Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings: Rebecca Budig Is The Surprise Recast For Taylor

We are stunned.

Dr. Taylor Hayes has returned!Photo bySoap Hub

For the second episode in a row, Brooke and Ridge ended the half-hour appreciating each other as they kissed against the beautiful backdrop of the South of France. But then the mystery woman popped up again. From afar, she watched Bridge bask in the success of Brooke’s Bedroom line. Suddenly, in the Tuesday, August 6 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, an official voice suddenly interrupted saying: “The role of Dr. Taylor Hayes is now being played by Rebecca Budig.” There’s a new Taylor in town. Taking on the role is one of daytime’s most recognizable faces.

A Brand New Taylor

This week, the mystery woman who spied on Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) was none other than Dr. Taylor Hayes, Ridge’s ex-wife and the mother of Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Thomas (Matthew Atkinson). She’s also Brooke’s nemesis.

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In a casting shocker, Rebecca Budig steps into the role after the character has been off the canvas for roughly eight months.