Monday, May 26th, 2025, delivers one of the most powerful and emotionally charged episodes in The Bold and the Beautiful‘s recent memory. It’s an episode filled with bold moves, shifting alliances, and the spark of something dangerous brewing beneath the surface. With Brooke Logan rising from heartbreak, Carter Walton making a life-changing proposal, and Daphne Rose stepping into a new phase of calculated vengeance, this episode doesn’t just shift the narrative—it flips it.

We begin with Brooke Logan finally breaking free from the emotional quicksand she’s been drowning in. After weeks of heartbreak and replaying her complicated history with Ridge Forrester, Brooke chooses herself. Gone is the grief-stricken woman reliving her past mistakes. In her place stands a woman with renewed strength. She returns to Forrester Creations with poise and purpose, not to win Ridge back, but to support her daughter, Hope. This new energy marks a powerful resurgence—Brooke is back, and she’s playing to win, just not in the way anyone expected.

But that’s only the beginning. In one of the most unexpected twists, Carter Walton shocks everyone by proposing to Hope Logan—without warning, without fanfare, just raw emotion. It’s a moment that takes the entire office by surprise. Carter, always the loyal and romantic soul, chooses love again. He chooses Hope. Though stunned, Hope is visibly moved. She doesn’t accept immediately, but her expression says more than words ever could. There’s a spark of possibility, a chance at something real.

Watching from the shadows, Ridge sees it all—Hope’s surprise, Carter’s conviction, and Brooke’s beaming pride. He doesn’t voice his emotions, but they ripple across his face. Ridge isn’t just observing; he’s feeling something. Perhaps it’s regret, perhaps jealousy, or maybe discomfort at seeing another man step into the role he once occupied. When Brooke mentions how lovely it will be to see their “family” whole again, she doesn’t say “our family,” but the implication cuts deep.

Just as Brooke rises, another woman begins her descent into chaos. Daphne Rose, Brooke’s secret daughter and once a rising figure at Forrester, watches it all unfold with silent fury. Carter’s proposal to Hope isn’t just a surprise—it’s a betrayal. Daphne, who had hoped for something deeper with Carter, now realizes the emotional investment she made wasn’t mutual. Her silence doesn’t mean surrender; it’s the calm before the storm.

Daphne doesn’t scream or cry. She recalibrates. She doesn’t just want Carter back anymore—that dream has shattered. What she wants now is to dismantle what Carter and Hope are building. She sees their relationship as shallow, destined to fail, and she plans to prove it. With the precision of a strategist, Daphne begins planting seeds of doubt. She brings up Carter’s history—Zoe, Quinn, Paris—highlighting his impulsive choices in love. She begins to question Hope’s focus as a businesswoman, subtly undermining her credibility in boardroom meetings and confidential memos.

As a potential destination wedding is floated—Brooke suggesting a luxurious ceremony in Monaco or on a mountaintop—Daphne sees opportunity in the chaos such an event could bring. High tensions, confined travel, emotional instability—she plans to use every bit of it. She starts connecting with people from Hope’s past, digging into unflattering details. She reaches out to old rivals at Forrester and even sends anonymous tips to gossip sites. Daphne isn’t just plotting revenge—she’s preparing to destroy Hope’s image.

Meanwhile, Steffy Forrester Finnegan is caught in a storm she didn’t see coming. Initially supportive of Hope and Carter’s partnership, she now senses the volatility Daphne is injecting into the company. Steffy once agreed with Daphne—Hope was manipulative—but now, Daphne’s tactics are dangerous. Steffy starts to question: is Daphne protecting Forrester Creations, or burning it down?

As the wedding buzz gains momentum, everyone takes their place. Brooke is busy planning the wedding of the season, basking in the public attention. Ridge lingers in the background, unsure whether he’s losing something important. Carter is in love. Hope is hopeful. Steffy is wary. But Daphne—Daphne is evolving into something far more dangerous.

For Daphne, this is no longer about love. It’s about proving that Hope Logan doesn’t deserve the life she’s reclaiming. What started as a personal heartbreak has transformed into a mission fueled by resentment. Daphne’s once carefully guarded emotions now spiral into a dangerous determination.

We learn that Daphne’s heartbreak was real. Carter’s rejection wasn’t just professional—it was personal. She had allowed herself to believe that his gestures and attention meant something. When he confessed his feelings for Hope instead, it shattered her. Carter may have tried to be kind, even gentle, but the damage was done. Daphne had fallen—hard—and now she’s rising from the ashes, but not as the same woman.

Now, she wants answers. She wants power. And if Hope manipulated her way into Carter’s heart, Daphne is going to find out—and make her pay.

The final moments of the episode leave viewers with an ominous promise. Daphne isn’t planning to crash the wedding—she’s planning to own it. When Hope walks down that aisle, the only question will be whether the ceremony ends in vows… or in vengeance. Because Daphne’s pain is now her weapon, and she’s not afraid to use it.

The May 26th episode of The Bold and the Beautiful sets the stage for one of the most explosive storylines yet. Love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge all collide in a perfect storm—and when the music plays and the bride appears, nothing will ever be the same.