B&B BOMBSHELL: DID THOMAS ORCHESTRATE GRACE’S MILLION-DOLLAR SCAM?

TL;DR: Fans theorize that Thomas Forrester may have blackmailed Grace Buckingham into conning Bill Spencer out of $1 million, using the money scheme to destroy Paris Buckingham’s family and end their engagement.

Hold onto your champagne flutes, B&B fans, because the latest fan theory about Grace’s downfall has me SHOOK! We all watched in horror as Dr. Grace Buckingham (Cassandra Creech) confessed to faking Liam’s (Scott Clifton) brain tumor and swindling Bill (Don Diamont) out of a cool million. But what if the REAL puppet master has been hiding in plain sight this whole time?

Was Thomas Forrester the Secret Blackmailer?

Thomas might be the mysterious “Colby” who forced Grace into her criminal scheme. The theory, which exploded on Reddit faster than one of Sheila’s schemes unraveling, points to some seriously suspicious timing. Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) conveniently returned from Europe, dumped Paris (Diamond White) over her mother’s crimes, and just… moved on? Since when does Thomas Forrester let go of ANYTHING that easily?

Think about it. This is the same guy who kept baby Beth’s survival a secret. Who manipulated Hope into marriage. Who literally created a mannequin shrine! And we’re supposed to believe he just calmly ended his engagement and walked away? Please.

Why Would Thomas Target His Own Fiancée’s Mother?

If Thomas really orchestrated this nightmare, the million-dollar question (literally!) is WHY. Here’s where things get juicy. Remember, Thomas had complete access to the Buckingham family secrets through Paris. He knew about Reese’s (Wayne Brady) gambling debts. He knew about the threats to Zoey and Paris. He had ALL the ammunition needed to create the perfect blackmail scenario.

But here’s the kicker — Thomas is already wealthy! He’s a Forrester with stock options and designer salary. So why would he need Bill’s money?

Unless…

What’s Thomas Planning With That Million Dollars?

Don’t be surprised if Thomas is plotting something MASSIVE. Could this be seed money for a rival fashion house? A way to finally break free from Forrester Creations and prove he’s more than just Ridge’s son? Given Thomas’s history of going to extreme lengths to get what he wants, a million-dollar heist disguised as someone else’s crime is actually pretty on-brand for him.

The fact that he immediately broke things off with Paris after Grace’s confession? That’s not moral outrage — that’s covering his tracks! He gets the money AND the perfect excuse to end an engagement he might have been regretting.

The Evidence Is Adding Up

Let’s examine the suspicious details:

First, Thomas was the ONLY person connected to Grace who had nothing to lose from her downfall. Finn (Tanner Novlan) was just doing his job when he exposed the truth. Bill was the victim. But Thomas? He actually BENEFITED by getting out of his engagement guilt-free.

Second, that mysterious “Colby” who was texting Grace? The name is completely random — unless you’re trying to hide your identity. And who better at deception than Thomas Forrester?

Third, the timing is TOO perfect. Thomas leaves for Europe right when the blackmail starts, returns just in time to play the disgusted ex-fiancé, and breaks up with Paris before anyone can connect the dots.

I mean, come ON!

What About Finn’s Role in All This?

Yes, Dr. Finn was the one who technically exposed Grace’s scheme by questioning the “medically impossible” recovery. But what if Thomas KNEW that would happen? What if he counted on Finn’s medical ethics to unravel everything at exactly the right moment?

This would be next-level manipulation, even for Thomas. Setting up Grace to fail, knowing Finn would expose her, then swooping in to dump Paris while playing the victim? It’s diabolical. It’s cruel.

It’s SO Thomas Forrester.

What’s Next for Thomas and the Buckinghams?

If this theory is true (and my soap-watching gut tells me we’re onto something here), the fallout will be EXPLOSIVE.

Could this mean Paris discovers the truth and comes back for revenge? Don’t be surprised if she teams up with Hope or Brooke to expose Thomas’s crimes.

Given Thomas’s history of manipulation, this could be the scandal that finally pushes Ridge to see his son for who he really is. Or knowing this show, Ridge will probably defend him and blame Brooke somehow!

The real question is whether Grace kept any evidence. If she has proof that “Colby” was actually Thomas, we could be looking at the biggest Forrester scandal since… well, since last month’s Forrester scandal.

Quick Answers for B&B Fans

Q: Is it confirmed that Thomas blackmailed Grace? A: No, this is currently a fan theory that emerged after Grace’s confession and Thomas’s suspicious behavior.

Q: What happened to the million dollars? A: The money’s whereabouts haven’t been revealed on-screen, fueling speculation that Thomas might have it.

Q: Will Paris return to confront Thomas? A: While not confirmed, the unresolved nature of their breakup suggests this storyline isn’t over.

This theory has me rewatching every Thomas and Grace scene with fresh eyes. The writers have been known to plant seeds months in advance, and if they’re really going this direction? We’re in for one HELL of a ride!

What do YOU think? Is Thomas capable of this level of manipulation? Or is this theory too twisted even for him? (Trick question — NOTHING is too twisted for Thomas Forrester!)

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