General Hospital
Kassie DePaiva posts statement to clarify reprising OLTL's Blair on General Hospital!
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Kassie DePaiva took to her website to let fans what she knows about her upcoming appearances on General Hospital in February to reprise the role of Blair Cramer. From what Kassie shared, it seems that DePaiva may be on for just a short stint, when the Mannings head to Port Charles, but there could be more in store for her in the future.
Kassie stated, “Now…on the General Hospital…Yippie. I must say the ads and press release by ABC is a little misleading and I feel I need to clarify to all my friends, family and fans that are emailing and calling wondering when I’m moving to Los Angeles. Frank Valentini, GH’s EP, asked me to come out for a couple of shows in February and I’m thrilled. Not only will I get to work with a fantastic cast…but a little piece of OLTL will live on. That makes me very happy. And who knows where it will lead. Once the Mannings come to town anything is possible.” I wish everyone at GH the best. No one loves daytime more than Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati and no one works harder than these two men. GH is in good hands and hopefully ABC will let GH live on!!!!! See ya’ll soon in Port Charles!!!!!! – Kassie”
So, what do you think will happen when the Manning clan hits Port Chuck? How would you feel if Kassie is only coming to GH for a short-arc run? Let us know!
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Lane Davies Joins the Cast of General Hospital Setting up a ‘Santa Barbara’ Reunion with Nancy Lee Grahn
Some very intriguing casting news out of General Hospital. The ABC daytime drama has cast former Santa Barbara favorite, Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell), in the role of Fergus Byrne, an attorney who crosses paths with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
According to TV Insider, Davies will make debut the week of May 22nd. As soap fans know, together with the aforementioned Grahn, they created the Santa Barbara supercouple of Mason and Julia Wainwright. Davies portrayed Mason Capwell family from 1984 through 1989.
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time in Port Charles for Lane. From 2002-2004 he played Dr. Cameron Lewis and also shared on-screen story with Grahn. At that time Davies, played Xander Smith’s father.
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GH fans are wondering about the last name of Davies new character, “Bryne”. If you recall, Alexis got herself involved with therapist Dr. Neil Bryne, who died when Harmony broke into Alexis‘ house and killed Neil by injecting him with opioids.
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Taking to her Instagram, Grahn shared her excitement at the upcoming on-screen reunion with Davies, “It never gets old. We do 😂…. but it doesn’t 😍. Lookin’ forward to another romp.”
So, what do you think about Lane Davies returning to GH to play an attorney in Alexis’ orbit? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nikolas Gets an Earful from Ava About Sonny and His Meds; Nina and Drew Can’t Seem to Resist Each Other
Ava (Maura West) seems to feel she has a confidante in a jailed Nikolas (Adam Huss) on the Monday, April 29th episode of General Hospital. In story, Ava heads to Pentonville to visit her ex-husband before he is set to get transferred out of state.
When discussing her living relationship with Sonny (Maurice Benard), which Nikolas already knew about, Ava says she is happy about how her relationship with Sonny has been evolving, Nikolas ask if she’s in love with Sonny. Ava denies it, but goes on to say how great it is for her daughter, Avery to be living with both her parents, who are on the same side and not at odds.
Nikolas believes that Ava loves being in Sonny’s inner sanctum and the power that comes with it. Ava fires back that she spent years looking in from the outside and that everyone despised her. When Nikolas brings up Nina (Cynthia Watros), she says Nina never really could understand the true type of man that Sonny is.
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Then, Ava launches in on Carly (Laura Wright), and how she would love to stick it to her, for all the times she blocked Ava from seeing her child and Carly’s attitude towards her. Then, Ava admits to Nikolas that she knows that Sonny has a watered-down version of his bipolar medication, which is making him more vulnerable and she’s capitalizing on it for her own gain. She says she needs to figure out who is responsible, but Nikolas voices concern for Ava’s plan and that if Sonny ever found out she knew about it and did nothing, he would be on the warpath against her. Ava promises she knows what she’s doing. When she says goodbye to Nikolas, he looks upset and sad, as he still seemingly cares for Ava.
