Brooke is certain she has the co-CEO job in the bag on The Bold and the Beautiful. Friday, May 15’s episode will see her waiting for word that Steffy has stepped down. But while her hopes are high, Zende is set to deal with his own dashed dreams.
Key Takeaways
- Why Brooke is positive she’s landed the co-CEO position.
- The dilemma she’s put Ridge in.
- The reason Zende is frustrated with his place at the company.
What Happened Previously on B&B
Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) aspires to be like Eric (John McCook) and Stephanie (Susan Flannery). She believes that the image of adding to their legacy got through to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). In her view, being co-CEOs together would elevate their status in the fashion world and make a greater impact than his partnership with Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood)
In her talk with Ridge, Steffy countered Brooke’s argument. She reminded her dad that her grandparents weren’t co-CEOs. They were a formidable force without a shared title. While she acknowledged that Brooke embodies Forrester, she refused to relinquish her job. She spoke of her own accomplishments, including wresting the company from Bill (Don Diamont).
Steffy noted that Ridge has been put in a difficult position. But she asked him not to choose his wife over her. Steffy spoke about the pattern of hurt she’s endured because of Brooke. She didn’t want her father to make a decision that would hurt her again.
Jobs have been a major talking point on B&B. While Steffy is fighting to secure her position, Zende is dealing with an insecure place at the company. With HFTF’s latest collection being paused, he is once more having to make peace with his work not being seen. He keeps running into the same problem with the line. It’s not a priority, and so his work isn’t either.
Zende is now helping with couture, when he was co-leading HFTF. He’s not happy about the change and only agreed because of Eric. He wants to support his grandfather despite his own disappointment.
Tune in Tomorrow
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Episode 9778
Zende grows frustrated with his role as a designer.
Brooke is hopeful Ridge will make the right decision.
