I know he's always been lead and close - I watched the first episode with my mom ... but he certainly doesn't deserve both.
Who's been more responsible for B&B's continuous success: KKL or JMcC? Seriously, Eric's stories are mostly as a supporting player, except the stapler. Even his most impactful one: Bric was never about Eric - it was about Brooke/Ridge/Stephanie/BeLief. Even the retirement/LOGAN story is more about Katie/Brooke/Ridge, than Eric.
It was tradition when the core 4 were there because the openings followed the OG order. After SF + RM left, it's seemed like it would be fair to share. They could even rotate who get first/last shot.
Maybe they'll mix it up in Sept since that officially starts Season 40 - never thought I'd write those words!
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