The Scoop: Bold and Beautiful previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of April 30, 2018

Bill steps back into his role as the master manipulator

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of April 30, 2018. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

To ensure he gets what he wants from Liam, Bill manipulates Wyatt and uses Steffy

Bill uses Wyatt as a pawn in his game of deception to have Steffy by his side

Steffy becomes rattled at Bill's suggestion that they share a family and future together

Liam puts Wyatt in a terrible quandary after Liam shares news about Steffy with him

Justin is conflicted when he realizes that Bill shows no remorse for the consequences of his actions

Steffy's dreams come true but quickly crash around her

Justin listens to Bill brag in delight about how he has manipulated Wyatt

Ridge interrupts a cozy moment between Liam and Hope

Ridge has reason to celebrate for Steffy while Brooke knows what it will mean to Hope

Ridge and Brooke are further ensnared in their daughters' conflict

Liam makes a decision, based on inaccurate information, that will change everything

Not realizing she has been manipulated by Bill, Steffy cries on Ridge's shoulder

Bill assures Wyatt that everyone will appreciate the way he has changed the course of everyone's lives

Casting Scoops

Jacob Young, who plays Rick Forrester, has been placed on recurring status. For more information, click here.

Courtney Hope returns in her role as Sally Spectra. For more information, click here.

Marissa Jaret Winokur, winner of Big Brother, will appear in one episode. Her airdate has not been provided.

Anthony Turpel (R.J.) has been taken off contract.

Nia Sioux has been cast as Emma, a new intern at Forrester Creations. For more information, click here.

A sneak peek at next week

Wyatt tells Katie about what he witnessed between Bill and Steffy

A surprising marriage proposal is made with the best intentions

Bill uses Taylor as a means to make Wyatt and Steffy unwitting pawns in his newest scheme to make Steffy his own

Ridge sees through Bill's manipulations and lies, and this causes more tension between the Logans and Spencers

Ridge and Brooke fight for their respective daughters' happiness

Brooke gives Hope her blessing for a union with Liam, putting her own relationship with Ridge in jeopardy

Taylor lashes out at Brooke after Taylor learns that Steffy has been cast aside

Taylor and Brooke wind up throwing accusations at each other over whose daughter is really at fault

Meanwhile, Steffy confronts Hope about taking advantage of her situation

Wyatt believes that pretending he has ended his relationship with Katie will placate Bill, but Bill is playing a far more dangerous game of his own

Bill assures an incredulous Justin that all the misery everyone is suffering will be worth it in the end and that complications will be resolved in surprising ways

There will be an unforgettable wedding and a serious summer romance