General Hospital
Adam Huss Fills-In as GH’s Nikolas Cassadine for a Second Time
Viewers who watched Monday’s episode of General Hospital, were in for a bit of deja vu, when actor Adam Huss was seen taking on the role of Nikolas Cassadine.
Previously, Huss had subbed for actor Marcus Coloma for a single episode back in September of 2021. Adam actually appeared on the September 29th, 2021 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
There has been no word as to why there was once again a temporary recast for Coloma, and if Huss was just filling-in for one day, but fans of the show might find out if Adam continues to appear this week.
In story, Nikolas tried to keep Esme (Avery Pohl) locked up and hidden by any means possible, and received a visit from Ava (Maura West). Meanwhile, at the end of today’s episode, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) came to Wyndemere to talk to Nikolas about Esme.
On his Instagram on his GH temp assignment, Adam expressed: “Beyond grateful to fill in on @generalhospitalabc I had the most amazing time stepping in to play the dynamic character of Nikolas Cassadine and the casting department @markteschner and Lisa Booth, cast and crew may be the kindest, most hard working bunch of consummate professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with in entertainment! No lie!”
So, did you enjoy Adam’s portrayal of Nikolas? Comment below.
Yes, I most definitely enjoyed his performance. He’s so much more likable than Coloma. I can’t stand his looks, acting or anything about him, but, that’s what shows how good he is, right?
Hi Violet 🙂
I never cared for Coloma. ..
he looks too young and not manly enough to be a Cassadine..
he doesn’t have a Cassadine persona-
He was badly cast…. He ain’t no Cassadine, nope..
He makes Ava look like a cougar lol..
Hi SuOOO
I couldn’t have said it better myself. I know a lot of our ladies here love Coloma but I just could never see his appeal, and you are right, he is dwarfed in Ava’s shadow. By the time Spencer is released from prison, HE will look like the father!
For me they have never found the right Nikolas yet. Especially when acting with someone like Maura/Ava.
Actually prefer him in the role over Coloma. Can come off a bit more edgier and appears more menacing than Coloma.
Pure speculation, but this might be due to contract negotiations with Coloma whose just completed 3 years on the show. Perhaps there was a delay coming to terms on one side or the other.
Regardless of who plays Nikolas, the writers need to get back to the smart caring prince and not this dumbed down version we’ve been seeing for a while.
Yes, he’s much more convincing playing a menacing Cassadine. Marcus appeared to be kind of goofy, like Jerry Lewis in The Nutty Professor sans the transformative potion.
Yes. I think he’s great. Seamless transition. Good looking actor who can act! He and Maura had great chemistry even in their brief scenes. The role is safe in his hands when Marcus is unavailable.
I always say, I never want to see someone lose a job BUT, Adam is so much more likable than Marcus! Plus, Adam and Avery Pohle make instant fire! Keep Adam!
I think he plays too angry and too menacing. Nikolas would not take glee in abusing and keeping a young pregnant girl hostage. He is a bit too dark … But perfectly adequate as a fill in.
I agree, JJ; only a fill-in for me. Nikolas is a spoiled rich guy and with that comes a little class and refinement that Adam doesn’t really display. Also, on a superficial level, he doesn’t have Marcus’ sexy prettiness that seems more suitable with Ava. No offense, but Mr. Huss seems more appropriate as a mechanic in Brando’s shop. Though that can be sexy, too…Brando sure was.
Yes! I hope he stays on as Nikolas. I’ve always thought Marcus was not a good fit for that role. Please keep Adam Huss
Nicholas is a tough role, playing a guy who keeps doing totally stupid, inexcusable things and acting opposite daytime powerhouses who are the best actors on the show with clearly-defined characters. I imagine it is very hard for an actor to find their footing in that context, and to have a firm sense of what their character’s motivation is because it keeps changing. I can see that Marcus Coloma does his best with the role, but right away I preferred Adam Huss as Nicholas. I could kind of see the character’s idiotic behaviour in a different, more layered way.