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Meanwhile in Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) office, Nina walks in complaining about Carly giving her a hard time about maintenance in her office. Nina wants payback for Jason (Steve Burton) buying Carly the hotel, but Drew is not up for playing games with her. She says they both want revenge on Jason and Carly, which Drew denies. Next thing you know, Nina grabs Drew and kisses him. Although, it seems he might walk out the door and away from her, he locks it, and the two proceed to have round 2 of their hate-sex.
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Elsewhere, Anna tells Jason about her shooting Charlotte and her concern about Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) involvement with Pikeman. Meanwhile, Valentin visits Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) in Pentonville, where threats are laid out to make Sonny look like the guilty party in eliminating Jason, while Anna is the line of fire, if she doesn’t keep her nose out of Pikeman business, which worries Valentin, who doesn’t want Anna getting hurt in any of this.
So, what do you think about Ava’s plans? Did you like seeing Nikolas back on the canvas? Are you all for a Drew/Nina continued affair? Will Anna get caught in the crossfire only to be saved by Valentin? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
Breaking News
Haley Pullos Receives 90-Day Jail Sentence Following DUI Charge And Wrong-Way Car Crash
Former General Hospital actress, Haley Pullos (ex-Molly Lansing-Davis) is going to be doing time in jail, exactly one-year after her arrest from a hit and run wrong-way car collision.
The crash resulted in bodily harm and damages to the other driver, and now Pullos who pleaded “no contest” to the charges and will serve 90 days in jail. She was taken in custody on Monday, April 29th, after the ruling.
According to Haley’s attorney, Mark Daniel Melnick, the 25-year-old actress struck a plea deal and after her three months in jail will be sentenced on July 29th. As part of that sentencing, she must serve five years probation, 200 hours of community service and pay $8,260 in restitution to Courteney Wilder, the other driver in the crash and her driver’s license is revoked for a year.
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According to TMZ, the plea deal for Pullos has the “no contest” to one DUI, while the judge dropped the felony DUI causing bodily injury and misdemeanor hit and run charges.
Melnick said in a statement to PEOPLE, “Haley is very grateful to the court for a minimum sentence and for recognizing her remorse and the strides she has made in her sobriety.”
Pullos had played the daughter of Alexis Davis (played by Nancy Lee Grahn) on the ABC soap opera since 2009, but after her car crash and DUI she was replaced by three different actresses until the show finally settled on the current Molly, Kristen Vaganos.
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Back in April 29 of 2023, and at the scene of the crash, the police found edibles and mini-bottles of tequila in Pullos’ vehicle and that she was intoxicated. As it turned out, this was to be the second hit and run in the evening for Pullos who had an earlier collision with another car.
The courts decision follows a year-long legal battle with Haley’s pleas changing throughout it, ranging from “not guilty” to “no contest”. She sought treatment for her drinking at a rehab following the crash.
Nancy Lee Grahn, who portrayed Pullos’ on-screen mom took to X on Monday night, April 29th and shared on the sentence and the specific jail, Haley will be serving time: “As Haley’s TV mom I can tell some truths about her as I’ve loved her since she was little girl. She made a HUGE mistake, knows it, owns it & has spent the last yr doing EVERYTHING imaginable to take responsibility 4 it. It’s not that I oppose jail. It’s that I oppose this jail.” The jail in question by Grahn is the L.A. county jail.
So, what do you think about Haley Pullos serving a 90-days jail sentence, and the other rulings that will be part of her sentencing? Comment below.
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i think its great she will show a guest appearence but in all reality i much rather have OLTL than GH . Yes i like both but OLTL has a certian spirit about it that keeps all loyal dedicated viewers
So true! OLTL was the best soap on T.V.! I really miss it!
You are so right. OLTL is a show like no other & I am getting very depressed right now because normally at this time of day I start getting excited thinking about it fixing to come on in just a little while but not today . . . .
the wrong soap got cancelled.. Love em both but OLTL is/was heads and tails above the rest.
how could a soap lover say any soap should of been cancelled, neither AMC or OLTL should of been cancelled nor should GH.
