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Ilene Kristen Weighs-In on Reprising Her Role as Ava Jerome’s Mother, Delia Ryan Coleridge on General Hospital

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Soap fans will always remember Ilene Kristen bursting on to the daytime scene as Ryan’s Hope Delia Reid Ryan Coleridge. Kristen played the role multiple times through the run of the beloved ABC series.

Kristen appeared from 1975-1978, again in 1982-1983, and towards the end of the show from 1986-1989. Delia definitely stirred the pot in the Ryan family and was responsible for many machinations and issues that she caused the clan; all in her efforts to find love.

Fast-forward, General Hospital viewers were in for a surprise back in 2013.  After years of not playing the role of Delia, GH decided to bring the character back to life and hire Kristen to play the biological mother of Ava Jerome (Maura West). Kristen first appeared on the iconic soap opera back in October of 2013 and later made a few appearances through 2015.

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In story, it was revealed that Delia was Ava’s mother from an affair with mobster Victor Jerome. Eventually, Delia and Ava were reunited in New York. Later, when Ava was presumed dead, she popped up at Ryan’s Bar to tell her mother that she was indeed alive, and the two schemed to hide Ava’s true identity.

During a livestream interview on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Kristen appeared with author Tom Lisanti, in promotion of Tom’s new book, Ryan’s Hope: An Oral History of Daytime’s Groundbreaking Soap  due out on October 24th.

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A fan in the live chat, asked if Ilene might be reprising her role as Delia on GH anytime soon, as they really enjoyed the connection between Delia and Ava.

Ilene answered and shared her viewpoint, “It would be nice if Delia lived for real.  It’s like Delia in people’s imaginations.  We’ll see.  I’m sure I will be making some kind of appearance on that show at some point.  It’s too bad, because Delia could be causing a lot of trouble.  They never exploited it for what it was worth.”

So, would you like to see Delia return to General Hospital to help her daughter Ava ? Perhaps, get mixed up in some scandal? Share your thoughts in the comment section.  But first, in case you missed it, check out our conversation with Ilene and Tom on all things Ryan’s Hope below.

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Absolutely! bring her back
She is always a pleasure to watch.
And give her a long lost twin sister Roxy

That would be great. Enjoyed her as Roxie on oltl.

now that Gladys is finally gone, a Delia return would be great. Much better character than Gladys but still a buttinski

Have to admit that I miss Gladys. She was such an unlikeable character — someone we loved to hate, which says, to me, that Bonnie Burroughs, was really showing her acting chops.You have to be a really good actress to make people dislike your character so much. Very talented woman. Wherever she lands, I wish her well.

And, I also love Delia and hope that she returns to the GH screen. I loved her in Ryan’s Hope, and especially on OLTL. She would be a great addition to the show. She really adds a spark to whatever role she plays, and always makes me laugh.

Delia can return on the condition that Christopher Durham and Ash Adams reprise their RH roles of Dakota Smith aka Ryan and Johnno Reid Ryan Ava has never met her maternal half brother plus it can turn out that Dakota is actually the biological father of Peter August which makes Bailey Dakotas granddaughter and Dex could be Johnnos son Owen Oney Ryan all grown up.

Some interesting thoughts there. IT would certainly give Dex some ties to PC.

Very good!

I respect admiration for former soaps, but the question is… What Port Charles citizens would you take screen time from to give to another show’s characters that haven’t been mentioned in 35 years? And, Dex is in his 20s – too young for the role you mentioned.

They need to bring back Ryan’s Hope.

They need to bring back the 70’s.

YES

Yes l loved the show

also AMC,OLTL, and Loving/The City,but unfortunately none of those shows are coming back,with the possible exception of the nighttime AMC reboot.

Yes, would definitely love to see her back on General Hospital. She is a wonderful actress, and great character.

Yes. It would be great to see her again!

yes yes yes i miss Delia she one of my favorites

have her run Charlie’s or take over Kelly’s when Carly leaves it. She is always a great scene stealer

Would absolutely LOVE for Ilene to show up again on GH as Delia!!!! I’m still waiting to hear what happened to Delia when one of Mason’s associates took her away for the weekend. (Did I miss that?) Plus, she’ so feisty! It would be great to see her causing fun trouble.

Please please please yes.

Kill off Lois. She adds nothing

She’s only back for a short visit.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kristina is Rocked By Sonny’s Behavior, Finn Teeters on the Edge as Gregory’s Condition Worsens

Monday’s May 20th episode of General Hospital brought with it emotional moments featuring excellent performances by Kate Mansi (Kristina), Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Michael Easton (Finn).

In the pick of Friday’s cliffhanger, Sonny goes postal on Dex (Evan Hofer) and Jason (Steve Burton), until he sees that Kristina heard and saw the whole thing. She runs into the bathroom, while Sonny goes after her.

