‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Brings Back Jack Wagner

EXCLUSIVE: Welcome back, Nick Marone!

Jack Wagner is set to reprise his popular role on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful. He returned to the Los Angeles set April 10 to begin taping a story arc; his first episode back will air June 13.

Here’s the plan for Nick’s dramatic return that will occur as Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), his old flame, finds herself at a crossroads: After a series of tumultuous events in her ongoing relationship with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Brooke is feeling defeated and lost, grappling with heartbreak and the painful realization that her relationship may be irreparably broken. As she struggles with her emotions, Nick’s unexpected arrival brings a rush of memories and unresolved feelings back to the surface. His charismatic and supportive nature offers Brooke a sense of comfort and stability that she desperately needs. Their connection reignites old flames, offering Brooke a chance at happiness and a fresh start away from the shadow of her past with Ridge.

Wagner’s character was introduced on the soap in 2003. Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain. He now runs Marone Industries.

Throughout his time on the show, Nick engaged in numerous romantic pursuits and conflicts, contributing to the drama surrounding the Forrester, Logan and Marone families. He stood as a rival and ally to Ridge, and despite the ups and downs, he remained a significant figure in Brooke’s life, impacting her decisions and shaping her journey throughout the series.

Wagner gave up the role in 2012 but returned for the sudser’s 35th anniversary special episode on March 24, 2022.

CBS announced this week that it has renewed B&B for three seasons. The re-up keeps the serial, which launched in 1987, on the network through its 41st year in 2027-28. Bradley Bell serves as executive producer and head writer of the daytime series.