Very EMOTIONAL News!!! Thorsten Kaye Leaving in September? B&B Lead’s Shocking Health Hoax

Thorsten Kaye Rumors Spark Panic: Is Ridge Forrester Really Leaving The Bold and the Beautiful?

Soap fans know better than most that drama doesn’t always stay on screen. This week, The Bold and the Beautiful was rocked by a disturbing swirl of rumors surrounding Thorsten Kaye, the actor who has brilliantly portrayed Ridge Forrester since 2013. Whispers of an impending exit and even a fabricated cancer diagnosis sent shockwaves through the soap community, leaving loyal viewers fearing the worst for both the actor and the future of one of daytime television’s most pivotal characters.

But here’s the truth: the rumors are just that—rumors. Still, the damage has been done. Fans are left shaken, the cast blindsided, and the storyline possibilities around Ridge thrown into the spotlight once again.

The Rumor That Rocked Daytime

It began quietly, on Facebook and obscure gossip blogs, before spreading like wildfire across social media. “Thorston Kay,” one misinformed site claimed—misspelling the actor’s name—was allegedly battling liver cancer and preparing to leave The Bold and the Beautiful this September. The article hinted at a major shake-up in daytime’s most-watched soap, suggesting Ridge’s storyline was being fast-tracked to accommodate Kaye’s supposed departure.