After the holiday cheer fades, the Bold and the Beautiful delivers a dramatic twist on December 26 that leaves Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) grappling with feelings of betrayal, but it’s Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) who’s truly at fault. As the dust settles from Christmas, the heart of their relationship begins to unravel, revealing that Ridge’s actions have been the true mistake all along.
Brooke’s Doubts and Heartache
The day after Christmas finds Brooke alone and reflective, questioning whether accepting the CEO position at Forrester Creations was a mistake. In a quiet, somber moment at home, she opens up to her daughter, Hope (Annika Noelle), about the painful aftermath of her relationship with Ridge. Brooke confides that she caught Ridge in a compromising situation with Taylor (Rebecca Budig), leading her to believe that their relationship might be slipping away.
What Brooke witnessed was not exactly what it seemed. Although Taylor was dressed in one of Ridge’s shirts after spilling a drink on herself, the two had not yet crossed any lines—despite appearances suggesting otherwise. Still, the damage was done, as Ridge had promised Brooke that nothing would come between them, only to break that vow when he overheard news of Brooke’s new role at Forrester.
Ridge’s Hypocrisy Revealed
As Ridge processes the news of Brooke’s new CEO position, his reaction is anything but supportive. He accuses Brooke of being a hypocrite and a traitor, blindsided by her decision to take on the role at Forrester. Yet, the true hypocrisy lies with Ridge himself. It was Ridge who originally suggested that Brooke take on his former role at the company, wanting her to lead Forrester alongside Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). His reason for stepping down was to focus on his passion for design—not because he distrusted Brooke’s leadership abilities.
So, when Brooke finally accepts the position and informs him, Ridge’s knee-jerk response is one of betrayal, even though his earlier encouragement had paved the way for this very decision. He never once considered how Brooke might be trying to stabilize the company, something she has always been passionate about. In fact, Brooke assured him that Forrester would be “in good hands,” hoping to prevent further chaos and protect the company from collapsing.
A Mistake Ridge May Never Undo
Ridge’s reaction reveals a deeper issue: a lack of trust in Brooke. Instead of having an open conversation or showing support, he immediately jumped to the worst possible conclusion. If Brooke decides to reverse her decision and hand the CEO role back to Ridge, it might already be too late for him to realize just how big a mistake he made.
As Ridge’s actions continue to alienate the woman he once trusted above all, it becomes clear that the real betrayal has come from him, not Brooke. Can their relationship be saved, or will Ridge’s lack of faith in Brooke’s abilities be the final nail in the coffin? Tune in to The Bold and the Beautiful as the drama intensifies and the stakes continue to rise.
