The Bold and the Beautiful has retconned a major attribute that could affect Hope and Deke’s stance in the show significantly. Fans of the show are worried and curious regarding the direction the showrunners are taking with this massive change.

Here’s what’s happening on The Bold and the Beautiful.

How did The Bold and the Beautiful alter the soap’s history after Deke’s return?

The Bold and the Beautiful recently reunited Deacon’s son, Deke, with his sister Hope for the first time since Deke’s return to the show as a young adult. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment, as it could answer one of the show’s most puzzling changes.

Originally, Deke was born in 1999 to Deacon and Amber’s cousin Becky, making him three years older than Hope. It is obvious that the characters are SORASed (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome), a common practice in soaps to adjust characters’ ages. However, Hope was aged into her 30s, while Deke was aged into his early 20s. The abrupt change seems to have thrown fans off balance.

Fans believe it was done to fit Deke into a younger generation. Right now, he aligns perfectly with Remy’s age, setting a stage for potential romance. Nonetheless, viewers have questioned the necessity of de-aging a character to such an extent that it alters the show’s history. They have also pointed out that other legacy characters could’ve been aged up for new storylines for a younger generation. Characters like Nick and Brooke’s son, Jack, who was born in 2007. Maybe even Bridget and Owen’s son, Logan, who appeared in earlier storylines.

The speculation suggests the change might simply be to pair him with Remy. However, fans are hoping that the upcoming interaction between Deke and Hope might clarify the rewrite. So, to know how it all pans out, make sure to tune into The Bold and the Beautiful this week.