Rumor: Will Steffy and Wyatt Hook Up?

Jacqueline Macinnes Wood has confirmed on her official Facebook page that she will begin taping again in April for a much longer stay. The actress says Steffy will be back for a fresh new storyline and that it is time to move on from Liam (finally!), as he has made his decision not to go back to her. By “fresh” could she possibly mean a new, fresh, love interest? Fans were asking her questions on her Facebook page, and someone asked if Wyatt was a possibility, in which Jacqueline replied, “that’s a big possibility”.

 I think a Steffy and Wyatt pairing would be very interesting. They are both alike in many ways. They’re both spontaneous and outgoing, and are not afraid to do whatever it takes to get whatever they want. Wyatt once said he recognizes a type of crazy in Steffy he also see’s in his mother, so perhaps he’ll actually be able to understand her. I also find Wyatt has more similarities to Bill than Liam does, so perhaps Steffy will see something in Wyatt that she also saw in Bill? (Gross?). Steffy and Wyatt also have the same common pain of both losing their unborn baby and then losing their significant other over the loss. They could both commiserate over the loss together and eventually help each other heal in a way they couldn’t with Liam/Hope.

Do you think Steffy and Wyatt will hook up? Do you think they SHOULD hook up? Do you think they could rock n roll and cha cha cha together? What are your thoughts on this pairing? 

B&B Maya Avant’s Transgender Storyline

It’s been weeks since Maya’s little sister Nicole has shown up on Maya’s doorstep. Ever since she has arrived she has been threatening Maya with telling Rick a secret so big that it will change everything. Rick has praised Maya countless times by saying she is the only woman who has ever truly been honest with Rick. Nicole knows this is a lie and that Rick truly does not know everything about Maya. After weeks of anticipation and buildup, Nicole finally confronts Maya about why she left home all those years ago, why her parents acted as if Maya was never there, and why Maya neglected Nicole and never reached out to her. It’s because…wait for it…. Maya was actually Nicole’s brother, Myron!

What the heck?!

I did not see this transgender twist coming. I actually laughed out loud when Nicole called Maya by her birth name Myron. I know it was supposed to be a serious moment but it just reminded me of all those times Caroline would call Maya Merna and every other name except her actual one. I could just not take the ending of the show seriously and was actually left quite confused. At first I thought this may have been a nightmare Maya was having but it has been confirmed by both Brad Bell Jr. and Karla Mosley (the actress who plays Maya), that this storyline is real and is going full steam ahead. In fact Bell gave an interview to Us Weekly saying that Maya's transgender story is a love story.

In the same interview Karla Mosley also added:

                                                                               

"I didn't expect daytime to be taking on a story like this. As someone who is an artist and an activist I know how important trans issues are — how it's life and death for people at this point. The more that we in Hollywood can help people to understand what it is to be transgender, what that experience might be like for someone, and just to normalize it, I think we have the possibility of really changing some hearts and lives. I think that that's probably part of why they came to me with this — in addition to the fact that it really fits Maya's story in this kind of amazing way that no one could've ever predicted, I think that they also knew that I would be totally ready and willing to talk about these things in an open way."

I can see why Bell is trying to push the envelope and create storylines that are different but also have important social issues. Kudos to Bell to try and develop a story that is relevant to today’s society, however I have some concerns. Maya Avant’s transgender storyline is already creating a lot of buzz and controversy. I have no issues with a transgender storyline itself and I believe Karla Mosley has the talents to deliver a great story, however I’m not sure if the writing is there. I’m not sure if the writing team has what it takes to give this type of story justice. Bell can either deliver a great storyline or totally drop the ball. The story needs to be very carefully written. I already see inconsistencies with the character of Maya that I’m curious to see how they will explain. When we were first introduced to Maya, she was a woman fresh out of jail looking for her daughter. She has always mentioned she did not come from a privileged family. Then how was she able to afford the surgeries and procedures to become and look like a woman? How did she carry a baby to term or was the baby adopted? The baby being adopted doesn't make sense since we've already seen scenes with Maya and the baby’s father shortly after she was released from prison. How could she have been with both Carter and Rick multiple times, and not either one of them suspects something different or unusual? At the very least Maya should at least have a few scars and blemishes from her procedures?

A lot of viewers are voicing their opinions about the story and saying it is not daytime material. Some say Bell is out of his mind and is delusional by thinking he can try and use his soap to educate viewers about transgender issues. People tune in to watch soaps as a guilty pleasure to see romance, drama, and catfights with their favorite characters. If they wanted to be educated regarding certain matters, they would not tune in to a daytime soap opera for that purpose. It seems there are more people against the story then for it, but it is still too early to tell what direction the storyline will go in and the reaction from the fans. 

We want to hear your opinion on Maya’s story. Do you like the direction the character is headed in? Why or why not? Do you think Bell and his writing team has what it takes to deliver a good love story or do you think it will fall completely flat? Share your opinions and thoughts below.

