Next Week! Katie’s New Fashion House Shocker! Thomas Returns to L.A.! The Bold and the Beautiful

Next week on The Bold and the Beautiful, major shakeups are headed to Los Angeles as Thomas Forrester makes a highly anticipated return and Katie Logan receives a life-changing surprise that could permanently alter the fashion world. With careers, loyalties, and old emotions colliding, the drama is about to intensify in a big way.

Thomas is officially back in L.A., and this time, it doesn’t look like a short visit. After a brief appearance back in September, his return now feels far more permanent. In preview scenes, Thomas confidently declares that Forrester Creations is exactly where he belongs as he walks back into the showroom. Fresh from Paris, Thomas appears ready to reclaim his former role as lead designer for Hope for the Future, just as the fashion line gears up for an important relaunch.

However, Thomas’s comeback immediately creates tension. While Steffy fully supports her brother stepping back into the spotlight, Hope is far less enthusiastic. She’s been satisfied with her current creative team, especially with her brother Dee leading the charge. Thomas returning to reclaim his position threatens to push Dee out entirely, and that’s where the conflict begins. Steffy bluntly tells Hope that personal discomfort can’t dictate business decisions, while Hope argues that Dee brings innovation and deserves a place on the team. Unfortunately, Steffy insists there simply isn’t room.

Spoilers suggest this disagreement escalates quickly, with Steffy and Hope clashing over whether Dee should be fired. Dee, sensing the shift, grows increasingly worried about his future at Forrester Creations. Thomas’s return doesn’t just revive old creative rivalries—it stirs up emotional history as well.

Hope and Thomas once ruled the fashion scene together. Their partnership made waves, blending Hope’s vision with Thomas’s designs, and their professional success was matched by a deep romantic connection. But despite multiple proposals from Thomas, Hope couldn’t commit. Eventually, Thomas moved on with Paris, while Hope’s life took a very different turn, including a controversial kiss with Finn and later a whirlwind romance with Carter that led to the dramatic takeover of Forrester Creations.

All of that now lies in the past. Hope is married to Liam, and by all appearances, happy. Thomas, however, is single, and their shared history still lingers. Whether they can work together peacefully—or whether unresolved feelings might resurface—remains an open question. One thing is certain: their reunion will not be simple.

Thomas’s past mistakes also remain a sore subject, especially his role in keeping Beth away from Hope and Liam. That trauma ultimately helped reunite Hope and Liam, making it difficult for Hope to fully trust Thomas again. Still, Steffy is once more urging Hope to forgive the past and focus on the future, just as she did years ago when Thomas was welcomed back despite his role in the CPS scandal involving Brooke.

As tension builds at Forrester, an even bigger surprise looms elsewhere. Bill Spencer shocks Katie with a sudden marriage proposal during Hope and Liam’s wedding celebration. True to form, Bill wastes no time, proposing on the spot. And that’s only the beginning. Soon after, he stuns Katie again—this time by gifting her an entire fashion house as a wedding present.

Katie is left speechless at the idea of becoming the CEO of her own fashion company. With this new opportunity, she’s suddenly faced with a major crossroads. What will she name the brand? Who will she bring with her? Several familiar faces immediately come to mind. Dee may soon be available, and Eric Forrester could also be tempted to join her.

Eric’s future has already been in question following Ridge’s awkward attempt to push him into retirement. Despite assurances from Donna that slowing down wouldn’t be so bad, Eric has no desire to stop designing. In fact, he’s been creating stunning new designs late into the night. Steffy and Finn have already seen Eric’s latest work and were blown away by it—raising the possibility that Eric could take his talent to Katie’s new fashion house, creating a powerful rival to Forrester Creations.

Katie herself is conflicted. While excited, she also feels increasingly undervalued at Forrester, especially after Ridge brought in a new PR team without consulting her during the Luna crisis. Bill has been reminding her that she deserves better, and his proposal—paired with this extraordinary gift—may be the push she needs to walk away and start fresh.

As rumors spread, Brooke is reportedly stunned by Katie’s decision. Meanwhile, speculation runs rampant about who might follow Katie. Could Hope leave Forrester to work with her aunt? Would Hope for the Future come with her, or does Forrester own the rights to the brand? These unanswered questions set the stage for an intense fashion rivalry unlike anything seen before.

With Thomas reclaiming his place at Forrester and Katie preparing to launch a bold new empire, The Bold and the Beautiful is heading into a high-stakes chapter filled with ambition, betrayal, and reinvention. The fashion world is about to be turned upside down—and everyone is choosing sides.