Here is the complete The Bold and the Beautiful comings and goings for March 2026 — every confirmed departure, return, recast, and new character arriving in B&B this month.

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🟢 Who is Coming to The Bold and the Beautiful in March 2026

Matthew Atkinson back as Thomas Forrester — Thomas returned to L.A. with son Douglas and a new fiancée, Paris (Diamond White). His return prompted Steffy to initially let go of Deke, but she later found room in the budget for new hires. Thomas’ presence is shaking up the Forrester family dynamics and the fashion business.

Dylan (played by a newcomer) hired at Forrester Creations — The new character who’s been washing dishes at Il Giardino gets promoted to Forrester Creations by Steffy. Dylan previously kissed Will Spencer and confessed romantic feelings for him — now she’ll be working alongside both Will and his girlfriend Electra, creating daily tension.

Ashleigh Brewer continues as Ivy Forrester — Brewer, who is hiding her real-life pregnancy on screen, remains heavy in storyline. Ivy continues to insert herself into Electra’s (Laneya Grace) personal life and is advising her niece to dump Will and pursue RJ instead. Her manipulation schemes may soon be exposed by Daphne Rose.

🔴 Who is Leaving The Bold and the Beautiful in March 2026

Deke’s reduced role — After Thomas’ return prompted Steffy to pink-slip Deke from Forrester Creations, his screen time has been reduced. He remains on the canvas but in a diminished capacity.

🔄 B&B Recasts in March 2026

RJ Forrester was recast in early 2026 — A new actor took over the role of Brooke and Ridge’s son from Joshua Hoffman. The new RJ is now firmly established and featured in the Electra/Will/Dylan love triangle storyline.

📋 Full B&B Cast Changes Summary

Actor	Character	Status	Details
Matthew Atkinson	Thomas Forrester	🟢 Returned	Back with Douglas and fiancée Paris
New actress	Dylan	🟢 New hire	Joined Forrester Creations staff
Ashleigh Brewer	Ivy Forrester	🟢 Recurring (heavy)	Real-life pregnancy hidden on screen
Deke portrayer	Deke	🔴 Reduced	Pink-slipped from Forrester after Thomas’ return

📅 Bold and Beautiful Comings and Goings 2026: The Full Picture

Wondering who is leaving the Bold and the Beautiful in 2026? You’re not alone — it’s one of the most-searched questions among B&B fans this year. Here’s everything we know about Bold and Beautiful comings and goings 2026, from confirmed departures to exciting new arrivals at Forrester Creations.

Major 2026 Arrivals

The biggest casting news of early 2026 was Matthew Atkinson’s return as Thomas Forrester. After his dramatic exit, Thomas is back in Los Angeles with son Douglas and fiancée Paris, instantly shaking up the dynamics at Forrester Creations. His return has already triggered a chain reaction — including Deke getting pink-slipped and the Hope/Thomas/Paris triangle heating back up.

A new character named Dylan has also joined the Forrester Creations staff, adding a fresh face to the fashion house and quickly getting pulled into the orbit of established characters. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Brewer continues in a heavy recurring role as Ivy Forrester, with the show creatively hiding her real-life pregnancy in on-screen wardrobe choices.

Who Is Leaving B&B in 2026?

For fans asking “who is leaving the Bold and the Beautiful 2026” — the biggest shift so far has been Deke’s reduced role after Thomas’ return made his position at Forrester redundant. No other major contract departures have been confirmed yet, but as always in the world of B&B, things can change fast when sweeps season approaches.

We’ll continue tracking every casting update throughout the year. The Bold and Beautiful comings and goings landscape tends to shift dramatically around May sweeps and again in the fall, so stay tuned for more shakeups.

🔗 More B&B Coverage on DailyDrama

For the complete B&B experience, visit our Bold and the Beautiful hub for daily recaps, weekly spoiler previews, and breaking cast news. Browse our B&B cast profiles for in-depth looks at your favorite Forrester Creations players, and check our B&B daily recaps for what happened on today’s episode.

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