Is Sheila Leaving ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’?
Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is a famous villain on The Bold and the Beautiful. Sheila’s made several returns during her 30 years on the show, with her most recent coming in August 2021. But after the latest twist in a February 2024 episode, is she getting ready to say goodbye to Los Angeles again?
[Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Feb. 26, 2024 episode]
Is Sheila Carter leaving ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’?
Since her arrival on The Bold and the Beautiful in 1992, Sheila’s destroyed the lives of the Forrester family. Whenever the Forresters feel safe from Sheila, she pops up again. Sheila’s most recent return occurred in August 2021 when she revealed she was John “Finn” Finnegan’s (Tanner Novlan) birth mother.
Sheila immediately butted heads with her new daughter-in-law Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). Tensions between the two women climaxed in April 2022 when Sheila pulled out a gun during a confrontation with Steffy. However, Finn was the unlucky recipient of the bullet.
After shooting Finn and Steffy, many fans believed that would be the end of Sheila. Yet, the character remained on The Bold and the Beautiful. However, that all changed with the Feb. 26, 2024 episode.
Steffy Forrester stabbed Sheila Carter to death in the surprise plotline. Anyone thinking there was still some soap opera magic that could bring back Shelia should be dissuaded after Kimberlin Brown’s comments.
“Well, you know, it’s a tough place for me to be in right now; I’m not going to lie about this,” Brown told TVLine. “I guess if anyone were going to take Sheila down, I’m happy it’s Steffy. I just wish that no one was taking Sheila down. It’s my happy place where I have been so blessed to be for over 35 years. But I’ve had a good run at it, so I’m one of the lucky ones, there’s no doubt about it.”
Kimberlin Brown opened up about her contract status with ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
Sheila’s proclaimed many times that nothing can keep her down. Although she’s committed many crimes, she gains her freedom and continues her everyday life. Sheila remains front and center in many of The Bold and the Beautiful storylines.
According to Soaps.com, Brown signed a long-term deal when she returned in August 2021. The actor revealed the tidbit of information during an Instagram Q&A session with fans. While Brown is on contract, the actors said there’s an opt-out clause. “Our contracts are written so that the show has an option on us, I believe, every three to six months.”
What Sheila Carter’s most recent stint brought to ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
Although some of The Bold and the Beautiful fans wanted Sheila gone, she’s stuck around after her most recent resurgence. Sheila brought excitement and chaos to the show, whether she’s loved or hated. Her latest romance with Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) was one example of creating controversy.
Bill had fallen under Sheila’s charm and used blackmail to keep her from prison. Everyone, including Bill’s family, opposed the couple’s relationship. Although she ruined Bill’s relationship with his son Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton), Sheila didn’t care. She got her freedom and lived a life of luxury at Bill’s house.
However, Sheila had to deal with her old adversary Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang). Brooke hatched a plot to snag Bill away from Sheila to protect her family. But Brooke’s actions may have caused more harm than good.
Even her character’s death should open up new opportunities for the cast. Steffy will have to deal with the fallout of finally putting Shelia down for good. Plus, there’s the dynamic between Steffy and her husband Finn (aka Shelia’s son).
