The Bold and the Beautiful recaps for December 16 – 20 cover a week of backstabbing, schemes, and scandals in Los Angeles. Carter installed Brooke as CEO, Electra was fired, Zende is playing double agent at the office, and so, so much more!
What Happened In Los Angeles
Check out the daily summary recap of each episode below.
Monday, December 16 2024
At Forrester Creations, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope (Annika Noelle) celebrated a recent win by sharing an *ahem* intimate moment in his office. There’s nothing like stealing power to get these two hot under the collar.
Meanwhile, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) recounted her heated argument with Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) to Katie (Heather Tom), revealing that he accused Hope of overstepping and demanded she leave the property. Katie reassured her that Ridge would likely return and apologize.
At the beach house, Ridge confided in Taylor (Rebecca Budig) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), admitting regret for his harsh words, though Steffy defended his stance against Hope. Taylor and Steffy comforted Ridge, emphasizing their support and suggesting life with Brooke often leads to pain.
Elsewhere, Remy (Christian Weissman) sent Katie a digitally altered nude photo of Electra, leaving her shocked as she discovered it. Meanwhile, Electra, unaware of the brewing chaos, found solace in Will’s support, focusing on her bright moments.
As the episode closed, Carter and Hope reflected on their actions, acknowledging the potential fallout, while Ridge sought comfort in Taylor’s embrace, surrounded by Steffy’s encouragement.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
At the cliff house, Eric questioned Ridge about handling the current situation, learning Ridge hadn’t spent the night with Brooke. Ridge revealed he told Brooke he couldn’t coexist with Hope on the same property. Meanwhile, Steffy supported the decision not to go to work, and Zende announced his resignation, stating he stood with his family. Ridge and Steffy convinced him to stay at Forrester to represent their interests.
At Forrester’s main office, Carter cleared the desk of all photos except Stephanie and Eric’s. He called a meeting with division heads, welcomed Hope back, and committed to reviving Hope for the Future. Katie and Brooke, however, were dealing with a scandal involving Electra, which led to her termination despite Ivy’s protests.
At Il Giardino, Remy reflected bitterly on his relationship with Electra while Sheila urged him to focus. Electra, in the salon, spoke fondly of Remy’s support during her tough times, unaware of his anger. Will’s questions about her past hinted at deeper connections.
Back at the cliff house, Steffy, Eric, and Ridge strategized about regaining control of the company, expressing doubt over Carter’s leadership. They believed the takeover wouldn’t last, confident in their eventual comeback.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
At the cliff house, Steffy, Ridge, and Eric discussed the fallout of Carter and Hope’s actions, expressing their frustration and disbelief over losing control of Forrester. Ridge doubted Carter’s ability to lead, emphasizing the need for inspiration and vision in running a fashion house. Meanwhile, at Forrester, Carter proposed that Brooke take on the role of CEO, arguing her experience made her the ideal candidate. Hope agreed but acknowledged it would complicate relationships.
In the design office, Brooke and Katie informed Electra she was being let go, despite Ivy’s objections. Electra, shocked and heartbroken, questioned the decision, while Katie justified it as part of a difficult transition. Later, Will confronted Remy about his connection to Electra, warning him not to disrupt her career. After learning she was fired, Electra broke down, feeling lost and betrayed. At Il Giardino, Remy obsessed over Electra, hinting at manipulative intentions.
Back at Forrester, Carter reiterated the need for strong leadership and urged Brooke to accept the CEO role. Though Brooke opposed the takeover, she recognized the importance of stability for the company’s future.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
At Forrester Creations, Carter urged Brooke to become CEO, which flattered her to no end. Despite concerns about clashing with Ridge, Brooke agreed to take on the role. Meanwhile, at the Forrester mansion, Eric, Ridge, Steffy, and Taylor discussed the upheaval caused by Carter and Hope’s sudden rise to power. Eric vowed to explore every legal option to regain control. Ridge and Steffy were furious, feeling betrayed by Brooke’s support of the new leadership.
Brooke’s first act as CEO was to make a public announcement reinstating “Hope for the Future” and emphasizing her commitment to leading Forrester Creations. The news shocked the Forresters, with Eric and Steffy branding it a hostile takeover. Ridge felt deeply hurt, seeing Brooke’s actions as a personal betrayal.
At the mansion, Ridge confided in Taylor, lamenting Brooke’s repeated failures to stand by him. Taylor comforted him, subtly suggesting that he deserved better. At Forrester, Carter praised Brooke’s statement, but Zende confronted her for enabling an unethical takeover. Brooke admitted her plan to ultimately return the company to Ridge, revealing her hidden agenda.
Friday, December 20, 2024
The drama was in full swing at the Forrester mansion! Ridge and Taylor dissected Brooke’s latest “oops,” with Taylor pointing out that Brooke’s actions didn’t exactly scream “I care about you.” Ridge started realizing Taylor might have been right about Brooke all along. Sparks flew as Taylor’s unwavering support seemed to rekindle old flames.
Meanwhile, at Forrester Creations, Brooke had her own scheme brewing. She spilled to Zende that she took the CEO gig as part of a master plan to wrestle the company back from Carter and Hope. She promised to restore Ridge and Steffy’s control and made Zende swear to keep her bold move under wraps.
Back at the cliff house, Steffy vented to Finn about Brooke’s betrayal, crowning herself CEO and leaving Ridge in the dark. Finn marveled at her audacity, while Steffy dreamed of her parents reuniting and leaving Brooke in the dust.
As the night deepened, Taylor and Ridge’s emotional chat turned steamy upstairs. Just as things got heated, Brooke arrived outside, ready to spill her motives. Unbeknownst to her, Ridge and Taylor were busy reigniting their old flame. Talk about timing!
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