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Bonnie Burroughs Exits General Hospital, But Did Gladys Get What She Deserved?

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On Thursday’s General Hospital, Gladys’ (Bonnie Burroughs) machinations and lies caught up with her when Sonny (Maurice Benard) sent her packing and out of Port Charles.

For months, Gladys has been an instigator and co-conspirator with Dr. Montague (Daren Toonder) in the heinous drugging plot of Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) and keeping her locked up in Ferncliff. All of this stemming from Gladys’ gambling debt to Selina Wu (Lydia Look), and getting her hands on Sasha’s inheritance.

On yesterday’s GH, the walls finally closed in on Gladys and she admitted all her wrongdoings to Sonny. In the end, she winds up being taken by Sonny’s henchman, Frank, to be deposited back to Bridgeport from whence she game.

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Actress Bonnie Burroughs spoke to Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstands now) about her departure from the ABC daytime drama series.  She had played the role since July of 2019.

Burroughs expressed that she got a heads up from GH executive producer, Frank Valentini that her gig was coming to an end, and how it helped prepare her for to say goodbye to the character and the soap opera: “I’m glad I got that heads up, because if I hadn’t, when I got the script for the last episode, it would have hit me harder.”

As to her time playing Gladys and why she could play her so well, Burroughs acknowledged, “I’m attracted to characters who are messy. Gladys is a liar, She’s never been fully mature, well-functioning adult. She couldn’t get her act together in the end, when it was really bad, it was all about self-preservation – at the expense of Sasha’s well-being.”

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Many GH viewers have cried out that this ending for Gladys was not severe enough punishment for her crimes. In addition, many thought Gladys would be killed-off, and it would lead to a new murder mystery with several prime suspects.  However, none of that came to fruition.

What do you think about how Gladys was written off GH?  Was this a Will you miss Bonnie Burroughs as the troublemaker in the Corbin clan?

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Will miss the character and the actress. She was a fully developed character and was well played by Bonnie

A murder mystery would have made for real drama in true soap fashion . But no prison or something harsher is what should have happened but to understand sonny is loyal to family n so she is family so he sent her back to we’re she came from never to return n she knows that I’d she does she will make good on his threat so in that respect yes it’s ok

I agree. Ending the story this way was just plain stupid.

I understand familial ties, however, Sonny is neither God nor the law. He cannot pick and choose who gets deserved punishment—especially from someone as lawless as Sonny.
I actually liked the actress, if not the character, Gladys. She could have been redeemed by testifying against the psycho doctor.

Celia, I was hoping Gladys would ride to the rescue and zap that crazy doctor in the badoobies with an electric cattle prod, ala TOOTSIE. But no such luck. BB is an excellent actress who played the amoral, spoiled brat parts of Gladys to the hilt. By the way, doesn’t that doctor bear a creepy, separated-at-birth resemblance to new JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings?

Very glad it was Sonny that took Gladys down! And I think sending her out of town was as good a way as any to get rid of her. But I also am glad they didn’t kill Gladys off because that means she could always return at some point.
Bonnie played the heck out of that character, but it was time for Gladys to go!

Gladys got to walk away alive only because she was “family”. Sonny let her live because of Mike & Brando, not so much because of herself.

Now, on the other horn, I really expected we would get that so-called “doctor” down here, most likely a victim of his own needle. A little disappointed that he survived, but maybe Cyrus can take care of him in prison?

As you say, maybe someone will give him a big taste of his own medicine.

Gladys (and Bonnie) was too good to kill off. Glad that she’s only been written out and the door is open for an inevitable return. The storyline dragged on too long. I hope that Sonny puts the screws to Selina Wu for targeting his cousin. THAT’S the murder mystery waiting to happen!

Yes, I was hoping Sonny would send her back to where ever she came from and her twit of a nephew, Brad.

I believe that Brad is Selina Wu’s nephew, not Gladys’.

She needed 4 horses to pull her apart. What a despicable character.

I’m just glad she’s gone. After Brando’s death there was no need for the character to stick around, and keeping her alive means she can come back in the future to cause more trouble. Gladys is a good start, but GH needs to trim the fat and get rid of characters that don’t add to the story, like Marshall, Gregory and Mason.

Gregory is Finn and Chases dad. He’s integral. He brought the boys together. He also mended fences with estranged Finn. It’s all good.

Don’t know about Gegory but Curtus will need his dad when he and Portia part and or if they find out that Trina us really not his daughter. That whole DNA thing was just too easy, especially with Ms.Wu’s fingers in the pot.0

Sonny will make good on his threat if she ever returns is what it should of said in the last post

Bonnie’s really the only reason Gladys has remained part of the canvas for over 4 years. There were many times Gladys could have been written out (especially after Brando’s death) but her presence only got stronger.

The character, as written, could’ve had a more permanent demise (death or long term incarceration) but banishment to Bridgeport (trust me – it ain’t pretty) allows Burroughs a possible return down the road.

Disappointed we didn’t see the story play out with her punishment. What a terrible way to end this story by just sending her out of town. She got away with everything.

