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Thomas Forrester from The Bold and the Beautiful is a key figure in the enduring soap drama. In the current storyline, after splitting from Hope Logan, Thomas decided to leave Los Angeles and move to Paris with his son Douglas.
Despite professing his love for Hope, Thomas expressed the need for space, citing the emotional toll of their turbulent relationship and the multiple rejections he faced from Hope.
This departure has left fans wondering if the character’s exit from The Bold and the Beautiful is permanent or if there could be reasons for him to return, despite enduring heartbreak multiple times.
Why did Thomas leave?
Yes, Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) has indeed left for Paris after getting his heart broken yet again. In the episodes aired in March 2024, Thomas's departure from Forrester Creations and his move to Paris with his son, Douglas, was driven by his complicated relationship with Hope Logan.
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The breaking point in their relationship occurred when Hope declined to provide a timeline for when she anticipated being ready for marriage with him. After breaking up with his longtime love, Thomas disclosed his intention to leave the country and begin anew with his son, which Douglas agreed to as well.
Although absent from the show — at least for the time being — he has remained the focal point of attention on The Bold and the Beautiful. A fierce confrontation unfolded between Hope and Thomas's sister, Steffy, regarding the split.
Both women held nothing back as accusations were made. Hope blamed Steffy for sabotaging her relationship with Thomas, alleging that Steffy encouraged him to end things with Hope amid their longstanding feud.
What happened between Hope and Thomas on The Bold and the Beautiful?
In 2011, Thomas developed an interest in Hope (Annika Noelle), who had previously been engaged to Liam Spencer but ended the relationship after discovering his affair with Steffy, Thomas's sister.
Thomas and Steffy conspired to keep Liam and Hope apart, leading to various manipulative tactics, including a proposal from Thomas to Hope during their vacation in Mexico.
Hope declined, citing unresolved feelings for Liam. Later, Thomas witnessed Hope's bond with his son Douglas and realized his lingering feelings for her. Despite attempts to express his feelings to Hope and even kissing her, she remained committed to Liam (Scott Clifton).
However, when Hope's fashion line struggled without Thomas as the designer, Steffy pressured her to bring him back or risk losing the line. After much deliberation and pressure from various sources, Hope agreed to rehire Thomas.
As Thomas returned to work with Hope, tensions rose between him, Hope, and Liam, particularly after Liam observed a close moment between Thomas and Hope during a fashion event. Hope reassured Liam, but Brooke, Hope's mother, noticed a change in her daughter's behavior and questioned her feelings for Thomas.
Events leading up to the current storyline
Despite denials from both Hope and Thomas, their growing attraction became evident to others on The Bold and the Beautiful, leading to confrontations and misunderstandings.
In May 2023, during a celebration of the success of Hope's fashion line, Hope and Thomas shared a moment that sparked jealousy from Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). As tensions escalated, Hope and Thomas found themselves in a kiss while in Rome for a business trip, unaware that Liam had witnessed the moment.
Hope then visited Thomas, expressing her desire for him, leading to a romantic encounter between them. They agreed to keep their relationship secret until they could determine its future.
This brings us to the current The Bold and the Beautiful storyline, where Thomas breaks up with Hope after she rejects his marriage proposal once again, and Douglas agrees to leave with him for Paris. While a return is likely, it is not yet known when and under which circumstances it’ll take place.
Viewers can watch the latest episode of The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS and Paramount+.
