Bold & Beautiful Preview: As Finn Meets Luna’s Killer, Ridge… Oh, Ridge! What Have You Done Now?
On the Wednesday, November 65, 2025, episode of The Bold and the Beautiful
, Ridge crashed Steffy and Finn's Thanksgiving, as Deacon and Sheila reflect on how far they've come in a private dinner of their own.
What happened on The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy, Taylor, and Kelly prepared food in the kitchen for Steffy and Finn's Thanksgiving feast. Taylor praised Kelly for helping; they ran through the entire food lineup for the dinner. Finn and Hayes returned from the beach, and Hayes was ecstatic about seeing dolphins in the water. Finn wondered how he could help, and Steffy said that any amount of hands doing anything would be great.
Ridge shocked the entire family when he showed up for the meal. He brought flowers for Steffy and Taylor, and told everyone that it was Thanksgiving, and there was nowhere else he'd rather be than with his family. The cooking continued, with the kids helping Taylor and Finn complete the desserts and sides. Taylor poured Ridge a glass of wine and asked what had brought him there. Despite their differences, she was happy to have him there and pleased with the surprise. He admitted he already had a brunch with Eric, Donna, and Brooke, so he was making his rounds.
Taylor admitted that she was doing better now that she had escaped the cycle of Ridge and Brooke. It wasn't doing her any wonders, and now that she's out of it, she's finally thriving. Ridge wanted to help finish the food, but the ladies weren't too thrilled about it. They ran a tight ship, and there wasn't room for any errors. However, they eventually gave up control and took a much-needed break from the holiday's busy chaos.
Steffy believed her mother had handled everything with such grace. She admired Taylor's ability to navigate her trauma, and Taylor highlighted all of the positive aspects of her life, including her career and family. Taylor called Steffy a "dream daughter", and she said, "It has been so amazing watching you turn into this magical force, as a mother, a wife, a businesswoman. It's a really beautiful thing to see."
As tradition dictates, Kelly expressed what she was thankful for: being together as a family. Hayes was funnier, and he just wanted pumpkin pie. Finn was thankful for his beautiful wife and his loving children. Ridge considered himself lucky because of his gorgeous daughter, and he recalled how much Finn had been tested over the last few years. And he expressed how much he loved Finn because he always put his family first. Taylor did the same, and she said her grandchildren meant the most to her. She encouraged everyone to never forget what it felt like to slow things down and come together as a family.
Steffy tried not to get emotional, but it was difficult. She told the family, "I'm just really, really thankful. We're stronger. And we're safe. Safer than we've ever been. And more and more bonded than ever. And having you here, Dad, big surprise. I was not expecting it, but having my parents here together, I couldn't ask for a better Thanksgiving." Steffy's speech choked Ridge up a bit, and he asked for the family to hold hands, but Kelly and Hayes had had enough. The kids were ready to feast their hearts out!
Sheila and Carter applauded Daphne's soundtrack as she rehearsed for her upcoming performance. Sheila and Deacon were appreciative of Daphne's new status as a fan-favorite at Il Giardino. Daphne explained how France didn't have a holiday like Thanksgiving, but she was excited to reflect on what she was grateful for. Carter offered his legal services to Deacon if needed, and the two men agreed to put their differences behind them.
Deacon and Sheila requested that Carter and Daphne stay at the restaurant and join them for a private four-person holiday meal. Daphne felt so welcomed by Deacon and Sheila and was appreciative of everything that they had done for her, but Carter reminded everyone that they had previous plans. Carter had an intimate dinner in mind for the pair, so they had to decline Deacon and Sheila's generous offer.
After they left, Sheila told Deacon how nice it was that he had extended the invitation to Carter and Daphne, given his complicated past with Carter. She reminded Deacon that she was also a new and improved version of herself, and she jokingly showed off her pink toe polish for her remaining 8 digits. She told Deacon she was thrilled with the life they shared and thankful to Taylor for guiding him back to her. Sheila acknowledged the impact that Taylor had on her husband. However, she wanted details about the content of their sessions.
Deacon was taken aback at first, but ultimately, he divulged a bit of what he and Taylor had discussed. She helped him open up about his feelings, which he wasn't accustomed to. Taylor encouraged Deacon to celebrate his wins and to recognize just how far he'd come in life. Sheila said, "Taylor worked wonders. She brought you back to me. I really believe that."
Sheila was so grateful that Deacon had done it all for her, and she asked how his previous meal with Deke and Hope had gone. It went well, and he asked if she thought about Finn and Hayes on the special holiday. She admitted that spending Thanksgiving with her son and grandson would've been a nice gesture, but she refused to obsess over what she was missing.
With Deacon in her corner, she felt the strength to overcome anything. Sheila noticed the wishbone on her plate, and they split it, leaving Deacon with the bigger side. He wouldn't tell her the wish because of the superstition that it wouldn't come true. For Sheila, she already got her biggest wish, which was to reunite with the man that she loved.
