ALTAR SHOCK! SHEILA EXPOSES SECRET SON, ENDS HOPE & LIAM WEDDING — THOMAS RETURNS, FC DESTROYED! NOW

The next two weeks on The Bold and the Beautiful promise explosive twists that will shake marriages, careers, and long-standing family loyalties. From shocking revelations at the altar to ruthless power plays in the fashion world, no one will escape the fallout—especially Hope Logan, Liam Spencer, and the Forrester family.

Everything begins with Thomas Forrester’s dramatic return to Los Angeles. After a long absence marked by heartbreak and creative burnout, Thomas storms back into Forrester Creations with renewed determination. He boldly declares that FC is where he belongs and insists on reclaiming his old role. His timing couldn’t be worse—or more suspicious. Hope has just married Liam, and Thomas’s sudden interest in returning to work closely with her immediately raises red flags.

Hope is thrown into an impossible position. She has already filled Thomas’s former job with rising talent Deacon “Deke” Sharpe, whose fresh ideas have revitalized Hope for the Future. While Hope admits Thomas understands her vision better than anyone, she can’t ignore the emotional damage from their past. Unfortunately, Steffy Forrester refuses to accept Hope’s discomfort as an excuse. She demands that Hope work with Thomas, warning that Deke could be pushed aside if necessary. Forced to choose between professional success and personal safety, Hope faces a decision that could destroy her marriage—or her career.

Meanwhile, Liam watches all of this unfold with growing unease. Thomas’s presence alone threatens the fragile stability Hope and Liam have rebuilt. The thought of his wife spending long hours with her troubled ex ignites old fears. Even if Thomas claims he only wants his job back, many suspect his true goal is Hope herself.

As if that weren’t enough, the wedding celebration is rocked by Sheila Carter’s looming shadow. Whispers spread that Sheila may be hiding a devastating secret—possibly involving a hidden son—that could be exposed at the worst possible moment. If revealed, it could shatter Hope and Liam’s happiness and permanently fracture the Spencer and Logan families. Deacon Sharpe, meanwhile, grows closer to Taylor Hayes through therapy sessions, and if Taylor reveals Sheila’s plans or intentions, Deacon’s already fragile marriage could implode.

While personal lives unravel, a massive business war is brewing. Bill Spencer once again proves he never does anything halfway. After proposing to Katie Logan, he stuns her with an outrageous wedding gift: her very own fashion house. The move instantly changes the power structure in Los Angeles. Katie, once sidelined by Forrester Creations, now stands ready to become its biggest competitor.

With Christmas approaching, Katie begins considering how to staff her new company. The possibility of her poaching top designers from Forrester Creations sends shockwaves through the fashion world. Deke, if pushed out by Thomas’s return, could be the first to defect. Rumors even suggest Eric Forrester might take designs Ridge rejected and join Katie’s rival house, delivering a devastating blow to the family legacy he built.

Ridge, already struggling with guilt over Eric’s sidelining, welcomes Thomas back with open arms. To him, Thomas represents continuity and family tradition at a time when Forrester Creations is under siege. But Ridge’s support only deepens the divide with Hope, who feels her concerns are being dismissed yet again.

As holiday celebrations draw the families together, tension simmers beneath the festive surface. Loyalties are tested as employees and relatives alike may soon be forced to choose sides between Forrester Creations and Katie’s bold new fashion empire. Brooke Logan is blindsided by the idea that her own sister could become her fiercest professional rival, while Steffy braces for an all-out fashion war.

Adding fuel to the fire, Taylor Hayes’s growing connection to Deacon threatens to spark another explosive confrontation with Sheila. Steffy, who believes her mother can do no wrong, may defend Taylor at all costs—placing her directly at odds with Finn, who fears Sheila’s wrath and the chaos she could unleash if provoked.