B&B Spoilers: Ridge Accepts Taylor’s Proposal But Regrets Already Haunting Him as Nick Circles Brooke

RIDGE’S ENGAGEMENT ALREADY ON SHAKY GROUND AS NICK CIRCLES BROOKE

Talk about a proposal that screams “consolation prize”!

Ridge Forrester said yes to Taylor Hayes‘ marriage proposal, but if you watched that June 26 episode closely (and trust me, I’ve rewatched it three times), you could practically see the regret clouding his eyes. The man who couldn’t even be bothered to propose to Brooke Logan after their romantic reconciliation in Rome suddenly finds himself engaged to Taylor—and it took HER getting down on one knee to make it happen!**

Let’s be real here. This whole engagement reeks of rebound energy, and we ALL know it.

The Fashion Show That Started Everything Unraveling

Remember that fashion show where Eric Forrester chose Brooke—not Taylor—to wear the showstopper gown? That updated Portofino number that had Ridge practically drooling on stage? Yeah, THAT was a moment. Eric might as well have held up a neon sign saying “Brooke belongs with my son!” Taylor was right there watching, probably forcing a smile while her heart cracked just a little bit more.

And Ridge? Oh, he walked out on that stage with Brooke, basking in the crowd’s adoration, knowing full well how the fans go wild seeing them together. The chemistry was undeniable. Electric. The kind of connection you can’t fake, no matter how many times you try to convince yourself you’ve moved on.

Now Taylor’s got her ring, sure. But at what cost?

Nick Marone’s Perfect Timing (Or Is It?)

Just when Ridge slides that ring onto Taylor’s finger, who shows up in Los Angeles? Nick Marone. Ridge’s half-brother. Brooke’s ex-husband. The one man who can make Ridge’s jealousy go from zero to nuclear in about three seconds flat.

The timing is almost TOO perfect, isn’t it?

Here’s what’s going to happen—and mark my words on this—Ridge is going to see Nick hanging around Brooke, offering comfort, sharing memories, being all charming and supportive. And it’s going to eat him ALIVE. Because that’s what Ridge does. He can’t handle seeing Brooke with anyone else, especially not his brother. We’ve seen this movie before, folks!

The Proposal That Should Never Have Been

Can we talk about how Taylor literally had to propose to HERSELF? I mean…

The desperation!

Ridge didn’t sweep her off her feet with a romantic proposal. He didn’t plan some elaborate declaration of love. Nope. Taylor had to take matters into her own hands because deep down, she knows. She KNOWS he’s not all in. The man jumped into her bed the second he felt “betrayed” by Brooke taking that CEO position (which, let’s not forget, Brooke claims she only took to help get the company back for Ridge).

This isn’t love. This is Ridge doing what Ridge always does—running to Taylor when things get complicated with Brooke.

Why This Engagement Is Already Doomed

Look, I’ve been watching this show long enough to know the signs:

1. Ridge’s hesitation when Taylor first proposed (he literally had to sleep on it!)
2. Those lingering looks at Brooke during every Forrester gathering
3. The fact that he STILL hasn’t told Brooke about the engagement himself
4. Eric’s obvious preference for Brooke (and Eric’s usually right about these things)
5. Nick. Freaking. Marone.

The man is a ticking time bomb of jealousy just waiting to explode.

And let’s not forget the fans’ reactions on social media. One viewer tweeted (and I’m paraphrasing here): “Ridge looked about as happy as someone getting a root canal. This engagement has disaster written all over it!” Another wrote: “Taylor proposing to Ridge is giving desperate energy. If he wanted to marry her, HE would have asked!”

Harsh? Maybe. True? Absolutely.

What Happens Next?

Here’s my prediction, and I’m rarely wrong about these things: Ridge is going to spend the next few weeks trying to convince himself he made the right choice. He’ll plan a wedding with Taylor, probably something small and rushed (because deep down he knows if he waits too long, he’ll change his mind).

But then…

Then he’s going to see Nick and Brooke together. Maybe at Il Giardino. Maybe at Forrester. Maybe just walking down the street, laughing about old times. And that green-eyed monster is going to rear its ugly head.

Suddenly, Ridge will remember all the reasons he and Brooke are “destiny.” He’ll have some grand epiphany about true love. And poor Taylor? She’ll be left holding a wedding dress and a broken heart. AGAIN.

Because this is what Ridge does. This is what he’s ALWAYS done.

The Real Question Is…

Will Taylor finally learn her lesson this time? Or will she keep coming back for more heartbreak, convinced that THIS time will be different?

And more importantly—will Brooke even want Ridge back after this latest round of wishy-washy behavior? With Nick Marone in the picture, offering her stability and genuine affection, maybe it’s time for Brooke to finally say “enough is enough.”

One thing’s for certain: that engagement ring Taylor’s wearing? It might as well be made of tissue paper, because this engagement is about as solid as a house of cards in a hurricane.

Buckle up, soap fans. The next few weeks are going to be a WILD ride, and I have a feeling we’re going to see some hearts shattered, some slaps thrown, and maybe—just maybe—some people FINALLY getting what they deserve.

Will Ridge and Taylor make it down the aisle? Will Nick win Brooke’s heart for good? Or will we end up right back where we started with another Ridge/Brooke reunion?

My money’s on door number three. But hey, prove me wrong, writers. I dare you.

Check out the most recent Bold and the Beautiful spoilers to see what’s next.