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Brighton Hertford, Formerly BJ Jones, Returns to General Hospital In New Role For Bobbie’s Memorial Episodes
One actress who came back for Bobbie’s memorial episodes on General Hospital, was someone who hasn’t been on the soap since she was very young.
In a surprise twist, Brighton Hertford who played Tony Jones (Brad Maule) and Bobbie’s adopted daughter BJ, returned in a nice touch playing a reporter for the Associated Press.
Anyone who knows GH, and the history of soaps is aware, the character of BJ died in a school bus accident and her heart went to save Maxie’s life. That storyline was almost 30 years ago, and to this remains one of the most heartbreaking of all-time.

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Now, on the January 10th episode, the unexpected visitor that had been teased turned out to be the character of Angela Brighton as played by Hertford. In story, Angela is stationed in Amsterdam, and was helping Bobbie on a story on women who had fallen into sex-trafficking.
The story point works on two levels. It pays tribute to Bobbie’s beloved daughter, BJ, and how Bobbie was trying to save women from the ‘life” that she also wound up in at a young age and trying to survive.

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Since GH, Brighton has continued to act and has appeared on TV shows including: Everwood, NYPD Blue, and 7th Heaven and several motion pictures.
What do you think about Brighton Hertford returning to GH, so many years later as part of Bobbie’s memorial episodes? Share your thoughts in the Comment below.
I am so excited she is returning for memorial service.
I love it!! I knew right away it was her! I’m balling my eyes out watching right now!!!!
WOW I didn’t realize it until I read that she played BJ❣️ This is the best show❣️
Omg, I didn’t realize that she was the actress who played B.J. as a child. That is so beautiful that she came back for the memorial. Even if it was a different character.
Didn’t even know it was her!
I felt there is a slight resemble in her eyes to Jacklyn Zemans.
Wow. That’s exactly what I thought!
I wondered if she was related to Jacklyn. (Like they did when John Reilly died.) This is double special though.
I really enjoyed the two day memorial service for the Late Jacklyn Zerman! I cried both days.I was in total shock when Jacklyn Zerman passed in May I have been watching General hospital for over 40 years! Keep up the great work.My hat goes off to the writers.
She is an actress not Bobby/Jacklyns real daughter.
True. But do you not see a resemblence in her eyes.
I did. And many people on line were saying the same thing!
Yes! I see the resemblance… I was thinking the same thing. But I realize she is an actress. I am so impressed with the way GH is honoring Bobbi/Jacklyn on the show. It makes me cry. I can tell the actors have been emotional during this time. “Real emotion” missing their friend. ❤️
she wasn’t Bobbie’s daughter, she was Tony & Tania’s daughter, Tania died in a hit & run accident.
Wrong
Suzy is correct. Despite the red hair, BJ was not Bobbie’s biological child. Tony’s first wife Tania was. Ironically, Tania also died from injuries caused by a hit & run driver.
Carly was Bobbie’s only biological child Though both BJ & Lucas were very young when they were adopted, so they wouldn’t remember any other mother.
And as for the twist… who would have thought the “reporter” would turn out to be somebody from my old neighborhood??
Suzy is correct. Bobbie was BJs adoptive mother. Tania was her birth mother that died in a car accident.
So agree, thought it was her real love daughter. Didn’t think about them having BJ come back! Very cool! Bawling my eyes out while typing this! Way to go writers!
Interesting
I like that they cast her for this part. Regarding the episode: I’m glad they are talking about Bobbie’s youth. I feel they nailed it when they admitted what Bobbie went through was truly human trafficking. What they didn’t address yet (maybe they can’t or maybe they will) is the person who actually trafficked her was GH fan-favorite Aunt Ruby. Will they even go there or will they leave it alone? I noticed today they said Luke should have called the cops. They didn’t really say it would have meant Aunt Ruby would have been the one getting arrested. I’m glad they acknowledged things were different back then. It is totally true. Back then Bobbie was just always referred to as a former prostitute with no real mention of her actually having been a child prostitute. Another example is Laura (during the David Hamilton storyline) was painted as a teenage Lolita in the Port Charles media. It was totally unfair yet that was the norm back then. Anyway, I’m glad they addressed what they could today. It was a good episode.
This show honors history like no other, thank you to the writers and to Frank who has to be the best EP in soap history.
They did make one little mistake in the Wednesday episode though. Scotty was recalling the “good old days” when he would hang out with Laura, Bobbie, Richard Simmons and…. “the Aztec Princess”??
Uh, Richard Simmons was long gone from GH by the time Frisco & Felicia showed up. In fact, my Fuzzy Devil Memory tells me that Scotty himself was on one of his extended absences then… probably when he literally went to Texas (not just the state, but the short lived soap of the same name).
Other than that… and a few missing people who really should have been there (Luke, Lulu, Lucky, and Robert come to mind) I think they did a great job.
Scotty commented on Bobbie’s assortment of friends- not that they all hung out together
Maybe I heard it wrong? I thought he was saying they were all friends in the late 1970s.
Wow. I always think of her as a little girl. That was such a sad story.
A very nice touch! And she is beautiful today!
I think it’s beautiful and a nice arc for the Bobbie memorial story ❤️
Brilliant!
I think it’s AWESOME
I think is awesome when that episode air air was the same day I was burying my niece so that day holds heavy to me. So I’m so happy to see the actress that played her so many years ago.
The reporter is Bj angel
Absolutely so heart warming thank you for an Amazing show General Hospital!
This was a wonderful surprise and I cried too
I would love for her to stay
Me too. I thought she looked like a young Robin Christopher (Sky).
It was an outstanding performance. She came back in the form of angel. Hebrews 13:2 Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
They should bring back Robin Christopher as Skye and cast this actress as a grown up Lila Rae. She’d be excellent in the role, and resembles Robin so well!
It was so frustrating delaying Jacklyn / Bobbie’s memorial for months. It was well worth the wait. Having Brighton Hertferd return as BJ made it perfection. Thank uou GH for giving us not only what we needed, but what Jacklyn deserved ❤️
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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?
In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!
Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?
Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.
Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.
Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.
In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.
However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE
Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!
“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”
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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.
So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”
While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.
Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”
Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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