Steffy’s Return a Big Disappointment

I have to say I was very disappointed in JMW’s return as Steffy. It’s been so long since we last saw Steffy on our screens and so much has changed story wise on the show. This was a great opportunity to bring back a strong, integral, central character to shake things up. After all she is Stephanie Forrester’s namesake. I was excited to see the spunky, savy, outgoing, confident, and beautiful Steffy we have all grown to love. I knew I shouldn’t get my hopes up and assume she’ll have an interesting storyline, because she didn’t.

What did we get?

The same doormat that is still pining away for Liam. I don’t understand what Steffy still see’s in Liam. Liam is no prize whatsoever. She was never his first choice to begin with and he has made it abundantly clear he is not leaving Ivy, matter how new their relationship is.

I’m really disappointed that the writer’s gave JMW the same type of material to work with. They always write her as a desperate, pathetic woman, constantly trying to seduce Liam back to her by using their “history” as a justifiable excuse. JMW has stated there was a specific writer she did not want writing for the character of Steffy. I can only assume that this writer is the one who keeps making her act like a desperate fool. No wonder she left the show to persue other opportunities.

The FC takeover storyline Steffy was involved in was also lame from the start. Steffy worked so hard to get her family’s company back from Bill Spencer. She would never betray her family by putting the company back into Spencer hands, whether Liam was at the helm of the company or not. The fact that she put a condition that she and Liam must be an item in order to make the deal is even more ridiculous. She should not be placing the future of her family’s business based on the sole condition that she and Liam must be romantic and business partners. It really makes her look desperate and foolish. Not to mention the proposition has no business fundamentals whatsoever, but this is soap land after all.

For a moment it seemed like Steffy had an epiphany when she was in Liam’s office and professed she still loved him. Afterwards she then said something along the lines of “maybe it’s time for me to move on then” YES STEFFY IT IS FINALLY TIME! Yet the next time we saw her she was at Liam’s in a bikini. Go figure.

The highlight of Steffy’s return was her confrontation with Rick. She made him sweat. She sat in his chair like a boss and put her feet up on the table like she owned it. She said she does love this chair, maybe she’ll want to sit in it someday. I think Rick’s black heart may have skipped a beat.

Dear writers: This actress has talent. Give her something to work with! It’s literally been years that she’s been written as a weak character constantly chasing after Liam. It’s time for her to go into a new direction and finally put Liam and their past behind her.

What do you think about JMW’s short return as Steffy? Were you happy to see her back or were you disappointed by the same recycled storyline? Do you think there is a specific writer on the show who writes her character in a certain way? What direction would you like to see Steffy go in professionally and personally? Share your comments below. 

Does Rick shoot Ridge?

Things are starting to escalate on B&B ever since Rick found Stephanie’s gun in her bedroom drawer. I think it was very disrespectful and rude of Rick to remove Stephanie’s gun in the first place, let alone try to give it to his lawyer as a thank you gift!

But then again who am I kidding? Rick could care less about Stephanie or anyone else really for that matter. Rick and Stephanie never had a close relationship (as Rick said, in Stephanie’s eyes he was always a reminder of Eric and Brooke). Regardless, as soon as Rick tricked Eric into signing papers that gives Rick irrevocable control of being CEO of Forrester Creations, he did not waste any time kicking Caroline out and moving him and Maya into his father’s main house and bedroom (which is really gross if you think about it). Not to mention Rick also removed Stephanie’s portrait and replaced it of one of Maya (which looks incredibly hideous and ridiculous).

Rick is probably one of the last people who should have or be anywhere near a gun. Remember when Rick shot Grant Chambers and Ridge confessed in order to protect Rick? Such poetic justice that now Rick is holding a gun again and may have shot Ridge.

Rick’s lawyer forgot to take the gun with him as he was leaving Forrester Creations. Rick chases after him but he is gone. As Rick is walking back, he notices an office door slightly open, and to his shock it is Caroline and Ridge lying on the couch kissing. Rick in a manic rage holds up the gun and fires several shots!

Who did Rick shoot? Ridge? Caroline? Both?

Did he shoot the designs Ridge and Caroline drew together?

Did he even fire any shots, or was he daydreaming or in a fantasy?

Was he drunk and tried to shoot Caroline and Ridge but missed?

Is this Rick reaching his limit and becoming completely unhinged? Does he actually have a death wish or has he just gone crazy over jealousy and hurt? If Rick is truly over Caroline and “in love” with Maya, then why does he care if Caroline is kissing Ridge? Everything Ridge and Liam has said about Rick acting like a child and lashing out is right on the money. He has always acted like a spoiled brat when he doesn’t get his way. The fact that he even tried to fire Caroline and Ivy was way out of line (way to go Liam for sticking up for Caroline and Ivy and pushing Rick to the floor! Don’t we just love our knight-in-shining-armor Liam??)

By the way, I guess Forrester Creations doesn’t have an HR Department? There is no way Rick would be able to get away with disrespecting everyone at FC. Someone also needs to wipe that smug look off of Maya’s face. Who knows but maybe this is why Steffy comes back to town?

In my opinion I have a feeling Rick either shoots the gun but misses on purpose, hence shooting the pictures or the floor, or he is daydreaming about wanting to shoot Ridge.

Who do you think Rick shot? Do you think Rick actually fired the gun or was he dreaming? Fire away in the comments below!

