In the cutthroat world of daytime television, where survival is measured in screen time, two “Bold and the Beautiful” characters have been relegated to the editing room floor – at least as far as the opening credits are concerned.
Eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Matthew Atkinson (Thomas Forrester) and Joshua Hoffman (RJ Forrester) are conspicuously absent from the updated opening sequence, which debuted December 30. Their removal from this highly coveted real estate suggests a demotion from central character status. While the news hits particularly hard for fans of Thomas, whose return has been highly anticipated, RJ’s absence generates less buzz, his storyline with Luna having recently wrapped up.
Laneya Grace (Electra Forrester) has now secured a spot in the opening, alongside new photos of Tanner Novlan (John “Finn” Finnegan). The shift seems to signal a focus on Electra and Will as the new “it” couple. Not surprisingly, the updated credits have sparked considerable chatter on social media, with fans speculating about the future of Thomas and RJ. The move raises questions about the show’s overall direction, but at the moment it would appear the writers have turned their collective gaze elsewhere, for now at least. Whether this signals a permanent departure or a temporary absence remains uncertain.
