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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Eric Refuses to Be ‘Put Out to Pasture’ In Heartbreaking Episode on Ageism

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The Bold and the Beautiful surprised us and many viewers with an extremely touching and heartbreaking episode on ageism, family dynamics and dynasty and more, on its Monday, December 8 episode.

In the story, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) standing alongside Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) on one side of Ridge’s office have a tension-filled showdown with Eric (John McCook) who is standing alongside Donna (Jennifer Gareis). For anyone who has faced ageism, you probably wanted to throw things at your screens, for Ridge went at his father; after Eric announced he wants to continue to design for Forrester Creations. In fact, he had been invigorated.

Little do Brooke and Ridge know, that Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) came upon her grandfather’s latest designs in the Forrester Creations runway room, and they are spectacular, really driving home how hard it is to listen to Ridge talking down to his aging father. Back inside the CEO office, Eric is furious when he says he wants to design, he built this company with his own two hands, and he will not be put out to pasture by his own son! Ridge says they are not pushing him out, he can consult and have lunch!

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Eric fires back, “I don’t want to have lunch. I want to design. It’s not sitting at a park bench someplace. You listen to me. I founded this company with my blood, this is mine!” Eric thinks Ridge is being selfish.

Next, an emotional Ridge (with tears in his eyes) says that Eric did his final line. “The crowd cheering your name. Isn’t that what you wanted? What you always wanted that the young kid from Los Angeles make a dent in the fashion world. You did it,” said Ridge. “You can’t talk about Armani or Valentino or Boss without talking about you. That’s extraordinary. So I don’t want to see you walking on a precipice for one more line. You’ve done it. You did the lime. It was great. You want to be mad at me? You don’t get to be mad at me for this. You can only mad at me if I didn’t do this. I don’t want to put you in jeopardy again. I love you too much.”

Even though Ridge made his case, no matter how he frames it, he is being cruel to Eric for not listening to his wanting to design for Forrester. Finally, Eric gives up. He walks out of the office with Donna in tow. They head to the runaway room, and he collects all of his designs. Sad, he stands on the runway, looks at the name Forrester, and is rocked by the fact that his son doesn’t believe in him, or want him at Forrester. He collects his designs, and ask Donna for some time alone, and by the end of the episode is sitting in the dark, devastated and pondering his next move. Eric is now at a crossroads.

We will tell you this. John McCook just delivered what will be remembered come Daytime Emmy-time 2026, It was a  touching performance on ageism, one phased out in a family dynasty and still wanting to and being productive. Thorsten Kaye also may have one of his Emmy-worthy scenes for next year as well for his monologue trying to explain to Eric his stance on the matter.

You can check out one of the confrontational scenes featuring, John McCook, Jennifer Gareis, Thorsten Kaye and Katherine Kelly Lang below from yesterday’s B&B below.

Now let us know, what did you think of how Ridge and Brooke spoke to Eric? What did you think of the story point? Were you touched by John McCook’s performance? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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John McCook was wonderful yesterday. His performance was filled with a myriad of emotions. I also want to comment on how wonderful Jennifer Gareis was in a supporting role. Her performance was powerful yet understated.

I’m always mad at Ridge where are the other siblings and Daphne was right the way it was handled stunk. I would love this to kickoff a storyline where Eric starts a new company I guarantee you Thomas and bring back Thorne would cheer him on. I know MA was tired of the Hope obsession and the mom and dad reunion storylines.

Yes. John McCook gave a great performance yesterday. It is sad when you still have the capability to live your life and do the things you love to do and others try to tell you what you want and put you out to pasture. Very sad episode.

john mccookwas fantastic loved that bold is taking on the subject of ageism The character of ridge as played by Thorston Kaye is such a pompous arrogant spoiled fool! i guess i have to give him some credit because if i’m supposed to dislike him he’s on point ! even Donna was on point in the episode and Brook get a life Ne Eric take your designs and start your own company!

