What’s coming up on The Bold and the Beautiful? Here’s a sneak peek:

• The Logan family attempts to cope after hearing news about Beth.

• Rick (Kyle Lowder) finds an ally (and a cousin) in Marcus.

• Someone from Marcus’ past arrives, aiming for payback.

• Katie and Nick reach an understanding about their relationship.

Be the first to know what’s going down this week on The Bold and the Beautiful by reading through the following spoilers…

• Nick brings home a pair of special gifts for Katie.

• Marcus (Texas Battle, pictured) hopes that Steffy isn’t just playing games with him.

• Phoebe (MacKenzie Mauzy) possesses damaging information.

• Ridge calls a meeting that will change the Forrester family… forever.

As previously announced, Robin Riker has been cast as Beth Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Fans of the series are aware that it’s been seven years since Beth was last spotted on the series, as viewers have wondered where Beth has been when her children needed her during this time.

Executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell recently answered that question, sort of, in a response to Soap Opera Central.

“Beth, who has been mysteriously absent during the harrowing series of tragic events that her children have recently endured, including Storm’s suicide and Katie’s heart transplant, is forced to face her children and reunite with her family,” Bell said.

Meet the new Beth Logan, soap opera fans. Robin Riker is coming to The Bold and the Beautiful.

As for Riker, leaving New York City and the theater scene for The Bold and the Beautiful wasn’t a difficult choice.

“I had a talk with Brad Bell and he made it sound like such a lovely invitation,” Riker smiles. “And I love to accept invitations.”

Why wait until the actual episodes air? Here’s a look at next week’s The Bold and the Beautiful…

• Katie (Heather Tom) makes a selfless decision.

• Can Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang, pictured) continue to keep Donna’s secret?

• Stephen is back!

• Katie opens up to Nick.

On the next few episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, fans can look forward to the following…

• Katie’s family and friends prepare to say goodbye.

• Steffy agrees to spy on Marcus for Pam.

• Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang, pictured) turns to Stephanie for comfort.

Warning: The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers ahead!

Robin Riker will be joining The Bold and the Beautiful as Beth Logan.

The veteran actress has appeared on such shows as M*A*S*H, Malcolm in the Middle, and Boston Legal. In 2000, she played the role of Maureen Lockhart for several episodes of Days of Our Lives.

The character of Beth Logan, meanwhile, is the long-estranged Logan matriarch and mother of Brooke, Donna , Katie and the recently-deceased Storm Logan.

Look for Riker (pictured below) on The Bold and The Beautiful in July.

What can you look forward to next week on The Bold and the Beautiful? Here are some clues…

• Katie’s health goes down hill.

• Nick (Jack Wagner, pictured) dusts off his boat for an excursion of a lifetime.

• Bridget (Ashley Jones) performs a selfless act.

• Donna makes a life-changing offer to Marcus.

The following story lines take place next week on The Bold and the Beautiful…

• Ridge puts his relationship with Eric in danger.

• Pam intercepts a mysterious phone call to Donna (Jennifer Gareis).

• Donna is shocked when Eric tells her of the deal he made with his children.

• Rick (Kyle Lowder, pictured) defends Taylor to Phoebe.

Coming up this week on The Bold and the Beautiful…

• Eric makes a dangerous deal with his family.

• Nick helps Katie (Heather Tom) conquer her fear.

• Donna reminisces about her past and the stranger that has come to visit.

• The tables turn on Phoebe (MacKenzie Mauzy, pictured) when she plans a surprise for Taylor.

Here’s what fans can look forward to this week on The Bold and the Beautiful…

• Stephanie is forced to pick herself up after losing Eric.

• Ridge’s (Ronn Moss, pictured) attitude towards Brooke’s family could cost him his relationship.

• Katie (Heather Tom) tries to her best to change the past.

• A stranger arrives in town with an interest in Donna.