"The most unnecessary character"—Fans label Taylor as extra baggage on The Bold and the Beautiful

The Bold and the Beautiful has been revolving around the Forrester family and their dynamics for the past few weeks, especially since the coup against Forrester Creations by Hope and Carter. One of the characters that has come into focus is Dr Taylor Hayes, Steffy's mother and Ridge's ex-wife.

Taylor recently shared an intimate relationship with Ridge, who was dating Brooke Logan at the moment on the soap. This made things complicated for the characters, and fans of the soap have begun to weigh in on Taylor and her role. In a Facebook post made in one of the soap's public groups, a netizen said:

A fan's opinion on Taylor being on the soap (via Gisele Severado Orington / Facebook)

Many fans concurred with the sentiment, hoping that Taylor would soon exit the storyline for a while:

Netizens pitching in on Taylor's status on the soap (via Gisele Severado Orington / Facebook)

However, some audience members also took Taylor's side, noting that many were quick to criticize the character without thinking of the consequences to the plot:

A fan's opinion on the criticism of Taylor Hayes (via Gisele Severado Orington / Facebook)

All in all, viewers seemed divided on Taylor's likeability, but still hoped for her to be a better character in the storyline:

Fan opinions on the criticism of Taylor Hayes (via Gisele Severado Orington / Facebook)

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What is Taylor Hayes' current storyline on The Bold and the Beautiful?

Taylor Hayes in the background as Ridge Forrester speaks to Brooke Logan in a still from The Bold and the Beautiful (Image via CBS)

Taylor Hayes had always been at the center of love stories on The Bold and the Beautiful, particularly regarding her relationship with Ridge Forrester. As Ridge's ex-wife and the mother of his daughter Steffy Forrester, Taylor had her share of reunions with the family.

However, Taylor's recent return to Ridge's life has stirred up much tension between him and his current partner, Brooke Logan. Taylor’s recent return threatened the stability that Ridge and Brooke previously shared.

One of the more recent developments in the character's story took place when Brooke's daughter Hope Logan was fired from Forrester Creations due to a misunderstanding with Steffy. The drama surrounding Hope's firing became the reason for a rift between Brooke and Ridge.

Taylor naturally supported Steffy and took her side. Ridge also sided with Steffy after this, although Brooke believed that Hope was unjustly treated.

Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan in a still from The Bold and the Beautiful (Image via CBS)

Ridge’s unwavering support for Steffy left Brooke feeling isolated, even as she tried to warn him about Hope and Carter's coup against the company. On the other hand, Ridge grew closer to Taylor and the two shared a moment of intimacy. Immediately after, Brooke walked in on Ridge and Taylor as they descended the stairs together, confirming the affair.

Despite all this, Brooke had been using her influence at Forrester Creations to secure Ridge's company.

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