Brenda,
Loved everything you say, and though Coloma does nothing for me except trying to act all rich and powerful, it doesn’t work. As Soaphound says, he’s a spoiled ,rich guy. He doesnt get anywhere, just stamps his foot, expecting everyone to jump, but no one does. Ava and the old pain in the ass uncle lead him around by his nose. His own mother sees his weakness and ineffectiveness. He keeps his son’s pregnant girlfriend locked up instead of turning her in, when he thinks she’s the hooker, though we know she’s not. He’s just a big mouth wimp. Bet he locks his bedroom door at night.
Nicholas is a tough role, playing a guy who keeps doing totally stupid, inexcusable things and acting opposite so many daytime powerhouses who are the best actors on the show (and have clearly-defined characters). I imagine it is very hard for an actor to find their footing in that context, and to have a firm sense of what the character’s motivation is because it keeps changing. I can see that Marcus Coloma does his best with the role, but he’s had a hard time conveying what Nicholas is about in the way that we know exactly what makes Valentin, Victor, Ava, Laura and even Spencer and Esme tick. Right away I preferred Adam Huss in the role. I could kind of see the character’s idiotic behaviour in a different, more layered way. I was impressed that he came in cold and did so well.
I think Marcus Coloma is the best Nicholas, I use to love Tyler Christopher but I like Marcus so much more , I didn’t like Adam Huss as Nicholas, he seemed way too mean! Marcus is handsome & charming & I love his videos with Maurice, they are awesome together on instagram & TikTok , please keep Marcus as Nicholas, Adam can become someone new, just my opinion anyway.
Joan Marie
I still love Tyler Christopher and would welcome him back in any capacity. How nice that you like Marcus and Maurice’s little entertaining videos, but that’s not how you measure a good actor, well maybe I’m wrong about that, evidenced by their Shtick.
Marcus Coloma had mentioned that he had Covid thus Adam Huss filling in again. Although, I don’t know how long he is out. How is it that the GH actors are getting Covid and having to be replaced whereas none of the other soaps seem to have any problem?! I just find it odd. Anyway, Huss is doing a good job. I’ve gotten used to Marcus playing Nicholas but I don’t think he is as good as Tyler Christopher was in the role.
JAD
Maybe others followed Steve Burton’s lead and didn’t get their shots, but then again, he couldnt get away with it, so don’t know how the others could.
Huss is ok but I prefer Coloma—Can’t beat the virility emanating from his deep stare—and those lips—Oh, those lips….
I think the anger Nikolas feels for Esme is a tell-all sign of something deeper, like attraction, or even love, if I dare say—maybe?—-methinks he “protesteths” too much.
Would psycho Esme do something to harm her own unborn baby?
Adam is a great substitute. IF Marcus ever leaves, I’d love Adam to take it. To be honest, I still find Marcus to be ‘soft’ as a Nikolaus. Tyler still my favorite (of course) and Nick Stabile was quite good. Adam is strong and does a really great job!
Maybe Coloma can take some cues from Huss’s performance? I see I’m not the only one who was impressed with the fresh take on Nikolas.
Well, Coloma is leaving for sure it looks like. Hopefully Adam will be replacing him, if not Tyler Christopher which doesn’t look imminent. Good luck to the new Nickolas, he’ll need it!
He’s darker, edgier. I guess this means the Cassidines are going to be nastier than ever for the foreseeable future. Damn, not a Cassidine storyline fan.
General Hospital
William deVry to Appear on ‘Tracker’ Season 4; Shuts Down Rumors of a ‘General Hospital’ Return
William deVry addressed the rumors of his imminent return to General Hospital as Julian Jerome, which have popped up recently as click bait on websites or in video reels.
