Is Thorsten Kaye Leaving B&B?

Many fans are worried about Thorsten Kaye. They think he might leave The Bold and the Beautiful. Let’s find out what’s really happening with Ridge Forrester.

Thorsten Kaye holding an Emmy Award at a National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences event 

The Simple Answer: No, He’s Not Leaving

Thorsten Kaye is not leaving The Bold and the Beautiful. The show’s boss made this very clear. Casey Kasprzyk is the producer of B&B. He said the rumors are “pure trash”.

Some websites made up stories about Thorsten being sick. They said he had cancer. But this is not true. The producer was very angry about these fake stories.

Side-by-side images of Thorsten Kaye at a festival and a woman in a turquoise dress at a formal event, illustrating Thorsten Kaye’s public presence relevant to discussions about his role on B&B 

Why Did People Think He Was Leaving?

Bad websites made up stories about Thorsten Kaye. They said he was very sick with liver cancer. They said he would have to leave the show because of this.

These stories spread on Facebook and other places. Many fans got scared. They thought their favorite actor was really sick. But none of it was true.

Television studio set of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ showing filming in progress with crew and lighting equipment 

What the Show’s Boss Said

Casey Kasprzyk is in charge of making The Bold and the Beautiful. He almost never talks about rumors. But this time was different. He was very upset about the fake cancer story.

He wrote on Twitter: “This story about Thorsten Kaye is completely false. Pure trash created for clicks and gossip.” He told fans to ignore the “disgusting made up article”.

Thorsten Kaye on the set of The Bold and the Beautiful, surrounded by wardrobe items and filming equipment 

Thorsten’s Real Status on B&B

Thorsten Kaye has played Ridge Forrester since 2013. That’s more than 10 years! He has been in almost 2000 episodes. He won Emmy Awards in 2023 and 2024 for his acting.

Thorsten Kaye holding an Emmy Award at a National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences event 

The show has no plans to get rid of Ridge or Thorsten. Ridge is one of the most important characters on B&B. The show would not work the same without him.

The Crossover News

There is some real news about Thorsten Kaye. He will appear on another CBS show called “Beyond the Gates.” This is called a crossover.

Ridge will meet a character named Dani on the other show. But this doesn’t mean he’s leaving B&B. It’s just a special guest appearance.

Article preview highlighting crossover and new characters in ‘Beyond the Gates’ and ‘The Bold and The Beautiful’ 

Why People Spread Fake Stories

Some websites create fake stories to get clicks. They want people to visit their websites. Sad stories about sick actors get lots of attention.

The producer called these stories “trash” because they hurt people. Fans get upset. The actor’s family gets worried. It’s not fair to make up stories like this.

Thorsten’s Long History

Thorsten Kaye didn’t start on B&B. Before Ridge, he played other characters on different soap operas. He was on “All My Children” and “One Life to Live”.

When he joined B&B in 2013, he had to follow another actor. Ronn Moss played Ridge before him. Thorsten made the character his own. Fans love his version of Ridge.

What’s Happening on the Show

Ridge is in the middle of big stories on B&B. He has to choose between Brooke and Taylor. This is a classic story that fans love.

The show is also filming in Italy. Ridge, Brooke, and other characters go there for a fashion show. Thorsten said he loves filming in Italy.

The Show’s Future

The Bold and the Beautiful will start its 39th season on September 15, 2025. That’s a very long time for a TV show! It shows how popular B&B still is.

Ridge will be a big part of the new season. He makes a life-changing choice between Brooke and Taylor. This will affect many other characters too.

Contract Information

TV actors sign contracts to work on shows. These contracts say how long they will stay. Thorsten’s contract details are private. But the show’s boss made it clear he’s staying.

CBS loves having The Bold and the Beautiful on their network. The show is watched all over the world. It makes money for the network.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read

This story teaches us something important. Not everything on the internet is true. Some websites make up stories for money.

Always check if news comes from good sources. The show’s official pages and producers tell the real truth. Fan websites that make up stories are not trustworthy.

The Bottom Line

Thorsten Kaye is staying on The Bold and the Beautiful! He’s not sick. He’s not leaving. The cancer story was completely fake.

Ridge Forrester will keep being part of B&B for many years to come. Fans can keep watching their favorite character every day. The crossover with “Beyond the Gates” is just extra fun, not a goodbye.

So don’t worry about Thorsten leaving. He’ll be on your TV screen as Ridge for a long time. The Bold and the Beautiful family is staying together!

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS. You can also watch on Paramount+.