Bold and the Beautiful Must Watch Moments March 12: Li’s Physical Reaction To Finn And Poppy News
It’s going to be a must-watch day on B&B.
In The Bold and the Beautiful must-watch moments for Wednesday, March 12, see Li have a physical reaction when she learns the details of Finn and Poppy’s relationship. Plus, Deacon wants to know about Sheila’s empathy for Poppy. It promises to be a day filled to the brim with drama, and you won’t want to miss a second of the show. Tune in to CBS or Paramount+ to watch.
Previously on The Bold and the Beautiful
For a while now, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) has been on good behavior in Los Angeles. She’s been fairly quietly working with Deacon (Sean Kanan) at Il Giardino. The two have enjoyed a few months of rather peaceful wedded bliss. It’s been a while since she cut off her toe to escape justice after shooting Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan).
As for Finn, he’s Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) father. He told Steffy the truth, and she wasn’t at all happy. Poppy (Romy Park) begged him to keep it under wraps, but he wasn’t able to do that for her.
Finn even found Luna at Bill’s (Don Diamont). He learned that Bill had rescued Luna from prison and she’d been living at his house under house arrest for a while.
Deacon questions Sheila’s empathy towards Poppy.
Finn’s news about Finn and Poppy, followed by Bill, evokes a physical reaction in Li.
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What’s New for 2026?
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Pricing and Which One to Buy
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
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Towing and Payload Capacity
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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
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Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
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