Finn being Luna’s dad is the latest paternity storyline on The Bold and the Beautiful. The soap opera loves a good paternity drama and there’s been many shocking scandals throughout the years. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable DNA storylines.
My Daughter, My Sister
In 1992, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) was pregnant, but uncertain if Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) or Eric (John McCook) was the baby’s father. Brooke gave birth to a daughter, and a DNA test proved that Ridge was the father. The couple named their daughter Bridget (Ashley Jones), a combination of both their names. However, unbeknownst to everyone, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) tampered with the test results. It wasn’t until several years later that the switcheroo was discovered. A new test was performed, this time confirming that Eric was the father, and Ridge was Bridget’s half-brother.
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Not A Forrester
Ridge is the eldest child of Eric and Stephanie (Susan Flannery). It was always mentioned that Stephanie became pregnant in college, which resulted in her and Eric’s marriage. However, Stephanie’s college friend and businessman Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo) arrived in 2001, and a shocking family secret was revealed. After Ridge was injured in an accident, blood work confirmed Stephanie’s worst fears, Massimo, not Eric, was Ridge’s father. Stephanie tried to continue hiding the secret, much to Massimo’s chagrin. Despite her efforts, Stephanie eventually confessed the truth to Ridge and Eric. Although Ridge is a Marone, Eric still considers him his son and a member of the Forrester family.
Nick Or Ridge Junior?
In 2004, Brooke found herself in another Who’s the Daddy storyline with Ridge and his half-brother Nick (Jack Wagner). After Ridge was believed to be dead during their honeymoon in South America, a grief-stricken Brooke slept with Nick. When an alive Ridge returned, Brooke tried to keep her secret hidden. But a surprise pregnancy forced her to confess the truth. Brooke had a DNA test performed, which showed Nick was the baby’s father. Ridge and Brooke separated, and Nick wooed Brooke with plans for their family. However, there was a mix-up with the results, that only Nick’s mother Jackie (Lesley-Anne Down) knew. When Nick finally learned the truth, he told Brooke, who had just given birth to her and Ridge’s son, RJ (Joshua Hoffman).
Who Is Kelly’s Father?
On-again, off-again couple Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Liam (Scott Clifton) had their share of problems. One night, during an argument, Steffy stormed out and made a huge mistake by sleeping with Liam’s dad, Bill (Don Diamont). Steffy’s guilt over her one-night stand with Bill increased when she became pregnant. She had a DNA test performed on her unborn baby, which proved Liam was the dad. However, Steffy’s secret was exposed when Liam found the lab results. The couple separated, and Steffy later gave birth to a daughter named Kelly (Sophia McKinlay). While the test proved Liam is Kelly’s dad, fan theories continue to swirl. There was a switch, and Bill is the father. Fans will have to wait and see if there’s any retcon in Kelly’s paternity down the road.
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