Bold and the Beautiful Key Moments April 8: Zende’s Truth Bomb and Deacon’s Threat
Zende questioned Ridge about Hope’s firing, while Deacon threatened Carter. Meanwhile, Liam opened his eyes after surgery.
On the Tuesday, April 8 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Zende dropped a truth bomb while Deacon delivered a threat. Meanwhile, Liam opened his eyes after having emergency surgery. Those are just some of the moments from this episode.
Dropping Truth Bombs
Zende (Delon De Metz) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) spoke to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), who’s now one of the co-CEOs of Forrester Creations. He assured them that their positions were safe after the latest shakeup. Ridge planned to reassign Zende to a new design job after Hope for the Future was canned. That’s when Zende delivered a truth bomb.
He wondered why Hope (Annika Noelle) was fired and not Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Ridge told Zende that he sounded like his ex, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang). But Zende tried to see this situation from a nuanced point of view. He was aware that Carter felt remorse for stealing the company. Yet, he didn’t think it was fair for only Hope to be punished. Daphne argued that Carter was an honorable man, while Hope used him. How will Zende feel moving forward? Is his job at risk now that he’s defending the Logans?
Serious Threat
Across the hall, Carter came face-to-face with Deacon (Sean Kanan). Daddy was there to save the day. He accused Carter of using his daughter and breaking her heart. Carter delivered a truth bomb as well. He reminded Deacon that he was the first man to break his daughter’s heart. Carter should’ve listened to Deacon’s threat at the beginning of their conversation because he followed through on it.
He knocked out Carter. Deacon then used his karate chops to make his message clear. The two got into an epic fight. But Daphne quickly broke it up. She learned that Deacon was there to defend Hope’s honor. She assured him he didn’t have to since she was already gone from Forrester Creations. Did Deacon lose the fight? Or will he continue to defend his daughter?
Wide Awake
Also, in Tuesday’s episode, Liam (Scott Clifton) woke up after having emergency brain surgery. He didn’t know where he was or why he fell. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) asked Liam if he remembered anything. She wanted to know what happened to him. Will he remember? What will he remember?
While we still eagerly await the arrival of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG E63—hopefully with a V-8 heart, fingers crossed—the German automaker unleashed the slightly tamer E53 last year. The AMG E53 is no slouch, though, with its plug-in hybrid setup employing a turbocharged inline-six for a peak of 604 horsepower. Originally launched in sedan form, that potent powertrain has now migrated into the practical wagon body style, with the company unveiling the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid wagon ahead of its arrival in dealerships later this year.
Under the hood lies the same setup as the sedan, with an AMG-fettled turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a single permanently excited synchronous electric motor. In most scenarios, the hybrid system spits out 553 pound-feet of torque and 577 horsepower, but in the optional Race Start mode, the output rises to a heady 604 ponies. The brawn is sent to all four wheels, with Mercedes claiming that the wagon can scoot from zero to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. The E53 comes standard with rear-wheel steering and adaptive dampers.
The electric motor, which produces 161 horsepower on its own, is integrated into the housing of the nine-speed gearbox. A 400-volt, 21-kWh battery lives below the trunk floor at the rear of the wagon, which should reduce cargo capacity compared to the standard E-class wagon. While Mercedes didn’t provide a claimed electric range, the sedan model provides 42 miles of range.
The Race Start system that increases output by 27 horsepower comes as part of the AMG Dynamic Plus package, which also boosts the top speed to 174 mph from 155 mph. The package also equips active engine mounts, an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential, and AMG composite brakes with red calipers and 15.4-inch front discs. Inside, the package adds an AMG Performance steering wheel wrapped in nappa leather and microfiber.
The E53 wagon will come with 12 paint hues as well as an optional exterior carbon-fiber package. The standard 20-inch five-spoke wheels can be substituted for 10-spoke 20-inch units or 21-inch wheels. The cabin can be had in a variety of microfiber and leather upholsteries, and a 17-speaker Burmester surround sound system is standard. The Superscreen, which adds a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger, is optional.
The 2026 model year also includes a limited “Edition 1” model, which pairs Manufaktur Alpine Grey paint with AMG graphics, those 21-inch wheels, and unique interior trim. Mercedes didn’t provide pricing for the new E53 wagon, but the sedan model starts at $89,150. The normal E450 wagon costs $5,250 more than the E450 sedan, so the E53 wagon will probably start in the mid-$90,000 range.
