"Stupid man"—The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Carter is naive to trust Steffy with Forrester Creations

Steffy Forrester and Cartern Walton on The Bold and The Beautiful (Image via Facebook/@The Bold and The Beautiful)

Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are taking to social media to debate the decision of Carter Walton to welcome Steffy Forrester back to work at Forrester Creations.

The firey fan outburst was ignited as Steffy, a divisive character, managed to find her way back into the fold at the company, and fans are skeptical about her intentions.

The decision has seen many question the judgment of Carter, who is otherwise viewed as a steady, pragmatic character, especially considering Steffy's record of stirring up drama.

This has many fans questioning whether Carter actually trusts Steffy or is just keeping his enemies closer. Bringing Steffy back to the company has left his actions open to much interpretation as either a shrewd move or just “stupidity” on his part.

All this has caused quite the buzz on Facebook, fueling a debate over the implications this has on Forrester Creations and the tensions that are starting to brew.

Fans on social media have not held back their opinions. One vocal viewer summed up the general sentiment:

“Carter trusting Steffy? Stupid man!”

Screenshot from a Facebook post (Image via Facebook/@The Bold and the Beautiful✅)

Many echoed this view, with fans expressing frustration over Carter’s apparent willingness to overlook Steffy’s dubious history.

Other fans, however, speculated that Carter’s decision might be more calculated than it appears.

A few pointed out his statement about “keeping friends close and enemies closer,” suggesting that Carter may be keeping a watchful eye on Steffy rather than fully trusting her.

This perspective was shared by viewers who noted Carter’s discussions with Hope and his cautious approach to Steffy’s return.

During this discussion, several fans also spoke about Brooke having a hand in the whole fiasco, surmising the reasons behind her acts and how well she is being with Ridge.

Steffy’s recent developments on The Bold and the Beautiful

Steffy Forrester requested to return to work at Forrester Creations and, against all expectations, Carter Walton opted to rehire her. This decision was generally negatively perceived by many, including Hope Logan and Brooke Logan, who still think Steffy has suspicious motives.

Her return to Forrester Creations can cause new tensions in the company and its major stakeholders. After her arrival, Steffy allied with Daphne as a part of her plan to position herself in the firm.

Daphne's preference for Steffy sparked questions as to whether Steffy's motive goes further or how her relationship will change the leadership level of Forrester Creations.

Observers within the company, including Carter, are looking forward to Steffy's next move.

Meanwhile, the power struggle at Forrester Creations continues to grow with many individuals vying for influence.

Carter's decision to rehire Steffy has placed him at the center of the action that is about to unfold. He must work to balance the professional responsibilities to his colleagues, with whom he needs to maintain trust.

As there are shifting alliances and unfolding strategies, The Bold and the Beautiful promises viewers more developments in the days to come.

Fans can watch The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS.

Edited by Prem Deshpande