The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers: Is It Time For Don Diamont To Go?

Is It Time For Don Diamont To Leave The Bold and the Beautiful?

Longtime fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are raising their voices louder than ever, questioning whether veteran actor Don Diamont, known for his portrayal of the complex and charismatic Bill Spencer, is being severely underutilized on the CBS soap. And to many, it’s more than just a minor slight — it’s an outright disservice to one of daytime’s most respected talents.

Over the years, Diamont has delivered powerful performances, cementing himself as a fan favorite and a staple of the show. Yet recent storylines suggest the character of Bill is no longer central to the narrative, instead reduced to occasional appearances and, worse yet, berated by other characters for actions that many viewers believe he was completely justified in taking.

Fans Outraged After Recent Hospital Scene

The most recent drama surrounding Bill has been the tipping point for many fans. After Luna was granted a pardon — a decision that inadvertently led to her shooting Bill’s son, Liam Spencer — Bill found himself under fire. Not just figuratively, but emotionally, from characters like Steffy Forrester and her father Ridge Forrester. Despite being Liam’s father and clearly shaken, Bill was vilified for allowing Luna a reprieve.

What upset viewers even more was the confrontation at the hospital. Bill, desperate to check on his son, was told by Steffy and Ridge that he had no place there. They nearly kicked him out of the hospital entirely. For a character who has been a driving force in B&B’s storyline for years, this moment of humiliation was too much for many fans to tolerate.

Social Media Reacts — And It’s Not Pretty

As always, fans of the show turned to social media to voice their discontent, and the feedback was as swift as it was scathing.

One frustrated viewer wrote, “Don Diamont has always been Brad Carlton, the fantastic role created for him by master writer and storyteller, Bill Bell. It has been an INSULT to this actor’s talent, quickly tossing him into the awful role of ‘Dollar Bill Spencer’ … which never fit Don.” Others agreed that his current character arc doesn’t do justice to Diamont’s acting chops, and the writing has failed to elevate his presence.

Another fan added, “I agree….Don/Bill you need to go rogue, these jerks have no business telling you about YOUR SON. Like they are sooo much better.” The sentiment is clear: fans want to see Bill assert himself, reclaim his dominance, and put characters like Ridge and Steffy in their place.

Some comments, while exaggerated for effect, demonstrate just how passionate the fanbase is. One user quipped, “Steffy and Ridge both need to fall out of a helicopter. Hope should turn into a drunk. [Bill] should run them ALL OFF FROM THE HOSPITAL. He’s next of kin… He needs to exercise his power.”

It’s no longer just about storylines — it’s about respect. Not only for the character, but for the actor who brings him to life.

Is Don Diamont Wasting His Time?

For many fans, this goes beyond the current storyline. They believe executive producer and head writer Brad Bell is failing to leverage Diamont’s full potential. “Brad Bell treats him like crap,” one viewer bluntly stated. “He has been disgusting to this talented actor… get some prime time Don!!”

Diamont, who previously shined as Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless, brought an air of authority and mystery to Bill Spencer when he first joined B&B. He was powerful, enigmatic, and carried the show’s business empire plotlines with ease. But lately, fans feel his character has been sidelined in favor of less compelling drama.

“It’s such a shame that Bill’s role on the show has been reduced to being lectured at by Ridge, Steffy, and Taylor,” one fan lamented. Many believe it’s time for a career revival — and possibly a platform that allows Don Diamont to take center stage again.

Whether that means a major character shift, a new contract with a different show, or even a leap into primetime TV, fans want to see more for the actor they believe deserves so much better.

What’s Next for Bill Spencer?

As The Bold and the Beautiful continues its run on CBS, many viewers are watching closely to see whether the writers will give Bill Spencer the redemption and reinvigoration they feel he — and Diamont — deserve. There’s still hope that a bold new direction could bring back the power and intrigue the character once embodied.

Until then, audiences will continue to hold out hope, cheer for Bill, and call out what they see as unjust treatment — both on screen and behind the scenes.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Is It Time For Don Diamont To Leave The Bold and the Beautiful? Longtime fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are raising their voices louder than ever, questioning whether veteran actor Don Diamont, known for his portrayal of the complex and charismatic Bill Spencer, is being severely underutilized on the CBS soap. And to…