Britani's Daughter Olivia Sheds New Light on Her History With Her Mom: "We Weren't Her Priority"
As Britani Bateman worked on "reconnecting" with daughter Olivia Bateman on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the mom of two quickly realized that they might "need some professional help" to repair their relationship.
So, Britani and Olivia began seeing a family therapist during Season 6, Episode 11, and the duo began their first session by unpacking the issues that led to their previous estrangement. Because Britani admitted she didn't "even know where to begin," her 20-year-old daughter took the lead.
"Things were good until she divorced my dad," Olivia explained. "She did get [remarried] fairly quickly. He was kind of her whole world, and we weren't her priority. We weren't even close to being her priority. ... We didn't talk for a while. From my perspective, it was seven years of her neglecting her children."
As Olivia elaborated in a confessional, "When she married her second husband, she honestly became more of a mom to my new stepsiblings than to me and my sister, because she wanted her husband to appreciate her more, love her more. I moved out of my mom's house to live with my dad."
Britani's daughter continued, "She put all of her time and attention into her new stepkids. Like, she would celebrate their wins, but then, not ours, and just kind of left my sister and I."
Olivia appears during her confessional on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 Episode 6.
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Britani and Olivia Bateman share their family therapy goals
Despite her past hurt, Olivia shared her reasons for wanting to work on rebuilding a mother-daughter bond, along with her reservations about doing so.
"I feel like we have a connection," she said, before addressing Britani directly. "And so, even though, like, you haven't done and made the best decisions, I still find myself wanting a relationship with you. But my brain's telling me that I'm gonna get hurt more than I'm gonna get any love out of it."
That's when Britani chimed in to express her desire to prove to Olivia that she'd "learned" and "grown" since their conflict began.
"And maybe that's why I want to understand why I did that, because I don't feel like I would ever do that again," the RHOSLC friend added. "I would never, ever, ever, like, allow myself to be put in a cage where I can't be a mom to my kids."
After Britani tearfully confessed that she didn't feel "worthy of anything" at that point, her daughter said that she actually felt the same way.
"I lived so many years thinking that I wasn't lovable," Olivia shared. "And I feel like I often struggle with that. And so, like, letting people get close is hard, and I just feel like the second they get to know me, they're just gonna leave again."
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Referring to Olivia's candid remarks as "heartbreaking," Britani acknowledged how her life choices had caused her daughters' "trauma." Further noting her feelings of "remorse" and "self-loathing" from the estrangement, Britani revealed that she still hadn't forgiven herself.
"Weirdly enough, it feels kind of, like, reassuring to hear that she does realize that what she did was wrong," Olivia remarked. "To hear her take accountability actually makes me feel better."
Britani concluded their therapy session by responding, "I just appreciate you wanting to give me a chance. It means the world to me."
Britani Bateman and her daughter Olivia Bateman during The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 1 Episode 11.
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Where Britani Bateman and her daughter Olivia stand today
The emotional therapy visit added even more context to what Olivia already shared earlier this season about their relationship issues. After their first meetup aired in Episode 6, Olivia took to Instagram to reflect on the experience.
"Feeling so many things watching this back," Olivia captioned an Oct. 21 post that included a clip from the episode. "For those who have felt the same, I see you and love you."
After thanking castmates Heather Gay and Angie Katsanevas for showing her and Olivia support in the comments section, Britani wrote, "So hard to watch tonight. Heartbreaking ... [I'm] feeling so grateful to at least be talking again and starting to rebuild."
Another hopeful sign? More recently, on Nov. 3, Olivia posted a laughter-filled video of herself playing a prank on Britani.
Alexiana Smokoff Filed To Divorce Mary Cosby’s Son, Robert Cosby Jr.-quang
Robert Cosby Jr.‘s wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce, according to reports from TMZ.
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fans saw Robert Jr. tell his mom that he and Alexiana Smokoff secretly got married in season 4. The wedding reportedly went down in August 2022 at a courthouse.
The split:
Alexiana filed for divorce from Robert Jr. in a Utah court on Monday, 11/24. The legal docs are currently under seal.
There’s no way of knowing why the couple split. Nor are details available on what Alexiana is seeking for spousal support and division of property.
The estranged couple does not have any kids together.
Robert Jr.’s journey:
At age 16, Mary’s son started using drugs. He described taking Xanax to “chill” and Adderall to “balance” it out. Robert Jr. mixed Xanax with other substances like acid, Molly, and cocaine.
He also mentioned taking OxyContin and trying heroin. Court records from a March 2022 DUI arrest show he tested positive for cocaine, fentanyl, and THC in May 2024.
Robert Jr. eventually decided to go to rehab. He completed a 30-day inpatient treatment program in California in 2024. Unfortunately, he was arrested last month.
