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.