Poppy’s Sudden Absence Raises Questions
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful have noticed a glaring absence: Poppy (Romy Park) hasn’t been seen since the shocking events surrounding her daughter, Luna (Lisa Yamada). Following Luna’s violent actions, which nearly claimed the lives of Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Liam (Scott Clifton), and Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), Poppy disappeared from the storyline entirely. Her absence has left viewers wondering how the matriarch fits into the ongoing drama, especially with Li’s (Naomi Matsuda) storyline taking center stage.
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Luna’s murderous rampage initially left fans convinced she would die as a consequence of her actions. However, Li intervened, determined to give her granddaughter a chance at redemption. Against her family’s knowledge, Li staged Luna’s “death” during surgery and secretly took responsibility for rehabilitating her.
When Poppy learned of Luna’s supposed death, her reaction shocked everyone: she admitted a cold relief over her daughter’s fate, only to later attempt to rationalize her feelings. Li, upset by Poppy’s harshness, realized that her sister was far from the supportive figure she had hoped for.
Where Could Poppy Have Been?
Many viewers feel Poppy could have played a much more prominent role in this arc. Rather than leaving Will (Crew Morrow) and Remy (Christian Weissmann) to uncover Luna’s survival, Poppy herself might have discovered the truth. Her absence leaves a narrative gap, especially considering her strong presence in past storylines.
Given Li’s workaholic nature, it’s plausible she would have confided in Poppy, seeking advice or even just a shared moral perspective. Instead, the story has largely sidelined the matriarch, leaving fans to speculate about her whereabouts and mindset during Luna’s chaos.
Mother-Daughter Dynamics Under the Spotlight
Now, Luna continues to spiral, obsessing over a man who rejects her, doubling down on dangerous delusions. Poppy, if present, would likely have a front-row view of her daughter’s destructive behavior and might even recognize traits she sees in herself.
The connection between mother and daughter is undeniable: Luna’s manipulative tendencies mirror her mother’s past, including controversial actions involving Finn (Tanner Novlan) when he was only 18. This parallel opens the door for a compelling storyline if Poppy were to return, confronting both her daughter and her own past mistakes.
Fans Hope for Poppy’s Return
Viewers argue that Poppy’s reintroduction could provide emotional depth and moral perspective. She could challenge Luna, act as a check on her destructive behavior, or even confront Li about the ethical decisions she made in keeping Luna alive.
For now, Poppy’s absence leaves a gap in one of the soap’s most dramatic arcs. Will the matriarch return to Walford to face the fallout from Luna’s rampage? Or will she remain an unseen figure, letting younger characters carry the burden of the chaos? Fans remain eager to see how this storyline evolves, and how Poppy’s perspective might reshape the drama.
