‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Cast News: New Transgender Storyline Receives Mixed Reaction From Fans [POLL]
Fans of CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful are still buzzing about the shocking reveal that Maya (Karla Mosley) was actually transgender and had been born Myron-but many are wondering if the new twist is going to be handled the right way.
Karla Mosley Speaks Out About Maya's Big Reveal
Fans learned on the March 18 episode that Maya did indeed have a big secret she was keeping hidden, and her sister Nicole finally revealed that she knew the truth. Now, two days later, fans are still talking about the shocking reveal on social media.
Several fans have responded positively to the twist, and expressed delight over what it could mean for the future, especially after Rick (Jacob Young) learns what happened.
Holy sh!t I'm shocked about Maya's secret on #BoldandBeautiful ricks gonna flip out
— LaLa Nash (@xoxo_La_La_xoxo) March 20, 2015
@boldinsider So I guess Caroline wasn't very far off when she was calling Maya 'Myrna' when it was actually 'Myron' #BoldandBeautiful — DIANE L.(@ThisWoman6) March 20, 2015
@awander1 I had no clue!!!!!! Talk about rocking Ricks world. I can't wait to see how this storyline turns out OMG!! #BoldandBeautiful
— Desiree (@chairokeewoman) March 20, 2015
However politically correct a transgender role of Maya is, Rick is going to be pretty upset about all those bubble baths! #BoldandBeautiful — SgtWheels (@Sgtwheels) March 20, 2015
Others have expressed pride that the soap is taking such a risky and progressive move.
@deepsoap Yeah, that's true. It's good that #BoldandBeautiful is tackling such a story. Hopefully they'll do it justice where others failed
— Dave Bedford (@_DaveBedford) March 20, 2015
@momma_problem This will be well done, I hope. Bold S/L that is actually exciting. #BoldandBeautiful — Speed_RacerGirl (@Speed_RacerGirl) March 20, 2015
@Jacob_W_Young @karlamosley Yes it threw all of us off with that huge twist. But nevertheless a great story. Kudos! #BoldandBeautiful — Tracy L Bellows (@ironone9) March 20, 2015
#WilSon WHO? Same sex wedding is old news on soaps. Ballsy #BB #BoldandBeautiful makes #Maya a #transgender - THIS is GOLD. @CBSDaytime — Andria (@andrialawrence) March 20, 2015
My grade for #BoldandBeautiful this week: A Finally a twist no one saw coming. #Days, look at that and take notes.
— Alan Sarapa (@AlanSarapa) March 20, 2015
I stopped watching #yr luv my #gh and barely hanging on to #days but #BoldandBeautiful is here to take them all on what a GREAT TWIST!! — K.P. Smith (@IAMKPSmith) March 20, 2015
Seriously it takes guts for a major Soap Opera and a MAJOR Network (CBS) to go forth with this #BoldandBeautiful has no fear apparently. — Chante' (@FutureSoBrite_) March 18, 2015
I am stunned Mya is Myran!!! These soaps are getting so modern.. I never saw that one coming though in a billion years! ! #BoldandBeautiful — Diamond Victoria (@DiamondVicki97) March 20, 2015
Talk about a game changing reveal. #BoldandBeautiful stays ahead of the pack with their socially relevant stories. So proud of this show.
— TVSource Magazine (@TVSource) March 18, 2015
This is the BALLSIEST thing daytime has done in 20 years. Damn. #BoldandBeautiful — Jamey_Giddens (@Jamey_Giddens) March 18, 2015
I am so, so proud of #BoldandBeautiful @CBSDaytime for shedding light on the Transgender community with the plot twist of #Maya & her past! — MIchael Fairman (@MichaelFairman) March 19, 2015
However, not all feedback has been positive. While some fans are accusing the show of re-writing Maya's history (the character previously tried locating a baby she had that was put up for adoption), while others have decided the storyline is just one that they can't support.
#BoldandBeautiful leme get this right Maya had a baby gave birth to the baby and before that she was a dude? #smh imma go back to #YR #CBS
— Spade (@RaiRaiyko) March 20, 2015
#BoldandBeautiful #sicksicksick how can you shove this down our throats some people might like it but not me I won't be watching anymore — dianne (@dianneemerson) March 20, 2015
I'm not sure how I feel about this Maya trans G thing #BoldandBeautiful Maybe its cause I'm #teamraya and don't want anything coming btw — Strawder (@NOLADonnica) March 20, 2015
Either way, the story is one the cast of the show has expressed pride in-and Karla Mosley herself has also spoken up, promising fans that any questions they have will be answered in due time.
great new wrinkle in B&B's fabric!! Great job Karla and Reign ! You were wonderful...Watch B&B explore this new story!! — John McCook (@JohnMcCookThot) March 20, 2015
Just watched yesterday's B&B episode.. Oh wow @karlamosley and @reignedwards! Bravo indeed! So proud of both of you! #TeamMaya @BandB_CBS
— Linsey Godfrey (@linseygodfrey) March 19, 2015
'Bold and the Beautiful' Reveals Groundbreaking Twist https://t.co/NTey8tFNut via @yahootv So proud to be involved w/this important story! — Jacob W. Young (@Jacob_W_Young) March 20, 2015
I know there are questions about Maya's story - we'll hear more from her Monday. So many thoughts and FOUR DAYS of basketball to think them! — Karla Mosley (@karlamosley) March 18, 2015
I realize the main question is about the child Dayzee helped Maya have adopted. She will speak about this on Monday, but we haven't... — Karla Mosley (@karlamosley) March 19, 2015
rewritten history. We (myself included) have wanted to know about Maya's past. This has given me insight & connected dots. #BoldandBeautiful
— Karla Mosley (@karlamosley) March 19, 2015
What's your take on this new storyline? Vote in our poll below! The Bold and the Beautiful airs Monday-Friday at 1:30 p.m. on CBS.
