‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Recap Thursday, May 22: Daphne Rejected, Zende’s Call-Out, Katie’s Pressure

The Bold and the Beautiful recap is finally in for Thursday, May 22, 2025! In today’s episode, Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) rejects Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire).

Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz) calls out The Nose on her feelings. Plus, Katie Logan (Heather Tom) pressures Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye).

Taylor Hayes vs Brooke Logan

At Forrester Creations, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) sits at her desk, staring at an online article about BRIDGE reuniting at the fashion show. (Make sure to check out our next week B&B spoilers, here!)

Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) interrupts, saying, “You look like you’re enjoying your work.” Brooke raves about the success of the fashion show.

Brooke adds that she had something special to work with at the fashion show. “You and Ridge? I thought that would be old news by now.”

READ MORE: Find out what happened on the last episode of B&B

Taylor and Brooke talk about the showstopper. Taylor tries to minimize the effect Brooke had on Ridge that day. Taylor claims there’s nothing wrong with BRIDGE having a “moment”. Taylor reasons it was good for the company. That’s as far as it goes, Taylor insists.

Taylor is a new woman and she has Ridge. Taylor adds that Ridge has chosen her, not Brooke. The brunette says the showstopper has no impact on Ridge’s love for her.

Katie Logan’s Pressure

In another office at FC, Katie tells Ridge that what Brooke said was true. Katie gushes about how so many people agree, it was magical. Ridge thinks they were reacting to the showstopper. Katie thinks they were reacting to BRIDGE.

Katie gets a notification. Brooke is on the cover of a magazine. Katie shows the cover to Ridge. Instead of responding to Katie’s questions,

Ridge thinks back to Brooke in that showstopper. Oh, he’s got it bad. Ridge covers as Katie rolls her eyes. Katie knows he made a commitment to Taylor, but he clearly loves Brooke!

Ridge wants to be a man of his word. Katie says he’s not doing anyone any favors by staying with Taylor if his heart is for Brooke.

Ridge promises that he’s going to be there for Taylor, he won’t hurt her again! Ridge literally broke Taylor’s heart, he can’t do that to her again.

Katie tells him that he’s not being fair to Taylor by not being totally honest. Katie leaves and runs into Taylor, who was about to come in.

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Zende Forrester Dominguez’s Call-Out

Daphne is in an office sniffing perfume. Those perfume bottles are like a drug to her. The Nose recalls her kiss with Carter.

Zende interrupts her daydreaming and closes the door. Daphne covers but Zende knows she was thinking about Carter. Zende says Daphne loves Carter, and she can’t run from her feelings.

Daphne is confused. Why was Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) allowed back at FC? Zende says Carter was involved too, and some say he was the instigator but he’s allowed back. Daphne insists Hope was driving Carter to go against his morals.

Daphne opens up about her feelings to Zende. The designer brings up Hope. The Nose thinks Hope is bad for the company (and for Carter).

Daphne insists that Hope is looking for love elsewhere, and she’s in Carter’s past. The Nose says she’s Carter’s future.

Hope Logan’s Assurance

At Brooke’s house, Hope tells Carter she loves him. Carter seems so relieved. They sit on the couch. Carter can’t believe Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) is dying, but Hope can lean on him. Hope practically leaps into Carter’s arms. The COO promises never to let Hope down ever again. They kiss.

Daphne Rose Rejected

Later, Carter asks to see Daphne alone. At the loft, The Nose says she’s always glad to see him. Carter admits he just saw Hope. Daphne is concerned, did he tell Hope what he overheard with Liam?

Daphne is getting the wrong idea and smiles as she encourages Carter that he’ll find love again. The COO says, “You’re right, I have.”

Daphne opens up about her feelings. She says the L word. Carter says that he’s in love with Hope, and they are back together again.

Brooke is alone in her office. Hope happily bounces in. Hope can tell something is wrong and listens as Brooke vents about Taylor. Meanwhile, Taylor talks about her beautiful chapter with Ridge.

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