Hunter Tylo is famous for her role as Dr. Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful. The actress played the role on and off from 1990 to 2019. Taylor’s character is known for her romance with Ridge Forrester and her feud with Brooke Logan. Their love triangle was the main focus of the soap opera throughout the ’90s and 2000s. After nearly three decades in the role, Tylo made her final appearance in March 2019.
In 2021, the show approached the actress about returning, but she was unavailable. The producers recast the role with former Days of Our Lives star Krista Allen. The actress’ reign as the new Taylor lasted two years before her departure in 2023.
It’s been five years since Tylo’s last appearance, but a recent promo has sparked rumors of a return.
This week The Bold and the Beautiful has it supercouple Brooke and Ridge in Monte Carlo. The lovebirds are enjoying some romantic time while promoting the Brooke’s Bedroom line. But in a recent promo teases a surprising twist, followed by a mystery woman spying on the couple.
The mystery woman has sparked speculation that it’s a former character returning. Since the person is watching Brooke and Ridge, it’s obviously someone from their past. The number one candidate is none other than Taylor.
While many expect the role to be recast again, some fans believe Hunter Tylo is reprising her iconic role. On Reddit, viewers theorized that the actress is secretly returning.
Sure looked like Taylor peeking through the trees.
Another fan commented on how the mystery woman and Tylo have similar features:
Maybe. I suspect it since I saw the skinny, long fingers, but I am not so sure.
Another fan already knows what’s in store for Taylor’s return:
Would explain why Steffy didn’t want Brooke to go so bad.
If The Bold and the Beautiful manages to get Hunter Tylo to return and keep it a secret, it’ll be a shocking soap opera moment. Many fans would love to have the actress back. Taylor’s presence is missed on the show, and it’s time for the world-renowned psychiatrist to come home. But her return might spell doom for Brooke and Ridge’s relationship.
