The September 3 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful raised alarm bells for longtime fans. Thomas Forester once again shows signs of slipping into old habits, leaving Taylor Hayes, Ridge Forrester, and viewers worried.

During a tense heart-to-heart with Lee Finnegan, Taylor admitted her fear that Thomas may spiral back into destructive patterns. Ridge also expressed his unease, pointing out Thomas’s growing isolation in both work and family life. That sense of drifting could easily drive him toward darker impulses.

The collapse of Ridge and Taylor’s attempted reunion appears to be the breaking point. Thomas himself confessed that he might not withstand another heartbreak. With his emotions raw, three possible villain arcs are emerging that could shake the Forrester family to its core.

Targeting Brooke Logan

One possibility is Thomas turning his resentment toward Brooke. If he blames her for destroying his parents’ happiness, he could start with subtle sabotage — spreading rumors at Forrester Creations or altering designs to damage her reputation. If writers push him further, Thomas might escalate to a full-blown frame-up, or even a chilling abduction storyline to confront Brooke about her role in the family’s fractures.

This arc would tap into Thomas’s history of obsession and manipulation, with ripple effects on both the Logan and Forrester clans.

Obsession With Hope Returns

Another potential path is a renewed fixation on Hope Logan. In his fragile state, Thomas might see Hope as his emotional anchor. That longing could manifest in manipulative ways: inserting himself into her fashion line, planting doubts about Liam, or even staging “rescues” to win her trust.

If unchecked, his obsession could spiral into invasive tactics such as tracking her movements or cutting her off from loved ones. This story would mirror past behavior while adding psychological layers, raising the stakes for Hope, Liam, and the wider Logan–Spencer families.

Clash With Luna

A third option pits Thomas against Luna No, who once endangered Steffy Forrester. Fueled by protective rage, Thomas could launch a vendetta. Picture him hiring investigators, uncovering Luna’s darkest secrets, and exposing her to the world. The result would be a cat-and-mouse psychological battle, with Luna scrambling to defend herself against his calculated attacks.

This fresh rivalry would highlight Thomas’s intelligence and ruthlessness, while giving viewers a new feud brimming with suspense.

Beyond the Gates Crossover Rumors

While Thomas’s storyline simmers, fans are buzzing about potential cast shakeups linked to CBS’s rising soap Beyond the Gates. Rumors suggest that B&B might “lend” one of its stars to the new series, sparking crossover possibilities.

Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton) was once rumored to make the jump. Though he shut those whispers down, Carter’s rocky romance with Hope could still fuel an exit storyline. His departure would leave Forrester Creations scrambling, while Beyond the Gates could gain a charismatic new player.

Another name in circulation is Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester). Often underused, Zende could thrive on Beyond the Gates as a bold fashion consultant, embroiled in high-society rivalries and romance. Fans speculate that such a move would give the actor a platform to shine while strengthening inter-soap ties.

CBS has already experimented with crossover plots, most recently with The Young and the Restless. Expanding that to include The Bold and the Beautiful could create explosive shared storylines that keep both shows fresh.

Meanwhile, Eric Forrester is making waves of his own. Though happy with Donna Logan, Eric has turned his attention to Ridge’s love life — and he isn’t shy about voicing his opinion.

Eric remains convinced that Ridge belongs with Brooke, not Taylor. His subtle interventions include recalling Ridge and Brooke’s passionate history, contrasting it with Taylor’s steady but less fiery presence.

As Ridge prepares to marry Taylor, Eric ramps up his efforts, planting seeds of doubt through quiet conversations and family gatherings. Ridge finds himself torn, sketching wedding designs that suddenly feel hollow and replaying his father’s words in his mind.

Eric’s meddling may change the course of the wedding entirely. Will Ridge follow his father’s advice and return to Brooke, or will he commit to Taylor despite lingering doubts?

What’s Next

With Thomas’s instability, crossover rumors swirling, and Eric pulling strings behind the scenes, The Bold and the Beautiful is delivering high-stakes drama on multiple fronts. Fans should brace for explosive revelations and emotional twists that could redefine relationships across the Forrester and Logan families — and maybe even beyond Los Angeles.