A blast from the past, sibling rivalries, and a PR crisis—could the runway be the new battlefield in 2026?

A Thanksgiving Flashback With Major Clues

This Thanksgiving, The Bold and the Beautiful served up more than turkey—it served nostalgia with a purpose.

The CBS soap aired a rebroadcast of Episode #9137, originally shown in October 2023, featuring the unforgettable Eric vs. Ridge fashion showdown. It wasn’t just a holiday rerun—it felt like a warning shot. Are the legendary Fashion Wars about to return?

With the Forrester family fractured, Luna’s tragic death triggering a media nightmare, and tensions simmering across the company, a return to high-stakes competition might be just what B&B needs.

And the players? They’re already lining up.

Flashback: Designs, Drama, and a Health Scare

In the classic episode, Eric Forrester (John McCook) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) put their egos and legacy on the line in a head-to-head runway showdown.

The runway was graced with glitz—featuring Marie Osmond as Countess Von Frankfurt, Tracey Bregman as Lauren Fenmore, and Kate Linder as Esther. But behind the sparkle, secrets were bubbling. Brooke suspected something wasn’t right as she watched Eric suffer a hidden coughing fit. Donna and Katie tried to keep his condition a secret.

This was the beginning of a health crisis that nearly ended Eric’s reign. But now, with time having passed and wounds healing, the fashion battlefield may be calling again.

A New War Brewing?

Forrester Creations is at a crossroads. With Katie stepping back, Carter scrambling to manage public relations after Luna’s death, and Hope Logan quietly planning a relaunch of Hope for the Future, the landscape is shifting fast.

Rumors say Hope wants her brother Deke (Harrison Cone) to join her. But that could stir up Steffy’s jealousy—enough to launch her own fashion line just to upstage Hope.

And who might Steffy turn to for help? Thomas.

Yes, you read that right. There’s growing buzz that Steffy could re-hire Thomas Forrester out of both strategy and spite—setting up a showdown that could rival Eric and Ridge’s 2023 war.

Will Eric and Ridge Clash Again?

Don’t rule out the veterans either. Eric might see the chaos as a chance to prove he’s still the king. Ridge, already dealing with fractured loyalties, may have no choice but to defend his turf.

A new fashion war could split the company down the middle—with love, legacy, and personal vengeance driving the design boards.