John McCook Is Leaving Bold & Beautiful and Retiring Due to his Last Stage of Co

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00:00 Rumors of John McCook who portrays Eric on The Bold and The Beautiful considering retirement

00:04 have been circulating, especially as the current storyline seemed to imply a final journey

00:10 for his character.

00:11 Eric's hand tremors recently gave us a hint that his healing crisis is not just arthritis

00:16 but something more fatal, and it appeared as though Bold and Beautiful was setting up

00:21 a final storyline for Eric before his retirement.

00:24 However, it now seems that McCook isn't planning to leave the show anytime soon.

00:29 His storyline as Eric Forrester will continue for an extended period.

00:34 In the current plot, Ridge and Eric are engaged in fierce competition on the runway.

00:39 They've agreed to let the customers decide which fashion line features the superior designs

00:44 because Ridge thinks Eric doesn't have it anymore.

00:47 The speculation about McCook's retirement gained momentum when Eric mentioned that this

00:51 line would be his last due to his hand tremors.

00:54 This statement gave the impression that Bold and Beautiful was giving viewers one final

00:58 significant storyline for McCook before his potential retirement.

01:03 But the good news is that McCook apparently has signed a three-year contract just recently.

01:08 Anyway, here's a glimpse of what's expected in the upcoming week's Ridge and Eric will

01:13 persist in their rivalry, both determined to secure the top spot on the runway.

01:18 As the storyline progresses, Ridge will eventually discover Eric's secret about his hand tremors.

01:24 How he learns this shocking news remains unknown, but it's expected to be revealed by the

01:28 end of the fall sweeps.

01:31 Once Ridge is aware of Eric's condition, he will gain a deeper understanding of why

01:35 this line means so much to him.

01:37 RJ Forrester might be the one to reveal the truth about Eric's medical condition once

01:42 the situation gets dire.

01:44 RJ may come to realize that Eric's health issue is more severe than initially thought.

01:49 Despite Brooke's encouragement for RJ to switch to Ridge's line, RJ is resolute in

01:54 continuing to work with Eric.

01:56 He values the opportunity to learn from a fashion icon like his grandfather.

02:01 As Eric's secret medical condition eventually comes to light, it will be a shocking revelation

02:06 for the family.

02:07 They will come to understand that this line represents Eric's final contribution to Forrester

02:12 creations.

02:14 While speculation abounds about Eric potentially having Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease,

02:19 the exact nature of his health crisis has yet to be revealed by Bold and Beautiful.

02:24 In reassuring news, John McCook signed a three-year contract in early September, ensuring his

02:30 presence on the show through 2026.

02:33 This storyline is not meant to be an exit storyline, so viewers can rest assured that

02:38 Eric Forrester will continue to be a part of the Bold and the Beautiful for a long time.

02:44 Until then, stay tuned and subscribe to us!

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