I agree with you, Brandy. They should leave our soaps on the air.
Well, as Todd would say, this sucks! If Kassie is going to be on GH for only a short time, I’d assume the same woud be true for Roger Howarth. If they’re only going to be there to bring Starr and McBain into the story, I’m afraid I won’t be sticking around after they leave. Starr only seems to have spunk when her father’s around to cause trouble and McBain is such a monotone character in his eternal black, that I don’t see HIM being a ray of light for the already too dark GH. And If they’re only coming for a “couple of shows,” shame on ABC for publicizing it look like they’re to be major players in a storyline, using them to get people excited about the possibility, and once again deceiving the viewers.
I’ve heard that John is permanent. It’s only the Mannings that are temp.
Exactly, It’s McBain the boring and Starr who will be permanent.. and I won’t. I’d stick around for Todd and Blair, but not for John and Starr. I know there those who think MxBain’s great, but I’m not one of them. And no, I’m not threatening to “quit watching” the show – I haven’t watched in years, since the mob took over.
Im thinking its to test the ratings, it would be foolish to let 2 million fans go without trying to attract some of One Life to Lives audience. Im not a fan of GH at all but I fully intend to see what Ron and Frank have in store for OLTL fans.
I agree Rob!! 🙂
Here we go again. People ‘threatening’ to stop watching if they don’t get their own way. Then STOP!
How can Ron sign any of these characters on long term with the uncertainty of GH future?? IMO he is being causious but hopefull.
Causious not to sign on to many, hopeful this will be a success and GH will draw in viewers. Thus no end to GH. However nobody can make such promises at this time.
Glad to see Kassie clear that up. I read on some site that NLG sent Blair a list of schools for her son. Obviously, there was no truth to that.
Didn’t Cassie look fantastic on The View Friday?
She did!
Seriously gorgeous. I don’t think she’s human.
What is John McBain without Natalie and his son? I would love to see the Manning’s join GH what a hoot that would be, but please for heavens sake please bring us back the original Cole, sorry I did not like the one you tried to pass off on us, sorry no chemistry there between him and Starr. Don’t get me wrong I love my people on GH but we are losing some of them. I also want Kirsten Storms to return and soon, boy do I miss her, hopefully they are not replacing her with that new girl, although she has done an okay job there is no one like Kirsten Storms.
Right there with you. John just got Liam & Natalie back, why would he leave them? How is GH going to make this work and with Sole? I was so happy to see them have the happy ending. I will only really watch & stick around if they have Brandon Buddy, the orginial Cole come to Port Charles with Starr. Again, how is GH going to make this work? Starr just comes to Port Charles for her father & leaves Hope in LA with Cole? I can’t see Starr coming to Port Charles without her “bodyguard” or Hope. I will only really watch GH if Cole is there with Starr, especially if it Brandon playing Cole again. Van was great and all but you’re right about the chemistry. The chemistry is much stronger with Kristen & Brandon across the screen. It was weird to watch and not the same with Van as Cole.
I’m very curious to see how this will all play out but I realllllllly hope Brandon comes back as Cole, if the writers have Cole come to PC anyway. Also, I agree with you about Kristen Stroms. Hopefully she’ll come back. Big fan of hers too, GH isn’t the same without her either.
Your right Amber..Bring Back the orginial Cole…And Please GH Bring Back Kristen Storm!!!!
It is not that I am threatening to quit watching if I don’t get my way, I never have watched GH and was thinking of trying it since some of my favorite actors and actresses are heading over there. If they want to save the show incorporating some of OLTL’s popular characters is a good start. I hope more head over to GH!
