The Scoop: Bold and Beautiful previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 22, 2014

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A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on  during the week of December 22, 2014. Be sure to tune in to  every weekday to see how everything plays out.
A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 22, 2014. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 22, 2014. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Maya shares details of her and Rick's takeover plan with an allyRick threatens Ivy with termination if she tells Caroline about seeing him kissing Maya, which puts her in a difficult positionJohn Forrester helps Pam brighten her Christmas Rick is worried Ivy might become an obstacle and wants Eric to sign the legal documents as quickly as possibleAfter an awkward exchange, Caroline asks Rick if he has completely forgiven herMaya fantasizes about what life would be like married to RickWyatt and Quinn meet face-to-face after weeks of estrangement, with Deacon acting as mediatorWyatt doesn't know if he still has a marriageWyatt wonders if he can forgive his mother for all the damage she has doneIvy questions Liam about his feelings for Hope after her first Christmas in Los AngelesIvy contemplates leaving Los AngelesRidge confides in Carter about his feelings for Caroline and what he intends to do nextCarter tells Ridge that he is looking for a good woman to share his life Bill and Katie gain a new respect for what they once meant to each otherA repeat episode of The Bold and the Beautiful will air on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25

Casting scoops

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B&B will reportedly recast the role of Hope now that Kim Matula has exited. Details here.Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) should be back on the screen in late January or early FebruaryJacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) is returning to B&B after all! Read the details here.Uh oh... Maya's little sister is coming to town. Read the details here.

A sneak peek at next week

Aware that time is running out, Rick presses Eric to sign the legal papers sealing his takeover of ForresterEric is torn when Carter advises him not to sign the documents Eric feels compelled to support Rick personally and professionally, unaware of Rick's agendaCarter warns Ridge that Eric is close to signing the papers and what it would meanCaroline is stunned when Maya attends a Forrester meetingDeacon tries to talk Quinn out of meddling in Wyatt's efforts to win Hope backQuinn has trouble restraining herself and helping Wyatt get Hope back, despite the price she has already paidLiam and Ivy spend their first New Year's Eve together as a young couple in loveThe new year draws Katie and Bill together in an unexpected, passionate kiss

Down the road previews

Tensions build as a battle for control of Forrester Creations begins between Ridge and RickRick does not want to lose the CEO chair, and Ridge will fight for powerHope's absence renews the conflict between Wyatt and LiamQuinn and Deacon attempt to resolve their issuesAly is not happy sharing the Forrester mansion with its new inhabitantsBill realizes his relationship with Brooke will never happen, and he wants Katie backBill and Katie team up and go against ForresterBill and Katie become extremely powerful as the Spencer matriarch and patriarch Rick's real feelings could interfere with his grand planThe new year may see Rick and Maya getting back together Caroline and Carter get together Caroline, Maya, or both may be pregnant at the same time Brooke returns from Italy Brooke begins to soften toward Bill Quinn and Deacon attempt to keep Brooke and Bill apart by using Ridge Quinn and Deacon's plan may prove to be deadly Caroline and Ridge pay a steep price for their collaborationSteffy returns from Paris hotter sexier and more troublesome than everA shocking outcome is in store for the future of Forrester.

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