B&B Spoilers: Did Ridge Ever Really Choose Taylor? Fans Point to Katie, Caroline, and Shauna as Proof Brooke Wasn’t the Problem

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL FANS EXPOSE THE TRUTH: RIDGE NEVER WANTED TAYLOR—AND THE RECEIPTS ARE DEVASTATING

Ridge’s History With Katie, Caroline, and Shauna Proves Brooke Wasn’t the Problem

The gloves are OFF in the Bold and Beautiful fandom, and Taylor Hayes just became the target of some BRUTAL reality checks! After Taylor‘s desperate proposal to Ridge Forrester with a ring she’s been clutching for 25 years (yes, you read that right—TWENTY-FIVE YEARS), fans are done playing nice about this tired love triangle. And honestly? The evidence they’re presenting is absolutely devastating for anyone still clinging to the “Brooke stole Ridge” narrative.

Let’s talk about what has fans absolutely LIVID right now. Taylor just proposed to Ridge with that St. Thomas ring she’s been hoarding like some kind of romantic time capsule. One viewer hilariously noted that Taylor “done give it away all the friggin years she been a thinking all about him and nothing but him.” But here’s the kicker—while Taylor was pining away in Europe, clutching that ring and apparently thinking of nothing but Ridge, what was our favorite waffler doing? Dating literally EVERYONE else!

The Damning Evidence Fans Can’t Ignore

This is where it gets juicy, folks. Fans are pulling receipts from DECADES of Bold and Beautiful history, and the pattern is crystal clear. When Ridge wasn’t with Brooke Logan, did he hop on a plane to Europe to declare his undying love to Taylor? Did he chase after her the way he famously chased Brooke to stop her wedding to Bill Spencer?

NOPE. Not even close.

Instead, here’s what Ridge actually did when he wasn’t with Brooke:

• Married Caroline Spencer (the younger one!) from 2015-2016
• Almost married Katie Logan after proposing with a red ribbon (remember that romantic gesture?)
• Got engaged to Ashley Abbott from The Young and the Restless
• Ran off to Vegas and married Shauna Fulton in 2020
• Stayed in Europe for YEARS without once seeking out Taylor

One fan put it perfectly: “If he wanted Taylor, at one of these times would he not have flown to Europe/Africa to declare his undying devotion?” The silence is deafening, isn’t it?

The Uncomfortable Truth Taylor and Steffy Need to Hear

Here’s what’s really grinding fans’ gears—Steffy Forrester and Taylor keep blaming Brooke for everything, but the evidence is right there in black and white. Ridge had MULTIPLE opportunities to choose Taylor when Brooke was completely out of the picture. He didn’t. He chose Katie. He chose Caroline. He chose Shauna. He chose literally anyone BUT Taylor.

One exasperated viewer pointed out the absurdity: “If another woman came along and Ridge started dating her, Steffy and Taylor would blame that on Brooke too.” And you know what? They’re absolutely right! At this point, Steffy would probably blame Brooke if Ridge started dating the mailman!

Taylor’s Proposal: Romantic or Desperately Sad?

Let’s dissect this proposal that has fans calling Taylor “off her rockers.” After keeping that ring for over two decades, Taylor decided NOW was the moment—not when Ridge was single and available multiple times over the years, but NOW when he’s freshly separated from Brooke. The timing alone screams desperation.

One particularly savage fan comment noted that Taylor made it clear she’d been thinking about Ridge the entire time she was in Europe. Meanwhile, Ridge was thinking about… well, literally everyone EXCEPT Taylor. He was writing poetry with Katie, designing dresses with Caroline, and running off to Vegas with Shauna. But sure, Taylor, tell us more about your decades of devotion while he was living his best life with half of Los Angeles!

The Pattern Ridge’s Women Need to Accept

Here’s the brutal truth that fans are screaming from the rooftops: Ridge makes his own choices. He’s not some helpless puppet being manipulated by Brooke. When he wanted to stop Brooke‘s wedding to Bill, he flew across the world. When he wanted to be with Katie, he pursued her with romantic gestures. When he was interested in Caroline, he married her. When he felt a connection with Shauna, he went to Vegas.

But Taylor? She had to come to HIM. She had to propose to HIM. She had to pull out a 25-year-old ring and basically beg for his commitment. If that doesn’t tell you everything you need to know about where Taylor ranks in Ridge‘s heart, I don’t know what will.

What This Means for the Future

With Taylor‘s proposal now on the table (and that ancient ring on her finger), fans are already placing bets on how long this engagement will last. History tells us it won’t be long before Ridge starts looking elsewhere—and no, it won’t be Brooke‘s fault when he does.

The real question is: Will Taylor finally wake up and realize she’s been chasing a man who never truly wanted her? Or will she keep that ring for another 25 years, waiting for the next time Ridge needs a rebound? Based on what we’ve seen, smart money’s on the latter.

One thing’s for certain—fans are DONE with the “Brooke manipulated Ridge” narrative. The receipts don’t lie, and they paint a picture of a man who had every opportunity to choose Taylor but consistently chose not to. That’s not manipulation. That’s not Brooke‘s fault. That’s just Ridge being Ridge.

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