'Bold and Beautiful' Breakdown: Rooting for Katie

Welcome to "Bold & Beautiful Breakdown", where we cut through the runway glamour and get to what’s really happening on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Let’s start with Katie. I’ve genuinely enjoyed watching her step out on her own and launch a fashion house. It’s about time she stopped orbiting other people’s power and claimed some of her own. But now that the secret’s out — Eric is her lead designer — you can practically hear the Forrester alarm bells ringing.

Brooke and Ridge confronting Katie was peak hypocrisy. The hand-wringing. The outrage. The “How could you?” routine. Please. Brooke acting like Katie single-handedly ran Eric into the ground was rich. Eric made his choice. He’s a grown man — and a legendary designer. If anything, Katie believed in him when others were ready to sideline him. I’m firmly rooting for her success, and yes, I’m counting the days until she gets to enjoy a little well-earned vindication.

Meanwhile, Electra suddenly declaring Dylan her “best friend” felt like it came out of thin air. And if that’s friendship, Dylan should probably start locking her doors. The second Ivy whispered in her ear, Electra flipped. Loyalty clearly isn’t her strong suit. As for Ivy, subtlety has officially left the building. Every scene feels dialed up to eleven.

Now, Ridge and Steffy opposing something usually guarantees I’ll support the opposite. It’s almost tradition at this point. But the Deacon and Taylor pairing? That’s where my streak ends. I’m not sold — not against it, not for it. Just… neutral. And somehow, in a twist I didn’t see coming, I’m finding myself feeling sorry for Sheila. Yes, that Sheila. That may be the most shocking development of all.

What are you loving right now? And who’s testing your patience?