On Monday's The Bold and the Beautiful, the fashion show explodes into family drama as Brooke struts her way into the spotlight, leaving Steffy fuming and Katie catching Carter in a lip-lock with Daphne. Here's your no-holds-barred full episode recap.
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Brooke Steals the Spotlight & Steffy Can’t Even
At Forrester Creations, Eric and Donna are basking in the glow of media praise, watching Brooke sashay into the headlines thanks to her stunning appearance in the showstopper gown. Eric, ever the nostalgic romantic, can’t help but reminisce about how Ridge was drooling over Brooke back in the Portofino days. Enter Christine Blair, who’s all about snagging one of those dresses, and clearly ready to throw down her credit card if necessary.
Meanwhile, Zende and Katie stroll in, singing the praises of Brooke’s showstopper. Social media is on fire, influencers are frothing, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? But not everyone is ready to pop the champagne.
In another room, Steffy’s chewing on the fact that Brooke practically sprinted from the locked vault like her Louboutins were on fire, all to hit that runway. Taylor breaks it to her that the vault fiasco was an accident, but Steffy’s not buying it. Her eyes are rolling so hard they’re in a different zip code. This show was supposed to be a tribute to her dad and granddad—and suddenly it’s “The Brooke Logan Show” all over again.
Ridge & Brooke: Electric Chemistry or PR Circus?
While Steffy fumes, Ridge is singing Brooke’s praises. He tells her she was incredible, that she saved the show from potential disaster. And just in case anyone missed the sparks flying, they deliver a flirty little joint interview where Brooke plays coy about wedding bells. Let’s be real: the press ate it up like free hors d'oeuvres.
Taylor and Steffy watch this love-fest unfold from the sidelines, visibly unimpressed. And you know Steffy’s not one to hold back. Later, when asked about the showstopper, she gives the most lukewarm response she can manage, hiding her fury under a veneer of professionalism. Just barely.
Katie’s Jaw Drops as Daphne Plants One on Carter
Over in backstage land, things are heating up—literally. Daphne, the walking perfume ad with zero chill, decides this is the perfect moment to grab Carter by the lapels and kiss the man like a rom-com heroine. Cute? Sure. Except Katie is RIGHT there, watching the whole thing from behind a clothing rack like it's her own private soap opera screening. Her face says it all: disbelief, betrayal, and a pinch of "oh no he didn't."
Katie later tries to keep her cool while giving an interview, but girl, you know that scene is playing on repeat in her head.
Eric Admits It: Brooke’s Spotlight Was No Accident
The tension builds until we get the big reveal. Steffy finally confronts her family about how Brooke ended up as the belle of the ball. Katie says Brooke saved the day. But hold up—was it Ridge’s idea? Nope. Ridge is just as surprised as Steffy.
Enter Eric, stage left, casually dropping the truth bomb: he was the puppet master behind Brooke’s runway coup. He wanted the first fashion show under the “back-in-family-hands” Forrester Creations to make waves, and who better to cause a splash than their walking, talking legacy: Brooke. Cue Steffy’s meltdown.
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She throws a verbal fit, reminding her granddad that this was supposed to be about their designs, not Brooke’s eternal spotlight addiction. Eric shrugs it off with a smirk and basically says, “Darling, we changed the narrative. No one’s talking about that hostile takeover now, are they?”
Taylor’s Caught in the Crossfire—Again
Taylor, ever the diplomat with a simmering volcano of feelings, tries to keep the peace. She explains the vault mishap wasn’t Brooke’s fault, and yeah, the showstopper was a moment. But when Ridge swoops in to say Brooke’s runway magic meant nothing, Taylor isn’t quite buying it.
She tries to play it cool, but when she watches Ridge cozy up to Brooke on stage, the emotional whiplash is real. Later, Ridge tries to smooth things over by kissing Taylor and promising it was “just a moment.” She plays along—for now.
Zende, Carter & the Collateral Damage
Backstage again, Zende tries to warn Carter to stay put, clearly hinting that the Daphne-Katie collision might cause some fallout. Carter's out here looking confused and vaguely panicked, which is honestly a fair response when your backstage fling gets caught mid-smooch by your actual almost-something.
He later finds out the whole showstopper chaos was orchestrated by Eric, and that no one else—including Steffy—knew. Cue Carter’s face going full “uh-oh.”
Brooke & Eric Have a Sentimental Moment
Before Eric heads out with Donna, Brooke grabs him for a little heart-to-heart. She tells him she felt the magic on that runway, and she knows Ridge did too. Eric practically swoons, telling her that this was his best decision in ages—putting the spotlight where it belonged, on his son and the woman who always brings the drama. They hug it out like old Hollywood stars, fully aware they just hijacked an entire narrative.
Champagne, Flashbacks & Lingering Looks
Back at the runway, Ridge is pouring bubbly, trying to keep the good vibes going. Taylor joins him and gives credit where it’s due—he and Eric got the crowd fired up. But of course, she can’t help but point out the elephant in the room: Brooke. Ridge brushes it off like he’s Teflon-coated. “It was just a dress,” he says. Taylor’s not convinced.
As she leaves, Ridge gets lost in thought, remembering Brooke’s moment on the catwalk. Spoiler: she’s doing the exact same thing, alone in the office, whispering to herself about the unforgettable day she just had.
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