The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers indicate that the new Dr. Taylor Hayes may not be around much longer. Recent developments on B&B (as well as behind the scenes) have raised some red flags. Could Taylor be facing a health crisis, leading to her untimely death?

We all saw the sudden recast of Taylor Hayes (previously played by Krista Allen). Allen was suddenly fired from Bold and the Beautiful two years into her three-year contract. This despite her building a fan base after a rocky start.

Production at the time denied that Taylor was being ousted. It made sense because Allen was still under contract. But, it turned out to be false. So, this only adds to the suspicion about Taylor’s future.

Bold and the Beautiful: Fans Reject Too Young Taylor Hayes?

Now, enter Rebecca Budig, the new actress now playing Taylor Hayes on B&B. Budig is a very talented actress. She is known for her soap roles on All My Children and General Hospital. But, fans struggle to accept her as Taylor. Mainly due to her youthful appearance.

At 51, Rebecca Budig looks much younger than her on-screen age. This makes it hard for some viewers to see her as the mother of the middle-aged children Steffy and Thomas. This casting choice has led to speculation that Budig’s contract could be short-term.

Possibly even less than a year on Bold and the Beautiful. Could it be that head writer and showrunner Brad Bell brought on the new Taylor just to kill her off? That leaves Steffy and Thomas without their mother if it happens.

Fall Bold and the Beautiful spoilers (and also behind-the-scenes photos) have only fueled this theory. Official spoilers tease that Ridge will soon discover Taylor’s “shocking reasons” for coming back home. The actress Rebecca Budig herself has hinted that it’s crucial for Taylor to be with her family right now.

Also, there is the upcoming return of Dr. Bridget Forrester (played by Ashley Jones) to B&B. This has raised eyebrows because Bridget’s last appearance involved helping Finn deal with Eric’s mysterious illness.

So, Taylor’s return, alongside her secret reason for coming back has fans worried that Taylor’s health is in jeopardy.

Bold and the Beautiful: Brad Bell Ditches Continuity for Credibility?

Adding to the speculation is an interview with Brad Bell. He talked about the importance of killing off characters to maintain his credibility as a writer. Bell even said that he would “kill more people” each year.

This interview came out right after Budig’s debut as Taylor. So, it’s hard not to wonder if Taylor might be on the chopping block.

Some fans think that Bell, who is rumored to have a crush on actress Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), may be using Taylor’s possible illness and death as a way to permanently end the rivalry between Taylor and Brooke. This could solidify Brooke’s place as Ridge’s one true love.

While there are no official spoilers confirming Taylor’s illness or her death, the clues are certainly there.

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