The soap opera veteran set the record straight when he took to Instagram to share a video of all that he’s been up to lately, and how fans catch him on multiple upcoming shows. Chief among them appearing in Justin Hartley’s (ex-Adam, Y&R and ex-Fox, Passions) drama series Tracker on CBS during its upcoming 4th season.
As deVry closed out his video message, he took a moment to confirm once and for all, “I am not coming back to General Hospital.” The last time viewers saw Julian on the Port Charles canvas, he was being zipped in a body bag after being shot in December of 2020, which ended deVry’s six-year-run on the soap.
Daytime fans also know that before his time on General Hospital, deVry played Michael Cambias on All My Children (2003-2004) and Storm Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful. (2006-2008).
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TRACKER SEASON 4 HAS SEVERAL SOAP OPERA ALUMS
Coming up on Tracker, William is set to appear in episode 5 that airs in early November, where he is playing a bad guy. That’s the same episode that marks the return of another soap alum, Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric, Days of our Lives) as Russell Shaw, the brother of Hartley’s Colter Shaw.
Tracker premieres on Sunday, October 4 with its season premiere episode entitled “Safe Harbor,” launching Colter into a port-side case.
Before William is seen on Tracker, you can check him out next week in the movie Spill which drops on September 20 on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. That is followed on October 10, when the GH alum appears in Lifetime’s Movie of the Week, The Monster She Married, alongside Matthew Morrison (ex-Glee).
You can check out William’s video message below.
So, excited to see William deVry on the new season of Tracker? How do you feel about how the rumors got started that Julian Jerome might be resurrected? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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Beyond the Gates
RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Bests ‘General Hospital’ in Key Demos and Gains More Viewers Week-Over-Week
The ratings are out for the week of August 31- September 4, 2026 and it was a solid one for daytime’s youngest daytime drama, Beyond the Gates, now taping its third season.
According to the latest Nielsen report via Soap Opera Network, Beyond the Gates saw a rise in total viewers, tied with third place General Hospital in Households, and overtook GH in the women’s 18-49 and 25-54 ratings share putting them firmly in the number three spot.
Let’s take a look at the drama that had viewers tuning-in to the action in and around Fairmont Crest: Andre (Sean Freeman) kissed Heather (Ashley Jones) before leaving for Seoul with Dani (Karla Mosley).
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Meanwhile, Heather figured out that her brother Joey (Jon Lindstrom) killed Doug. Hayley (Marquita Goings) poisoned Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) yet again and left him unconscious. Jacob (Jibre Hordges) and Smitty (Mike Manning) made progress in the Impaler investigation, and the Articulettes had to deal with Leslie’s (Trisha Mann-Grant) interference.
As for the numbers, Beyond the Gates came in with an average of 1,677.000 total viewers and gained +66,000 for the week, with total household share at 1.2 up +1, and the key demos: 18-49 rating share of 0.20 up +0.07 from the previous week and 25-54 rating share at 0.29 also up +0.07.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital, the ABC soap opera was the only show to lose viewers for the week of all four broadcast network television daytime dramas. GH came in with an average total viewers tally at 1,911,000, but lost -24,000 and was now only up year-over-year +27,000.
In story for the ratings week: Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) buried Brennan (Chris McKenna) on the ground around the Quartermaine estate, and Drew framed Nina (Cynthia Watros) for the crime by planting Brennan’s wallet in her car.
Chase (Josh Swickard) aggressively pursued the investigation of Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) car crash which led him to confronting Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton). Trina (Tabyana Ali) overheard information suggesting Brook Lynn might be tied to the incident and later got an earful.
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
CBS daytime’s The Bold and the Beautiful, which has been on a great run in the ratings of late, came in with total viewers at 2,778,000 adding +59,000, and up year-over-year at this time +312,000. B&B was firmly in the #2 position in households, plus 18-49 and 25-54 demos, behind its sister soap Y&R.
