Romance is the theme to kick off The Bold and the Beautiful in 2026. This week’s video previews that one character wins and dines his new love interest, while one couple’s budding romance is discovered. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s ahead for January 5-9.
Key Takeaways
- Carter begins his romantic pursuit of Daphne.
- Steffy learns about her mother’s new man.
- Katie has a proposition for a Forrester Creations designer.
Next On…
2025 was another heartbreaking year for Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). The attorney’s engagement with Hope (Annika Noelle) ended when she decided to reunite with Liam (Scott Clifton). Instead of wallowing in sadness, Carter’s ready to move forward and he’s found his next match.
Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) has a crush on Carter, but her romantic advantages were rejected. But the tables have turned now that a newly single Carter is pursuing the perfumer.
This week, the two find themselves alone in the Forrester Creations showroom, where Carter makes a romantic gesture. Carter says he’s done pushing her away and gets down on bended knee. When Daphne asks what he’s doing, Carter declares his love for her.
Will Carter’s gesture be enough to woo Daphne? Or will she make him work harder in his pursuit?
Steffy’s Disapproval
After getting her heart broken by Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) wants her mother to be happy. While Steffy is usually supportive of Taylor’s (Rebecca Budig) decisions, she’ll disapprove of her mom’s new man.
Taylor and Deacon (Sean Kanan) have been growing closer during their sessions. Although they’ve tried to keep their budding attraction under wraps, Steffy uncovers the pair’s secret. As expected, Steffy loses it and later confronts her mother.
Steffy reminds Taylor of the risks involved in falling for Deacon. “He’s married…to a lunatic,” Steffy tells her mom. Although Taylor knows the dangers, she can’t help following her heart. However, Steffy’s words might have the world-renowned psychiatrist waking up and realizing it’s best to give up Deacon.
Logan’s New Designer
Katie (Heather Tom) scored a huge victory by trademarking the name Logan for her fashion house. Now, it’s time to start assembling her fashion team. Katie’s search for designers doesn’t take her far when she meets Deke (Harrison Cone) at II Giardino.
Deke was recently fired from FC when Steffy decided to reinstate Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) as Hope for the Future’s lead designer. Although Deke is down in the dumps, Katie’s offer will perk him up. “I might be able to help you fulfill your dream and you might be able to help me prove my sister wrong,” Katie tells the designer.
Deke seems interested in what Katie has to say, and odds are he’ll accept her offer. Deke signing on as Logan’s designer is another win for Katie, one that’s bound to have Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) fuming.
