💔 Paraphrased Version — “The Unforgettable Fails of 2025: Bold & Beautiful’s Worst Romances Exposed!”

The Bold and the Beautiful delivered plenty of memorable twists in 2025, but not all of them were hits—especially in the romance department. This year gave viewers a lineup of couples that ranged from lukewarm to completely catastrophic. Today, we’re counting down the most disappointing, misguided, and downright baffling romantic pairings the show offered, from simply weak to historically awful.

#5 – Brooke Logan & Nick Marone: A Reunion That Went Nowhere

Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Nick (Jack Wagner) once had a fiery connection, but their 2025 reunion fizzled almost immediately. Fans were teased with bold promises about Nick’s return, and even Wagner hinted a major plot was being built for him. Instead, the storyline evaporated.
Brad Bell later admitted in an interview that Brooke was always destined to end up with Ridge, making the whole Nick comeback feel like filler. Brooke desperately needed a break from Ridge’s revolving-door romance cycle, but instead the writers forced her back into his arms—this time with an absurd boating accident pushing them together. Any chance of Brooke and Nick reclaiming their spark was crushed before it even began.

#4 – Ridge Forester & Taylor Hayes: A Predictable, Recycled Heartbreak

Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) briefly revisited their history, but viewers immediately knew the ending—because it’s the same ending this pairing always gets. Ridge inevitably drifted back to Brooke, shutting the door on a romance that could’ve been refreshing if the writers had taken risks. Instead, it felt like watching a rerun of a rerun, with no emotional payoff.

#3 – Remy Price & Electra Forester: Not a Romance, But a Red Flag Parade

One of the strangest arcs of 2024–2025 involved Remy Price (Christian Weissmann) and Electra Forester (Lenia Grace). This wasn’t a love story—it was a disturbing fixation filled with stalking, deepfakes, and psychological manipulation.
Electra’s old trauma resurfaced when Remy slid back into her life through Deacon Sharpe. The uncomfortable dynamic only worsened when Remy formed another twisted attachment with Deacon’s daughter, Dee Sharpe. Deacon, who is one of the show’s more grounded characters, never fit into this storyline, and many fans questioned why the writers even pushed it.

#2 – Luna Nooa & Will Spencer: Obsession, Manipulation, and Chaos

The second-worst romance of the year involved Luna (Lisa Yamada) and Will (Krummer), whose connection was doomed from its first spark.
After Bill Spencer secured her legal pardon, Luna’s admiration for Will spiraled into a disturbing obsession. Recovering from a shooting, grateful for his help, she crossed dangerous lines: she manipulated him emotionally, got him drunk, and tried to coerce a pregnancy.
The story grew darker—miscarriage, a prison escape, and an accident that seemingly killed Luna. The whole arc felt like a crash-course in how far a character can fall when the writers push too hard.

#1 – Carter Walton & Hope Logan: A Relationship Built on Thin Air

Topping the list of disasters is the pairing of Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope (Annika Noelle). This relationship came out of nowhere. There was no buildup, no chemistry foundation—just Carter suddenly claiming he’d always had feelings for her, despite dating her aunt Katie not long before.
The show rewrote history to justify it, but the pairing never clicked. Hope and Carter quickly descended into morally questionable choices, including plotting a corporate takeover.
Hope eventually accepted Carter’s marriage proposal… while still harboring feelings for Liam. The storyline reached its breaking point during the infamous fake cancer crisis, which exposed the flimsiness of their bond. The breakup wasn’t tragic—it was expected.

BONUS: The Year of Misfires and Mistmatched Energy

The failures didn’t end with the top five. 2025 introduced several additional romances that left longtime viewers scratching their heads:

• Luna & “The Discount Ashland Locke” — A Misfire of Epic Proportions

Luna was supposed to step into a mature, empowered storyline after leaving R.J.’s orbit. Instead, she was paired with a mysterious newcomer whose personality was a blend of Ashland’s menace, Thomas’s unpredictability, and Bill’s charm—minus the charisma.
His shady behavior, secret meetings, and possessive streak made the romance unbelievable. Luna’s character seemed to forget every lesson she’d learned, and by the time the writers revealed his ties to a money-laundering network, fans were begging for the breakup.

• Hope & Thomas — An Engagement Nobody Wanted

The show attempted once again to transform Hope and Thomas into a leading couple. Instead, the story felt like déjà vu. Hope’s independence evaporated as she defended Thomas through new accusations, while Thomas’s “growth” seemed cosmetic at best. Their rushed engagement lacked support, passion, and logic.

• Liam’s Vanishing Girlfriend — A Storyline That Dissolved Mid-Sentence

In an attempt to give Liam something new beyond Hope and Steffy, the show introduced a soft-spoken woman whose entire character existed to help him “find himself.” She was so underdeveloped that the audience barely remembered her name. She disappeared as suddenly as she arrived—leaving zero impact.