The long running CBS soap opera Bold and the Beautiful is set to have a major shake up with the departure of a beloved character. Steffy Forrester, played by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, is leaving the show after 11 years.
Steffy’s Departure
Wood has been a part of the show since 2008, playing the role of Steffy Forrester, daughter of Ridge and Taylor Forrester. Steffy has been a central character in the show’s storylines, and Wood’s portrayal of the character has earned her five Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
The news of Wood’s departure was announced on the show’s official Twitter page. The tweet reads, “We will miss @JacquelineMWood as Steffy Forrester on #BoldandBeautiful, but we are excited to see what the future has in store for her.”
Wood has also spoken about her time on the show, saying, “It has been an absolute honor and privilege to play the role of Steffy Forrester for the past 11 years. I am so thankful for the opportunity and for all of the incredible people I have had the pleasure of working with.”
What’s Next for ‘Bold and the Beautiful’?
The show will now have to adjust to life without Steffy. It remains to be seen how the show will handle her departure and what new characters will be added to the show.
The show’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, has said, “We’re excited to explore new stories and new characters in this next chapter for Bold and the Beautiful. We will always miss Jacqueline and the incredible character she created in Steffy Forrester.”
Bold and the Beautiful is one of the longest running soap operas on television, and it is sure to continue to captivate audiences with its dramatic storylines.
The departure of Steffy Forrester is sure to be a major shake up for Bold and the Beautiful. Fans of the show will now have to wait and see how the show will adjust and what new characters will be brought in to the show.
One of the day-time drama’s boldest characters, Steffy Forrester, is set to be leaving The Bold and the Beautiful in the near future according to spoilers.
Created in March 2019 by Bradley Bell and written by B&B’s current Emmy-award winning head writers, John F. Smith and Gayle Gussis, Steffy Forrester is a popular fan-favorite due to her daring and independent attitude. She has had notable roles on the show since the pilot’s first episode, however, her departure is soon to be in effect.
The upcoming goodbye will end with a highly-anticipated storyline featuring a surprising visitor from Steffy’s past arriving at the Forrester mansion in a big reveal. This will be intertwined with news that Steffy is planning to embark on a new journey with things being left in an open-ended fashion. It will be interesting to see what kind of goodbye Steffy’s dramatic departure will bring!
In other news, Thomas Forrester will be returning for a short spell, to provide closure to the storyline. During this short time, expect to see a few well-known faces, along with a handful of shocks and surprises.
With so much already revealed, The Bold and the Beautiful viewers are in for an exciting roller-coaster of emotions featuring some of the show’s most beloved characters! Fans have already started to say goodbye to Steffy as she is just on the brink of leaving, but, don’t worry, Steffy will be back to bring one more surprise before she goes.
Stay tuned to find out how it all links together, and be sure to catch The Bold and the Beautiful weekly episodes on the CBS Channel.