In this emotional and dramatic new episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, love, heartbreak, and long-buried emotions collide as Brooke’s

engagement becomes the center of everyone’s attention — and Taylor finally faces a painful wake-up call. Fans were left reeling after the

shocking proposal that could reshape the Forrester family forever.

 

 

A Proposal No One Saw Coming

The episode opens with a romantic and glittering setup at the Forrester mansion. Brooke Logan, radiant as ever, is surrounded by her family and friends — but no one expects the evening to end with a life-changing moment. Ridge Forrester, who has long been torn between Brooke and Taylor, finally makes his choice. In an emotional declaration, Ridge confesses his undying love for Brooke and proposes marriage once again.

 

 

For a moment, time seems to stop. Brooke’s eyes fill with tears as she realizes the depth of Ridge’s words. After years of love triangles, misunderstandings, and betrayals, Ridge finally claims that he has found clarity. “You are my beginning and my end, Logan,” he says, slipping the sparkling diamond ring onto her finger.

The room erupts in applause and emotion — but the happiness is not shared by everyone.

Taylor’s Painful Wake-Up Call

 

 

Meanwhile, across town, Taylor Hayes is in quiet disbelief. The woman who once shared Ridge’s heart is left shattered by the news. Taylor has always believed that she and Ridge shared something deeper than passion — something built on years of understanding and family. But as she sees the engagement news spread through social media and mutual friends, the reality hits her hard: Ridge has chosen Brooke, once again.

In a beautifully written and deeply emotional scene, Taylor confides in Steffy. “Maybe I’ve been holding onto a dream,” she admits, her voice breaking. Steffy, torn between her love for both parents, encourages her mother to move forward and focus on her own happiness.

This becomes Taylor’s wake-up call — a painful yet freeing realization that she can’t live her life waiting for Ridge to change. Fans praised Krista Allen’s performance, calling it “one of her most raw and powerful moments yet.”

Brooke Faces Her Doubts

Even in the midst of celebration, Brooke is not entirely at peace. Though she’s thrilled by Ridge’s proposal, a quiet doubt lingers. After all the years of heartbreak, can she really trust that this time will be different?

In a touching scene with Hope, Brooke admits, “Your father has promised me forever before, and I believed him. But maybe this time… maybe we’ve both learned.” Hope reassures her, telling Brooke that she deserves happiness after everything she’s endured.

The mother-daughter moment adds emotional depth to the episode, highlighting Brooke’s vulnerability beneath her glamorous exterior.

The Fallout Begins

Back at Forrester Creations, word of the engagement spreads quickly. Eric offers his congratulations, while Ridge’s children — especially Thomas and Steffy — react with mixed emotions. Thomas, still struggling with his own mistakes, warns Ridge to be careful. “History doesn’t always stay in the past,” he says ominously, suggesting that old wounds might soon reopen.

Meanwhile, Taylor makes a bold decision of her own. Instead of sulking in heartbreak, she chooses to focus on self-growth. In a surprising twist, she decides to take an extended leave from Los Angeles, heading to Paris to work on a mental health program she’s been passionate about.

“I can’t stay here waiting for someone who’s already chosen his path,” she tells Steffy in her final scene of the episode. It’s a moment of strength, independence, and emotional maturity — one that many fans celebrated as Taylor’s long-overdue liberation from the Ridge-Brooke triangle.

Fans React to Brooke and Ridge’s Engagement

Social media lit up immediately after the episode aired. Some fans celebrated the reunion, saying that Brooke and Ridge are “soulmates who always find their way back.” Others, however, were less forgiving, calling Ridge’s decision “predictable” and “unfair to Taylor.”