B&B Early Spoilers (Dec 22–26): Bill Thrills, Deacon’s Explosive Rant & Shocking Turns Rock Christmas Week
Christmas week on The Bold and the Beautiful is shaping up to be anything but peaceful. Early spoilers for December 22 through 26 reveal major career crossroads, emotional confrontations, and festive moments overshadowed by simmering tension. While some characters are embracing bold new beginnings, others are left grappling with disappointment, fear, and a growing sense of betrayal.
As the week unfolds, Brooke Logan puts Ridge Forrester on the hot seat with pointed questions about Katie Logan and her role at Forrester Creations. Brooke is clearly concerned about her sister’s future, especially given Katie’s long-standing contributions to the company. Ridge, however, remains conflicted. While he’s never been comfortable with Katie’s marriage to Bill Spencer, he insists that personal matters shouldn’t interfere with business — even though his opinions suggest otherwise.
Brooke appears determined to keep Katie visible and valued at Forrester, but Ridge may believe that the newly hired professional PR firm makes Katie’s role less essential. Katie had been handling publicity largely on her own, and Ridge seems open to shifting her further into the background. As usual, Ridge isn’t known for compromising once his mind is made up.
Behind the scenes, Katie is wrestling with a life-changing decision. Bill’s proposal for her to launch her own fashion house excites her, but it’s also daunting. At Forrester Creations, Katie has no ownership, no equity, and no long-term legacy to pass on. Starting her own brand would finally give her something that belongs entirely to her — but taking that leap means walking away from a familiar world.
Later in the week, Ridge is feeling confident. Eric Forrester has officially stepped back, Thomas Forrester has returned to Los Angeles, and everything seems to be aligning with Ridge’s vision for the future. Thomas’s return is especially meaningful for Steffy, who is thrilled to see her brother back where she believes he belongs — at Forrester Creations, designing showstopping collections.
Thomas makes it clear that the runway is his true home. After feeling lost and uninspired following his breakup with Paris, he believes reconnecting with his family and his creative roots is exactly what he needs. However, his presence sends shockwaves through the company — particularly for Deacon Sharpe.
Deacon confides in Hope that Thomas’s return puts his own future at Forrester in serious jeopardy. He fears losing the job he’s worked so hard to earn. Meanwhile, Katie opens up to Bill and Will about her hesitation to launch the new fashion house. Both men encourage her, reminding her that she deserves to build something of her own. Their support may be exactly what Katie needs to finally commit.
Tensions explode when Steffy makes it clear to Hope that personal feelings won’t influence business decisions. From Steffy’s perspective, Hope is happily married to Liam, and Thomas poses no threat. She also reminds Hope that their past collaboration was one of the company’s biggest successes. Steffy is firm — she wants Thomas back in the spotlight.
Hope pushes back, insisting that Deacon brings fresh, innovative ideas to Hope for the Future and deserves to stay. She argues there should be room for him at Forrester Creations, but Steffy shuts that idea down. All signs point to Deacon being pushed out to make space for Thomas, no matter how strongly Hope objects. An ultimatum may be looming, but Steffy doesn’t appear likely to back down.
Katie later delivers news to Brooke that leaves her shaken — she’s leaving Forrester Creations. Whether Katie immediately reveals her plans for a new fashion house or keeps them vague remains to be seen.
During Christmas week, the show airs four new episodes, with a rerun scheduled on Christmas Day. Festivities take center stage at Eric’s mansion, where Eric and Donna surprise the family with a heartfelt holiday moment. Ridge presents Brooke with a deeply romantic gift before they join the celebration, sparking speculation about what the future holds for them.
Carter Walton and Daphne Rose share a steamy moment under the mistletoe, while Steffy, Finn, and the kids gather for the festivities. Although the atmosphere is joyful, Eric’s forced retirement still weighs heavily on him. Katie may sense his sadness and begin considering him as a potential lead designer for her new venture.
Bill is thrilled to see Katie embracing her future, and the couple enjoys Christmas together as newlyweds with Will. Meanwhile, Deacon struggles emotionally as he faces the likely loss of his dream job. Sheila’s behavior may worsen as she’s excluded from family gatherings, adding another layer of tension.
With careers on the line, loyalties tested, and holiday emotions running high, this Christmas week promises dramatic revelations and explosive fallout that could reshape Forrester Creations forever.