Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are looking to the past to find out Dylan’s origins. Some speculated about her Forrester ties with a ’90s throwback. Now that all episodes of the soap are available to stream, fans noticed that her last name could be connected to a former character.
Key Takeaways
- Melissa Dylan’s name could be an Easter egg about her ties to Forrester.
- She could be the daughter of Jessica Forrester and Dylan Shaw.
- Melissa could’ve been given the last name “Dylan” to cut ties with the legacy family.
Fans Use B&B’s History to Get Dylan’s Origin Story
One B&B fan theorized on Reddit that Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) could be related to the Forresters. They brought up a blast from the past. The Redditor wrote, “I don’t think she’s just a random newcomer. I think Melissa Dylan is actually Melissa Dylan Forrester-Shaw.”
The clue is behind her last name. It could point her to Dylan Shaw (Dylan Neal), who appeared on the soap in the ’90s. Dylan was romantically involved with Jessica Forrester (Maitland Ward), who was Eric’s (John McCook) niece. However, he was an outsider, much like Dylan herself.
Dylan and Jessica’s romance was a major storyline until they both left Los Angeles. The observant fan noticed that the timeline matches up with Dylan’s age. They could’ve had a daughter around the time they left B&B.
What Dylan’s Forrester Ties Mean For B&B
If it’s true that Dylan is a Forrester, this could bring fresh blood into the show. This would create a new rivalry between Dylan and Electra (Laneya Grace). This revelation would also introduce the viewers to a new Forrester who isn’t invested in the drama involving the legacy family.
Even if Dylan was a Forrester, she’s still considered an outsider in Los Angeles. Would she be accepted if she had blood ties?
Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) might take Dylan under her wings and try to mold her into her mini-me, causing Electra to get jealous. She always saw Steffy as a mentor and role model.
Upping the Nostalgia Factor
This also ups the nostalgia factor for B&B’s new streaming app, BBTV. It features over 9,000 episodes and more than 37 seasons, encouraging fans to watch past and present episodes. It would be the perfect way for the characters to casually name-drop Dylan Shaw and Jessica Forrester, paying homage to their characters.
Some fans love the idea. One user wrote, “That was impressive, OP, B&B writing team needs you!” Someone else commented, “Definitely more creative than the writers, but I have to say I’d rather she not be a Forrester.”
This theory is not out of reach, given that Dylan has been secretive about her family, even her mom. Fans recently found out that Dylan is related to Remy (Christian Weissmann).
The two might be aware of their ties to the Forresters and could be using their connections to their advantage. Or, they might be in the dark, which raises the stakes and changes everything for them. Do you think Dylan is a Forrester?