Brooke Logan returns to B&B

Katherine Kelly Lang tweeted a picture of her B&B scripts and welcome back flowers she received from the show. Katherine took a small break to do Dancing with the Stars Italy. She began filming in December and her episodes are set to air in February.

Rick and his Revenge against Eric, Ridge, and Caroline

Is Rick purposely trying to destroy Forrester Creations as a way to stick it to Eric, Ridge, and Caroline?

Friday’s episode of B&B was one of the more entertaining episodes we’ve seen in a while. Rick finally was able to convince Eric to sign the papers which enables Rick full and irrevocable control of FC for an entire year (thank you soap gods for not dragging out the usual please-sign-these-papers-or-else storyline for weeks, aka Steffy/Liam’s annulment papers). This means Eric and Ridge have no say and no power to overthrow any of Rick’s decisions. Obviously this is a bad decision and anyone with the slightest business savvy will know better than to sign, but since when has Eric been known to make good decisions anyways?!

Rick is so hurt that Caroline and Ridge kissed that Rick is hell bent on revenge on hurting those who hurt him. First his father appointed Ridge as CEO at Forrester instead of him, but Eric later withdrew that decision since Rick cried and sulked like a baby about it. To make matters worse, Maya exposed Ridge and Caroline. To Rick this is the ultimate betrayal; the betrayal he received from his father, and from his wife. If it had been anyone but Ridge it wouldn’t nearly had been as bad. Rick dislikes Ridge mainly for the way he’s used and treated his mother so poorly over the years (as if Brooke is some sort of damsel in distress, come on now).

Rick is hurt but you can tell he still loves Caroline and is clearly just lashing out. There are moments when you can see hesitation in his eyes when he is with Caroline. Caroline may be fighting to win Rick’s heart now, but after Rick revealed that it is Maya and not Caroline he wants to lead Forrester Creations into the future with, it will be Rick who will be begging Caroline for forgiveness in the end. Poor Maya is just a pawn and rebound in Rick’s plan. His intentions towards her may be good, but he is clearly using her to get over and stick it to Caroline. Maya is also completely delusional in thinking she will be the next Forrester matriarch. Yes she does love Rick, but it also doesn’t hurt that his last name is Forrester and he has a huge bank account. Wonder if she would still love him if he were to lose it all? After all, Rick was ready to leave all the perks of being a Forrester behind, but it was Maya who kept reminding him that it is his right to be at the helm of Forrester Creations and that he should take charge in doing so.

What I’m curious to see happen is whether Rick’s intentions towards Forrester Creations are actually pure in that he wants to lead the company in his direction without any interferences? Or will his first order of business be firing Eric, Ridge, and Caroline, and then burning down Forrester Creations? 

  

Ivy – what a letdown. She had enough courage to confront Rick and Maya about their kiss, yet she let Rick bully her into staying quiet about it. He told her he would have her fired and essentially sent back to Australia if she exposed him. Did Rick forget Ivy is a Forrester? She can’t be fired from the family business. The worst that could happen is being sent down to the basement or to International. However if Ivy did open her mouth about Rick and Maya, then Eric would be peeved that Rick had been fooling him about his intentions towards leading the company into the future with Caroline, and thus revoking his decision in appointing him CEO. Then no way would Eric sign those papers and be in this mess to begin with. We pretty much wouldn’t have a show to watch either.

What Ricky boy doesn’t realize is that none of this will end up well. Eric, Ridge, and Caroline will all have the last laugh, not Rick and Maya. This may be the reason why Steffy comes back to town. Steffy is a majority stareholder of FC. Maybe the combined shareholders will come together to oust Rick? Anything is possible in soap load after all. I can see Bill having a role in this as well. Not only is he also a shareholder, he is also Caroline’s uncle and will no doubt be none too pleased about Rick hurting his niece.

What do you think Rick’s ultimate goal is? Do you think his sole intention is to hurt Eric, Ridge, and Caroline?

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Returns to B&B January 2015

Steffy Forrester fans rejoice!! The two time emmy nominated Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is returning to B&B late January 2015!

This comes as a surprise to many since the actress recently posted on social media that she would not be returning to the show anytime soon due to scheduling conflicts, but would reprise her role in a heartbeat if the show called for Steffy to return. Shortly afterwards JMW’s opening credits on the show was also removed which seemed to have been the final nail in the coffin. Many are speculating that the actress is returning to help fill the void since Kim Matula is no longer on canvas. We know Brad Bell Jr. wants to recast the role of Hope Logan and he has stated that she is an integral character on the show. JMW is only on recurring status - so she may come and go in between storyline’s. We may not know yet how long JMW will be on our screens for, but at least we can get our Steffy fix! Cha cha cha!

Maybe the TPTB read my post rant about the many reasons why Steffy could and should come back to the show! 

March 2015 Update: JMW has said via Facebook that she will be returning back to B&B for a longer stay. She said, "I will be coming back in April for a much longer stay." She begins taping in April.  

How long do you think JMW will be back for? Do you think her return is a coincidence since Kim Matula has just left? What do you think Steffy’s story will be once she returns?