Carter Pushes for Commitment
Thursday’s upcoming episode of The Bold and the Beautiful is packed with emotional crossroads. Carter Walton, newly optimistic after Ridge Forrester restored Hope Logan’s fashion line, believes it’s the perfect moment to secure his future with Hope. Swept up in the excitement, he urges her to marry him immediately.
But Hope isn’t ready. In a private talk with Brooke, she admitted her uncertainty about moving so fast. Using Beth’s dance recital as a reason to step back, Hope avoids Carter’s wedding push, promising to revisit the decision later. Carter, trying to be understanding, agrees — but his heart is clearly set on sealing the deal.
Liam and Beth Pull Hope Back
Meanwhile, Liam Spencer enjoys a tender father-daughter evening with Beth. Dressed for her big dance, Beth glows with excitement as Liam beams with pride. Hope joins them just in time, completing the family picture. The moment is bittersweet — a reminder of what they once had and, perhaps, what Liam still hopes to rebuild.
His quiet belief that their story isn’t over lingers in the background, especially as Hope’s doubts about Carter deepen.
Daphne’s Growing Temptation
Away from the family drama, Daphne Rose wrestles with her growing attraction to Carter. His engagement doesn’t stop her from daydreaming, and the writers are teasing her as a potential complication if Hope steps back. Could Daphne be waiting in the wings if Carter’s wedding falls apart?
Brooke Raises the Alarm
Brooke can’t hide her concerns. Confiding in Ridge, she voices her fear that Hope’s heart is still with Liam. Ridge, though supportive, begins to worry that Carter may be racing toward heartbreak if Hope’s hesitation turns into rejection.
Will Carter’s Wedding Dreams Collapse?
The pieces are set for another Bold and the Beautiful shake-up. Hope’s hesitation, Liam’s devotion, and Brooke’s warnings all point to a looming heartbreak for Carter. With Daphne’s attraction simmering in the background, the odds seem stacked against his rushed wedding plan.
The big question remains: will Hope choose Carter’s stability — or let herself be pulled back into Liam’s world with Beth by her side?
2026 Nissan Sentra Has a New Face That Will Make You Look Twice
The Nissan Sentra has long been a solid value, with styling that hasn’t offended anyone. Facing a competitive segment that includes the hugely popular Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, Nissan gives its compact sedan a major makeover for its ninth generation to help it stand out. Along with styling cues that align with Nissan’s new Murano and Leaf designs, the 2026 Nissan Sentra also adds desirable tech features and should maintain an affordable price.
Hey Look! A New Sentra
The redesigned Sentra’s styling focuses on aerodynamics, with Nissan saying the goal was to boost efficiency. The front of the car takes on a softer shape than the outgoing model and is emphasized by a distinctive grille and headlights that blend into one another, creating a piercing look. A new character line stretches from the headlights to the rear spoiler and helps to visually lower the car.
Initial spy photos made the Sentra look as if it had grown, but in reality, the dimensions are nearly identical between generations. The wheelbase of the 2026 model has actually shrunk slightly. It now measures 106.5 inches, down from 106.8 inches, despite the overall length stretching from 182.7 to 183.3 inches.
To better help it fit in with the cool kids, Nissan stocked the 2026 Sentra with new standard tech. Every Sentra now comes with a 12.3-inch center touchscreen, which is considerably more real estate than the outgoing model’s available 8.0-inch display. However, if you stick to the new Sentra’s base S trim, you’re stuck with a 7.0-inch driver display. But if you opt for any of the higher trims, you get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Similarly, the SV, SR, and SL add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Meanwhile, the S requires the corded version.
The rest of the Sentra’s interior changes are more subtle. The new interior also maintains dedicated controls on the dashboard for features such as the heated seats, HVAC system, and stereo. They’re operated via a row of haptic buttons set beneath the infotainment screen and air vents.
Same Ol’ Powertrain
Too bad our least favorite part of the current Sentra has migrated to the new version. As with the current model, every 2026 Sentra is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates a meager 149 horsepower. The last Sentra we tested dawdled to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds, and we expect the new one to be similarly slow.
The four-pot is still mated to a CVT, which Nissan says is retuned for 2026 to feel smoother and more natural while accelerating. In the United States, there’s a new Sport drive mode for the SV, SR, and SL trims that’s said to sharpen powertrain responses to give the Sentra a sportier feel.
The Sentra’s driving experience could be improved compared with its predecessor. Nissan says it reinforced the sedan’s unibody construction, resulting in a 6 percent stiffer chassis than the current car. The ninth-gen Sentra also has new damper valving and a larger dynamic damper for the steering wheel. Smaller openings in the bodywork are designed to decrease sound levels as well.
The new Sentra will begin arriving at dealerships later this year. As with the fuel-economy figures, Nissan says we’ll have to wait until closer to the actual on-sale date before we get the official pricing figures. Between the added technology and the downstream effect of tariffs, we wouldn’t be surprised if the Sentra’s price jumps a little. That said, we don’t expect it to stray too far afield from its current $22,785 starting figure.
