Taylor rejects Ridge’s proposal, confesses to having a new man The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers

💔 Taylor Says No: A Stunning Rejection Shakes Ridge’s World in The Bold and the Beautiful

In a shocking turn of events that has fans of The Bold and the Beautiful reeling, Ridge Forrester’s grand romantic gesture was met not with tears of joy—but with heartbreak. In a beautifully staged proposal under the stars at the Forrester estate, Ridge believed he was taking a bold step toward forever with Taylor Hayes. But instead, he was left devastated by her unexpected refusal—and an even more painful confession.

For weeks, Ridge had been battling pressure from his father Eric and former flame Brooke Logan, both urging him to reunite with Brooke. And although he still harbored lingering feelings for her, Ridge had set his heart on Taylor—the woman who had stood by him through chaos, forgiven him endlessly, and offered him a chance at emotional stability.

Determined to silence the voices of doubt and prove his commitment, Ridge planned a romantic evening—complete with soft music, candlelight, and a sparkling engagement ring. But when Ridge dropped to one knee, Taylor’s reaction was anything but expected.

With trembling hands, she said no.

What followed stunned Ridge—and audiences alike. Taylor confessed that during her time in South Africa, she began a serious relationship with another doctor named Michael. More than just a rebound, it was real—and driven in part by her need for emotional revenge after years of heartbreak at Ridge’s hands. She admitted that she never expected Ridge to propose so soon, and couldn’t accept his ring with a guilty heart still holding a secret.

Ridge was speechless. The woman he hoped would be his safe harbor had been playing a dangerous emotional game. Enraged and betrayed, he walked away from the proposal—and from his life in Los Angeles.

In the days that followed, Ridge disappeared. Withdrawing from Forrester Creations and cutting contact with even his closest family, he fled to a small coastal town in Oregon. There, he found quiet work with a boutique fashion startup, choosing simplicity over scandal. Working under only his first name, Ridge rediscovered himself—sketching, walking the shoreline, and for once, being free of expectations.

Back in LA, Taylor faced fallout from her children, Steffy and Thomas. While they supported her as their mother, they struggled with her honesty. Brooke, upon hearing of Ridge’s disappearance, was overcome with guilt and confusion. Eric, realizing he may have pushed Ridge too hard, blamed himself.

But Oregon offered Ridge something he hadn’t had in years: peace. It also brought Mara—a local artist with no idea who Ridge Forrester was. Their connection was slow, honest, and free of baggage. For the first time in decades, Ridge felt love that wasn’t entangled in betrayal or legacy.

Eventually, business called him back to LA. Thomas begged for help on a crucial design, and Ridge returned—briefly. His reunion with Taylor was quiet but final. She understood. Ridge appreciated her honesty but made it clear: their chapter was closed. Brooke, too, received his gentle but firm truth—he would always care for her, but the endless cycle had to end.

Ridge returned to Oregon. His relationship with Mara deepened, and his presence at Forrester became occasional, not permanent. As he stepped back from the tangled web of LA’s glamorous elite, others evolved too: Brooke began a journey of independence, Taylor sought therapy for old wounds, and Eric handed more power to Carter and Thomas.

Ridge’s absence became symbolic—a man once trapped in a romantic triangle finally choosing peace over passion, self-respect over drama. He didn’t leave in anger, but in search of healing.

But in the world of The Bold and the Beautiful, healing doesn’t mean goodbye. It means transformation.

As the Foresters bask in fashion triumphs, social media explodes over Ridge’s love life. Brooke and Eric remain determined to rewrite fate, while casting updates promise the return of old faces and the rise of new drama. Luna Nozawa’s comeback stirs tension, and family secrets threaten to unravel everything.