“Brooke just thank your daughter” — The Bold and the Beautiful fans argue whether Hope was the reason Ridge left Brooke

Brooke and Hope (Image via Instagram / boldandbeautifulcbs)
Brooke and Hope (Image via Instagram/@boldandbeautifulcbs)

The Logan vs Forrester drama on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful isn’t holding back, as conflicts extend beyond the professional aspect of the characters' relationships. The power struggle at Forrester Creations has left characters at odds with each other, with fans blaming them for their current situation.

The love triangle between Brooke, Ridge, and Taylor has added more complexities and emotional intrigue to the storyline. Taylor wishes for a future with Ridge, while Ridge is torn between his loyalty to both women, and Brooke is left heartbroken.

In a recent episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, aired on Friday, January 17, 2025, Brooke confronted Taylor about betrayal and seizing the first chance she got to get back with Ridge. However, fans of the soap seem to have varied opinions. A fan on Facebook, called LisaAnn Watson, wrote:

“Brooke just thank your daughter, it's all her doings that started this.”
Post by the fan (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)
Post by the fan (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)

This comment referred to Carter and Hope taking over Forrester Creations and making Brooke the new CEO. The post led more fans to comment on their opinion, as they held Hope responsible for Brooke’s situation.

Comments by the fans (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)
Comments by the fans (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)

Meanwhile, some fans believe it's not Hope who is responsible for the situation but rather it is Steffy.

Netizens with different opinions (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)
Netizens with different opinions (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)

Some fans believe neither Hope nor Steffy is responsible for the situation, concluding that it is Ridge who isn't loyal to Brooke, taking the first chance to get back with Taylor.

Comments by the fans (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)
Comments by the fans (Image via Facebook/LisaAnn Watson)

The Bold and the Beautiful: Brooke confronts Taylor about betrayal

In a heated and emotional conversation in the January 17 episode, Brooke confronted Taylor about the hurt and betrayal she was feeling. This happened after Taylor took no time to get back together with Ridge, something Brooke couldn’t easily accept.

Taylor explained that she never planned to be with Ridge when she returned to the city, saying her only intention was to be close to her family. But Brooke didn’t believe her, thinking Taylor took the first opportunity to be with Ridge as soon as he became available.

Brooke further admitted that she should have expected Taylor to seize the opportunity to reunite with Ridge, especially after her own mistakes in their relationship. Taylor, however, blamed Brooke for focusing too much on her career and the CEO role, which, according to Taylor, caused their marriage to fall apart.

As tensions rose, Taylor made it clear that she was happy to be back with Ridge and believed Brooke's choices had made it possible. Meanwhile, Brooke, still deeply in love with Ridge, found it hard to accept that Taylor and Ridge were now building a future together.

The confrontation left Brooke questioning everything she thought she had with Ridge, as she looked at pictures of their happier times together. On the other hand, Taylor stayed firm in her belief that she and Ridge were destined to be together, with their shared family history bringing them to this new stage.

Both women struggled with their feelings, but as Ridge’s presence hung over their conversation, it was obvious that the consequences of their complicated past would keep influencing their futures.

Also Read: The Bold and The Beautiful: 3 major developments to expect this week


Other highlights of the episode aired on January 17, 2025

The Bold and the Beautiful episode aired on January 17, 2025, featured several pivotal moments that kept fans on edge. Li confronted Poppy about Luna’s paternity test, uncovering shocking family secrets. Poppy was left speechless, while Li was determined to bring the truth to light.

Steffy and Hope also had a clash, disagreeing over their loyalty to their mothers and the drama about the company takeover. Meanwhile, Ridge was stuck in the middle, dealing with mixed emotions about his past with Brooke and his future with Taylor. His personal struggles made his relationships with both women even more tangled.

Also Read: Why are there rumors about The Bold and the Beautiful going off air? Explained


Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful can watch the new episodes on CBS and Paramount Plus.

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