After 37 seasons of fashion, betrayal, and more breakups than anyone can count, The Bold and the Beautiful has once again proven it can still shock audiences. The long-running CBS soap introduced its first official gay couple — designer Deke Sharp (Harrison Cone) and creative Remy (Christian Weissmann) — and fans were thrilled to see real LGBTQ+ romance finally take center stage.
But this is daytime television, and peace never lasts long. Just weeks after Deke and Remy became a couple, a surprising twist has thrown their relationship into chaos — one that’s left fans divided and fiery.
A New Love Triangle — or Something More?
Remy’s romantic past has resurfaced in a way no one saw coming. Before embracing his identity, he was deeply infatuated with Forrester siren Electra. Now, viewers believe Deke might be developing feelings for her too.
The potential love triangle has sparked heated debate among fans. Some see it as another example of a soap using queer characters to stir up drama rather than build genuine representation. Others think the story might have more nuance — perhaps Electra and Deke’s growing tension hides something darker than desire.
As one fan put it on social media, “It’s The Bold and the Beautiful, so every burning look could mean lust, revenge, or blackmail.”’Bold & the Beautiful’ Makes History With Newest Couple
Fans React: Representation or Repetition?
The show’s queer storyline was initially celebrated as a major step forward. Viewers applauded the chemistry between Deke and Remy and the fact that The Bold and the Beautiful finally introduced a same-sex couple into its famously tangled romantic web.
However, fans are now wary that the writers may be leaning on old patterns — using LGBTQ+ relationships as short-lived shock value rather than crafting meaningful stories.
One fan on X wrote, “It’s great to see queer love on screen, but if they turn Deke bi just to create a hetero triangle, it’s a major misstep.” Another viewer argued, “Bisexuality is valid — but it has to feel earned, not like a plot device.”
A Look Back: Soap History and LGBTQ+ Representation
This isn’t the first time The Bold and the Beautiful has tackled complex representation with mixed results. Years ago, the show made headlines with the introduction of Maya Avant, the soap’s first trans woman of color. Her storyline began with promise but was later criticized for treating her trans identity as a “twist” rather than a layered narrative.
Executive producer Bradley Bell defended the move, saying he wanted Maya to have “something timely and topical,” but critics argued that her story relied more on shock than substance.
With Deke and Remy, fans are hoping history doesn’t repeat itself.
What’s Next for Deke and Remy?
For now, viewers can only speculate. Is Deke’s bond with Electra truly romantic, or is something else driving his sudden interest? Will Remy fight for their relationship — or will his past come back to haunt them both?
Whatever happens, one thing’s certain: The Bold and the Beautiful is fully leaning into the drama, and this messy, unpredictable love story is just getting started.
At least Deke’s stylish cardigans are holding up — even if his relationship isn’t.
