Bold and the Beautiful fans, buckle up—next week’s storyline is about to erupt with chaos, unexpected returns, and explosive confrontations. From Sheila making the ultimate wrong move to Thomas delivering a shocking message, Soap Dirt’s weekly predictions paint a dramatic picture of what’s coming.

Prediction #1 — Sheila Crashes the Lope Wedding

Hope and Liam’s wedding officially begins midweek, with little Beth proudly officiating the ceremony. But behind the scenes, an emotional storm is brewing. Taylor warns Sheila point-blank: Do NOT crash the wedding. Calling the idea “crazy” triggers Sheila instantly, and she lashes back, demanding to know if Taylor thinks she’s unstable. (We all know Taylor does—she’s a psychiatrist, after all.)

Last week, Sheila fantasized openly about walking into Hope’s wedding on Deacon’s arm, convinced it would prove she’s finally accepted by the Forresters and Logans. Deacon tried gently—then firmly—to tell her she doesn’t belong there. But once Sheila sets her mind on something, logic and boundaries vanish.

Prediction? Sheila ignores Taylor’s warning and shows up anyway. If she storms into the event, Deacon will be horrified and may physically drag her out to protect Hope’s big day. And if he does, Sheila will be crushed… and furious. Expect this to resurface in therapy, driving Deacon emotionally closer to Taylor—and pushing Sheila even further into unhinged territory.

Prediction #2 — Thomas Returns to Deliver a Stunning Blessing

Douglas appears at the wedding this week, and since he’s too young to travel from France alone, there’s only one explanation: Thomas brings him home.

Matthew Atkinson recently filmed scenes overlapping with Henry Joseph Samiri’s return, strongly suggesting Thomas escorts Douglas to Los Angeles. And if Thomas shows up—even briefly—he may deliver a surprising message to Hope and Liam.

Instead of drama, jealousy, or a wedding-day interruption, Thomas may actually give Hope and Liam his blessing. This could be the closure the writers planned before pushing Thomas off the canvas for a while. Fans hoping for a dramatic “steal the bride” twist might be disappointed—this seems more like Thomas stepping aside once and for all, leaving Douglas to celebrate with his family.

Prediction #3 — Eric Blows Up at Ridge

Early next week, Eric finally explodes. He tells Ridge flat-out that he’s not retiring and that Ridge ignored everything he said. Ridge counters with icy certainty: he listened, but he’s not changing his decision. Eric’s anger hits its breaking point.

Could Eric actually attempt to fire Ridge? Absolutely. But legally, he can’t. Eric and Steffy share equal majority power, and Steffy is firmly on Ridge’s side regarding Eric’s retirement. That traps Eric in a corner—furious, disrespected, and unable to fight back through corporate authority. Expect him to look for another way to strike back.

Prediction #4 — Katie Walks Out on Forrester Creations

Katie feels shoved aside after Ridge and Brooke hired a new PR firm without even consulting her. Their dismissive attitude mirrors how they treated Eric, and Katie is fed up. With a strong job offer from Spencer Publications on the table—and Bill ready to welcome her—Katie may finally quit FC.

Prediction #5 — Bill Goes After Ridge… Hard

Bill already hates Ridge, and hearing how Ridge mistreated both Katie and Eric only fuels him more. Prediction? Bill may launch a rival fashion house under the Spencer name—possibly bringing Eric, Katie, Donna, Electra, and even Will onboard. Nothing would enrage Ridge more… especially if they manage to poach Hope.

Next week on The Bold and the Beautiful is poised to be a wild ride—wedding disasters, family implosions, and rivalries reignited.

Who are you most excited to see stir the pot?