The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Hope Fans Outraged as Carter May Escape Blame While Hope Faces Consequences for Forrester Takeover

Hope Logan’s supporters are speaking out as signs suggest Carter Walton might escape consequences while she takes the blame for their joint scheme!

The Forrester takeover saga continues to heat up as Hope Logan and Carter Walton’s power play seems to be unraveling—but not in the way many fans expected. While the duo originally joined forces to seize control of Forrester Creations, recent developments suggest that Carter might be having a change of heart, potentially leaving Hope to face the music alone. And her loyal supporters are NOT having it!

MASTERMIND OR MANIPULATED PARTNER?

Let’s be real here. Carter was the legal genius behind this whole takeover scheme. As Forrester’s COO and resident legal expert, he knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he crafted those LLC documents that put him in control of the company. Hope, meanwhile, was simply supporting the plan after being unfairly fired by Steffy Forrester.

“Carter found the perfect solution by signing documents that would give him and Hope control of the company,” one insider recap noted during those pivotal November days when the takeover was being planned.

Yet now that Ridge Forrester and Eric Forrester are putting pressure on Carter to “do the right thing” and return the company to its “rightful owners,” he seems to be wavering in his commitment to Hope. Even worse, some sources suggest he’s considering ending their relationship entirely to make peace with the Forresters!

HOPE FANS STRIKE BACK

The reaction from Hope’s supporters has been swift and passionate. Social media platforms are buzzing with outrage at the possibility that Carter might save himself while Hope takes the fall.

“I am very frustrated that Hope is gonna be the one to pay the price for Carter’s scheme and he gets off scot-free,” wrote one dedicated fan on X (formerly Twitter).

Another angry supporter pointed out: “It wasn’t even Hope’s idea! Carter was the mastermind who came up with the takeover plan, and now he’s getting cold feet and might leave her high and dry.”

Hope fans are particularly upset that she might lose not only her job and fashion line but also face permanent exile from Forrester Creations—all while Carter potentially returns to his comfortable position in the company hierarchy with just a slap on the wrist.

BETRAYAL IN THE MAKING?

Sources close to production reveal that Carter has been approached by Ridge, Eric, and even Brooke Logan about reversing the takeover. What’s more shocking is that he appears to be listening—a far cry from his passionate defense of Hope and her fashion line just months ago.

An X post from March 17 bluntly stated: “Hope Learns Carter Caved To Eric And Ridge – Steffy Has Major Doubts.” If true, this suggests that Carter’s loyalty is crumbling under pressure from his former friends.

Even more disturbing are rumors that Carter might be asking Daphne Rose for help in breaking things off with Hope—possibly even staging a fake cheating scenario to give himself an “out” from their relationship. How’s that for gratitude after Hope stood by him through the entire takeover drama?

THE DOUBLE STANDARD

What’s particularly infuriating to Hope’s defenders is the apparent double standard at play. The Forresters seem willing to forgive Carter—the actual architect of their downfall—while continuing to hold a grudge against Hope.

“They’ve always had it out for the Logans,” one longtime viewer commented. “Steffy wanted Hope gone from the beginning, and now she might get her wish while welcoming Carter back with open arms? Make it make sense!”

This pattern of Hope facing harsher consequences than others is nothing new. Throughout her time at Forrester Creations, she’s often gotten the short end of the stick while others—particularly Steffy—seem to bounce back from even worse transgressions.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR HOPE?

If Carter does indeed abandon Hope to save his own skin, what options does she have left? Some fans are already suggesting she should expose Carter as the mastermind behind the takeover, though others question whether anyone would believe her over him.

There’s also speculation that Brooke might step in to defend her daughter once she realizes Carter is throwing Hope under the bus. After all, Brooke knows a thing or two about being the scapegoat in Forrester family dramas.

One thing’s certain—if Carter betrays Hope after everything they’ve been through together, it will be the ultimate soap opera betrayal. And Hope fans are primed and ready to watch their favorite character fight back against the injustice.

ARE HOPE FANS RIGHT TO BE OUTRAGED?

The evidence seems clear: Carter was the driving force behind the takeover plan, using his legal expertise to craft the scheme that put him in control of Forrester Creations. Hope supported the plan, yes—but she didn’t create it.

So are Hope fans justified in their outrage? Should Carter face equal or even greater consequences for his role as the mastermind? Or does his apparent remorse and willingness to “make things right” with the Forresters earn him a second chance?

What do YOU think? Is Hope being unfairly scapegoated while Carter gets off easy? Or should both face the music for their joint power play? Sound off in the comments—we want to hear your take on this developing drama!