The Bold and The Beautiful spoilers and updates reveal the much-missed Matthew Atkinson, otherwise known to fans as Thomas Forrester, teases a top secret project. Is Matthew back to work, and if so, could he be filming the CBS soap unannounced, or is he working on something else; his exit has never been confirmed.

Matthew And Thomas Just Dropped Off The Radar, No Formal Announcements Made

The CBS soap seems to have an annoying habit of just dropping characters off the radar, never to be seen again with no formal exit announced for actor or character.

That’s what happened with Krista Allen, the last Taylor Hayes before Rebecca Budig, and she filled in fans much later that she was suddenly fired.

Fans worry the same thing could have happened to Matthew Atkinson, and some worry for Joshua Hoffman as well, who played RJ Forrester.

Nearly a year has passed since Matthew Atkinson last appeared on the show, and sadly, he has been omitted from both the opening sequence and the credits.

His loyal fans have continued to support him on social media, where he may have hinted at an exciting, undisclosed project that could be on the horizon.

Back To Work On A Top Secret Project?

There is a possibility that Matthew was dropped from contract to recurring-we hardly see Pam Douglas either, but Alley Mills hasn’t been fired. Did Atkinson hint at a return to work-the former contracted star shared an enigmatic post on Instagram that caught the attention of many.

While fans were captivated by his latest snapshot, featuring him in a crisp white polo and olive green trousers, it was his radiant smile that truly stood out. With his short hair and a bit of scruff, Atkinson looked effortlessly charming.

However, it was his caption that really sparked conversation among fans. “This is after 12 hours on a flight; straight to the hotel, 30 minutes to relax, then onto interviews and photoshoots,” he revealed.

Matthew Kept On About The Photos, And Fans Started Talking

Matt then continued, “If you look closely, you can see that I’m literally asleep in this photo.”

Despite the whirlwind schedule, he appeared remarkably fresh, making it hard to believe he had only a half-hour of rest.

Atkinson cautioned his fans that things might not be as they appear-he appeared fantastic, even though he was running on empty and lacking sleep.

Nevertheless, many were curious if he had a new endeavor on the horizon. Their attention was primarily drawn to his mention of participating in “interviews and photo shoots.”

Fans Miss Matt On TV, Especially As Thomas Forrester

Some fans are hoping for Atkinson’s return to the show; they want him to resolve a major storyline with Hope Logan (Annika Noelle).

One fan expressed concern that Hope might end up with John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) since both of their relationships seem to be falling apart.

A potential Finn and Hope romance could be on the horizon; “Come back to the soap before they pair Hope with Finn #inevitable,” one fan wrote.

Others simply miss his presence on the show; “You are so missed on Bold,” commented another fan; “Please come back to B&B-you are missed,” another echoed.

Many comments shared similar sentiments; although Atkinson might have posted a throwback photo tagged in Rome, Italy, possibly from when the B&B cast filmed there.