SHOCKING RETURN TEASE? Courtney Hope Breaks Silence on Sally Spectra’s Bold & Beautiful Future
It’s the crossover soap fans can’t stop dreaming about — and Courtney Hope might just be hinting that it could still happen.
In a recent interview, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless star Courtney Hope opened up about her iconic character Sally Spectra’s legacy and her personal longing for a return to the place where it all began. While Sally’s romantic entanglements in Genoa City continue to cause chaos among the Newman brothers, longtime viewers haven’t forgotten her explosive past with the Spencer clan in Los Angeles.
And neither has Courtney.
A Bold Nostalgia: “I Miss the Family Here”
Hope, who debuted as the feisty redhead Sally Spectra on B&B back in 2017, reflected on her time at the L.A.-based soap in a candid conversation with She Knows Soaps. “You know what’s so funny? I was just thinking about this last week because Bold and the Beautiful moved from the building,” she shared. “And I’m like, ‘Oh, I miss the family here.’”
That sentiment isn’t lost on fans. For many, Sally wasn’t just another designer at Forrester Creations — she was a firecracker legacy character with big shoes to fill (literally and figuratively) as the namesake of her great-aunt, original Sally Spectra (played by the late Darlene Conley). She clashed with Steffy, battled with Quinn, and stirred up a triangle between Liam and Wyatt Spencer.
And it’s Wyatt who’s once again on Courtney’s mind.
Sally & Wyatt: Still Unfinished Business?
In a surprising moment of reflection, Hope wondered aloud: “I was thinking about Sally, and I was like, ‘I wonder if Sally ever talks to Wyatt (Darin Brooks)?’ He said, ‘We need some time apart. You just need to go regroup.’”
This isn’t just idle curiosity. Soap fans know no line is thrown out casually — especially not when the character in question (Wyatt) is being name-dropped during active speculation about his own return. Darin Brooks exited B&B quietly in 2023, but rumors persist that Wyatt may return, especially with Bill Spencer back in romantic motion and Liam flailing in the wake of Steffy and Finn’s renewed commitment.
If Wyatt does return — could a Sally visit to L.A. be far behind?
The Perfect Time for a Bold Crossover?
Sally is currently entrenched in Y&R’s Genoa City drama, trying to distance herself from the emotionally devastating losses of her child with Adam Newman while navigating a rocky future with Nick. But the character is known for reinvention — and a trip to Los Angeles to regroup or seek inspiration could make for an organic crossover.
Even a brief guest arc — a fashion event, a tribute to Eric Forrester, or a crisis at Spencer Publications — could justify her re-entry. Imagine Sally and Steffy face to face again, or Sally crossing paths with Hope Logan or even Ridge. And if Wyatt’s involved, those emotional fireworks write themselves.
Fans Want It — Does CBS?
Soap viewers have long expressed a desire to see more crossovers between B&B and Y&R. With Hope’s open enthusiasm for a return and Brooks’ name floating back into conversation, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Sally Spectra still carries the fire, and her unfinished chapters in Los Angeles are waiting to be revisited.
So what do you think? Should Sally come back to The Bold and the Beautiful — even for a short arc? And would a Sally–Wyatt reunion make sparks fly again?
Drop your thoughts below and tell us: Is it time for Sally to return to where it all began?