The Bold and the Beautiful Recap - Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | Daphne Returns & Nick Rocks the Boat as Ridge Seethes

On Wednesday's The Bold and the Beautiful Ridge’s jealousy boiled over, Nick turned on the charm, and Taylor got an earful about Brooke’s unshakable hold on Ridge. Meanwhile, Daphne breezed back into town with a fragrance project and maybe a little unfinished business with Carter.

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Nick Throws Shade and Makes Waves

At Forrester, Brooke tried to convince Ridge to put the past behind them, offering forgiveness and a chance to find their way back. Ridge was not buying it, calling it an ultimatum. Translation: come back to her or watch her sail off to Italy with Nick. Brooke vented about working alongside Ridge while knowing he is still with Taylor. Her frustration hit a peak when she flat-out told him he loves her more. Cue Nick’s entrance with a smirk and a casual “Well, well, well. What did I walk in on here?” Nick wasted no time needling Ridge, even telling him to “set sail” when Brooke asked for a moment alone.

With Ridge gone, Nick worked the situation. He pulled some strings to hold a shipment of silk for Forrester, then circled back to his invitation for Brooke to join him in Italy, promising the magic of the Isle of Capri. Brooke giggled, charmed in spite of herself, and Nick leaned in with a sly “anything can happen.”

Taylor Gets Schooled

At the Forrester mansion, Taylor and Steffy basked in relief over Liam’s miraculous recovery before the conversation shifted to Ridge, Brooke, and that looming Italy trip. Taylor could not help wishing Brooke would bow out, but Steffy reminded her that Ridge and Eric want her there. Taylor grumbled about Brooke’s power to manipulate Ridge and her use of Nick as a pawn.

Donna arrived to drop some reality on both of them, insisting Brooke still only has eyes for Ridge. Steffy was not convinced, pointing out that Nick has managed to turn Brooke’s head before. Taylor raised an eyebrow at the idea of Nick sweeping Brooke off her feet again, but Donna dismissed it as a mistake. She was certain Ridge is still the love of Brooke’s life, and that fact has not changed.

Daphne’s Mysterious Return

Back at Forrester, Eric and Carter welcomed Daphne back with open arms. She came armed with plans for a big push of her fragrance line in Italy and teased Carter with the promise of a special package for Brooke, Ridge, and Eric to deliver overseas. Carter was clearly happy to see her, and Daphne seemed equally pleased, dropping a cryptic “we’ll see” when he asked how long she would be sticking around.

Ridge Hits His Boiling Point

Ridge vented to Eric about Nick hanging around and made it clear he does not want his rival in Italy. When Ridge learned Forrester’s missing silk shipment was sitting with Marone Shipping, he exploded, convinced Nick was playing games. Eric warned that if Ridge is not careful, Nick could steal more than just their fabric.

In the main office, Nick painted Brooke a dreamy picture of the Italian coastline, coaxing her to ditch stiff meetings and embrace a little romance. Ridge burst in, accusing Nick of sabotage and deceit. Nick calmly authorized the release of the silk but could not resist smirking. Ridge fumed about Nick meddling in their lives, only for Nick to bark back and remind him to stop calling her Logan since Ridge is marrying someone else.

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