I thought Sonny would make her confess to the police so that she could relinquish Guardianship. I hope her Bensonhurst trip doesn’t add to Sashas problems. Hope Sonny gets time before eloping to talk to Sasha.

I’m sure that Sonny was already talking to his lawyer Diane Miller (also Sasha’s lawyer) about how to legally get Sasha out of this ridiculous guardianship. Sonny’s unfortunately missed a lot of things he shouldn’t have since he returned from Tricky Dick Nixon Falls, but this detail isn’t the type of thing he would miss.

I’m also thinking Sonny is going to take exception to Gladys selling the garage to Selina Wu to pay off the gambling debts. If a Devil remembers correctly, Sonny set up Brando as the defacto “owner” of the garage (since Brando did not want to directly work in the “coffee” business) but Sonny always remained a “silent” partner in the garage… so it wasn’t really Gladys’s place to sell it, if that were the case.

Pam
Bensonhurst is in NY, area of Brooklyn where Olivia comes from, Gladys comes from Bridgeport, Connecticut where she’s being sent back to.

I’m very upset that Sasha didn’t get to press charges for what Glady did. What will Sasha live on, now that Glady blew all her money.

I’m sure Sasha won’t be hurting for money even if she doesn’t recover everything that Gladys stole.

Although Gladys stole Sasha money to pay her debt and to go on shopping sprees it was never said that she spent all of Sasha’s money. Hopefully, Gladys didn’t bankrupt her.

Bonnie is a fabulous actress and I have a feeling she’ll be back.

No she got off too easy!

I agree.

I was hoping she’d have to confess to authorities at least. She’ll probably be written back in…. she’ll be under the thumbs or Cyrus or Selina.

It’s not done yet. Anything could happen to her. It’s wait and see. Just hope they give Sasha som

No Gladys did not get what she deserved. She should have been put in jail. She committed a host of crimes. She got off Scott free. She can live her life without paying for anything.

Not really. She still owes Selina Wu a ton of money, and Selina will not forget this. She will spend the rest of her life looking over her shoulder…unless, by some miracle, she takes down Selina and gets redemption.

Wait a minute, they need Gladys as a corroborating witness against evil Doctor M to help Sasha prove the kidnapping and drugging and attempted murder. Also, could have a case against Selina Wu for blackmail with Gladys help. That might be a way to get Sasha’s money back from Selina. Still, very glad they finally stopped torturing poor Sasha. Let her be happy for a while.

You make a lot of good points here. What are they just going to take Sonny’s word and all the others that Gladys took all Sasha’s money and violated her custodial rights with Sasha’s money?

Now that the writer’s strike is over I believe we will get changes and turns–I’m waiting to see how they will correct and turn things..

Oh Violet, they may as well take Sonny’s word, since the whole town is practically worshiping at his feet already. Did you see the way Dante just gazes on him with eyes of pure adulation? Hell, even diehard Michael has drunk the KoolAid, forgiving Sonny left and right, looking at him beatifically. What rubbish!

As I ‘ve said, I lived years ago in Bridgeport, in fact my two kids were born there over 60 years ago. Have no idea what it’s like today, while I enjoy sunny Cali. As for the question asked above, no I certainly won’t miss her character but I’ve always thought she’s a lovely woman, wouldn’t mind seeing her in a nice part.

Hi Violet..

Bonnie is a very good actress.. She aroused emotions, made me mad, and wanted revenge, she portrayed Gladis very well….She was a spark that made fires..

You have two children, boys or girls, uuumm men or women ???

They sent her off to live somewhere else so I suspect she is gone but not forgotten, maybe a new story for her down the line. She played a fantastic mess of a villain. She’s a great actress and I’m going to miss her!

It would have been more palatable to force Gladys to face Sasha and testify against that low down doctor. However, we still have to think about Selena Wu’s involvement and how Sonny would and could handle her. Could surely have escalated to an all out mafia war.

Gladys should have went to JAIL ! She got away with what she did. Just hope Selina Wu catches up to her wherever she is and makes her pay.. She deserves it!

I was very glad to see the character go, but not the actress who really is very talented. Bonnie said the fans would be pleased with the ending, but that could not be further from the truth.
I wanted a last showdown with Sasha and for Sonny to bring her to the PCPD himself on the first leg of there trip to Pentonville. I somehow can’t see the PCPD let her get away with embezzlement just because she is Sonny’s family, and I’m sure the Dr will have a LOT to s

I’m glad Gladys was caught when Sonny found out what she did did Sasha

I would have liked to see her go to prison and join Cyrus She is a great actress so I wanted her to stay

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

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On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!

Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).

GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

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A VISIT WITH DAD

Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.

Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!

Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.

Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!”  The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR

While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).

Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.

An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process.  As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”

CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER

At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.

Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.

So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section,  but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.

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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

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Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.

Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of  The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.

In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

The Compatibility Experiment

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.

The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.

General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.

Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.

Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

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If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).

In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.

Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

Maura West

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL

In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.

Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.

However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

Rocco

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.

WILL SCOUT WISE UP?

At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.

Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.

So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.

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