Ridge No More?! 😱 Thorsten Kaye Quits B&B — Final ‘Bridge’ Breakup Sends Shockwaves Through the Forrester Family!

In a bombshell twist that will leave The Bold and the Beautiful fans reeling, multiple sources confirm that Thorsten Kaye is set to exit his iconic role as Ridge Forrester — and his departure comes on the heels of one final, devastating breakup with Brooke.

According to insiders, the upcoming storyline will see Ridge and Brooke’s long and turbulent love story implode once again, but this time, the damage will be permanent. After a brutal confrontation over loyalty, trust, and decades of betrayals, Ridge will reportedly walk away — not just from Brooke, but from Los Angeles altogether.

The fallout is expected to hit the Forrester family like a tidal wave. With Ridge gone, power dynamics inside Forrester Creations will shift dramatically, leaving Eric, Steffy, and Thomas scrambling to fill the leadership void. Brooke will be left heartbroken, while Taylor’s reaction is said to be unexpectedly emotional despite their complicated history.

Kaye, who has portrayed Ridge since 2013, has hinted in recent interviews about wanting to “step back” and explore new opportunities. While the door may remain open for a future return, showrunners are reportedly preparing for a long-term absence — and a storyline shake-up that could redefine the show for years to come.

Viewers can expect Ridge’s final episodes to air in the coming months, with his exit storyline building toward an emotional climax that B&B insiders are calling “a goodbye fans will never forget.”