The Bold and the Beautiful’s must-watch moments for Thursday, January 15, 2026, include RJ’s triumphant return to Los Angeles. Ridge and Brooke are thrilled to see him back.
Key Takeaways
- R.J. returns to Los Angeles and reunites with Ridge and Brooke.
- R.J. opens up to his parents about where he’s been and what he’s been doing.
- Ridge and Brooke are relieved and emotional to have their son back home.
MORE: Here’s what happened to RJ on B&B.
What Happened Previously on B&B
RJ (Brayan Nicoletti) was born in 2004 after months of uncertainty over whether his father was Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) or Nick. After multiple tampered paternity tests, it was finally confirmed that Ridge was his father, and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) named him Ridge Jr.
RJ returned from boarding school in 2016 as a teenager determined to reunite his parents. He encouraged Ridge to fight for Brooke and helped reunite them.
After leaving town in 2018, RJ returned in 2023 as a young adult who had been traveling and building a social media following. He initially resisted joining the family business, but agreed to help his grandfather create what was believed to be his final collection due to declining health. That decision placed RJ at the emotional center of the family and created lasting tension with Zende (Delon de Metz).
RJ also became romantically involved with Luna (Lisa Yamada), a relationship that pulled him into one of the show’s darkest recent arcs. He supported her through family revelations, paternity shocks, and criminal investigations. Later, he learned she had manipulated him, intentionally slept with Zende, and was responsible for multiple crimes, including Steffy’s kidnapping. The betrayal left RJ devastated and disillusioned.
After attending a major business meeting in late 2024, RJ disappeared again, withdrawing from the fallout.
Here’s What to Watch Next
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R.J. returns and tells his parents all about his trip. * R.J. is now portrayed by Brayan Nicoletti, who makes his network television debut.
