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Bonnie Burroughs Exits General Hospital, But Did Gladys Get What She Deserved?
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?
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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Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
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Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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