This week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Taylor once again digs in her heels, insisting to Ridge that she won’t let him call off their wedding — but seriously, how many times does she need to hear it before it sinks in? Ridge could not be more clear: his heart isn’t in it, and no matter how many times Taylor clings to the fantasy, he just doesn’t see forever with her.

Once again, the cracks in their relationship are starting to show, and this time, it looks like everything is crumbling faster than ever. Our take? Hallelujah — and not just because Ridge has proven himself to be a toxic rollercoaster for Taylor, but also because the show clearly has bigger, better, and brighter things ahead for her. And finally, that means a brand-new love story.

Who Will Be Taylor’s New Love?

According to co-headwriter Michael Minnis, there’s already a plan in motion to give Taylor a much-needed fresh direction. The world-renowned shrink will be heading into uncharted territory with “someone else that hopefully the fans will embrace.” And now, the million-dollar question becomes: Who will step up to capture Taylor’s heart?

In the real world, Taylor would have no shortage of admirers. She’s intelligent, accomplished, stunning, and compassionate — truly the full package. Any man in his right mind would be lucky to have her. But in Bold & Beautiful land, things are far messier and the options much slimmer.

Would she really want to revisit Nick? Probably not, since he still carries that eternal torch for Brooke — and Taylor has spent a lifetime battling her rival over men. Eric? Definitely a no-go. Not only is he happily married, but let’s not forget he practically led the charge for Ridge to dump her in the first place. Who does that to an ex?

So, who’s left standing? The canvas is wide open, and fans are already buzzing with speculation. Will the writers introduce a brand-new character tailored (pun intended) just for her?

Will a familiar face from the past return to shake things up? Or will someone completely unexpected — maybe even from Brooke’s orbit — swoop in and turn Taylor’s world upside down? One thing’s for sure: Taylor deserves a romance that finally puts her first, instead of leaving her forever second to Brooke.