“SORRY, RIDGE IS MY TRUE LOVE” – Taylor Suddenly Rejects Deacon, Saying She Only Loves Ridge

Taylor’s shocking confession shatters hearts, reignites old flames, and throws the Forrester family into emotional chaos once more.

In one of the most dramatic turns The Bold and the Beautiful has seen in years, Taylor Hayes delivers a heartbreak that ripples across Los Angeles. For months, fans had watched her unexpected connection with Deacon Sharpe bloom — a bond built on friendship, vulnerability, and second chances. Their chemistry was undeniable, their moments tender and surprisingly honest. Deacon, who had spent years trying to rebuild his reputation, found comfort in Taylor’s warmth and understanding. She was, in his eyes, the one person who truly saw the good in him. Yet all that changes in one devastating moment when Taylor looks Deacon in the eye and says the words that cut deeper than any betrayal: “I’m sorry, Deacon, but Ridge is my true love.”

The scene unfolds in Deacon’s apartment, where the couple had planned a quiet evening together. Candles flicker, soft music plays, and for a moment it feels like love is finally winning for both of them. Deacon pours Taylor a glass of wine, smiling as he talks about the future — maybe even introducing her to his daughter, Hope, officially as the woman in his life. But Taylor, distant and uneasy, barely smiles. Her eyes drift away, her hands tremble, and the tension builds. Deacon senses it immediately. “What’s wrong?” he asks, his voice heavy with concern. Taylor hesitates, fighting back tears, before whispering, “Deacon, there’s something I need to tell you.”

The silence that follows is suffocating. Then, with painful honesty, Taylor admits that despite everything she’s shared with him, her heart still belongs to Ridge Forrester. She confesses that every time she looks at Deacon, a part of her feels like she’s betraying the love that has defined most of her life. “You’ve been so kind, so patient,” she says, her voice breaking, “but no matter how hard I try, I can’t make my heart stop loving Ridge.” Her words leave Deacon frozen — the man who had believed he was finally enough now realizes he was always living in Ridge’s shadow.

Deacon, usually brash and fiery, stands completely still. His eyes glisten with disbelief and pain. “After everything,” he murmurs, “after every promise, after every kiss — you’re still hung up on him?” Taylor nods silently, tears streaming down her cheeks. She tries to explain that she thought she could move on, that she truly wanted to love Deacon the way he deserved. But deep down, she knew she couldn’t deny the bond she’s shared with Ridge for decades — the father of her children, the man who’s broken her heart more times than she can count, yet somehow remains the center of her emotional universe.

Deacon’s heartbreak quickly turns to anger. He accuses Taylor of using him to fill the void Ridge left behind, of playing with his emotions when she knew her heart was never truly free. “You always knew it was him,” he says bitterly. “You were just waiting for him to look your way again.” Taylor pleads with him to understand, insisting that she never meant to hurt him. She explains that when Ridge came back into her life recently — visiting her after a family meeting and reminiscing about their past — it stirred feelings she thought were long gone. She realized, in that moment, that no matter how much time passes, Ridge will always hold her heart.

As the argument intensifies, Deacon’s vulnerability surfaces. He tells Taylor that he believed they could both redeem themselves — two broken souls finding peace together. His voice cracks as he says, “I thought I was your new beginning.” Taylor, visibly shattered, whispers, “You were, Deacon. You helped me remember who I am. But Ridge… Ridge is part of me.” The emotional weight of her confession leaves both of them breathless.

The scene cuts to Ridge at Forrester Creations, where Brooke confronts him about his growing closeness with Taylor. Brooke suspects that Taylor is once again trying to come between them, and Ridge’s silence confirms her worst fears. He admits he’s been confused, torn between his loyalty to Brooke and the deep emotional history he shares with Taylor. When he receives a message from Taylor asking to meet, he knows something monumental is coming.

Later, Taylor arrives at Forrester and finds Ridge alone in his office. Her eyes are red, her voice fragile. She tells him she ended things with Deacon because she can’t lie to herself anymore — or to Ridge. “You are my true love,” she says simply, tears falling freely. Ridge, conflicted but moved, takes her hands in his. There’s a long pause, filled with years of longing and regret. Brooke walks in at that exact moment, her expression turning from confusion to horror as she realizes what’s happening.

The love triangle reignites instantly, with old wounds reopening. Brooke accuses Taylor of manipulation, calling her selfish for leading Deacon on while still chasing Ridge. Taylor fires back, saying Brooke has no right to judge after all the betrayals she’s committed. Ridge, trapped between two women who’ve defined his life, looks overwhelmed and speechless. The tension builds to a boiling point as Brooke storms out, vowing she’ll never forgive either of them.

Meanwhile, Deacon drowns his heartbreak at Il Giardino, his restaurant. Hope finds him there, trying to mask his pain behind a forced smile. When she learns what happened, she comforts him, telling him he deserves someone who loves him completely. Deacon nods but admits that Taylor was different — that with her, he felt like he finally had a chance at something real. His heartbreak is raw and genuine, and viewers can’t help but feel for him.

The episode ends with a haunting montage: Taylor sitting alone in her house, staring at an old photo of her and Ridge; Ridge looking out the window of Forrester Creations, torn between past and present; and Deacon pouring himself another drink, whispering, “Guess some people never change.”

This explosive twist resets the romantic battlefield in The Bold and the Beautiful. Taylor’s confession has reignited her lifelong love for Ridge while shattering Deacon’s fragile heart. Brooke, furious and betrayed, prepares for war — and Ridge, as always, stands at the center of a storm of passion, loyalty, and heartbreak.

In the world of The Bold and the Beautiful, love never dies — it just comes back to destroy everything all over again.