The Bold and the Beautiful'sCasey Kasprzykisn't here for the rumor mill spreading lies about one of the show's stars. The statement is rare, considering Kasprzyk, or anyone else in the CBS soap family, usually doesn't respond to rumors. However, one rumor has gained traction, leading Kasprzyk to address the false claims and defend one of his stars. Taking to X, the supervising producers shut down rumors that Thorsten Kaye (Ridge) was being forced out of the show because he has liver cancer. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 On Tuesday, Kasprzyk shared an article that claimed Kaye was battling cancer and fighting for his life. It even indicated thatThe Bold and the Beautifulwas preparing for the show's most dramatic storyline in history to accommodate his illness. "We never comment on rumors like this, but there's one in particular about Thorsten Kaye that I'd like to state is completely false. Pure trash created for clicks and gossip," Kazprzyk wrote with a link to the article. In the comments section, he added, "To the many fans, including my mom, that reached out… please ignore this disgusting made up article." The article is full of lies, which are easy to see because Kaye's name isn't spelled right. One comment on Kasprzyk's X mentioned that. "Exactly! Couldn't spell Thorsten (or even Ronn's name) correctly. 🤦♂️,"The Bold and the Beautifulboss shared, referring toRonn Moss, who originated the role of Ridge on the show. We never comment on rumors like this, but there's one in particular about Thorsten Kaye that I'd like to state is completely false. Pure trash created for clicks and gossip.https://t.co/cgMq71IMcT — Casey Kasprzyk (@CaseyKasprzyk)August 26, 2025 Kaye is a soap legend, having appeared onAll My Children,One Life to Live, Port Charles,andB&B. Kasprzyk shut down these awful rumors as they hit close to home, considering the soap world just lost one of the greats to cancer on August 15. The soap world is still reeling from the loss of Tristan Rogers,who passed away this month after a battle with cancer. Tributes have been pouring in for Rogers, from hisGeneral HospitalandThe Young and the Restlessfamily. AsParadereported, Rogers'The Young and the Restlessleading ladyJess Walton(Jill) gave fans a trip down memory lane with a classicY&Rclip featuring Jill and Colin.General HospitalstarKimberly McCullough (Robin)also used a throwback to honor her on-screen father after his passing. Thankfully, the rumors about Thorsten Kaye are just that, andThe Bold and the Beautiful'sKasprzyk is making sure that narrative doesn't spin out of control. The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS. This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 26, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.
