The Bold and the Beautiful Comings & Goings: Ashleigh Brewer Exits as Ivy Forrester On April 24, 2026, Ashleigh Brewer departed The Bold and the Beautiful in her role as Ivy Forrester, marking the character’s latest exit from the CBS daytime drama. Brewer’s departure coincides with her real-life maternity exit as she prepares to welcome her first child, a baby girl, in May 2026. The actress married her husband, Mark Bauch, on December 11, 2025, and announced her pregnancy over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2026. On screen, Ivy’s exit was tied to escalating fallout from her manipulative actions, particularly her schemes against Electra Forrester and Will Spencer Jr. Following the exposure of her deceit, Ivy left town with her “tail between her legs,” though the narrative has left the door open for a potential return. Brewer had previously portrayed Ivy from 2014 to 2018, with brief returns in March and October 2024 before her most recent stint. The show concealed Brewer’s pregnancy during filming through strategic camera angles and wardrobe choices, such as bulky coats, to accommodate her maternity leave without disrupting Ivy’s non-pregnant storyline. Brewer has expressed enthusiasm about working during her pregnancy, describing it as a “gift” that allowed her to stay focused on her role while anticipating her baby’s arrival. Despite her exit, Brewer has affirmed her openness to returning to The Bold and the Beautiful in the future, noting that Ivy’s story is not necessarily over. Her departure reflects a temporary hiatus rather than a permanent farewell, consistent with the character’s history of intermittent appearances.
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