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In the recent The Bold and the Beautiful episodes, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) reignited long-standing tensions by blaming Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) for her parents’ broken marriage.
This perspective has caused a firestorm of argument among fans, who are taking exception to the position and asking whether she deserves all of that blame or if things go much deeper.
The on-again, off-again relationships between Ridge and both women have fueled the hatred of this family feud for years. However, each fan seems to have their take on who is really to blame. Here's the post that sparked the debate among fans.
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Brooke and Taylor's love lives have been inextricably linked with Ridge for decades. Of course, most of the time, Brooke is framed as the interference, but The Bold and the Beautiful has put on display hundreds of moments where Ridge waltzed between his two loves, leaving a trail of heartaches.
Now, it's Steffy's harsh words that have fans once again taking sides and settling old debates on whether it was because of Ridge's behavior or Brooke's presence that their family was destroyed.
As seen in the reactions, fans are split in their interpretations, with some sympathizing with Brooke while others seem to resonate with Steffy’s stance. Some reactions read as follows.
Did Brooke really destroy Taylor and Ridge’s marriage on The Bold and The Beautiful?
The central question is whether Brooke truly “destroyed” Ridge and Taylor's marriage singlehandedly. Many viewers believe that, while Brooke’s relationship with Ridge may have ignited tensions, it was ultimately Ridge’s repeated decisions that led to the final collapse.
Over the years, Ridge bounced between the two women, making promises to both, and thus creating a cycle of emotional instability. This constant back-and-forth left both Taylor and Brooke hurt, often giving the impression that Ridge could never fully commit to either woman.
Steffy has long viewed her mother as the innocent party in this love triangle, believing that Taylor and Ridge were meant to be and that Brooke’s interference tore their family apart.
However, this perspective doesn’t take into account Ridge’s active role in making choices that led to emotional pain for both women. Fans remain divided on whether Brooke is truly the cause of the family’s troubles or if Ridge’s inability to make decisive choices is the true disruptor.
Was Taylor just a victim, or did she also contribute to the drama on The Bold and The Beautiful?
Fans also debate Taylor’s role in her own heartbreak. While Steffy sees her mother as a victim of Brooke’s interference, some viewers argue that Taylor actively participated in this rivalry.
Taylor’s choice to return to Ridge and reignite the competition with Brooke provided Ridge with multiple opportunities to waver between them.
Furthermore, Taylor’s recent comments about Ridge suggest lingering feelings for him, even though she claims she doesn’t need him for fulfillment. Although Taylor may not actively pursue Ridge, her unresolved feelings continue to affect relationships within the Forrester family.
Why does Steffy blame Brooke over Ridge on The Bold and The Beautiful?
One of the most contentious points is Steffy’s decision to blame Brooke instead of Ridge for the family’s past struggles. For Steffy, Brooke’s presence in Ridge’s life marked the end of her parents’ happy marriage, and she held Brooke accountable for her family’s pain.
However, fans point out that Steffy’s viewpoint is likely influenced by her loyalty to Taylor and longstanding resentment toward Brooke. Despite Ridge’s history of indecisiveness, Steffy appears to absolve him of much of the responsibility for the heartbreak he caused.
For viewers, Steffy’s attempt to place all the blame on Brooke highlights an unbalanced perspective that overlooks Ridge’s own responsibility in the Forrester family’s never-ending drama.
Interested viewers can catch the episodes of The Bold and The Beautiful on CBS every weekday.
