The most exciting news for The Bold and the Beautiful fans this week is the return of Matthew Atkinson, who plays Thomas Forrester. While fans won’t see Thomas on-screen just yet, Atkinson has confirmed that he is back filming at the soap’s studio complex. Sharing a playful post on Instagram, he teased, “Second time’s a charm,” raising plenty of questions about what storyline Thomas will be involved in.

When Will Thomas Forrester Appear on Screen?

Fans can expect to see Thomas Forrester return to the screen in September 2025. With Taylor Hayes’ (Rebecca Budig) wedding storyline on the horizon, could Thomas be part of the drama? It’s possible that he will be involved in a heart-wrenching situation, especially considering Taylor’s ongoing romantic turmoil.

Additionally, if the news about Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) being alive comes to light, Thomas’ return might be tied to that. Thomas has always been close to Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), and this could play a significant role in his storyline.

Paris Buckingham’s Role in the Drama

The return of Thomas could also be connected to Liam Spencer’s (Scott Clifton) fake tumor storyline. Fans were recently rocked by the revelation that John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) discovered Grace Buckingham’s (Cassandra Creech) scam. With Grace’s actions threatening Paris (Diamond White) and Zoe Buckingham (Kiara Barnes), could Paris make a comeback alongside Thomas? There’s a possibility that Paris and Thomas will bring Douglas Forrester (Henry Joseph Samiri) along with them, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

Grace Buckingham’s Fate

As for Grace, after she turned herself into the police, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) remains focused on getting revenge—not for the money, but for the emotional turmoil she caused his family. After helping Luna get out of prison, could Bill do something similar for Grace? And will the people who were after Grace still target her daughters? There’s plenty of suspense building, and fans are eager to see where this plotline leads.

What’s Next?

The Bold and the Beautiful is set for an intense few weeks as familiar characters make returns and new plotlines unfold. Fans are eagerly anticipating the drama surrounding Thomas, Paris, and Grace, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the action.

What are you most excited to see during the week of August 18, 2025? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to keep watching The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS or Paramount+ to catch all the thrilling developments.