Awesome yesterday, the acting was truly amazing / storyline as well. I could feel the actor’s feelings and heartbreak. This was top notch perfomance I’ve seen in along time (well Gina T Phyills Y/R she rocked it as well), but this was true on so many levels. I felt the pain, the saddness and it had me in tears thinking of my father who faced this same challenge at this job.

John McCook- he rocked it EMMY next year best actor!

Terrible storyline. Not long a go he was going to die. The characters all realized how important designing was to him. Now they want him to retire? I realize the actor may be retiring, but why to a “rerun” of a previous storyline. Make the actors retirement a graceful exit.

How is Eric forced to retire from the company he founded? Kick out Ridge and Brooke!!

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Has Dylan’s Mystery Caller/Stalker Been Revealed to Be an Alive Luna Nozawa?

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We have another scream machine on her hands at The Bold and the Beautiful after the dramatic ending of the May 1 episode, and that would be Dylan (Sydney Bullock)!

B&B is finally making some headway on just who was the person behind the mystery call that Dylan received telling her they have some “unfinished business.” At the time of the mysterious call, it was clear that the voice was altered to disguise the true identify of the person on the the other line.

On today’s show, after Dylan and Electra (Laneya Grace) exchange words in the wardrobe room about Dylan wanting to rebuild their trust and friendship and how Electra has issues stemming from way back trusting anyone after what Remy (Christian Weissmanm) did to her by befriending her and then plastering deep fake nude photos of her across social media.

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The timing of Electra bringing up Remy is also interesting to us, as we had previously reported now that Christian Weissmann is back and on on contract with The Bold and the Beautiful, he’s already teased that Remy has another connection to someone on the canvas, which many are still believing its Dylan.

At the end of the episode, after Electra leaves the room, Dylan hears noises coming from behind the dress rack. She asks, “Jamie” is that with you? After no answer and a bit more hangar and dress ruffling, a figure steps out behind it, while Dylan is looking down at her tablet trying to get back to work.

When Dylan looks up, she lets out a scream that could be heard to Nebraska, as viewers see partial view of what looks to be a woman with long dark hair from the back. Dylan in shock, says, “It’s you!” We fade to black.

So, what’s going on here? Is the reason the caller said to her that we have “unfinished business” because on Monday, it will be revealed to actually be an alive and well, Luna (Lisa Yamada)? Did the two strikes some sort of deal, that allowed Dylan to help Luna escape after Luna supposedly died after Dylan ran her down with her car, which was all off-screen? Another theory, is the mystery caller is Remy and he is doing some sort of Luna fakeout on Dylan for a yet to be revealed reason.

What do you think is going on? Did Lisa Yamada just make an on-screen return to The Bold and the Beautiful? Share your thoughts and theories below, but first check out our recent interview from back in March on the Michael Fairman Channel when Lisa who attended the BBTV app launch party.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Nick Confesses His Drug Problem to Victor; Joshua Morrow, Mark Grossman, Eric Braeden Bring the Newman Bond

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When The Young and the Restless can deliver an emotional side to their stories and their family dynamics, it usually makes for some great scenes delivered by their A-list cast.

Such was the case on the Friday, May 1 episode when Adam (Mark Grossman) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) returned to Genoa City and gave their father, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), an update on what had gone down with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) in Las Vegas.

As Victor questioned, “What the hell happened?” Nick piped up, “We both made mistakes along the way, but we’re here now and we’re sorry for giving you so much worry on top of everything else that you’re dealing with,” which was in reference to Victor trying to reclaim his company Newman Enterprises et al.

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NICK’S CONFESSION

Next, Nick, explains one of the ways he messed up while trying to go after Matt Clark, when he admitted to this father with tears in his eyes, “That’s one of the ways I messed up … I took Fentanyl willingly. Some of it was because of Matt, but most of it was on me. I was in a lot of pain, dad, after my accident, I was burning through my prescription meds really quickly after I left the hospital. I could see that it was becoming a problem. But honestly, I thought that I could manage it.  I was wrong. I was out in LA and Matt had taken Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun) and he gave me this bag of pills and said I could use it to trade for information. When I went out to that drug warehouse, he was trying to convince me and Sharon (Sharon Case) that Noah was a drug addict. I just put the pills in my pocket of my jacket and I came back to Genoa City and I was in a lot of pain, dad, and I was wearing that jacket. I put my hands in the pocket and the pills were there.”

