BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL BOMBSHELL: CARTER PLAYS WITH FIRE AS DAPHNE CIRCLES AND HOPE WAITS

Is Carter Walton keeping his options open? That’s what fans are wondering after witnessing his puzzling behavior in Wednesday’s episode. While claiming to fight for Hope Logan’s heart, Carter did absolutely NOTHING to shut down Daphne Rose’s latest advances!

Let me tell you, I nearly fell off my couch during that scene. There was Daphne, boldly telling Carter that his relationship with Hope had “come and gone” and that he should move on—with her, naturally. And what did our supposedly lovestruck Carter do? He just stood there, listening without a single word of protest!

CARTER’S STRANGE SILENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES

For a man who’s been practically begging Hope for another chance, Carter’s reluctance to establish clear boundaries with Daphne is raising some serious red flags. Not only did he fail to shut down her pursuit, but he also let her trash-talk Hope without defending her!

“If Carter really loved Hope, he would not let Daphne put her down without calling Daphne out,” one fan observed on social media. And honestly? I couldn’t agree more!

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Carter waffling between women. Remember his affair with Quinn while engaged to Zoe? Or how quickly he proposed to Paris after that? There’s a reason this man hasn’t managed to make any relationship stick—and we’re watching that reason play out in real time.

THE STEFFY CONNECTION

What makes this entire situation even juicier is that Daphne isn’t just some random perfumer who happened to catch Carter’s eye. My reliable sources confirm that Steffy Forrester brought Daphne in specifically to drive a wedge between Carter and Hope after their controversial takeover of Forrester Creations.

And it’s working! Daphne’s persistence has been nothing short of relentless. Every chance she gets, she’s there—complimenting Carter, undermining Hope, and positioning herself as the better option.

Here’s what’s absolutely mind-boggling… Katie Logan apparently discovered Daphne was Steffy’s plant weeks ago, but she hasn’t bothered to tell Carter! What’s that about? Is she enjoying the show too much to intervene? Or does she have her own reasons for keeping quiet?

HOPE’S HEARTACHE

While Carter’s playing this dangerous game, Hope is dealing with more than just relationship drama. With Liam Spencer’s health crisis unfolding, she’s emotionally vulnerable—making Carter’s wishy-washy attitude even more troubling.

Let’s not forget that Hope took a massive risk on Carter after the dissolution of her marriage to Liam. They’ve weathered corporate takeovers and family disapproval together. And this is how he repays her loyalty? By entertaining Daphne’s advances behind her back?

One-on-one time with a beautiful woman is one thing. Standing by silently while that woman disparages the person you claim to love? That’s a whole other level of disrespect.

FANS AREN’T HAVING IT

The B&B fanbase is absolutely divided over Carter’s behavior. Some are giving him the benefit of the doubt, suggesting he’s just being polite or trying not to create workplace drama.

“He keeps talking about Hope,” one viewer pointed out. “Give her credit though—she’s persistent.”

But others aren’t buying the excuses. “Carter so untrustworthy and wishy washy I’m not surprised,” another fan commented. “There is reason the guy hasn’t been in one successful, long-term relationship.”

The comparison to Ridge Forrester’s infamous waffling between women has come up repeatedly. Like mentor, like protégé? It’s looking that way!

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THIS TRIANGLE?

Will Daphne eventually succeed in her mission to seduce Carter? Several fans think it’s inevitable, with one predicting, “She is relentless. And she will succeed.”

I’m not so sure. Carter may be playing a dangerous game, but he does seem genuinely torn. The real question is whether Hope will discover what’s been happening before it’s too late.

And let’s not forget about Steffy’s endgame here. If her plan works and Carter falls for Daphne, what happens to Forrester Creations? Will Steffy be able to reclaim control of the company? The corporate stakes make this love triangle even more explosive.

One thing’s crystal clear—Carter can’t have it both ways forever. Sooner or later, he’ll have to make a choice. And based on his track record? That choice might just blow up in everyone’s faces.

What do YOU think? Is Carter genuinely conflicted, or is he deliberately keeping Daphne on the hook as a backup plan? Drop your theories in the comments!