Sonny is begging Kristina to let him explain. He goes on to say how Dex and Jason both turned on him, and to please not be afraid of him. But, all Kristina can do is cry as she begs Sonny not to touch her, and with that, he walks out.

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Alone and frightened, and trying to calm herself down, Kristina phones Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) and tells her to come to the bathroom. Kristina is worried about her unborn baby, and cannot believe her father’s behavior.  It’s at that point, Kristina voices she feels like a fool because everyone was warning her about her father. She thought he had a code of ethics, but the man she saw threaten to kill Dex and Jason is nothing like that, leaving her bewildered and stunned.

Jason calls Carly (Laura Wright) and she comes running to the Metro Court to find Sonny, while Jason follows her, but remains sight unseen. Carly finds Sonny at the pool area. Sonny says he thinks no one loves him anymore. Carly says Kristina just needs some time. Carly tells Sonny to not act like that again, but Sonny says he can’t promise that.

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Following Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase’s (Josh Swickard) wedding, Gregory, Finn and Violet (Jophielle Love) come home.  When Violet  goes to bed, it leaves father and son to have some very heavy moments given Gregory’s battle with ALS. Finn tells his dad that he appreciates the time they have together now after years of being apart. Gregory tells Finn he is proud of him, which brings the good doctor to tears.

After Finn helps Gregory get ready for bed, he leaves and calls Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn). Finn admits he threw away 7 years of sobriety by somehow taking a sip of champagne at the wedding reception. Alexis wonders if subconsciously he wanted the drink but says that doesn’t mean he failed.

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At the end of episode, Gregory is in bed, and has flashes of his own life from a child till now, and of his children, Finn and Chase. He finally closes his eyes. Will Gregory not wake up sending Finn on a complete downward spiral? Stay tuned!

So, what did you think of the performances of Kate Mansi, Maurice Benard and Michael Easton? What do you think will happen next? Share your theories via the comment section below.

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General Hospital’s Rena Sofer Remarries Sanford Bookstaver

Congratulations are in order for Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo, General Hospital) and her longtime love, TV director and producer, Sanford Bookstaver. The couple re-tied the knot over this past weekend in a wedding ceremony.

In a post on her Instagram, Sofer shared the details, expressing, “This weekend on what would have been our 21st wedding anniversary I got to Re-Marry my best friend Sanford Booksaver once again!”

The GH star and Daytime Emmy-winner added,”The journey we are about to begin is the most exciting adventure, in a new state and town, but most thrilling is that we get to do it together as husband and wife!”

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Alluding to their time apart, Rena noted, “The three years we spent apart were humbling and heartbreaking but vital to us finding each other again. The love I have for you now is the foundation of my life. I can’t imagine another moment NOT walking through life with you hand in hand and our hearts entwined. You are the love of my life, and it’s not ‘oops we did it again, but I’m so grateful we did it again!❤️❤️❤️”

Previously, Sofer was married to GH and Days star, Wally Kurth (Ned and Justin, respectively) from 1995-1997, and the two share a daughter together, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth. Rena and Sanford were previously married from 2005 to 2017 and share a daughter together, Avalon Leone.

Share your well-wishes to Rena and Sanford as they embark on the next chapter of their lives together as a married couple via the comment section below.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Alexis , Finn, and Kristina Face Life-Altering Moments

This week on ABC’s General Hospital could bring a shift in the lives of several lives in Port Charles. In the latest promo for the daytime drama series, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is seen in court facing her accuser, the brother of her former lover, the late Neil Byrne, in the form of Lane Davies as Fergus Byrne.

Will Alexis finally be reinstated as a lawyer? Will Fergus and Alexis actually hit it off since Lane and Nancy Lee Grahn played the beloved Mason and Julia Capwell on Santa Barbara, and Davies was previously on GH as Dr. Cameron Lewis?

Meanwhile, a pregnant Kristina (Kate Mansi) is reeling after seeing her father, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) lose his grip and threatening to kill Jason (Steve Burton) and Dex (Evan Hofer). Will her unborn baby be in danger?

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Finally, Finn’s (Michael Easton) sobriety is really tested and it all seems to be inadvertently caused by the Cerullos. First, at the wedding reception of Brook Lynn and Chase, Carmine hands Finn a glass of champagne after his daughter Violet’s performance. Not paying attention, he takes a sip of champagne during a toast.

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Now, Carmine and Gloria send a bottle of bourbon to Finn with their “warmest regards.” However, Finn can’t stop himself from pouring himself a drink.  Will Finn finally give in, and we are off to the races with another addiction storyline for the good doctor? Stay tuned.

Check out the latest GH preview below.

Now, let us know. What do you think will happen with Finn, Alexis and Kristina on this week’s GH? Share your theories in the comment section.

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