The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers: There’s Good and Bad News About John McCook’s Character Eric Forrester

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers and news indicates that original cast member John McCook (Eric Forrester) has considered retirement, leading to rumors about his tenure. His character is now on a mission to design one last couture line, and it sure looks like it could be the end of the patriarch’s onscreen presence. Will Eric really join a pickleball tournament and leave FC behind?

Let’s break down what we know so far about this entertaining but complicated plot.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Eric Forrester Feels Left Out

Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) is Eric’s mini-design-me. He is now CEO of Forrester, a fact he is rubbing in the OG’s face.

Eric shared with Ridge his desire to design one last legendary line and go out with a bang. Ridge acted like a toddler, pouting that he, not Eric, is in control at work.

In the end they decided that each will design a line and go Blue Steel on the runway, letting the buyers decide who reigns supreme. This plot fueled the rumor mill that McCook is leaving the show.

B&B Spoilers – Is John McCook Leaving?

So, is it true that the sudser is presenting the fans with a big goodbye story, letting McCook shine before he retires?

Here’s what we know. Ridge and Eric go all in on the couture face-off and along the way Ridge discovers Eric’s hand tremors.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Ridge Forrester’s Discovery

This major plot twist reportedly happens during fall sweeps and it could be RJ Forrester (Joshua Hoffman) who lets the cat out of the bag if he finds out that Eric has a more serious medical condition than arthritis. Eventually Eric’s secret comes out and it will change everything!

B&B spoilers – Eric Forrester’s Diagnosis

There is no confirmation of this, but based on Eric’s symptoms he may have Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. That’s the bad news.

The good news is that John McCook signed a three-year contract earlier this month which means fans will see him at least through 2026.

So, fans can relax and breathe a little easier, McCook and his alter ego aren’t skipping off into the sunset just yet.

Now it’s your turn, B&B fans, tell us what you think is happening with Eric? And as a side note who are you rooting for in the fashion face-off, Eric or Ridge?

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