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Chad Duell Exits General Hospital as Michael Corinthos

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Another longtime cast member of General Hospital is leaving the ABC daytime drama series. Now comes word from Chad Duell, himself, that he has made the decision to exit the role of Michael Corinthos.

Duell came to GH to play the part of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly’s (Laura Wright) son (Michael is the biological son of AJ Quartermaine), following his predecessor Drew Garrett starting in 2010, and has remained with the soap for more than 14 years. He is a seven-time Daytime Emmy nominee (6 for GH and 1 for The Bay), and picked up the gold back in 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work as Michael on General Hospital.

Taking to his Instagram, Chad shared, “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show. This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I’m beyond grateful to Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”

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In addition, he gave a special ‘shout out’ to GH viewers, expressing, “To all the fans: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and for letting Michael Corinthos be a part of your lives. Your love and encouragement has meant the world to me. This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a see you later.”

Chad closed his goodbye message with “Much love, Chad.” Two of Duell’s on-screen siblings commented on his departure post. Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) joked, “Who wrote this for you…. Just kidding. I love you Cheddar❤️” While, Eden McCoy (Josslyn) simply shared, “I love you.” In addition, Chad’s on-screen mom, Laura Wright (Carly) shared her reaction to the news: “🥰🥰🥰 still mad !! But I adore you !!!” Meanwhile, Duell’s on-screen wife, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) added, “Love you, Chad!!!!” Sofia Mattsson (Sasha) posted, “You will be so missed!!!! ❤️ Excited to see what’s next!”

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On a recent episode of GH, Duell had been temporarily replaced by Robert Adamson (ex-Noah, Y&R) who has filled-in for him once before in 2022. No word yet on if the show will recast, or what the fate of Michael will be.

Currently, in story, Michael has been reeling from the fact that his wife, Willow is for all intent and purposes, having an affair with his uncle Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison), and in reaction, he hit the sheets with his ex, Sasha Gilmore, who now may be pregnant with his child.

Are you sad to learn the news that Chad Duell is departing General Hospital? What should GH do now with the character of Michael … recast or write the character off the canvas for now? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

 

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This was not the announcement I was expecting to see today. Yes, I liked Chad Duell as Michael, but also felt like he was resting in the role for quite a while. Part of me hopes we get Robert Adamson full-time in the role… but I’m also hoping we get to rest the character of Michael until mid-2025. Wishing Mr. Duell the best wherever he may take his career.

I agree with you Robert Adamson is the perfect person to play this character, Chad has been boring and lackluster for so long

Not true he acted the part and script that was given to him!

I don’t see how we can “rest” Chad and continue the Dru and Willow debacle? What, make believe he’s not there? I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving at the Q’s, bet they’ll be served more than their usual Pizza, how about some on screen Playroom frolicking instead? Oh, then Sasha can serve up some baby news of her own, courtesy of Michael. Let’s put a little whipped cream on that one!

It’s easy: Michael divorces Willow, leaves Port Charles with the kids, and she can raise Scout outside of Port Charles with Drew when they eventually leave.

NOOOO… Too many losses lately on GH!

With Frank’s comment that there’s good story for Michael and his family, it wouldn’t be surprising to hear Katelyn MacMullen is departing as Willow as well.

Good Riddence, I say!

Chad was a nuance actor. Very skilled actor no over dramatics just good solid acting he will be missed!

Devasted we’re losing Chad Duell, he fit the role perfectly. The storyline took a complete flip, Willow and Michael had a cozy little family. They had so much to be thankful for. He was always a breath of fresh air on show. I can’t imagine how he will be replaced or how the Michael/Willow fairytale saga will end. Curse you Drew Quartermaine!

I think that they should hire another actor instead of killing off CHARACTERS. Or let them go somewhere for awhile instead of off to jail or to an insane asylum… Move to another state something. Other than dying .NEED WRITERS THAT DO CARE ABOUT THE SHOW…

I can’t agree more. The writers suck. Killing off beloved characters. Messing up nice family storyline. Ruining great connections. Michael and willows family was perfect with the kids. They fought so hard through her cancer battle. They ruined the great love relationship with Gregory, Finn, violet and chase. The ultimate error was tearing apart the great family love and chemistry between Alexis and her 3 girls and the sisters by killing off Sam and leaving her kids with no mom. It’s like they don’t believe in happiness and family and history. Bringing back people we don’t care about an̈d removing ones we do. Also ruined all the great chemistry Laura had with the old cute Nicolas not the current one. Andshe had great chemistry and love with Spencer. But he chose to leave. She’s good with all her grandkids too. Sad to see this soap decline and be so unwatchable that we don’t care anymore

Michael is NOT being killed off – directly from Frank.

kill off michael by drew and send him to prison for ever!

No, he’s not being killed off. However, many beloved characters are leaving GH one way or another. We’d like to know, “WHY”?

Horrible new writers. We all can do way better

I’d never want a “fan” to write for this soap, and both writers aren’t “new,” either.

This is not a good thing at all. Michael is a Quartermaine & Spencer by birth and a Corinthos by adoption. He’s the ultimate GH “legacy kid” and arguably the central character of the show since he’s literally related to damn near everybody. Even if he’s not written as the lead character, logic suggests that would be the path going forward.

So sick of this it appears that the toxicity in the show is too much for actors to continue.

I love Chad as Michael. No one can replace bim.

Too bad he wasn’t more like his Uncle Jason,than the other creep! Hope they get someone completely different looking, i.e Rbt. Adamson for his replacement.

