Bold and Beautiful: Nick & Brooke Are Endgame – Jack Wagner Hints at Future!
Jack Wagner Teases Bold Return as Nick Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful
Will Brooke Finally Move On from Ridge?
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are in for a treat as Jack Wagner makes his highly anticipated return as Nick Marone. After a delayed debut due to a May preemption, Wagner is set to reappear on Monday, June 16, and he’s bringing some serious romantic heat with him. According to recent interviews, Nick’s return centers around Brooke Logan—and it could mark a major turning point in her long-standing emotional tug-of-war with Ridge Forrester.
Wagner, currently on a PR blitz promoting his summer stint, revealed that Nick is coming back as a changed man—more confident, successful, and determined than ever. Gone is the sailor living aboard the Shady Marlin. Today’s Nick is a shipping mogul, a self-made tycoon stepping in with one mission: to convince Brooke that Ridge is not the man she’s meant to be with.
“Nick wants Brooke to wake up from the toxic cycle she’s been caught in with Ridge,” Wagner said. “He wants her to realize there’s a better future—with him.”
The storyline is shaping up to be more than just a nostalgic nod. Wagner and B&B showrunner Brad Bell worked closely to craft Nick’s return as impactful and potentially long-lasting. Although Wagner is only back for a limited summer arc—due to filming obligations with When Calls the Heart—the actor hinted that this is only the beginning.
“This might just be the first installment,” Wagner teased. “The door is definitely open for more.”
During his summer run, Nick will not only reconnect with Brooke but also reignite his rivalry with Ridge. And this time, Nick isn’t interested in playing games. He views Ridge as a minor annoyance—not a real threat. His confidence, paired with his clarity, stands in stark contrast to Ridge’s infamous indecisiveness.
This dynamic could be exactly what Brooke needs. According to Wagner, Nick brings “manly-man energy” and unwavering commitment—two qualities Ridge has historically lacked. The contrast is expected to resonate with fans who have grown frustrated with Brooke’s repeated heartbreaks at Ridge’s hands.
And for those wondering if there’s a love triangle brewing, the answer is: not quite. Ridge is still romantically linked to Taylor, continuing to reject Brooke despite lingering feelings. This makes Nick’s arrival perfectly timed and potentially transformative.
Adding to the excitement is a planned location shoot in Italy, which will serve as the backdrop for some of Nick and Brooke’s most romantic moments this summer. However, the most intriguing element of this storyline might be its open-ended nature. Bell reportedly designed Nick’s return to leave the door open for future developments—meaning we may not have seen the last of this pair.
“It’s not a breakup,” Wagner said about Nick’s eventual departure. “It’s a pause. And it’s setting the stage for what’s next.”
Whether fans are rooting for a rekindling of Brooke and Nick or still holding out hope for a Ridge reunion, one thing is clear: Nick Marone’s return is set to shake up Los Angeles—and Brooke’s heart—in a big way.
