Eric Forrester retired from Forrester Creations on The Bold and the Beautiful. It was a painful decision for the patriarch who founded the fashion company. During Tuesday’s episode, viewers realized the stunning reason why Eric was forced to step down.
Key Takeaways
- Eric begrudgingly retired from Forrester Creations.
- Ridge advised him to for the sake of his health.
- Fans noticed that Ridge wants his time in the spotlight.
Ridge Forced Eric Forrester Out
Eric (John McCook) had no intentions of retiring. He wanted to get back to designing. However, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) had different plans for him. He encouraged his father to retire due to his health concerns.
Eric nearly lost his life two years ago. Ridge didn’t want that to happen again. So, he threw a retirement party for his father, without his knowledge or consent.
His father argued that he wasn’t leaving and had plenty to contribute to Forrester Creations. Then, on Monday’s episode, Eric shocked viewers by agreeing to retire. Ridge claimed that he was concerned about his father’s health, but was he really?
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B&B Fans Noticed Shocking Clue
Over on Reddit, viewers watched Tuesday’s episode. They noticed the reason behind Eric’s forced retirement. Ridge wants the attention and fame for himself.
One viewer wrote, “And there you have it: with Eric ‘retired,’ Ridge can ‘make a singular mark in Forrester couture,’ which is all he wanted all along: the power and prestige without daddy looking over his shoulder.”
At the office, Ridge told Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) that he could finally make his break in the fashion industry. He wanted to have some of the fame and prestige that his father had acquired during his fashion career.
This power grab suggests that Ridge wants to step out from his father’s shadow. However, he claimed that he would hope his sons would do the same for him once he gets older. Meanwhile, viewers see a nefarious reason behind Ridge’s decision.
Eric Keeps His Designs a Secret
In the meantime, Eric wants to keep his latest designs a secret from everyone. Donna (Jennifer Gareis) encouraged him to share them with his family. But he just wanted to move on with his life.
Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) was the only one who came across his stunning designs. She told Finn (Tanner Novlan) that she was shocked to learn that he was still designing. Yet, Finn believed that Eric should spend his time resting at home.
What are your thoughts? Do you think Eric’s forced retirement was a power grab made by his son?
