Business rift and drama on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful took another turn this week, as Ridge Forrester discovered Hope and Carter’s betrayal to take over the company. Following this, he fired his long-time friend and COO of Forrester Creations.
The spoiler of the show's episode shared by The Bold and the Beautiful News & Spoilers on Facebook, gained traction from the fans, who shared their views and agreed with Ridge’s decision. One fan commented,
“Bye bye bye Carter,” wrote a fan, Ann Boever.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Ridge fired Carter
In the December 2, 2024, episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, the confrontation between Ridge Forrester and Carter Walton took center stage, along with Hope Logan trying to take control of Forrester Creations. The revelation sent shockwaves through the Forrester family, leading to a dramatic face-off in the CEO’s office.
Ridge began by expressing his disappointment, pointing out how Carter, his friend, and also the COO of the company betrayed him. Ridge felt that Carter had let him down by working with Hope. He believed Hope had tricked Carter, but Carter strongly disagreed and said their relationship was built on mutual love and respect.
Even though Carter admitted he was fully responsible for the plan to take over the company, Ridge didn’t change his mind. Carter admitted to drafting the LLC paperwork and initiating the takeover attempt, but Ridge dismissed his reasoning, stating that betraying a friend and employer was unacceptable.
Ridge was upset and reminded Carter of the hard work and dedication he, Eric, and Steffy put into building the Forrester legacy. Ridge made it clear that Carter’s name, or Hope’s, shouldn’t be on the Forrester Creations sign.
Ridge mentioned that the takeover attempt had broken their trust. He pointed out how Carter’s actions were rooted in his grievances about the Logan family’s treatment. In response, Carter accused Ridge of always blaming the Logans for his problems, calling it a “learned behavior.”
Carter also criticized Ridge for not giving Brooke a chance to be CEO and instead choosing Steffy. The confrontation ended with Ridge taking a strong action by firing Carter immediately.
Other highlights of The Bold and the Beautiful episode aired on December 2, 2024
While Ridge and Carter’s argument remained the focus, other important events added more drama to the episode. Hope Logan had a heated argument with her mother, Brooke. Hope was upset with Brooke for telling Ridge about the plan to take control, accusing her of not supporting her own daughter. Brooke defended her actions, saying that Hope and Carter’s plan was risky and wrong.
The conversation showed Hope’s frustration with Steffy’s leadership and her desire to prove herself. However, Brooke warned Hope about the negative effects of her actions and the harm they could do to her reputation and relationships.
Meanwhile, Steffy Forrester talked to Ridge about the recent changes in the company, showing support for her father’s choice to let Carter go. She worried about Hope’s increasing impact on Carter and how their actions might harm the business.
The episode also featured brief glimpses of other characters reacting to the day’s events. Eric Forrester expressed disappointment at the betrayal, and Brooke thought about her divided loyalty between her daughter and the company she helped build.
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