After years of on-again, off-again chaos, Liam and Hope Spencer — affectionately dubbed “Lope” by fans — are engaged once more on The Bold and the Beautiful. But history has shown that when it comes to this couple, “happily ever after” rarely lasts for long. The big question now: will Thomas Forrester once again become the threat that tears them apart?

Lope’s Latest Reunion

This week, Liam (Scott Clifton) proposed to Hope (Annika Noelle), and she said yes — again. Their reunion happened fast, especially considering Hope was engaged to Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) not long ago. Still, speed and romance go hand-in-hand in soapland, and Lope’s chemistry remains undeniable.

However, this is far from their first walk down the aisle. Their love story has been marred by betrayals, doubts, and one major recurring issue: Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson).

The Shadow of Thomas Forrester

Hope insists she’s moved on from Thomas, but fans haven’t forgotten what happened the last time he was around. The passionate kiss in Rome — the one Liam witnessed — detonated her marriage and sparked the steamy “Thope” romance that followed.

During that time, Hope discovered a side of herself she never found with Liam. Her chemistry with Thomas was electric — bold, physical, and emotionally charged. Whether in the design room or behind closed doors, their connection was pure fire.

Even Hope admitted she “lost her way” after her divorce from Liam, but she also found something — desire, passion, and self-expression. The question is: can she truly be satisfied going back to the safety and predictability of Liam after tasting the intensity she had with Thomas?

Can Liam Compete With Hope’s Past?

For Liam, the past still stings. Hope’s affair with Thomas wasn’t just another betrayal — it was a personal wound tied to years of mistrust. Thomas, after all, was the man who once kept the truth about baby Beth a secret. That history makes him the one person Liam could never forgive.

If Thomas returns to Forrester Creations — and given his legacy, it’s only a matter of time — the tension will be palpable. How long can Hope resist her ex when memories of their passion come flooding back? And how will Liam cope knowing that his rival still carries a torch for his fiancée?

The Triangle That Never Dies

In true Bold and the Beautiful fashion, no relationship is ever truly secure. If Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) weren’t happily married to Finn (Tanner Novlan), Liam’s wandering heart might already be reopening old wounds. And if Thomas reappears, Lope could find themselves right back where they started — caught in a love triangle that refuses to die.

The Verdict

For now, Lope’s reunion feels sweet but fragile — the calm before the storm. Hope may promise loyalty, but her history with Thomas is too powerful to ignore. Whether as a friend, colleague, or forbidden flame, Thomas Forrester is bound to re-enter her life… and when he does, The Bold and the Beautiful’s most volatile love triangle could reignite once again.