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The Bold and the Beautiful recap (January 8, 2025): Power plays and shifting alliances
The January 8, 2025, episode of The Bold and the Beautiful featured the Forrester family navigating personal and professional conflicts. Steffy teamed up with Daphne Rose to challenge Hope and Carter for control of Forrester Creations.
Meanwhile, Ridge grew closer to Taylor, leaving Brooke hurt and confused. Despite Hope and Carter's success in securing a deal with Daphne, the tension between Brooke, Ridge, and Taylor cast a shadow over the celebration.
The episode also hinted at the deeper schemes made by Steffy and Daphne against Hope and Carter. Brooke felt the weight of her complicated relationship with Ridge, while Hope stood by her side. As personal and professional conflicts grew, the future of Forrester Creations became uncertain.
The Bold and the Beautiful recap for the episode aired on Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Eric, Ridge, and Taylor discuss Steffy’s plan
At the Forrester mansion on The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric disagreed with Steffy’s plan to regain control of Forrester Creations. However, Ridge was in her support. Taylor also mentioned Steffy’s efforts on the plan but Eric remained skeptical.
Eric and Ridge discussed Brooke's behavior, including her slap. Ridge blamed Brooke for the company's issues, expressing frustration. After Eric left, Ridge shared a tender moment with Taylor, praising her contributions to the family and expressing gratitude for her support.
Steffy and Daphne Rose strategize their next move
At Steffy’s house on The Bold and the Beautiful, she and Daphne Rose toasted their teamwork with champagne. Steffy complimented Daphne for her charm and ability to sway Carter.
Daphne confidently told Steffy that Carter wouldn’t be hard to control, which seemed to pave the way for Steffy’s comeback to the company.
Daphne promised to stay loyal to Steffy and said she would make sure the plan worked perfectly. When they raised their glasses to celebrate their plan, Steffy said she was sure her grandfather’s legacy would soon be back where it belonged.
Brooke, Carter, and Hope celebrate a win
In the CEO’s office on The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope and Carter also celebrated their new deal with Daphne. Even though Brooke was initially disheartened by the ongoing drama with Ridge, she joined Carter and Hope to celebrate the company’s achievements.
Carter stressed the importance of the deal with Daphne that could help Forrester Creations become the top luxury brand. Brooke officially agreed to the deal and praised Carter for his vision.
Later, Hope talked to Brooke privately, telling her to accept that Ridge had hurt her by choosing Taylor. Brooke admitted her love for Ridge while also noting that his actions to count her apart from the Forrester family had left her disheartened.
Ridge and Taylor’s growing closeness
Back at the Forrester mansion, Ridge and Taylor had more emotional moments together. Ridge told Taylor how much he admired her strength and how their children reflected her values. Taylor was touched by his words, but the unspoken tension between them suggested there were still deeper feelings to address.
As the night went on, Ridge and Taylor ended up alone in the house. Ridge teased Taylor about their rare moment of privacy, leaving the possibility of a romantic reconciliation hanging in the air.
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful can watch the new episodes of the show on CBS and Paramount Plus.
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