The end of 2023 on The Bold and the Beautiful painted a picture of hope and unity for the Forrester family, but as 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear that the winds of change have swept through Forrester Creations—and not for the better.
From Life-and-Death Struggles to Corporate Warfare
One year ago, the Forresters rallied around patriarch Eric (John McCook) as he fought for his life, with everyone praying for a Christmas miracle. Fast forward to today, and the Forrester family is embroiled in a very different battle. Instead of fighting for Eric’s health, they’re fighting for the future of Forrester Creations itself, as the company faces a hostile takeover. The Forrester legacy is hanging by a thread, and the family’s once-tight bonds are fraying under the weight of corporate warfare.
This shift will make the annual Forrester Christmas party far from festive. What was once a celebration of family unity is now shaping up to be more of a battlefield—one where alliances are tested, secrets are revealed, and loyalties will be shattered.
The Battle for Power
It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) were by Eric’s hospital bedside, praying for his recovery. Now, they’re fighting their own battle as their relationship faces its biggest test yet. With Brooke named CEO of Forrester Creations by her daughter Hope (Annika Noelle) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), Ridge finds himself on the outside looking in—and heartbroken. The once-united couple is now torn apart, and the future of their relationship is uncertain.
Amid all the chaos, RJ (Joshua Hoffman) is caught in the middle. After playing a vital role in helping Eric last Christmas, RJ is now forced to choose between his loyalty to his family and his role in Hope and Carter’s vision for the company. Will he continue working with Hope and Zende (Delon De Metz) or side with Ridge and the Forrester family? The decision may change everything.
A Divided Family, A Lonely Celebration
The Forrester Christmas party will look a lot different this year. Expect the guest list to be a “who’s who” of Forrester and their allies, but don’t count on seeing any of the Logans—except Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis). As Eric’s wife, Donna is caught in a painful position, forced to witness her family’s name being dragged through the mud. Will she be able to keep the peace, or will she be unable to hold her tongue as the tension between the two families reaches a boiling point? And with Eric’s health still fragile, how will this power struggle affect him?
A Year of Bitter Divides
As a fan, it’s almost surreal to witness how far the Forrester family has fallen in the span of a single year. What began as a season of hope and unity has morphed into one of animosity and betrayal. The Bold and the Beautiful is entering a new era, and the lines between family and business have never been blurrier. Will 2025 offer a path to reconciliation, or will the Forresters and Logans continue to spiral deeper into conflict?
With so many unanswered questions and shocking twists ahead, the drama is far from over. Don’t miss the Bold and the Beautiful weekdays on CBS, or catch up on Paramount Plus. The next chapter is just beginning, and it promises to be anything but predictable.