In story for the ratings week: Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) struggled to hide her affair with Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) from Finn (Tanner Novlan), and Carter did the same in trying to keep it under wraps from Daphne (Murielle Hilaire). In addition, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan) arrived in Los Angeles and stood up to Katie (Heather Tom) for her treatment of her daughter, Dylan (Sydney Bullock).
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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The top spot once again belonged to The Young and the Restless. In fact, Y&R gained the most viewers week-over-week adding +127,000 with its total viewer average at 3,189,000 tuning-in. In addition, it was also up year-over-year +327,000. Y&R also was #1 for the ratings week in households and in the 18-49 and 25-54 demos.
In story for the ratings week: Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) thought of a plan for Matt (Roger Howarth) to return to Genoa City. Billy (Jason Thompson) temporarily gave up his fight for Chancellor after Sally (Courtney Hope) had a pregnancy scare, which could have lasting implications as they head to the altar in October.
Meanwhile, Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) secretly arranged another hookup, Nate (Sean Dominic) prepared for surgery with Stephanie (Vivica A. Fox) by his side, and while in rehab, Nick (Joshua Morrow) helped Marie (Jade Harlow) after her frightening confrontation with her abusive husband, Logan (Tommy Walker).
So, what do you think of the latest ratings picture? Glad to see Beyond the Gates performing well? Which soap opera has you most glued to your screens? Which soap opera has you often wanting to tune-out? Let us know via the comment section below.
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, official spoilers, and the latest teaser video, indicate that the truth is about to come out on many fronts which could put several Port Charles residents in harm’s way, but who will double-cross whom?
First, Nina has been carted away by the WSB, after she is the prime suspect in the disappearance and possible murder of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Now it appears that her daughter Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is willing to do anything to find her mother. (probably for fear she will somehow implicate Willow!)
Ava (Maura West) meets with Willow at the Metro Court Gardens and informs her, “If Nina is being framed. I may know by whom.” Would Ava risk the ire of Drew (Cameron Mathison), if she throw’s him under the bus and admits he planted Jack’s wallet in Nina’s car, or is she about to accuse someone else to protect him?
Meanwhile, Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) romance is about to become public, or at least fall into the wrong hands! The two are being spied on while making out in a dark location thinking they are alone. Next, Ava’s voice is heard saying, He had to go down!” Is she talking about Sonny who she had teamed with Drew to take down? Cut to Sonny telling Ric (Rick Hearst) “Let ’em try.”
Finally, the action turns to Pentonville, where Curtis (Donnell Turner) is in a dangerous situation, when outside his cell, another inmate suggests to him, “Find a reason not to be in your cell after lunch.” Later, that man and two others, enter the cell as Sidwell (Carlo Rota) just reads a book, as he looks concerned as the men encircle him. Does Curtis come to the rescue of Sidwell? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Here’s a look at the official General Hospital spoilers for the week of September 21-25 below.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Willow seeks out Valentin. Anna shares her fear with Jason. Carly makes a discovery. Rocco reassures Scout. Britt confides in Isaiah.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Jason and Sonny catch up. Carly does damage control. Britt and Anna come face to face. Jordan sees something she wasn’t supposed to. Lulu opens up to Dante.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Sonny strategizes with Ric. Tracy enlists a new ally. Drew takes note of an encounter between Chase and Willow. Trina makes a big decision. Kai receives an offer.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Ava confronts Sonny. Tracy reveals her agenda. Jordan is in for a shock. Michael and Drew put their cards on the table. Alexis meets with a potential client.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Carly levels with Jason. Lulu is stunned. Josslyn refuses Michael’s request. Jordan wants answers. Hudson assists Brook Lynn.
Now below, check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Out Secret’s Out.”
Then weigh-in: Do you think Ava truly helps Willow save her mother by pointing the finger at Drew? Do you want Drew to go down, or do you want him to exact his revenge on Nina and Willow? Who do you think is behind Sonny and Justine’s romance being exposed? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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