John McCook, who plays Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, has finally answered one of fans’ most burning questions: is he leaving—or retiring—from the show? Short answer: not a chance.
The topic came up in a reel shared on the show’s official Instagram page while McCook was on set recording Soapy, the podcast hosted by soap favorites Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart.
In the clip, McCook didn’t mince words. He made it clear that as long as he’s loving the work, he’s not going anywhere. Why walk away when you’re still doing what you love? In classic McCook fashion, he joked that one day the show will just call his wife, Laurette, and say, “Well, he’s dead—come get him.”
John McCook and His B&B Legacy
McCook also spoke about the demands of daytime TV, noting that soaps aren’t harder than other acting jobs—just different. They move fast, crank out episodes, and demand a lot from their actors. Any good actor can do a soap, he said, but not all want to, because of that pace. His response? “So don’t do it. I’ll do it.” Touché.
McCook has portrayed the Forrester patriarch since B&B first premiered in March 1987, anchoring the show’s biggest storylines and most iconic romances. Recently, his character’s ageism-focused storyline—where Eric wants to reclaim his place at the fashion house he built, while son Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) pushes him to retire—sparked speculation that art might be imitating life. Naturally, fans worried Eric’s exit meant McCook’s farewell. Thankfully, that’s not the case.
So here’s to many more years of Eric Forrester, bold storylines, and well-earned accolades. What do you think—are you happy John McCook is sticking around? Sound off in the comments below.
Photo Credit: CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Key Takeaways
- John McCook, known for his role as Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, is not leaving or retiring from the show.
- In a recent Instagram reel, McCook confirmed he’s staying as long as he enjoys the work.
- He humorously noted that the show might have to call his wife when he’s gone.
- McCook, who has played Eric since 1987, addressed misconceptions about his character’s ageism storyline.
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