Eric Forrester was forced into retirement on The Bold and the Beautiful. Understandably, he hasn’t been handling the news well. Meanwhile, viewers faced the worst-case scenario for the popular patriarch.
Key Takeaways
- Ridge advised Eric to retire for the sake of his health.
- Eric wanted to go back to designing.
- The Forrester patriarch had no choice but to step down.
- Fans fear that the retirement could cause more harm than good.
Why Did Eric Forrester Retire?
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) threw Eric (John McCook) a retirement party without his knowledge. He never spoke to them about retiring. In fact, he was eager to return to work and wanted to show his latest designs.
However, Eric had no choice in the matter. His son advised him to stay home because he feared that his health could take a turn for the worse. Eric felt that he still had more inspiration and passion to share with the world.
But Ridge didn’t want to see his father working those long hours. He eventually encouraged him to retire. Eric somberly turned out the lights on his long-running legacy. Fans detected a power grab behind Eric’s retirement.
Is Eric’s Health at Risk?
Some B&B viewers are predicting the worst-case scenario for Eric’s retirement, and it’s not looking good. They fear that his early retirement could send him to an early grave. This theory surfaced on a soap opera message board.
The original poster wrote, “Hey Ridge, maybe NOT working will kill Eric. I am not entirely convinced that ‘all Ridge cares about is Eric’s health.’ You know – some people HAVE to work. NOT working could kill Eric.”
This bold declaration sparked a heated debate on the thread. One fan responded, “Given that Eric hasn’t actually worked in two years, I don’t think that will happen.” During that time, he rested up from his health issues until he was ready to work full-time again.
But Eric was still sketching at home. Ridge told his father to hang it up, and Eric reluctantly agreed. He doesn’t even want anyone to see his designs.
This heartbreaking news could kill him. Someone else argued, “He said he HAS to design. He HAS to have a pencil in his hand.” Eric was ready to work with the design team, but Ridge stopped.
Should Ridge Have Forced Him Out?
Ridge is having regrets about his decision. Some viewers also debated whether Ridge should’ve pushed his father out of the company in the first place.
Eric’s the owner and founder of the company. Also, he still has shares, which means he should be calling the shots, not his son.
One person noted, “Well, if Eric allows Ridge to push him out…then by golly, he might as well stay out. C’mon. He’s a grown man and the company founder. He can tell Ridge ‘NO, I am not retiring. I changed my mind.”
Yet, there are still some fans who fear the worst for the fashion legend. Someone else wrote, “I am sure it will kill him, and I am sick of hearing them call that a retirement party because a party is something you celebrate and have a good time.”
What are your thoughts? Do you think Eric’s forced retirement is terrible for his health? Sound off below in the comments section.
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