DNA BOMBSHELL! 😱 Zoe Returns With Baby in Arms — Stuns Carter and Hope: “He’s YOUR Son!”

DNA BOMBSHELL! 😱 Zoe Returns With Baby in Arms — Stuns Carter and Hope: “He’s YOUR Son!”

Los Angeles — June 2025 — by B&B Insider Exclusive

Just when fans thought The Bold and the Beautiful couldn’t get any more explosive, the soap has delivered a jaw-dropping twist that has everyone talking. In a shocking return to Los Angeles, Zoe Buckingham stormed into Forrester Creations—cradling a baby in her arms—and dropped a truth bomb that left Carter Walton and Hope Logan utterly speechless.

A Sudden Return — With a Secret

Zoe vanished from the canvas over a year ago, claiming she needed to find herself after her engagement to Carter collapsed and her life spiraled out of control. No one expected to see her again—especially not like this.

But on Thursday’s cliffhanger episode, the elevator doors opened and out stepped Zoe, dressed in all black, baby in tow. The silence in the room was shattered when she looked Carter in the eyes and said the five words that changed everything:

“Carter… he’s your son.”

Carter Stunned, Hope Speechless

The look on Carter’s face said it all. Shock. Denial. And something deeper—hope… and fear. As Hope Logan stood beside him, stunned into silence, Zoe revealed the timeline of the child’s birth. The baby, a boy named Zaire, was born just eight months after she left Los Angeles—making the math undeniable.

Carter, who has spent years longing for a family, was completely blindsided. “You never told me—why now?” he asked, his voice cracking.

Zoe’s answer? “Because I didn’t think you deserved the pain… until I realized he deserved his father.”

The Plot Thickens: Hope’s Connection

But the real twist? Hope’s unexpected involvement. Viewers quickly learned that Zoe had been watching Hope’s recent public charity work—specifically, her outreach for single mothers. Moved by Hope’s efforts, Zoe reached out privately weeks ago, looking for advice and support.

Hope never knew the child was Carter’s. But now she’s in the middle of a very personal storm, with Carter leaning on her for emotional support—and old feelings threatening to resurface.

Sources hint that Thomas, currently in Paris on a design retreat, won’t be thrilled to hear about this growing bond between Hope and Carter. Jealousy, anyone?

Is Zaire Really Carter’s Son?

As fans know, nothing in The Bold and the Beautiful is ever what it seems. While Zoe insists she’s telling the truth, Ridge and Brooke are already urging Carter to demand a paternity test before making any decisions.

Spoilers tease that the results will arrive within the week—and they could either confirm Zoe’s bombshell or expose another tangled lie.

Could Zaire actually be the son of someone else? Zende? Xander? Or is this part of a deeper revenge plot against Carter?

Zoe’s Real Motive

Let’s not forget Zoe’s complicated past. She’s no stranger to lies, manipulation, or covering up major secrets (remember the baby switch scandal?). So why return now?

Insiders speculate that Zoe may have lost everything—financial support, job prospects, and perhaps custody threats—and sees Carter as her lifeline. But is she back for love… or leverage?

When pressed, Zoe said:

“I don’t want anything from you, Carter. I just want our son to know who his father is. What you do with that… is up to you.”

Cryptic. Emotional. Dangerous.

What’s Next?

This storyline is just getting started, and the fallout promises to rock the Forrester world. Here’s what to watch for in the coming weeks:

• Paternity Test Shocker: The results might not be what anyone expects.

• Hope Torn Between Two Men: Her connection to Carter could jeopardize her rekindled romance with Thomas.

• Zoe’s Hidden Agenda: A mysterious phone call she made before entering Forrester hints at more secrets to come.

• Carter’s Choice: Will he embrace fatherhood—or push Zoe away once again?

One unexpected visitor. One secret baby. One broken heart waiting to happen.
The Bold and the Beautiful is diving headfirst into its most emotional arc of the year—and the drama is only just beginning.

Tune in all week. You won’t believe who shows up next…