Nick sadly added, “I was desperate. I couldn’t get anymore prescription meds, so I took the fentanyl  I’m deeply ashamed that I was so weak, but all I can do is stand here and tell you the truth that I’m going to make this right and I’ll get better.”

BROTHER TO BROTHER

Adam stood up for his brother and reconfirmed to Victor the plan for help Nick through his pill addiction, “Nick is already on his way to doing that. Sharon has set up an appointment with an outpatient facility. He’s going to do the meetings and he’s going to push through this better than ever.”

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“You should also know that the only reason I’m standing here is because of Adam,” Nick confessed to Victor. “Every time I fell, you were there to pick me up. You risked your life to save me, and that’s not something I will ever forget.”

In the climatic and emotional ending of the scene, Nick in tears admits his shame to his dad, who comes in to give him hug. Nick says, “I’m so sorry. I know that this is the last thing you or this family needs.”

All three actors, Joshua Morrow, Mark Grossman and Eric Braeden, were excellent in this exchange in their scenes, but at its epicenter continues to be the Emmy-worthy performances by Y&R MVP, Joshua Morrow. Nick’s heartbreaking journey and fall from grace with his pill addiction problem has finally shown the clinks in the armor of the man who is always on the ready to help others … now he needs to let others help him through this. Can we do it?

So, what did you think of the scenes between the Newman man featuring Joshua, Mark and Eric on the Friday episode of Y&R? And though who watched also know that at the very end, Matt Clark who clearly has been injured wakes up from being conked out, so there is more revenge to come on the Newman clan. Share your thoughts below, but take a look at these scenes from a Canadian viewers who saw them air yesterday.

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophia Seemingly Plans to End Her Life, But Not Before Setting Fire to Johnny’s Apartment With Him Trapped Inside

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The final few moments of the Thursday, April 30 episode of Days of our Lives, will pave the way, to what just may be the end of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) life, but not as you may think!

After an unhinged Sophia paid a visit to Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), maced him in the eyes, knocked him out and then tied up to a chair, now conscious, she lets him know that she holds him responsible for all the trouble and trauma she has gone through from adopting her child, and her being sent to a mental institution.

So instead of the unregistered gun Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) gave her to finish off Johnny, Sophia sets up a plan to light candle, use nail polish remover and turn on the gas on the stove to ultimately create a mass explosion, which although Johnny pleaded to her not to that to all the innocent people inside his apartment building, she doesn’t seem to care.

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FIERY FACE OFF

The plan was supposed to be, after she takes care of Johnny she will toss the gun in the Salem River, then focus on payback to Holly Jonas before leaving town to start a new life.

Now, Sophia makes her exit, leaving Johnny to be a few moments away from an explosion or gas inhalation, when Chanel (Raven Bowens) comes home after awaiting the results of her mammogram. She sees Johnny tied up, as he panics and tells her to put out the flame on the candle, things go awry, and a fire has begun and everything may go up in flames with Johnny and Chanel inside.

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A BROKEN SOPHIA

Back in her room, Sophia breaks down after reading the social media comments about her, she planted, and then starts writing a suicide or farewell note which says. “I’m tired of begging for forgiveness for my mistakes. All I wanted was to move forward, to be loved and understood. But it’s clear that I was never going to get that. Holly Jonas said that I was dead to her. So, as her former BFF, I’m going to make her dream a reality.”

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A DEADLY TRAP

Now, the fate of Johnny, Chanel and Sophia will be revealed on tomorrow’s May 1st cliffhanger, which may be the end of Sophia when she crosses paths with Kirsten at the bridge near the river. We do know Rachel Boyd is no longer appearing in the show credits section and is now off contract with the soap.

So, what did you think of the climatic final moments of DAYS? What did you think of the performance of Rachel Boyd as Sophia Choi? Let us know via the comment section.

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