Taylor’s comeback to The Bold and the Beautiful has indeed stirred up a lot of buzz! The character’s return has more layers than initially meets the eyes. And guess what? Fans aren’t the only ones surprised by her return but the actress playing the character herself. Rebecca Budig claims she’s back to support her daughter Steffy. But there’s clearly more going on behind the scenes. Dive in to get the full scoop!

Budig Sets the Record Straight

The Bold and the Beautiful actress dropped some hints while chatting with Soaps In Depth. She teased that Taylor’s return is typical soap opera fare, packed with twists and turns. “Yeah, always. It’s a soap!” Budig said, teasing that there’s a lot more drama ahead! Unfortunately, she hasn’t revealed what exactly Taylor’s true intentions are.

However, the CBS Fall Preview promises that the full story will play out soon. So, fans won’t have to wait too long to find out. In addition, Rebecca explained that Taylor’s primary motivation for coming back is to reconnect with her family, especially her daughter, Steffy. The character has gone through several challenges recently.

The B&B star added, “I think she (Taylor) feels like she’s missed out on being a support system for her.” But hold up —there’s another reason for Taylor’s return that adds a new layer to the story. Budig also touched on Taylor’s deep bond with Ridge: “She feels a deep bond with him.” Furthermore, she revealed, “They share children together, and I think he’s the love of her life.”

So, Rebecca believes her character seeks familiarity as she ages. Despite this intense connection, Taylor’s return isn’t meant to reignite the old love triangle between her, Ridge, and Brooke. Budig clarified that Taylor’s feelings for Ridge are more about friendship and support than romantic pursuit. “Taylor loves Ridge. They’re great friends,” Budig noted.

Subsequently, Taylor totally understands that he’s with Brooke, so she just wants to be a supportive presence. But the storylines on soaps can alter in the blink of an eye, right? For now, Taylor settles back into the B&B world to reconnect with family and offer support, especially to Ridge. Stay tuned to see how the story unfolds!

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