The Bold and the Beautiful weekly recap (January 20 to 24, 2025): Paternity shocks and power plays unfold

The previous week of the CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful was full of intense drama, with shocking secrets and changing loyalties. From cheating accusations to power struggles at work, the characters faced a web of lies, betrayals, and emotional challenges that pushed their relationships to the limit.

Li’s determination to uncover the truth about Luna’s paternity brought hidden tensions to the surface, forcing her to confront the impact of her bitterness on her family. At the same time, Bill and Luna revisited their complicated past, growing closer as Luna struggled with questions about her paternity and the decisions that influenced her life.

At Forrester Creations, the collaboration between Steffy and Daphne Rose hinted at a brewing scheme to reclaim control of the company. While Carter and Hope celebrated their deal with Daphne, Steffy low-key enjoyed the moment as her plan was on the move.

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The Bold and the Beautiful weekly recap for episodes aired from January 20 to 24, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025: The Bold and the Beautiful preempted for Presidential Inauguration coverage

The Bold and the Beautiful didn’t air a new episode because CBS was covering Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration live. The network spent the day sharing updates, including the parade, talks about policies, and how people across the country were reacting.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025: Shocking accusations and rising tensions

Li confronted her sister, Poppy, accusing her of having an affair with Jack. When Jack showed up, things got more intense as Li insisted he admit that Luna was his daughter.

Meanwhile, Liam visited Bill, asking about his strange behavior and why he kept locking doors, while Luna listened in secretly. In Malibu, Steffy celebrated her return to Forrester and grew closer to Finn, who promised her his complete loyalty.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025: Li demands the truth

In the middle of the week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Steffy told Finn to think about whether his parents might get back together. Finn wasn’t sure it could happen because Jack had betrayed them before. At the same time, Li accused Jack of being Luna’s father, pointing to his history of being unfaithful.

Even though Jack and Poppy both said it wasn’t true, Li demanded a paternity test to find out for sure. Over at Bill’s place, Liam suggested he meet Luna to get some closure. Luna overheard this and later told Bill how sorry she was.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025: DNA test sparks drama

Luna’s paternity drama continued to the next episode, which led to a tense DNA test. Bill and Luna had deep conversations about their difficult pasts and the pain caused by their parents.

At the same time, Steffy brought in Daphne Rose to disrupt Hope and Carter’s partnership, using Daphne’s charm and reputation to her advantage. Daphne started talking to Carter, showing off her confident and alluring personality. The tension grew as Li opened the DNA results, leaving the viewers anxious to find out the truth.

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Friday, January 24, 2025: Revelations and reconciliation

At the end of the week on The Bold and the Beautiful Hope and Steffy discussed Daphne Rose’s potential impact at Forrester, with Steffy surprisingly supporting Carter's expansion plans.

At Bill’s house, Luna wondered about her paternity, questioning if Tom Starr was truly related to her. Meanwhile, in Li’s office, paternity test results showed that Jack wasn’t Luna’s father. Li apologized to Jack and Poppy for her earlier accusations, admitting that her anger had led to poor decision-making. She asked for their forgiveness, bringing the family back together.

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