FANS EXPLODE AS NICK MARONE RETURNS TO SAVE BROOKE FROM ‘TOXIC’ RIDGE

The B&B fandom has SPOKEN and they’re not holding back one bit! Nick Marone’s explosive return to Los Angeles has unleashed a tidal wave of viewer support that’s got social media buzzing harder than a beehive. And the message is crystal clear: fans are DONE watching Brooke Logan “grovel” for Ridge Forrester after 38 years of his waffling nonsense!

“RIDGE IS A HUMAN DUMPSTER FIRE!” – Why Fans Are BEGGING for Team Nick

Let’s not sugarcoat this – the language fans are using to describe Ridge would make a sailor blush. Reddit threads are literally on FIRE with viewers calling him everything from a “human dumpster fire” to “pathetic” to… well, let’s just say the rest isn’t suitable for print.

One fan’s brutal takedown? “I’ve watched Ridge waffle between Brooke and Taylor for THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS! My own kids weren’t even born when this started!”

Ouch.

But here’s where it gets juicy – it’s not just about Ridge’s endless ping-ponging between women. Fans are absolutely MORTIFIED watching Brooke, a successful businesswoman and grandmother, still chasing after this man “at her big age.” The words “desperate and pathetic” keep popping up in discussions, with viewers finding it “absolutely embarrassing” that she’s still begging for scraps from a man who just got engaged to Taylor Hayes for the umpteenth time.

Can you blame them? I mean, really?

NICK’S MISSION: “WAKE BROOKE UP!” – And Fans Are Screaming YES!

Here’s where things get REALLY interesting. Jack Wagner isn’t just bringing Nick back for a quick hello. Oh no. The actor has been crystal clear about his character’s mission, and get this – it’s EXACTLY what fans have been screaming for years!

“Wake Brooke up out of this toxic pattern you’ve got going on with Ridge and the Forrester family.”

Those are Wagner’s actual words, people! Not mine, not the fans’ – straight from the horse’s mouth! It’s like the writers finally heard the collective scream of thousands of viewers and said, “You know what? Let’s give them what they want.”

And what they want is Nick Marone – now a wealthy shipping tycoon who runs Marone Industries from Naples. Gone is the simple sea captain. This Nick has “upgraded his wardrobe,” as Wagner puts it. He’s sophisticated, powerful, and most importantly? He’s not afraid of Ridge Forrester.

Not. One. Bit.

THE CHEMISTRY FACTOR: Why Fans Still Ship “Brick” Over “Bridge”

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – or should I say, the chemistry in the room? Fans are NOT shy about pointing out that Katherine Kelly Lang and Jack Wagner still have that spark that makes viewers sit up and take notice.

One particularly blunt fan posted: “Sorry not sorry but Thorsten Kaye’s Ridge has ZERO spark with Brooke compared to what she had with Nick. Bring back the REAL supercouple!”

Yikes! But they’re not wrong…

Remember, Nick was THE ONLY man who ever made Ridge genuinely sweat. Other love interests like Grant Chambers? They “felt flat,” according to viewers. But Nick? He had Ridge working overtime to keep Brooke’s attention. He was “funny and charismatic,” a “take-charge kind of guy without the bluster.” Most importantly? He “treated Brooke with love and respect unlike Ridge.”

And don’t even get me started on the mother-in-law situation. Jackie Marone ADORED Brooke and treated her like a daughter. Meanwhile, Stephanie Forrester spent decades making Brooke’s life a living hell.

The choice seems pretty obvious, doesn’t it?

THE ITALY SHOWDOWN: Will Ridge’s Near-Death Experience Be Enough?

Buckle up, soap fans, because spoilers indicate we’re heading for a MASSIVE showdown in Italy! Nick’s making his move, inviting Brooke on a business trip to Naples (smooth move, captain!), and you KNOW Ridge is going to lose his mind with jealousy.

But here’s the kicker – apparently Ridge needs a NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE in Italian waters to realize Brooke is his “destiny.”

I’m sorry, what?!

Fans are having a field day with this one. “So let me get this straight,” one viewer posted, “Ridge needs to almost DIE to realize he loves Brooke? Meanwhile Nick knew what he wanted from DAY ONE and never made her feel second best. The choice is obvious!”

The Italy trip is set to air in late July/early August 2025, and spoilers suggest this water accident will trigger Ridge’s big epiphany about Brooke being the love of his life. It’s supposed to “destroy Taylor’s engagement” and “put an end to Nick’s chances.”

But will fans buy it?

THE FAN VERDICT: “We’re TIRED of This Toxic Cycle!”

Social media is absolutely EXPLODING with Team Nick posts. The passion is real, and it’s intense. Fans are calling this their “validation” moment – finally, FINALLY, someone on screen is saying what they’ve been thinking for years!

“Ridge has been making Brooke feel like the consolation prize for 38 years!” one fan raged. “First it was Caroline, then Taylor, then Taylor again, then Caroline 2.0, then Taylor AGAIN! Nick only wanted HER. That’s what real love looks like!”

Another brutal assessment? “Watching a woman Brooke’s age still begging for scraps from Ridge is EMBARRASSING! She’s a successful businesswoman, a mother, a grandmother – and she’s still groveling for this man’s attention? Nick would NEVER!”

The fan theories about how this will all play out are ranging from hopeful to cynical. Many predict the writers will force Brooke back with Ridge because of “destiny” – but they’re warning the backlash will be BRUTAL.

“We’re TIRED of this toxic cycle!” one viewer declared. “Nick represents growth, respect, and actual love. Ridge represents decades of emotional abuse disguised as ‘passion.’ We see through it!”

THE BOTTOM LINE: Is B&B Finally Listening to Its Fans?

Look, I’ve been covering soaps for a long time, and I’ve rarely seen such a unified fan response. The overwhelming support for Nick Marone isn’t just nostalgia – it’s a desperate plea for something DIFFERENT. For growth. For a heroine who chooses the man who chooses ONLY her.

Will the writers listen? The fact that they’ve explicitly framed Nick’s return as a mission to “wake Brooke up” from her toxic pattern suggests they’re at least aware of the fan sentiment. But with Jack Wagner’s stint reportedly being brief (he’s got Hallmark commitments), and spoilers pointing to a Ridge/Brooke reunion…

Well, let’s just say fans better enjoy Team Nick while it lasts.

But here’s my question for you – and I really want to know – after 38 years of the same cycle, isn’t it time for something new? Can Brooke Logan FINALLY choose the man who never made her feel like second best? Or are we doomed to watch this “destiny” play out until the end of time?

Sound off in the comments, soap fans. Because if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that this Italy showdown is going to change EVERYTHING.