Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful fear that their beloved CBS daytime staple may be on the chopping block.

The show has been on the air for an impressive 37 years, making it one of the longest-running soap operas in the United States. Additionally, it holds the distinction of being the most-watched soap opera globally, with a viewership spanning across more than 100 countries.

Despite its success, however, rumors of its end have been swirling ever since CBS began heavily promoting its new 2025 soap Beyond The Gates.

Adding to the intrigue surrounding the show’s future, The Bold and the Beautiful recently received a one-year renewal for 2024. In contrast, its counterpart, The Young and the Restless, secured a more stable three-year deal, fueling speculation and uncertainty among fans.

Some fans have expressed surprise and concern over this development, particularly noting that both shows are CBS productions. The unexpected nature of the one-year renewal for The Bold and the Beautiful deviates from the usual 3-4 year contract extensions that have been the norm in the past, prompting discussions and theories about the show’s direction in online forums like Reddit.

Another user chimed in, ‘I was on The Bold and the Beautiful CBS Instagram page… and under the comments, one person commented that B&B is going off the air in August 2025. Are these rumors true??’

Fans of The Bold and the Beautifu l fear that their beloved CBS daytime staple may be on the chopping block

Despite its success, however, rumors of its end have been swirling ever since CBS started heavily promoting its new 2025 soap Beyond The Gates; (Ashley Jones as Bridget Forrester Marone and Jack Wagner as Dominick Marone)

For now, The Bold and The Beautiful is set to remain on air through the 2024-2025 season, with the option for an additional year.

The growing social media frenzy comes after CBS canceled The Talk in December, ending its 15-season run. 

The network made the official announcement following months of rumors and low ratings in the wake of Sharon Osbourne’s departure in 2021.

‘The Talk broke new ground when it launched 14 years ago by returning daytime talk to CBS with a refreshing and award-winning format,’ CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios prexy David Stapf said in a joint statement.

‘Throughout the years, it has been a key program on CBS’ top rated daytime line-up as it brought timely, important and entertaining topics and discussions into living rooms around the globe.

‘It goes without saying that hosting and producing a year-round talk show is no easy task, and we express our sincere gratitude to our amazing hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood.’

Despite its legacy, The Talk, which debuted in 2010, was reportedly ‘the lowest-rated show on the CBS daytime lineup,’ according to Deadline. 

Over its run, The Talk saw several host changes. Original hosts included Sharon Osbourne, Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen Moonves, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini, and Marissa Janet Winokur, with Aisha Tyler, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Marie Osmond, and Elaine Welteroth later joining as co-hosts.

To add to the uncertainty, The Bold and the Beautiful only got a one-year renewal for 2024, while The Young and the Restless landed a solid three-year deal

For now, The Bold and The Beautiful is set to remain on air through the 2024-2025 season, with the option for an additional year (Kimberlin Brown as Sheila Carter)

Another user chimed in , ‘I was on The Bold and the Beautiful CBS Instagram page… and under the comments, one person commented that B&B is going off the air in August 2025. Are these rumors true??’

CBS’ long-running daytime staple The Talk, which first premiered in 2010, is set to end this year after 15 seasons (hosts Elaine Welteroth, Carrie Ann Inaba, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Amanda Kloots pictured above) 

The show was also recognized with multiple accolades, earning a solid 56 Daytime Emmy nominations and several wins along the way.

The upcoming Beyond The Gates, a soap opera with a predominately Black cast, will take its slot.

Debuting on CBS on February 24, the series takes place in a wealthy, predominantly Black suburb of Washington, D.C., one of the most affluent African American counties in the U.S. 

The new soap marks the first in the genre since Passions in 1999 and the first to center on Black characters since Generations in 1989.