General Hospital
Alexa Havins Teases Her Imminent Debut as General Hospital’s Lulu Spencer; “We’ve Got Lots of Twists and Turns and We Hit the Ground Running”
If you caught Tuesday’s November 12th episode of General Hospital, you know that after Laura (Genie Francis) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) received updates on Lulu’s medical condition (post liver-transplant surgery) they learn from Portia (Brook Kerr) that Lulu will go back to a long term care facility, but Laura wants her placed nearby at Turning Woods.
However, Laura went to talk to her comatose daughter and told her its time to wake up! She’s been asleep for four years and Sam died after saving Lulu’s life and she needs to come back so Sam’s sacrifice was for naught.
Cue the arrival of Alexa Havins as the new Lulu Spencer, and now there is confirmation that the former All My Children favorite (where she played Babe Carey Chandler) will be on-screen starting with Monday’s, November 18th episode of the ABC daytime drama series.

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The reveal of Havins’ GH debut date came from the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine on newsstands now. GH fans have seen Julie Berman (2005-2013) tackle the role of Luke and Laura’s daughter, and most recently Emme Rylan (2013-2020). Now, how will Alexa make Lulu her own? Stay tuned.
Havins shared with TV Guide that fans should be ready for the moment Lulu finally wakes up, and that it will certainly shake things up! “The writers have written some fun things,” said Alexa. “She’s waking up from a four-year coma, so we’ve got a lot of twists and turns and we hit the ground running.”

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As soap fans know, Alexa has been married to another former All My Children star, Justin Bruening (ex-Jamie Martin), since 2005. In fact, the two were recently featured in the film, Right Here, Right Now, released earlier this year. In the story, on one fateful night, divergent paths of four high school students intersect, and as they navigate the moment’s urgency, they are forced to confront their inner struggles and redefine their identities. Alexa and Justin play parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turner to Aria Walters character in the feature.
So, are you ready for the debut of Alexa Havins as Lulu Spencer next Monday? What do you think will happen when Lulu wakes up? Will she have amnesia? Selective memory? Be A-OK and the story can just move on from there? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
ALEXA IS ABOUT TO TURN THIS THING OUTTTTTTTTTTT
I wonder if she was considered when Julie decided to depart the part because Alexa is going to REBOOT LULU THE ORIGINAL WAY
P.S. ALEXA HAS A STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO GENIE’S BEAUTY AND I HOPE THAT DOESN’T GO UNNOTICED Because that reference was heavily noted during Julie’s tenure as Lulu!
Can’t wait to see Mr. Jackson’s interactions with Ms. Havins as brother and sister and Tony makes an appearance with Ms. Havins as WELL
FINALLY, HOPE THE SPENCER FAMILY HAS INDEPTH A CONVERSATION WITH Alexis and how they’ll carry Sam’s LEAGACY.
I always thought two blue eyed couldn’t produce a brown eyed due to genetics?
That’s correct. Two blue eyes can only have blue eyed offspring
There are a lot of characters that have passed away since we last saw Lulu… wonder if they will bring her up to date.
Hopefully she won’t buy the ridiculous story about how her father “died” and will make it her mission to track down Luke. At least once she’s physically back to being able to pull off a “road trip” like that.
Welcome back Lulu. Since you’ve been sleeping, your dad, Aunt Bobbie, your nephew Spencer, former boss Peter, former baby surrogate Britt, the hospital’s head nurse Epiphany and now Sam have all died. The man who set the bomb (Julian) is dead too.
This doesn’t count those who came and went that Lulu never knew – Brando, Rory, Gregory.
You have a new nephew (Ace) that your mother and stepfather are raising because your brother Nikolas is in jail.
Also, your daughter has disappeared with her father. Your longtime enemy (BLQ) is now best buds with your BFF (Maxie). The BFF now lives in your house.
You really did miss a lot.
Steve, you ARE the O.G.!
