On The Bold and the Beautiful, December 12, 2025, Eric returned to Forrester Creations. But he wasn’t there to fight for his job back. He made a shocking move that could shake up Forrester Creations, as we know it. Did Eric unknowingly kick off a potential fashion war?
Key Takeaways
- Ridge encouraged Eric to retire.
- Eric returned to mourn the end of his long-spanning career.
- Ridge asked Eric to return to his job, but he refused.
- He gave up FC to Ridge and Brooke.
Eric Forfeits His Future
Eric (John McCook) made a brief return to Forrester Creations. He ended up at the showroom, where he walked on the runway for one last time. He recalled the times when his designs walked down there.
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) was informed that his father was in the building. He felt guilty about the retirement party, but not necessarily about pushing his dad to retire. Ridge offered to finish the line with Eric together.
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But his father rejected his offer. Eric admitted that he would take Ridge up on his offer to give retirement a try. He’s not sure what he wants. What he does know is that he already put out his final couture collection years ago.
A Bold Move Shakes Up Forrester Creations
In a stunning twist, Eric relinquished control of Forrester Creations. He told Ridge that he and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) could run it independently. He knows that it was already in good hands.
Now, it was time for him to step back and do something different. This shocking decision suggests that Brooke would replace Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) as co-CEO. She wouldn’t be running the company alongside her father anymore.
Ridge refused Eric’s offer. Eric admitted that the phones were ringing off the hook with Ridge and Steffy at the helm. But he wants Brooke and Ridge to run the company, which could present a problem.
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What About Steffy?
Ridge didn’t anticipate Eric handing the company over to him. Eric promised that his retirement wouldn’t last forever. He just wanted to give it a try, for now. He was vague about his future plans.
But his decision could throw Steffy off course. This also leaves her in a difficult spot, as she is aware of Eric’s designs. Will she spill his secret so she can keep her rightful place at Forrester Creations?
Eric’s decision could disrupt the fashion company. It’ll turn into a competitive fashion house with everyone clamoring for their positions. Steffy’s truce with Hope (Annika Noelle) could even unravel since she won’t want to be replaced by her mother.
