THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Is There ‘Hope for the Future’ for ‘Thope’ Now That Thomas is Lead Designer and Deke was Fired?

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This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, after Hope informed her brother, Deke (Harrison Cone) that he was fired by Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) at Forrester Creations, she now has to content with the fact that her ex flame, Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) has been implanted back as lead designer of Hope for the Future, which has made Hope (Annika Noelle) extremely uncomfortable especially given she just remarried Liam (Scott Clifton) for the fourth time.

In the “Look Ahead” video preview for episodes airing Christmas week, December 22-26, Thomas says to Hope, “I still think about those times. Us creating together,” and she looks to be pondering what he is saying and quite intrigued. How is Hope going to balance working with Thomas so closely and Liam being OK with it? Are we going to get a ‘Thope ‘redux?

Meanwhile, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is stunned to learn her sister, Katie (Heather Tom) is in charge of a brand new fashion house being developed by Bill (Don Diamont) under Spencer Publications. Will Katie bring over Eric Forrester (John McCook) and the displaced Deke to give Forrester Creations a run for the money? Are we going back to the B&B days of yore with waring fashion houses?

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Then, there is a creepy interaction featuring the return of Dylan (Sydney Bullock), clad all in their bathing suits at the beach house, Will (Crew Morrow) says to Dylan “You should spend the night.” Then, Electra (Laneya Grace) chimes in “I’d love to spend more time with you.” Next, a starry-eyed looking Dylan says, “Really?” Are we about to have a “trouple?” Or, is there something off about Dylan? And if so, do you think it has to do with how she suddenly showed up and admitted she ran down Luna (Lisa Yamada)?

In the midst of all this its Christmastime at the Forresters which means presents, gifts and Eric leading a singalong while the family and their loved ones try to put aside their differences for the holidays. Also this week, be on the lookout for the returns of Delon De Netz as Zende Forrester and Christian Weissmann as Remy Pryce on the Monday, December 22nd episode.

Now, take a look below at the official B&B spoilers for the week of December 22-26, and note that as previously reported, an encore presentation of the Forrester Christmas 2024 is on tap this Christmas Day.

Monday, December 22

Emotions run high when Hope is forced to fire Deke.
Bill and Liam think about all the challenges they have been through and feel like they are forces to be reckoned with.
Thomas asks for time alone with Hope.

Tuesday, December 23

Donna talks Eric into celebrating the holidays.
Eric goes to the office and gets emotional about all the history he is leaving behind.

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Wednesday, December 24

Ridge gives Brooke a special Christmas present.
Carter and Daphne kiss under the mistletoe.
The Forrester Family celebrates the holidays in Forrester Family tradition.

Thursday, December 25, 2025 REPEAT Original Air Date 12-24-24

The Bold and the Beautiful rebroadcasts Christmas episode from 2024 where challenges force the Forresters and Logans to celebrate separately.

Friday, December 26
Katie is in disbelief that she has her own fashion house.
Will, Electra, Steffy, Finn, and Dillon all toast to the holidays at Will’s beach house.
Donna attempts to ease tension between Brooke and Katie.