And let’s not forget that the guy who ordered the bombing that sent her on a 4 year trip to Veggieland turned out to be her uncle. And is now supposedly a “God fearing preacher” who read scriptures to her while she was sleeping, not the drug dealing terrorist he used to be.
That revelation itself might be enough to short circuit her brain and put her back in a coma again!
I believe bringing Lulu back was just an excuse for the writes and the directors to use it to kill Sam off AKA Kelly Monaco so I personally could care less about Lulu coming back I’m not don’t care about the actress feeling her shoes or whatever and I don’t give a rat’s ass about Laura anymore either sitting there trying to will her daughter back to life give me a break some more bad writer as far as I’m concerned I’d rather have Sam back any day of the week
I totally agree. The writers who that thought killing off Sam to bring Lulu back was a terrible mistake. Who cared about Lulu? NOBODY!!! The writers are the ones that should of gotten fired
Lots of people love Lulu. And the only one that killed Sam off is KM and all the behind the scene stuff
I agree…. If it’s not Emme who cares? Sam was destroyed by the writers and blamed on Kelly.
So true Emme was the best
No. She really wasn’t. She was a watered down version of the character who bore practically zero resemblance to Luke & Laura’s daughter.
A Devil would have preferred the return of Julie Marie Berman, of course. But apparently she’s not acting anymore? So given all the discussion about Lulu while she’s been in the current “liver transplant crisis” it seems apparent that the new recast will be an attempt to restore the “spirit” of the original character as much as possible. As AMC never aired in Hell, I’m not familiar with Alexa Havins’ previous work, but I have read enough comments on this board and others to hope that she can pull it off.
Yup. Agreed.
Based on the photo in this article, she would have been perfect for Ava’s daughter Kiki!
Maura West (Ava) is only 8 years older than Alexa. Not a fit for Kiki.
Well, thats true for most soap parents.so, that doesnt matter lol
Totally
Bring back Emme was the best Lulu you writers are destroying 60 yrs of a great soap
Agreed!
I think GH absolutely sucks how they treat their actors. What’s wrong w/Emme returning as Lulu?? And Brando. Johnny Wactor would still be alive if they hadn’t axed him– and why. He was great. Kelly Monaco, Roger Howarth, Michael Easton. All great actors. Wish they’d dump some of the old, dead weight–they would certainly be WRIGHT to do that!!!!!!
Bringing Johnny Wactor into the conversation in this manner is a low blow. No one is guaranteed a lifetime job. Most actors would give anything to have a 2 year stint on a soap. Had Johnny lived there’s no doubt in my mind he would have landed on a primetime series. It’s the a-holes who took his life, not GH, to blame.
I dont know why they didnt even ask Emme Rylan or Julie Berman. It wouldve resinated more and been nice to see the original Lucky and Lulu (even #2 grown Lulu) back tigether with Laura. Doesnt make sense they went with new Lulu..not a fan. Nothing against Alexa.
Perhaps waking Lulu up will bring some much-needed joy back to the show. It’s been so dark lately. Couples breaking up – death – slime ball Drew.
Unfortunately, she will bring lots of drama with her.- navigating Dante – will Maxie have to move?
Oh and maybe Lucky will stop talking about going back to Africa to get himself in more trouble.
Although I’m glad they brought back Lulu I just wish it wasn’t at Sam’s expense .. they should’ve kept Sam on to see what would happen with Dantea and the two of them that would’ve been a great storyline… I still don’t understand why they let Kelly go she’s been on the show for a very long time to and I also love her and Dante together.. well I guess we’ll see what’s going to happen now..
She went to another soap
Sharon, I continue to see you making this comment, and it’s unfounded. Kelly Monaco hasn’t gone to another soap. Please stop spreading false information like this without foundation.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nina is Frantic, Sonny is Mistrustful, Chase and Willow are Being Framed
The highly-anticipated Monday, May 11 episode of General Hospital picked right back up with the drama; which also sets the tone for today’s next installment of the ABC daytime drama series.