It did seem like you were , i tried OLTL for a month i couldnt stand it, i have watched GH for 20 years it is by far the better soap , i watch/ watched other soaps, AMC, Y&R DOOL but really couldnt stand OLTL GH beats them all, just ant to clear that up for the 5 people that said they never watched GH, its by far the best out of the to that are gone on ABC it is VERY fast paced – you should like it alot, I am very happy these amazing actors are joining the show, i really liked the what IFs they did, I am worried about my favorite couple Ja son and sam though becau se the one that play JOhn was her love interest on Port Chuck i dont want that pairing on GH
I don’t know what you’ve been smoking, but OLTL is by far a superior soap to the others on ABC. Even AMC (which I loved) had slipped to mediocre in the last five years but I stuck with it out of loyalty. I TRIED to watch GH when Luke and Laura were hot to see what the hoopla was all about. But freezing Port Charles, searching for the Ice Princess…?! Really? Couldn’t get into it. And, now GH has glamorized the mafioso with Sonny and his gang of thieves and murderers. No thanks. People should like what they like, but GH, although it has pulled away from a lot of the silliness of the 80s, it’s veering too much into the darkness. I’d rather watch “The Godfather”.
LOL, michell1660 what are you smoking, first of,all these show have been on for a long time and if you look at their history they’ve all done storylines that have been over the top and silly. and for you to make it sound like oltl has been master piece theater is laughable. OLTL certainly has been by far more campier then GH especially these past few years. And theres nothing wrong w/ being campy. So lets all be real.
I’m VERY disappointed that Kassie is only going to GH for a few shows. I was hoping for a OLTL/GH merge so that our favorite characters could live on. I’ve never watched GH but would have started watching if enough OLTL characters would make the move.
So, I have a question…..Is John McBain just going to leave Natalie and Liam and move to Port Charles right after finding out Liam is his son and confessing his love to Natalie???
Thats why you have to tune in to find out, everyone is trying to figure out whats going to happen before it happens, but obviously it will most likely be that the character will go there on a work related case, and not with the intent to move there. Then if things work out better, i.e, the storyline, then maybe down the line if the character decides to move there then he would be joined by natalie and liam, but if what brings the character to town is work related, so why would the character show up w/ his family? get my point?
Thanks for your response Aria. I thought that Michael Easton (unlike Kassie DePaiva) had signed to “join the cast” of GH—with a permanent possition. Am I wrong on that assumption?
I think it is only because they dont know the future of the how they dont want to be handing out contracts the fans of OLTL seem happy high ratings mean she stays, GH already has a Blair though Carly
Thanks Cindy—-but I’m still wondering—-Did Michael Easton “sign” with GH??? That’s what I read…
Apparently, ABC will do anything to get people to watch GH, even stunt casting with members from OLTL.
Hey Sharon, I’m not sure if any of the contract status of anyone who is returning has been revealed, also other actors are returning for other storyliines, like Holly, Robert and Anna, and some have been describe as open ended, so they could be on for a short appearence or longer. So who knows, I guess it depends on what the Actors are offered and what they agree to, so far only Kassie Depaiva has revealed that she’s been ask for (now) a brief appearence.
Thanks Aria!!
I’m still holding out for the revolution to bomb and they find a way to bring OLTL back to daytime tv or cable or internet.
In the meantime, I have change my dvr to record GH, but I have not watched since Luke & Laura / Robert and Anna stories.
Thanks for keeping us fans in the loop!~
I wont watch it Sorry , Since I’ve boycotted abc totally. as have many others.
THAT WONT HELP GET OLTL BACK
OLTL is not coming back. Wake up.
I’m a long time OLTL fan since the early 80’s and GH is a great show that I’ve also been watching since then it bad enough we lost one show ! We have to come together as fans an watch GH now more than ever!! It can only get better with the addition of the OLTL characters!! So to all u septics just watch !!
I have tried to get into GH for years. I watched AMC and OLTL & watched GH w/my mom when I was little, but no can do… w/the addition of anyone from OLTL, I can watch and maybe even start to love the show, IDK. If it is a short term stint, I will stay while my favs are on.. when some from AW moved to ATWT in 99, I watched for 3 years & I did fall in love w/a lot of the characters. When my favorite AW character was killed off, I stopped watching out of love and respect for the character, actor and history of AW. I will do the same in this case.
