The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Fans Divided on Whether Hope Used Carter or He Betrayed Her in Forrester Drama

The latest Forrester Creations drama has unleashed an absolute fan war on social media, with viewers taking fierce sides over who deserves more blame in the aftermath of the failed takeover scheme. Some are calling Hope Logan an “innocent victim” while others accuse her of manipulating Carter Walton from the start — and the debate is getting HEATED!

THE BETRAYAL THAT BROKE EVERYTHING

After Carter made the surprising decision to return Forrester Creations to the family, Steffy Forrester wasted no time showing Hope the door. But in a twist that has fans absolutely fuming, Carter somehow kept his position as COO while Hope got fired and lost her fashion line.

“Hope felt betrayed by both Carter and Brooke, and she turned to Deacon for comfort,” according to insider reports. The messy fallout has Hope feeling completely abandoned, especially since her own mother appears to have sided with the Forresters in this high-stakes showdown.

But who’s REALLY at fault here? That’s where the drama extends beyond the screen and into the passionate viewer base!

TEAM HOPE: “SHE’S THE INNOCENT VICTIM”

Hope’s defenders have come out swinging, with one fan, Ralph Miller, expressing what many are feeling: “Hope is an innocent victim in all this. It was Carter who did all this then threw her in the fire.”

This perspective has gained serious traction, with numerous viewers pointing out the uneven consequences. While BOTH Hope and Carter participated in the takeover scheme, only Hope lost everything while Carter managed to preserve his cushy executive position.

“Carter sabotaged his relationship with Hope by listening to the enemy,” wrote another passionate fan, highlighting how Carter’s loyalty seemed to evaporate when his own career was on the line.

For many, the unequal punishment screams of the ongoing Logan–Forrester power struggle, with Hope being sacrificed while Carter managed to save himself at her expense.

TEAM REALITY CHECK: “HOPE WAS USING CARTER”

But not everyone is buying the innocent victim narrative! A significant portion of the audience sees Hope’s outrage as hypocritical at best.

“Hope was using Carter,” stated fan Connie Humphreys Austin bluntly, cutting through the drama to what many see as the uncomfortable truth.

Other viewers were quick to point out that Hope wasn’t exactly a reluctant participant in the takeover scheme. “Hope encouraged Carter to take over the company,” noted one observant fan, reminding everyone that Hope was actively supporting the plan every step of the way.

Several fans emphasized that Hope only found the takeover problematic after it backfired. As one viewer put it, “Hope was innocent until she did not see the wrong in what Carter was doing and encouraged him to move ahead with the plan.”

Even more pointed was a fan on X who wrote: “Liar, liar pants on fire. Hope loudly claimed that Ridge and Steffy had created a toxic environment at FC. Hope then stated plainly that she would never work for them again. That being the case why is she wailing about being sacked instead of celebrating?”

BOTH GUILTY, DIFFERENT CONSEQUENCES

Some viewers are taking a more balanced view, suggesting BOTH Hope and Carter bear responsibility — but questioning why their consequences were so dramatically different.

“They’re both guilty, but only one of them lost everything. How is that fair?” questioned one fan, pointing to the double standard at work.

The fallout has pushed Hope into an unexpected alliance, turning to her father for support when everyone else has seemingly abandoned her. “Deacon decided to stand by her side and told her that she was not alone in the crisis,” reports confirm. He’s even offered Hope a place to live, despite her concerns about Sheila’s presence.

This potential new living arrangement has fans speculating about Hope’s future path. Will proximity to Sheila influence how Hope processes this betrayal? Could this push her toward a more vengeful approach to dealing with the Forresters — and Carter?

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE BETRAYED AND THE BETRAYER?

As the dust settles on this explosive fallout, viewers are watching closely to see what happens next for both Hope and Carter. With Hope potentially moving in with Deacon despite her reservations about Sheila, and Carter remaining at Forrester Creations with his tail between his legs, the stage is set for even more drama.

Meanwhile, Steffy isn’t hiding her satisfaction at having Hope out of the company, telling Ridge she was glad “Hope was no longer there to cause trouble at work.”

But with Detective Baker still building a case against Luna, and Liam collapsing after a heated confrontation with Bill over his protection of Luna, there are plenty of explosive storylines ready to intersect with this ongoing drama.

The real question remains: Was Hope truly using Carter all along, or did Carter betray an innocent woman to save his own skin? The debate rages on, but one thing’s certain — the fallout from this betrayal is far from over!