'The Bold and the Beautiful': Original cast member Ronn Moss exiting after 25 years -- EXCLUSIVE

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After more than two decades on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ronn Moss is leaving the CBS soap where he’s played fashion magnate Ridge Forrester since the show’s 1987 inception, EW has learned exclusively.

An insider tells EW that CBS imposed cuts on the show’s production company, Bell Phillip Television, which were passed on to actors via salary cuts just as Moss’ contract was up for renewal. The actor decided the reduced pay was unacceptable and left on his own accord. Moss could not be reached for comment.

Production company Bell Phillip Television confirmed the exit. “Ronn has spent an amazing 25 years with B&B,” a rep for Bell Phillip said in a statement. “We will always consider him family, and we wish him only the best in all of his future endeavors.”

Moss was one of the so-called “core four” on Bold, referring to the foursome of original actors still on the show, including Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forrester, John McCook as Eric Forrester, and Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan.

Too bad the writing at B&B isnt complex bc it would complicate matters even more if they brought Ridge's shares into this by having Brooke inherit everything. Together with Bill, they'd own 32.5% which is nearly a third and the other Forresters, namely Thorne, Thomas and Eric would Brooke for Ridge's shares. Bill would however coach her and help her manage her newfound power

Why would Brooke need help with that? She ran FC for years on her own!

Why would Brooke need help with that? She ran FC for years on her own!

she hasnt done diddly squat for years. She wouldnt be running FC as she doesnt have that much power but with the shares she has some rights and say in the company. Brooke would be feeling guilty and remorseful and in a weakened position due to not only Katie's but now Ridge's death. She'd be in a position to be taken advantage of and manipulated by the Forresters bc she does have a conscience. Bill doesnt quite have the inhibition and he'd ignite a fire in her to help her take a hold of the shares and not merely be some silent partner whom they try to dismiss. He'd basically coach her into not letting them use Ridge's death to guilt her into signing away those shares

If that were the case then that would apply to everyone here

I mean the ones bashing him when they don't know the actual reason's he left. I read on twitter, and yes it could be untrue, that he's leaving cause his wife was in a bad car accident and he's taking care of her.

Edited August 12, 201213 yr by dragonflies

she hasnt done diddly squat for years. She wouldnt be running FC as she doesnt have that much power but with the shares she has some rights and say in the company. Brooke would be feeling guilty and remorseful and in a weakened position due to not only Katie's but now Ridge's death. She'd be in a position to be taken advantage of and manipulated by the Forresters bc she does have a conscience. Bill doesnt quite have the inhibition and he'd ignite a fire in her to help her take a hold of the shares and not merely be some silent partner whom they try to dismiss. He'd basically coach her into not letting them use Ridge's death to guilt her into signing away those shares

Ah, ok. I see your point, and you're right, Brooke would be vulnerable in that scenario.

LOL gotta love it CBS lets Ron Moss walk, but keep Braeden

EB is actually a very good actor.....RM is not. Although, I can not imagine B&B without him, either, in spite of the fact that B&B is far from must see tv for me.

If he really leaves, I will miss Ron Moss. Terrible actor, but it is hard to imagine anyone else as Ridge or the show without him.

Edited August 12, 201213 yr by Ann_SS

EB is actually a very good actor.....RM is not. Although, I can not imagine B&B without him, either, in spite of the fact that B&B is far from must see tv for me.

+1

It's surprising because it took this long for him to leave...lol..not that he is leaving.

I agree that he needs to be killed off and somehow have Brooke involved with it...thus leaving Stephanie and Taylor at war with Brooke and Eric defending her skanky whore ass and Eric and Stephanie feuding over it as well.

Edited August 12, 201213 yr by Soapsuds

I think Moss is a hilarious "actor" but just like Drake's character John on DAYS, I can't imagine another actor in the role at all.

Does anyone know if B&B has ever before undergone budget cuts that resulted in cast salary reductions? I don't watch the show, but I don't remember ever reading anything in years past about them going through the same kind of budget turmoil as the other soaps.

Edited August 13, 201213 yr by KSlater

Did anyone see that little drama going on w/KKL & HT today on Twitter...LOL. HT had to tell KKL not to get caught up in chaos (AKA fan created drama). Hope KKL understands and isn't really mad at HT next week on set!

Edited August 13, 201213 yr by AllmyDaysatGH

Did anyone see that little drama going on w/KKL & HT today on Twitter...LOL. HT had to tell KKL not to get caught up in chaos (AKA fan created drama). Hope KKL understands and isn't really mad at HT next week on set!

what makes you think HT will be invited back to set next week? Im guessing Taylor wont be onscreen for a few weeks....LOL

That Twitter drama was so stupid. I didn't see anything that Hunter Tylo did to make KKL bring her into at all. If only there were a behind the scenes camera or scoop at those Bell soaps. I could only imagine what goes on there.

I like the idea of Drake Hogestyn taking over the role of Ridge Forrester. DH is the only actor who could do justice to the role.

Does anyone know if B&B has ever before undergone budget cuts that resulted in cast salary reductions? I don't watch the show, but I don't remember ever reading anything in years past about them going through the same kind of budget turmoil as the other soaps.

Bc Brad Bell would take rotate people on and off contract. Just recently he got rid of Jack Wagner and Lesley Anne Downes which I'm sure was bc of budget cuts. I don't even think anyone on the show gets paid that much outside of the core 4 and MAYBE Hunter Tylo.

Edited August 13, 201213 yr by Eric83

DH sounded like some peeping tom rapist in that video. His acting was so bad!