CBS fans got quite the surprise when Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) returned to Los Angeles with his son, Douglas (Henry Joseph Samiri), and a new fiancée, Paris Buckingham (Diamond White).
Thomas’ return more than shocked Bold and the Beautiful fans in this week’s episode. Not only has he embarked on a new romance with Paris, but they are now engaged! This is significant considering that just a few months ago, Thomas was heartbroken over Hope Logan’s (Annika Noelle) refusal to commit. The actor discussed this surprising development.
A New Engagement Announcement
I think that initially, my response was, ‘I have no response,’ because I’m so used to so many things that I don’t expect happening
, admitted Matthew Atkinson about his reaction to Thomas’ new storyline involving Paris.
This engagement is a far cry from their brief flirtation in past episodes. Atkinson added, I was excited to finally get to work with Diamond instead of just sort of being ships passing in the night.
Hope’s Reaction to Thomas Moving On
The big question remains: Is the relationship between Thomas and Paris genuine? According to Atkinson: He’s literally doing everything he possibly can to move on from Hope…
Upon discovering this new relationship, Hope herself was surprised and notably upset by the news. Atkinson shared insights into how Thomas perceives Hope’s feelings: I think that Thomas genuinely has always cared and loved Hope. And seeing her hurt hurts him
. However, the true test for Thomas will be facing Hope directly.
Family Dynamics Shift
Thomas’ family also has their share of mixed reactions as they grapple with his sudden engagement. Fans might see relief from Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) coupled with tentative concerns given the speed of these developments.
As for Steffy Forrester’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) perspective, her excitement over Thomas moving on could overshadow any objective caution regarding this new engagement.
Douglas’ Perspective is Key
Interestingly, Douglas seems quite happy with the situation. Well, Douglas seems to be so happy. Now he’s got what seems to be multiple moms that love him so much…
, explained Atkinson. His bond with Paris flourished during their time in France, adding layers to his relationships.
Overall, Thomas’ time away has seemingly imparted wisdom on his character. The audience and other characters remain watchful as he navigates these newfound dynamics with Paris while also addressing lingering ties with Hope.
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