The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers: Will Steffy expose Taylor’s secret affair as Deacon prepares a risky confession?

Thursday, January 8, 2026, shapes up to be a heavy day in Los Angeles, with emotions running high and difficult conversations taking center stage. Steffy finds herself face-to-face with Taylor over a relationship that never should have crossed the line, while Deacon wrestles with a confession that could change more than one life. Elsewhere, Daphne reaches a quiet but meaningful turning point with Carter, choosing honesty over uncertainty.

Taylor and Deacon’s connection began when she offered him support after he learned Sheila had hidden the truth about Luna being alive. What started as counseling slowly turned into something far more personal. Despite knowing the risks, neither Taylor nor Deacon managed to put an end to what they had started.

Now, Steffy steps in, clearly unsettled by her mother’s choices. She confronts Taylor about becoming involved with Deacon, questioning both her judgment and the consequences of this growing bond. With Sheila always looming in the background, the relationship carries danger from every angle. Steffy’s confrontation forces Taylor to face just how far things have gone — and whether the damage can still be undone.

As the pressure builds, Deacon prepares to open up to Deke. After losing his job at Forrester Creations, Deke has been working at Il Giardino under Deacon’s watch. Their connection grows closer, making Deacon’s upcoming confession all the more significant.

What Deacon plans to reveal remains unclear, but the weight of it is evident. Given everything that has unfolded between him and Taylor, the truth may not stay buried much longer. Whether the confession directly involves Taylor or simply adds another complication, it signals that Deacon may be ready to stop hiding behind silence.

Meanwhile, Daphne faces a quieter but no less emotional moment. Since Christmas, she and Carter have shared a casual relationship. Her feelings for him had existed long before, but Carter initially chose Hope, leading Daphne to leave Los Angeles.

After Hope ended things with Carter, Daphne returned — though she didn’t make it easy for him. Now, despite their renewed connection, Daphne feels the pull of Paris calling her home. Realizing where things stand, she chooses to gently let Carter down, ending their fling without drama, but with honesty.

With confrontations, confessions, and farewells unfolding, Thursday’s episode sets the stage for consequences that may be impossible to avoid.