Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Leaves Bold And The Beautiful, How Long Will Steffy Be Gone?

Steffy Forrester just announced she was leaving town on The Bold and the Beautiful, and rumors are already floating around about Jacqueline MacInnes Woods’ status on the CBS soap opera.  Viewers knew that JMW would be leaving on maternity leave any day now.  But, is the actress going to return? 

Here’s what we know about Woods’ maternity leave, keep reading for all the details.  Warning, soap spoilers coming up!

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Has Baby Number Five

In March Jacqueline MacInnes Wood confirmed she was six months pregnant, eagle-eyed fans were already spotting a baby bump on the soap.

The CBS soap star and her husband Elan Ruspoli were expecting baby number five, and already have four little ones. 

Bold and Beautiful never addressed Steffy’s upcoming exit, but we all knew it was coming any day now.  It’s believed that the actress has given birth this month, and hasn’t made an official announcement yet. 

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers hint Steffy’s trip out of town could actually turn in to a lengthy hiatus. 

There are already rumors floating around indicating that Dr. John Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) will receive divorce papers in the mail and SINN will split while she’s away. 

That will free up the good doctor for sexier storylines and potential romances while Steffy Forrester is gone.  

Did The Bold And The Beautiful Just Lose Steffy For Good

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood has always been a huge advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and working out so she can bounce back quickly from her pregnancies.  But, rumor has it JMW wants to take a longer break to spend time with her family. 

Getting back in to shape after baby number five is only half the battle, will the actress be able to manage a newborn and four kids, plus working full time?

Do you think Steffy Forrester will gone for several months?  Will the actress return at all?  Share your predictions down below in the comments and keep checking Celebrating The Soaps daily for new recaps and spoilers.