In another excellent performance by Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros, Nina is watching things unravel right before her eyes, and she is always playing defense to try to cover for the events that just transpired.
Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) ends up on the floor of Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) house unable to move after Nina injected him with the paralytic drug dose meant for Drew. Her intended target was Valentin (James Patrick Stuart), but during the Jack/Valentin Brawl, she struck the wrong guy! Valentin helps Nina turn Brennan on to his back and then makes his exit before anyone sees him as she calls the paramedics who rush Jack to GH.

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MAN DOWN
In the meantime, Drew, who has overheard all the screaming in the other room, starts to have mobility in his hands and is trying to reach for the phone since his weekly dose went to Brennan instead of him. Now at the hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) has questions for Nina on how Jack ended up like this; which Nina claims one minute they were talking and all of sudden he dropped to the floor.
A panicked Nina calls Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), who went out for a run and ran into Chase (Josh Swickard). She tells her daughter using cryptic words that Jack got the dose of meds meant for Drew. Alarmed, Willow runs back to Drew’s, but not before having conversations with Chase about how she will help ensure he and Brook Lynn have the best chance at keeping baby Phoebe, after all, they had been through so much when she lost their baby.
SNAPS TELL ALL?
The moments of closeness between Willow and Chase are snapped by a photographer or someone hiding in the bushes as it seems like Michael’s plan to implicate Willow and Chase by making it look like their having an affair is underway. How far will this go?
Meanwhile, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) went at Lulu (Alexa Havins) for keeping him in the dark about Rocco (Finn Carr) being the person who shot Cullum and their elaborate cover-up. Things get worse when Lulu mentioned “Nathan” also knows and helped Rocco the night on the pier of the shooting. Dante is livid that as Rocco’s father, she felt he could not be trusted, and it was for him to figure out how he would navigate the information to protect their son; even if he is the police commissioner. Lulu also shared she did not want to tell him, because of what happened when Michael went to prison all those years ago.

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BROTHER TO BROTHER
At Ava’s (Maura West) art gallery, Sonny (Maurice Benard) with gun in hand, rails at Ric (Rick Hearst) for lying and deceiving him. Ric confesses he was being dishonest, but not about anything to do with Sonny or the business. He shows Sonny the secret art transaction he was working with Ava. The reason is, he wanted to surprise Elizabeth with it as they have a special weekend planned. Ric explained that the sale had to be be done covertly because of a legal conflict involving the seller’s divorce. Eventually, Sonny lowers his gun. Cooler heads prevail and the two brothers hope there will come a time where Ric’s loyalty to Sonny will never be in question.
Carly (Laura Wright) learns what happened to Jack from Valentin, and feels badly for Jack. Valentin also tells her Jack does not know where Josslyn is and now that he is incapacitated that means that Cullum will take over the day to day of the WSB bureau in Port Charles and things are about to get worse.

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In the final moments of the episode, Willow runs into Drew’s house and stops Drew from dialing the phone near his wheelchair. She scolds her husband and says, “Looks like no one can be trusted to keep an eye on you except me.” we fade to black.
So, what did you think of the performance of Cynthia Watros? How much longer can Nina and Willow get away with what they have done to Drew and now Brennan? Elizabeth already mentioned to Lucas, what are the odds that two men have the same medical issue at the same house. Are you glad Willow and Chase are being framed, or annoyed by it? Weigh-in via the comment section. In case you missed it, check out the scenes below with Sonny and Ric, and Ethan and Ava.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Previews His New Role as PCPD Officer Joe Fitzpatrick
Those expecting Jonathan Bennett’s new General Hospital character of Joe Fitzpatrick to be the latest doctor to arrive in Port Charles. Think again! When Joe arrives on the scene he will be an officer with the Port Charles Police Department (PCPD).
That might be good news for the police force, who has had a lot of trouble (pretty much always!) solving cases, and with Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) pretending to be cop, Nathan West, and Chase (Josh Swickard) working his back up the ranks, police commissioner, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) who could use a some helping hands, unless they are corrupt?
