Bold and the Beautiful: Nick Marone is Back for Brooke! Is She Done With Ridge Forever?

Nick Marone Returns to Bold and the Beautiful — Could He Be the Key to Brooke Moving On from Ridge?

Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are in for a major blast from the past as Nick Marone is set to return to Los Angeles—and he could be exactly what Brooke Logan needs to finally leave Ridge Forrester behind for good.

Actor Jack Wagner, who famously portrays Nick, is slated to reappear on-screen starting June 13, and this time, it’s not just a cameo. Reports suggest Wagner will stick around for a longer storyline arc that could reignite one of the soap’s most iconic love triangles.

Currently, Brooke is still clinging to the hope that her decades-long romance with Ridge isn’t truly over, despite Ridge’s growing relationship with Taylor Hayes. Encouraged by Carter Walton—who himself is confident he can win back Hope—Brooke remains convinced that she and Ridge are destined to be together. However, her latest attempt to seduce Ridge at Forrester Creations, which saw her parading around in lingerie, backfired dramatically and drew harsh judgment from Taylor.

But everything may be about to change with Nick’s return.

Longtime viewers will remember that Nick Marone is not just Ridge’s half-brother—he’s also a former flame and ex-husband of Brooke. Their relationship was full of passion, turmoil, and plenty of drama. At one point, Brooke was so torn between the two brothers that she didn’t know which of them fathered her son, R.J.

Nick’s arrival couldn’t come at a more vulnerable time for Brooke, who is reeling from Ridge’s refusal to reunite. Sources say that Nick’s presence offers her a rare sense of emotional stability. Spoilers hint that old sparks may fly once again, leading to a potential romantic rekindling.

Wagner, who first played Nick in the early 2000s, was last seen in a 2022 dream sequence. Fans will recognize him not only from Bold and the Beautiful, but also from his long-standing role as Frisco Jones on General Hospital and his current work on When Calls the Heart.

Nick’s comeback doesn’t just complicate things for Brooke—it may also rattle Ridge. While Ridge has made it clear that he’s committed to Taylor, seeing Brooke move on with his brother could stir up unresolved jealousy. That, in turn, could throw Ridge and Taylor’s romance into turmoil.

Interestingly, Nick also shares a romantic past with Taylor herself, and was even married to Brooke’s daughter, Bridget, three times—making this web of relationships all the more complex.

Should Ridge attempt to win Brooke back out of jealousy, some fans are hoping that Brooke stands her ground and embraces a new chapter with Nick instead. After all, Brooke and Taylor fighting over Nick instead of Ridge could offer a fresh twist on the show’s age-old love triangle.

Whether Brooke truly finds happiness with Nick, or whether Ridge’s jealousy ruins everything, one thing is certain: Bold and the Beautiful is about to get even more dramatic.

Stay tuned.