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The week of December 16, 2024, on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, was filled with tension and drama, as Brooke and Ridge's relationship took a dramatic turn. Brooke's decision to be the CEO of Forrester Creations had left Ridge heartbroken, while secrets and betrayals continue to unfold within the Forrester family.
Brooke's intentions remained unclear, so alliances shifted, and new plans were implemented. Zende had a tough choice, while Carter and Hope moved ahead with their plan to take over Forrester Creations. On the other hand, Electra's career was in trouble because of the fake photos sent by Remy, causing more problems for the company.
In the middle of all this corporate power struggle on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge finds support in Taylor, and they share a romantic moment. With Brooke arriving to confront Ridge, the emotional stakes continued to rise, setting the stage for even greater drama in the days to come.
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The Bold and the Beautiful weekly recap for episodes aired from December 16 to 20, 2024
December 16, 2024: Brooke and Ridge’s fallout deepens
At the beginning of the week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke and Ridge dealt with their fallout separately. Brooke, who was now the CEO, revealed her plan to use her position to restore Ridge and Steffy as leaders, but Ridge felt betrayed.
At the same time, Ridge, Steffy, and Eric worked together to take back Forrester Creations. Zende turned down the head designer role to support his family but agreed to act as an insider. Electra lost her job after Remy sent her fake compromised photographs to Katie. Ridge spent time with Taylor, rekindling their old romance, while Brooke arrived to explain her actions.
December 17, 2024: New alliances and rising tensions
Ridge, Steffy, and Eric persuaded Zende to remain at Forrester as an insider while Carter and Hope planned to take over the company. Carter and Hope worked together to turn Forrester into a worldwide luxury brand, and they offered Brooke the CEO job to manage day-to-day operations.
Electra’s dismissal left her heartbroken, as Katie and Brooke cited that this was followed by the changes in the company’s management and Electra not being a right fit anymore.
December 18, 2024: Ridge and Steffy take a stand
In the middle of the week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric, Ridge, and Steffy vowed not to return to Forrester Creations until they reclaimed it from Carter. Ridge declared Carter incapable of leading without collaboration, while Steffy criticized Hope’s influence.
At the same time, Carter wanted Brooke to be the CEO because of her experience, even though Hope was worried it might cause problems between Brooke and Ridge. Electra was suddenly fired from Forrester, and Remy started paying even more attention to her.
Will warned Remy to not become a hurdle in Electra’s life and career, but Remy’s strange behavior made it seem like he had other plans.
December 19, 2024: Brooke’s shocking decision and family fallout
Tensions escalated as Ridge, Steffy, and Eric were surprised by Brooke's choice to be the CEO of Forrester Creations, joining Carter and Hope in their takeover. At the Forrester house, Ridge felt hurt by Brooke's actions, but Taylor tried to comfort him and suggested reconsidering their relationship.
In the meantime, Zende confronted Brooke, accusing her of betraying the Forresters. Brooke then shared her plan to give the company back to Ridge.
December 20, 2024: Secrets revealed and new beginnings
At the end of the week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke told Zende about her secret idea to get Ridge back as CEO by asking Carter to redo the LLC papers. She made Zende promise not to tell anyone and planned to be honest with Ridge about her motives.
Meanwhile, Steffy and Finn talked about Brooke’s disloyalty and wondered if she cared about Ridge. At Ridge’s home, Taylor comforted him, and their emotional moment escalated into a passionate encounter. Right when Brooke got to Ridge’s door to talk, Taylor and Ridge shared a kiss upstairs, making things even more complicated between them.
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful can watch the new episodes on CBS or stream it on Paramount Plus.
