Soap operas are known for their over-the-top drama, and what could be more dramatic than a heated catfight? In The Bold and the Beautiful, the stakes got even higher when Sheila and Poppy took their rivalry to Il Giardino—armed with breadsticks, cake, and plenty of tension. What began as a typical soap opera argument quickly spiraled into one of the most entertaining and hysterical food fights in recent memory.

Sheila Carter, played by the legendary Kimberlin Brown, has made a name for herself as one of the most villainous characters in daytime television. With decades of scheming, backstabbing, and plotting under her belt—both in The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful—Sheila is no stranger to fights. But this time, the conflict involved food, making the showdown between Sheila and Poppy not just dramatic but downright hilarious.

The Build-Up to the Food Fight
It all went down back in April, when Sheila and Poppy found themselves at the popular restaurant Il Giardino. What started as a simple back-and-forth taunting quickly escalated when Poppy, fed up with Sheila’s antics, slapped her across the face. While most soap opera fights involve a flurry of hair-pulling and shouting, this particular confrontation had an added element—food. And when food is involved, you know things are about to get wild.

As the tension built, Poppy waved some breadsticks in Sheila’s face, daring her to make the next move. But Sheila wasn’t one to back down. With her trademark boldness, Sheila grabbed a handful of cake and shoved it down Poppy’s throat, sending the entire restaurant into chaos.

Sheila’s Fight Experience
Let’s not forget that Sheila has had plenty of experience in the art of soap opera brawls. After all, she’s been a villainous force on daytime TV for decades, first appearing on The Young and the Restless in 1990 before moving to The Bold and the Beautiful. Whether it’s fighting over a man, a secret, or power, Sheila knows how to throw a punch—both figuratively and literally.

What made this fight particularly funny was the unexpected weapon of choice: cake. Sheila’s response to the breadstick-waving taunt wasn’t just a typical slap back. Instead, she reached for dessert and turned the tables, quite literally, on Poppy. The combination of her iconic villainous persona and the ridiculousness of the situation made the scene all the more memorable.

Fans React to the Epic Showdown
As expected, The Bold and the Beautiful fans were quick to react to the food fight that took over Il Giardino. On social media, viewers couldn’t stop laughing at the ridiculousness of the moment and how perfectly it fit into Sheila’s larger-than-life character. Some fans praised the humor injected into the show, while others were just thrilled to see Sheila finally get her comeuppance—albeit in the form of cake.

This food fight, while comical, also highlighted the ongoing tension between Sheila and Poppy. Their rivalry, which has been brewing for months, reached a boiling point during this memorable moment. While the fight may have been over food, the underlying animosity between the two women remains unresolved. Fans are eagerly waiting to see where this feud goes next and what other shocking—and perhaps food-filled—moments might unfold.

What’s Next for Sheila and Poppy?
With this food fight behind them, the question remains: where does Sheila and Poppy’s feud go from here? Will they continue to clash over ridiculous things, or is the next confrontation going to be even more intense? One thing’s for sure—The Bold and the Beautiful knows how to keep its audience hooked, and with characters like Sheila, who are never too far from trouble, the drama will only escalate.

Fans can’t wait to see what Sheila’s next move will be—and if it involves more food, they’ll be ready for the next deliciously chaotic showdown.

What do you think? Who won the food fight—Sheila or Poppy? What’s next for these two? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Given Brown has played the villainous character since 1990, between her time on The Young and the Restless and its sister soap, Sheila has had plenty of fighting practice — with plenty enemies.