The Bold and the Beautiful just ignited a firestorm among its viewers, who are outraged over Eric Forrester’s (John McCook) not-so-subtle sabotage of Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig). And make no mistake — Eric is clearly back on Team Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), betraying both Taylor and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) in the process.

Eric’s Betrayal: Sabotaging Taylor for Brooke?

This week’s episodes showed Eric steering the conversation with Brooke toward her lingering feelings for Ridge — a blatant setup considering Ridge is currently with Taylor and living under Eric’s roof. Eric boldly told Brooke that Ridge is “your person,” implying Ridge belongs with her, not Taylor.

Brooke confessed to Eric how much she misses Ridge and wishes for a reminder to rekindle their bond. Eric immediately obliged by pulling up a photo of Brooke in a dress from Portofino, practically waving it in Ridge’s face. Before Ridge even realized what was happening, Eric had already planted the seeds of doubt.

Even worse, Eric brushed off Ridge’s past breakup with Brooke — calling it an “overreaction” — and encouraged Brooke to believe Ridge still belonged with her. Fans are furious that Eric, who once welcomed Taylor into his home as family, is now actively undermining her.

Why B&B Fans Are Outraged by Eric’s Actions

It wasn’t that long ago that Eric stood firmly beside Ridge and Taylor. He had been just as furious as Ridge when Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) staged the corporate coup at Forrester Creations, leaving Brooke as CEO. Eric made no move then to defend Brooke, and he seemed content with Ridge’s choice to move on.

Now, Eric’s sudden shift feels like a betrayal to many fans — not necessarily because it’s Brooke vs. Taylor again, but because Eric is rewriting history and inserting himself into Ridge’s personal life. Viewers remember: Eric chose to call Taylor “family.” So why the sudden sabotage?

The Lingering Fallout: Hope’s Betrayal and Brooke’s Defense

The resentment doesn’t end there. Although Ridge and Eric have accepted that Brooke may have taken the CEO seat to help the Forrester family, fans haven’t forgotten Hope’s betrayal. Brooke continues to defend Hope, even though Hope has only recently and partially acknowledged her mistakes.

When Carter visited recently, Hope admitted she now sees that agreeing to the takeover was wrong — but she hasn’t directly apologized to Ridge or Eric. Despite that, Brooke keeps making excuses for her daughter’s actions, creating even more frustration among viewers.

Eric’s Interference: Disrespect, Health Risks, and Fan Fury

Ultimately, it’s Ridge’s choice who he wants to be with — Taylor or Brooke. Eric’s interference not only disrespects Taylor but could also endanger her health. Fans recall that Taylor previously suffered from Broken Heart Syndrome. Another betrayal could be devastating for her emotional and physical health.

While no one should stay in a relationship out of pity or medical concerns, Eric’s meddling feels particularly cruel given Taylor’s vulnerability. What’s worse — Eric doesn’t even seem to have any personal stake in this drama beyond old allegiances.

Social Media Erupts: Fans Slam Eric’s Scheming

Soap social media exploded with angry reactions. Fans blasted Eric’s hypocrisy and betrayal, slamming him for inserting himself into Ridge and Taylor’s relationship and effectively erasing everything that had happened over the past few months.

In short, viewers are not here for Eric’s sneaky matchmaking — and they’re making their outrage known loud and clear.