In the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine on newsstands now, Bennett shares a little more insight into what we can expect from Joe, when he first gets into the mix. You can circle next Monday, May 18 for the actor’s GH debut.
THE MYSTERY OF JOE
“Returning to daytime television was not on my bingo card for 2026.(However) I feel like I hit the jackpot when this opportunity came because the character is something that I really wanted to play.”
As soap fans know, Jonathan started his career on All My Children as JR Chandler from 2001-2002. Since that time Bennett went to fame with the motion picture Mean Girls, playing Aaron Samuels then continued on a path acting and producing and hosting where he had become a mainstay on the Hallmark Channel and Food Network. Bennett’s Hallmark reality-competition series, Finding Mr. Christmas was just nominated for three Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Speaking on GH’s Joe and the PCPD, Bennett teased, “I’m feeling excited, and I’m also laughing because I can’t wait for the world to see what Joe Fitzpatrick is really all about.”
Could Joe Fitzpatrick be a closeted cop? An out cop? Neither? Will he be a good guy who might help crack the case of who shot Drew and help Willow get her comeuppance? Will he be investigating the shenanigans that might lead him into the path of Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis)? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Mistakes and Cover-Ups Impact the Lives of Drew, Nina, Dante and Brennan
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, several residents of Port Charles are reeling from their actions in the just released GH video spoilers for the week of May 11-15!
First, Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) confesses to Portia (Brook Kerr) that he is a suspect as the other driver who was involved in Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) car accident that disfigured her face. But as viewers know, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is the one after a talk with Portia that pointed Justine (Nazeen Contractor) towards Isaiah. But is the culprit really Isaiah, or is it Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton), or is Jordan solely at fault for taking her eyes off the road to kiss Curtis?
Meanwhile, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) armed with the information that Rocco (Finn Carr) shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), confronts his ex-wife Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) at her home. An angry Dante says, “You know it was Rocco who shot Cullum. Why wouldn’t you tell me?” Lulu admits it was Rocco, but how is she going to explain why she kept Rocco’s father out of the loop?

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Then, in the exciting pick-up from Friday’s cliffhanger, Nina (Cynthia Watros) is in a continued panic as now Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) finds himself at the hospital looking unconscious and hooked up to machines. In addition, back at Drew’s house, now that Drew (Cameron Mathison) did not receive his dose of medication to keep him in a locked-in state (since Nina jabbed Jack with it), he is starting to show signs of life and is moving his fingers to try to dial the phone for help.
Later, a series of images are set agains the statement by Sidwell (Carlo Rota), who says, “We have a mess on our hands.” Sidwell is the one supplying Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) with the drug to keep Drew paralyzed and unable to speak. Now that Jack got a dose, how can they control what happens next, and what will Willow do when she finds out that Nina gave Jack the medication meant for Drew? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 11-15.
MONDAY, MAY 11
Nina warns Willow. Lulu is in the hot seat. Elizabeth puts the pieces together. Ethan and Ava clash. Ric defends himself.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Lulu seeks out Britt. Dante has words with “Nathan.” Curtis takes on a mission. Rocco clashes with Danny and Charlotte. Isaiah is in the hot seat.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Ethan issues an invitation to Kristina. Michael lets Jacinda in on his plan. Willow meets with Sidwell. Curtis worries about Jordan.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
Britt weighs her options. Tracy is outraged. Laura explains her actions. Carly has questions for Nina. Dante has a tough conversation.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Carly stonewalls Cullum. Valentin strategizes. “Nathan” confides in a surprising someone. Elizabeth opens up to Dante. Ric and Alexis come together for Molly.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, Mistakes Leaves Traces below.
Weigh-in: What do you think Nina and Willow will do to cover their tracks with Jack getting jabbed with Drew’s medication? Will they continue to somehow keep him in a locked-in state? Will Drew pretend he is still unable to move as he starts coming around to dupe Willow and Nina and eventually get away? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and let us know what story point you are most looking forward to this week on GH.
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