‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Recap Friday, December 12: Bill Proposes, Eric’s Surprising Decision

By Amandah HancenOn Dec 12, 2025

The Bold and the Beautiful recap is in for Friday, December 12, 2025! In today’s episode, Eric Forrester (John McCook) makes a surprising decision.

Meanwhile, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) proposes to Katie Logan (Heather Tom). There were also some emotional speeches at Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Liam Spencer’s (Scott Clifton) wedding.

Hope Logan’s Reception

The couple is now married and it’s time for the wedding reception. Everyone congratulates LOPE. Everyone gushes about how awesome Beth Spencer (Jordyn Grace) did officiating. Liam kisses Hope as Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) gets everyone’s attention. (Make sure to check out our WEEKLY B&B spoilers, here!)

Beth makes a speech thanking everyone for coming. Kelly Spencer (Sophia Paras) adds that her father’s happiness makes her happy.

Douglas Forrester (Henry Joseph Samiri) can see how happy Hope is. That’s all he ever wanted, for his mom to be happy.

Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) offers a toast. Katie speaks next, then Donna Logan Forrester (Jennifer Gareis). Deacon is grateful that Hope and Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) got the good parts of his DNA.

Bill has a speech next and is so proud of Liam. Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) comes next.

Deacon Sharpe & Bill Spencer Bond

As everyone takes photos, Deacon and Bill chat. They have to get along now. The men chat and joke. It’s nice seeing them get along and be civil on Hope’s important day.

Liam and Hope give their speeches next. Hope doesn’t know how she can top what everyone else has already said. Liam doesn’t know how, but he’s even more in love with Hope than ever before. They finally cut the wedding cake.

Bill watches Will and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). Bill tells Katie that the Spencer men are finally winning in the love department. There’s only one thing that would make this day even better. Will Katie marry him tonight?

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Steffy Forrester Finnegan Opens Up

Taylor Hayes’ (Rebecca Budig) patient is sick, so she has some time. Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) talks about Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Eric. Steffy says the men haven’t spoken since the surprise retirement party.

Eric Forrester’s Surprising Decision

At Forrester Creations, Ridge tells his father that he should be three. If Eric wants to keep going, Ridge will support him.

Eric talks about the best part of running FC was working with Ridge. However, Eric has to admit that today might be the day that FC is run by Ridge and Brooke.

Fashion is in Eric’s blood, so retirement might not last forever.

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