Steffy calls Taylor out, Deacon confesses something to Deke, and Daphne pulls away from Carter on Thursday’s B&B. The Bold and the Beautiful’s must-watch moments

for Thursday, January 8, 2026, include Steffy confronting Taylor over her ill-conceived relationship with Deacon. Plus, Deacon has a confession for Deke.

Does it involve Taylor? Finally, Daphne tries to let Carter down easy.. It’s going to be a drama-filled day in Los Angeles.

Key Takeaways

• Steffy confronts Taylor about her relationship with Deacon and demands answers.
• Deacon makes a revealing admission to Deke that could change their dynamic.
• Daphne prepares to let Carter down gently as she considers leaving Los Angeles.

What Happened Previously on B&B

Taylor (Rebecca Budig) and Deacon (Sean Kanan) stepped over the line a while back. She helped counsel him after he learned Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) had kept him in the dark about the fact that Luna (Lisa Yamada) was alive.

They tried to stop, but neither Deacon nor Taylor seemed to have the will to stay away from each other. Sure, there’s Sheila to worry about, but even that hasn’t been enough to stop the growing affair.

Meanwhile, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) have had a casual dating relationship since Christmas. She’s had a crush on him for a long time. At first, he chose Hope (Annika Noelle), and Daphne left Los Angeles.

After Hope broke things off with Carter, Daphne returned. However, she didn’t fall right into Carter’s arms. Daphne made him work for it. Now, though, she feels like it’s time to go home to Paris, despite her casual fling with Carter.

After getting fired from Forrester Creations, Deke (Harrison Cone) found himself working for Deacon at Il Giardiano. Of course, Katie (Heather Tom) saw him there, and she felt he’d be perfect for her new fashion house.