In this week’s explosive episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, emotions run high,

secrets unravel, and relationships teeter on the edge of collapse. CBS’s Monday, May 5th, 2025

episode throws fans into a whirlwind of heartbreak, betrayal, and raw revelations. Hope Logan is left in tears after Steffy Forrester makes a shocking confession involving Liam Spencer, while Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan is cornered by Luna Nozawa in a scene that threatens to shake the very foundation of his marriage.

Hope’s Emotional Breakdown

Hope Logan, played by Annika Noelle, is blindsided by an unannounced visit from Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) at her mother Brooke’s house. Initially confused and guarded, Hope’s emotional walls begin to crumble when Steffy reveals that the visit is about Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton). As Steffy’s voice breaks and her eyes fill with tears, Hope immediately senses that something is terribly wrong.

Steffy can no longer keep Liam’s devastating secret—he’s been diagnosed with a terminal brain mass. Despite Liam’s plea for her to remain silent, Steffy’s conscience won’t allow her to carry the burden alone. The moment she reveals the truth, Hope is shattered. The idea of losing Liam, her former husband and the father of her daughter Beth, is unbearable. She dissolves into tears, grappling with the weight of what Steffy has just shared. The long-standing tension between the two women melts away in a rare display of solidarity, bonded by grief and love for the same man.

Liam’s Hidden Heartache

Liam, still reeling from his diagnosis, has been putting on a brave face for the world. Refusing to be seen as a burden, he’s been secretly planning for a future without him. One of his biggest hopes? That Hope finds love and stability again. That’s why he’s quietly been encouraging her to reconcile with Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor), believing that Carter can provide the emotional security and love that Hope needs in the years ahead.

Liam’s decision to keep his condition a secret was born from a desire to shield Hope and their daughter from pain. But with Steffy’s reveal, that illusion shatters. Hope is left devastated not only by the impending loss but also by the fact that Liam suffered in silence to protect her.

Hope and Carter: A Possible Reconciliation?

Just as Steffy drops her emotional bombshell, Hope has been inching toward a reconciliation with Carter. Encouraged by Liam’s subtle nudging, she agrees to meet Carter at Brooke’s house. Their interaction is tender, filled with unspoken regrets and heartfelt confessions. Carter admits that he still loves Hope and regrets how things ended between them. His emotional vulnerability cracks through Hope’s walls, especially as she processes the depth of Liam’s sacrifice.

In an intimate and raw moment, Carter tells her, “I miss you, Hope. And I still think we have a future.” Hope is visibly moved, caught between her grief for Liam and the possibility of a new beginning. Their embrace hints at a rekindling of romance, though the full weight of Liam’s secret may alter the path forward.

Luna’s Bold Move

Meanwhile, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) takes drastic action of her own. Fueled by a complicated mix of longing and desperation, Luna shows up uninvited at the cliff house to confront Finn. Encouraged by none other than Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown)—the ever-manipulative mother-in-law—Luna lays her heart on the line.

“You’re a good man, Finn,” she tells him. “You would never abandon your own child.” Her insinuation leaves Finn stunned. Despite his deep love and commitment to Steffy, Luna suggests that there’s more to their past—and possibly their future—than he wants to admit.

Finn, loyal to Steffy, is clear in his response. There is no future between him and Luna. His marriage and family come first. But Luna doesn’t back down. She predicts that Finn may change his mind one day, especially if the truth about their past—and Luna’s potential child—comes to light. Her words plant a seed of doubt, leaving Finn deeply unsettled.

Daphne Rose: The Wild Card

Adding yet another layer of intrigue, Daphne Rose continues to hover in the background of Carter and Hope’s story. Daphne, who once made a play for Carter, seems unable to let go. She approaches Carter again, trying to seduce him into forgetting Hope, but Carter’s heart clearly lies elsewhere. Daphne’s persistence raises questions, particularly when rumors swirl that she may have been colluding with Steffy to sabotage Hope’s previous relationship with Carter.

Katie Logan, ever the investigator, begins to piece together clues that point to Daphne’s ulterior motives. If these suspicions prove true, Daphne’s role in breaking up Hope and Carter could have major consequences—especially if Hope learns the full extent of the manipulation.

A Time Bomb Ticks

Back at the heart of the drama, Steffy and Finn are left to reckon with the fallout. Finn confronts Steffy about her decision to tell Hope, worried about how quickly Liam’s condition might decline. Time is not on their side. Every second becomes more precious. As Steffy tearfully explains to Hope, “You had to know. He wanted you to live, to be happy. Even if it meant without him.”

Hope’s grief becomes a crucible—pressuring her into making life-altering decisions about love, loyalty, and the future of her family. The clock is ticking, and everyone involved feels the weight of what’s coming.

What Comes Next?

As The Bold and the Beautiful continues this emotional arc, viewers can expect even more drama as Liam’s condition deteriorates, Hope is forced to make difficult choices, and Luna’s potential secret about a child threatens to explode.

Will Hope and Carter reunite? Can Steffy and Finn withstand the pressure Luna is putting on their marriage? And will Liam finally come clean to the rest of his family before it’s too late?

Stay tuned. The heartbreak, love, and shocking twists are only just beginning.