Some of use prefer One Life to Live, others prefer of General Hospital. Some of us prefer ABC soaps, other prefer CBS soaps. But in the long run, we are all a big soap opera family. So please, let’s us stop these OLTL vs GH childish fights. One of the reason why the whole genre is dying is because of this division within the soap opera community. So as of today, everybody should respect everybody regardless of tastes and preferences.
IMO ABC is just trying to quiet the fans by bringing us a little bit of OLTL. They want to keep us at bay and then ABC will announce the cancellation of GH. IMO ABC
doesn’t care about rating in Daytime. They just care about the $$$$. ABC doesn’t care what viewers think. CBS and NBC is laughing about this and enjoying the fans coming over. The replacement shows are garbage and after GH goes I will never, never watch ABC again. ABC misleads and lies to fans.
ABC/Disney wants out of the soap business!
Exactly.
Only a couple of shows?! DePaiva is right about the misleading appearance of ABC’s promotions. The people at ABC never tire at teasing and jerking the fans around.
Bring ’em on! GH needs a major overhaul. It’s like on pause right now…
Also, these four had a solid commitment from PP, so who knows what the plans are……
Actually, only two actors had signed with PP: Blair and John.
Todd never gave any answer to PP, and Star openly declined to go to the online version.
I hope it turns out to be a long term gig for all of you!!! ((hugs))
I’ve watched GH a few times but never liked it. Hearing that Kassie would be on the show as Blair, I was so excited! But only for a few shows? Bummer. I would keep on watching if Kassie was full time. Once she goes, I do too.
I’m glad to see 4 actors from OLTL coming to GH, because as many have said, the mob-based storylines are dominating the show, much to many peoples’ disappointment. I am disappointed that Kassie DePaiva’s role is being described as short term, because she’s a multi talented actress that I feel would be a huge asset to the show. I’m hoping that Mr. Valentini and Mr. Carlivati will change their minds, and make Kassie’s role long term.
The mob-based storyline is the reason I am not watching GH regularly. However, that will change as long as Kassie DePaiva is part of the GH cast, I will watch GH.
God bless, Kassie! It’s not enough that they cancelled THE BEST SOAP on air , it’s not enough they played us with the prospect park deal, now they want to mislead us by promoting Kassie and Roger as permanent players on GH (the soap that SHOULD have been cancelled in the first place)? Well , two days or one week of T&B on GH won’t help them if they want to raise the ratings and bring OLTL viewers over that depressing, gloomy, really bad show… Most of us will be watching as long as Kassie is on GH…We’d have enough of the ABC stunts and lies…
I’ll watch as long as she’s there! I’m definitely hoping it turns out to be more long term, but I’ll tune into GH for as long as Blair is on screen.
Bless You, Kassie. We Love You! 😀
Can’t wait to see Cassie on GH. I feel no connection to the show at this time and need my peeps from OLTL to keep me watching.
Personally, I would love to see Victor Lord, Jr. escape and show up at General Hospital delirious and asking for Blair. Not remembering anything after they were married. I’d like to see John show up in Port Charles chasing Allison and the secret that Steven Webber and his ex-girlfriend from the previous hospital had something to do with a collaboration with Dr. David Hayward from AMC.
I say call it All My Life to Live in Port Charles!
I have loved watching One Life To Live for many years since I was a boy.I really miss it.Shame on ABC and Disney.I hope One Life To Live will return on another network.
I am upset, I thought Blair was going to GH permantly!!! This was very misleading, to now hear she isn’t. I feel I should give up on the soaps. OLTl was my favorite and it’s gone. I had some hope when I heard the Mannings were going to GH and now I have heard no Blair. Todd and Blair need to reunite, I guess that will never happen. Todd on GH is not the same without Blair. : (
Please get Blair on GH permanently. She is fantastic with todd and starr. WE need her on gh. Your GH ratings will shoot thru the roof with her on with todd.
Thanks
Mike