The Bold and the Beautiful is setting up new storylines for fall, and one of the most surprising teases comes from co-head writer Michael Minnis. While Ridge Forrester has long been an important part of Taylor Hayes’ love life, Minnis hinted that Taylor may finally find happiness with someone new.
Michael Minnis hints at ‘someone else’ in Taylor’s life besides Ridge on The Bold and the Beautiful
Michael Minnis revealed that Ridge and Taylor’s relationship will face big challenges in the upcoming The Bold and the Beautiful episodes. “Ridge and Taylor’s relationship is going to be tested,” Minnis shared with TV Insider. Further, suggesting that this might push Taylor toward “someone else that hopefully the fans will embrace.” While the soap has long centered on Ridge’s complicated ties to both Brooke and Taylor, this tease indicates a fresh direction for Taylor’s romantic life.
This revelation suggests that the writers want to break away from Taylor’s decades-long on-and-off connection with Ridge and explore a fresh arc for her character. Fans who have often wished to see Taylor outside the Brooke-Ridge-Taylor triangle may finally get what they’ve been waiting for.
Minnis explained that The Bold and the Beautiful is intentionally moving back to its roots, focusing more on couples, families, and relationships rather than nonstop high drama. “Brad [Bell, executive producer and head writer] and I always feel the show’s at its best when we’re touching our audience, moving them, when it’s uplifting stories,” Minnis said.
Moreover, Taylor’s possible new romance isn’t the only development brewing. Other storylines include the fallout of Luna’s controversial choices, Bill and Katie possibly reconnecting, and Hope torn between Liam and Carter. New and returning characters will also shake up the dynamics, adding new energy to familiar family rivalries.
For now, The Bold and the Beautiful fans will be watching closely to see who might capture Taylor Hayes’ heart and whether this long-awaited change gives her a new arc outside of Ridge.
