester Creations, forcing Ridge and Steffy to quit.

To add to this, Brooke accepted the CEO's position in good interest. However, Ridge felt it was a betrayal and sought comfort with his former wife, Taylor Hayes. In a recent episode, when Ridge failed to recognize Brooke's reasoning and hinted she was not his family, Brooke slapped him. She then called Taylor his second choice and shoved Taylor while walking out of the Forrester mansion.

Fans of the soap are celebrating Brooke's move, as they took to social media to share their delight. One fan on Facebook, going by the name Deanna Govan, commented:

"Both!! Best scene in a long time!!"
A fan comment about Brooke slapping Ridge (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)
A fan comment about Brooke slapping Ridge (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)

Deanna was replying to a post by Sherry Langione on the soap's Facebook fan page, where Sherry posted an opinion about Brooke slapping Ridge and pushing Taylor. She wrote:

"I don't know which was better Brooke slapping Ridge or pushing Taylor out of the way."
The original post from a fan (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)
The original post from a fan (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)

Many others seemed to agree that the scene delighted them. While some called it the best storyline, others thought Ridge deserved it.

More fan reactions on the same thread (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)
More fan reactions on the same thread (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)

Another Facebook post said it was "awesome," to which many viewers agreed.

More fan reactions in another discussion group (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)
More fan reactions in another discussion group (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)

While some viewers regretted that Steffy was not treated similarly, others agreed with Brooke regarding Ridge's actions.

Fans find Brooke's actions justified (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)
Fans find Brooke's actions justified (Image via Facebook/groups/theboldandthebeautifull)

The Bold and the Beautiful: What drove Brooke to retaliate physically?

Brooke Logan found herself at the crossroads of relationships when her daughter, Hope, planned a coup on Forrester Creations, the family business of Brooke's husband, Ridge Forrester. While Brooke played the loyal employee and loyal wife by spilling everything to Ridge, she was dismayed to find Ridge singling out Hope to blame, even calling her names.

As her mother, Brooke felt compelled to defend Hope, which made Ridge walk out on her. While the Forresters were hoping Carter Walton would not be able to appoint the right personnel to run the company, Carter appointed Brooke as the company's CEO.

Presuming this move as a betrayal from Brooke, Ridge turned to his ex-wife, Taylor Hayes, to seek comfort. As the former couple got intimate, Brooke revealed to Zende the real reason for her acceptance of the new post. Then, when she went to inform Ridge about how she planned to give his company back to him, she found him with Taylor.

Furthermore, she once again attempted to meet him and convince him about her plan, in the episode dated January 6, 2025. However, Ridge refused to believe her and continued to accuse her and her daughter. Meanwhile, Brooke confronted him about getting back with Taylor.

Eventually, when he taunted her about running his family business, Brooke pointed out that she was his family too. Upon realizing that he never thought of her as his family, Brooke slapped Ridge and asked him to spend time with Taylor, his "second choice." As she was walking out, she encountered Taylor and shoved her aside.

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What could happen to the "Bridge" couple after this volatile breakup?

As the current plot dynamics suggest on The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke is more hurt by Ridge's stance now than she was before. She had tried to understand Ridge's anger and lack of reasoning. However, Brooke's patience snapped when he hinted that she was not family.

As Steffy Forrester continues to push her parents together, while Taylor also tries to reunite with Ridge, he would likely be ensnared in his relationship with Taylor. While Brooke may miss Ridge and continue to love him, she is likely to look for another relationship to move on. However, Brooke's new love interest is yet to be revealed.

Also Read: The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers: New plot twists will put couples at risk


Stay tuned to CBS every weekday to catch the latest drama, as Brooke and Ridge part ways on The Bold and the Beautiful.

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