Big changes are coming to The Bold and the Beautiful on Monday, May 19—and the drama is as juicy as ever. Two of the show’s longest-standing enemies, Steffy Forrester and Hope Logan, finally decide to let the past go and call a truce. Meanwhile, Carter Walton, heartbroken and lost, finds unexpected comfort—and sparks—with Daphne Rose. And just as tensions ease in one corner, a new storm brews at Forrester Creations.
Hope and Steffy’s long-standing feud takes a shocking turn when the two meet up and actually agree to make peace. What finally pushes Hope to make the first move? Liam Spencer. He’s facing a heartbreaking terminal illness and has one final wish: for the two women who’ve been at odds for years to finally bury the hatchet. With help from Finn (Steffy’s husband), Hope and Steffy open up to each other in a raw, emotional conversation. To everyone’s surprise, they reach a genuine understanding. This breakthrough not only brings healing—it opens the door for Hope to return to the company and possibly revive her fashion line.
But of course, in the world of Forrester Creations, nothing ever stays calm for long. Steffy’s decision to welcome Hope back into the business raises eyebrows—especially from Ridge and Brooke. They’re not buying this sudden display of unity and will no doubt start digging into what’s really going on, which could stir up fresh drama within the already complicated family.
Elsewhere, Carter is struggling. After overhearing Hope pour her heart out to Liam, he feels used, sidelined, and crushed. He had put everything on the line for her during the corporate chaos, and now he feels like he was just a temporary fix. With his emotions running high, he opens up to Daphne Rose—and she’s ready to step in. One thing leads to another, and the two end up spending a steamy night together. It’s a bold new direction for Carter, who might just be starting a brand new chapter, even if it’s not what he expected.
Meanwhile, Hope might start second-guessing things. But for now, she’s focused on rebuilding her life—trying to make peace, repair her career, and step into a more stable version of herself.
So, Monday’s episode is packed: long-standing enemies become allies, hearts get broken and rebound fast, and the power dynamics at Forrester Creations may never be the same again. One thing’s for sure—when things start to look calm in L.A., that usually means the next storm is just around the corner.