The Scoop: Bold and Beautiful previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 25, 2017

Steffy learns who the father of her baby is

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 25, 2017. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Thorne acts out because he has issues with Brooke remarrying Ridge

Brooke asks Thorne to move out of her house to show her commitment to Ridge

Steffy is concerned about the ramifications of her one-night stand with Bill

Steffy confronts Bill and asks if he used her as a way of exacting revenge on Liam

Thorne pays a visit to Katie who, thinking it is Wyatt, answers the door in lingerie

Thorne pays a visit to Katie and gets an unexpected surprise that was planned for someone else

Thorne finds himself flirting with Katie

The obstetrician sees a similar pattern in the blood results of Steffy's DNA test

Bill shows his vulnerability when he tells Justin about his night with Steffy

Steffy finds out who the father of her child is

Casting Scoops

Tina Huang returns as Dr. Campbell on December 26 and 27.

Actor Ford Clifton makes his television debut on December 28.

Annika Noelle has been cast as Hope Logan. For more information, click here.

It is widely believed that The Bold and the Beautiful is seeking an actor to play the role of Zende.

A sneak peek at next week

Maya is stunned when Carter reminds Maya about their past

Liam and Steffy's world crashes when a truth is revealed

Hope's return complicates the lives of several Los Angeles residents

A bombshell reveal rocks Liam's life

The news of Bill and Steffy's infidelity spreads very quickly, and some people become involved, each with their own unique view of the situation

Ridge tries to hurry Brooke's divorce, but when he learns why Bill offers little resistance, a confrontation of epic proportions between them ensues

Thorne has no intention of being low man on the totem pole

Thorne has found a new purpose in life and wants everything that Ridge has, which includes Brooke

Brooke is surprised then Ridge returns Hope for a visit

Hope tells Brooke she is home to stay and is excited to apply everything she has learned in Europe to Los Angeles

Hope pays Liam a visit after she learns about Liam's relationship with Sally and how it affected his relationship with Steffy

Liam advises Sally that he will not be able to help her with Spectra's relocation

Sally is concerned about Liam's emotional state now that Hope is back in town, and Sally urges him to lean on her

Sally firmly advises Hope about her intentions toward Liam

Maya has to make a choice when a former lover expresses his interest in a relationship with her

Maya will have to decide whether she wants a new romance or if Rick and Lizzy are all she needs for complete happiness

Wyatt and Katie continue their relationship, but the revelation of Bill's misdeed with Steffy or Katie's renewed friendship with Thorne might cause a problem for Wyatt