I hope they find someone other than Adamson
I never felt he did justice to the part
No umph. Just dry
I don’t think he’s a good enough actor
Why are they killing the show piece by piece
How long do they think the fans are going to continue to be fans with this garbage that they’re doing

I totally agree!
No offense to that specific actor & no criticisms of his acting skills… He just simply doesn’t give Michael Corinthos! Of course, Chad’s the best for the role, but hopefully there’s someone else out there that could pull it off. I can’t see how it could work to lose the character of Michael. I mean, Carly & Sonny already lost Morgan… Ya know?!

I agree with you 100 percent. Nobody can replaced Chad as Michael.

I couldn’t agree more. No offense to the young man who has periodically filled in for Chad but there is only one Michael Corinthos for me. I just hope they write it so the door remains open for his return. Replace him for awhile if necessary ( Although it just won’t be the same) Or have him head off to run ELQ’s London office . He can take Sasha and new bambino on the way and at least Wiley . Maybe the baby stays w/ Mrs. unfaithful? Idk but don’t close the door on Chad returning please!

Not a complete surprise as there were rumors floating for a while. Wish him welll. Might be time for a break from the character

Thank God

I hope they do a recast of the character

They’re not at this time.

Recast but if Chad decides to come back let him. He is ” Michael Corinthos”

Shocked! There must be a lot of BS going on at ABC…please don’t kill the soap! Invest in writers i stead of sets and wardrobe budgets!

One by one they are either being killed off or being changed. I don’t know if I wanna watch it anymore!

I like him in the role of Michael. I will miss him. Good actor!

I am sad. But it is his decision to make. I wish him well and luck! (As long as the writers don’t kill off Michael.)

Michael is great! hate for him to leave but he is great deserves to live the best life. he has a great family and loves them dearly.Chad stay strong live ,love, and be good to yourself.

Wish Chad all the best. GH is on a downward spiral. Too many favorites leaving and too many padt characters coming back. Stories are boring.

True that,sad

I don’t blame him and I wish him well. The Michael character is neither here nor there. Seems like a bore to play him…or at least after 14 years. Best wishes to Chad to find something that challenges and fulfills him.

There won’t be A General Hospital at the rate there Going

That’s for sure

I do not want to see Chad.Love him as Michael corentos.He is a wonderful actor and he needs to stay on.We will surely miss him, please.Michael reconsider

Sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed Chad in this role. Since it’s Chad’s idea to step down, I would love to see Darin Brooks play the role. Darin could add his quirky kind of humor to the role plus give it his own special spin to the character. Just an idea. I wish Chad a lot of success and happiness in his future.

I have watched Chad develop into a outstanding Charactor i wish he would finish this storyline out would love to see him become a villian I wish him well you will be missed

Brooks is well suited to play Dillon – a character that needs to come back, although there may be a “no vacancy” sign outside of the Q front door these days.

It is a sad day when he leaves. I have been watching GH since I was little and I am 61. Hope you don’t get rid of his character

I will miss his handsome face and chemistry he has with sonny and Carly. I think that Sasha and should not get together, but Jason and Sasha. Please don’t let Sasha be pregnant. Michael and willow split, but not divorce . Michael need a break from love. Please leave chase and Brooklyn alone.

In time,it won’t even be GH anymore.
Everyone is getting fired,or just leaving .
It’s horrible.

Give Michael a rest….

It’s sad to see chad go.. he’s been Michael corinothos for so many years. Please come back

I can’t take this. First Kelly. Now Chad. He is Michael and no one can play him. So sorry to see him leave. This is very sad for GH

I love Chad as Michal C. No one can replace him.

I ain’t mad at Chad Duell for leaving. Better to get out , before the writers turn Michael an abomination and ruin the character. Good luck on your new path

Nooo! When he first joined I hated that they replaced Garrett after just one year. Because I thought Garrett looked the part more. But in no time the Duell grew on me,and now is one of my favorite characters on the show. I can’t see him being replaced,but Michael is a character that needs to be on GH. I’m torn on what they should do. I just hate seeing Duell go.

I think it is time for me to move on also. I am getting bored with the comings and going.

Why is he leaving the show

People become actors to play different roles and I’m sure that is why he is moving on.

Maybe h’es leaving because he’s as pissed as we are with his role. How, as Michael, he can hold it together while listening to all the lies and excuses coming out of Drew’s mouth, while wanting to knock him on his ass! I sure hope Drew gets what he deserves, knowing it was Michael that gave it to him.

I’ll take clutching your pearls over a soap opera for $2000.

He is a big part of GH I think they should recast his role with a replacement and not cast him off the show but he well forever be missed he was a great Micheal Corinthos I’ve been watching for over 35 years thank you GH Iove the show

Please don’t let him go. Do anything you can to keep him on the show. Please don’t let him go. I love him and Willow together. Don’t let Drew run him off. Too many good people are leaving the show it makes me sad

The character has become insufferable the past few years. Maybe time to take a break

Hate to see Chad leaving,won’t be the same without him,like Robert but can’t even think abt a different Michael,will seem weird but I don’t want him to be killed off

Recast please don’t write him off love you Chad please come bac you are going to be so missed

Great disappointment in hearing the news about Chad’s exit. Praying that he will return in the future. Also praying that he has good fortune in his coming endeavors. Chad, take care of your beautiful family. Hugs and kisses to you all. Good Luck!

Was not expected.since. since it happening they need to recast and have Michael join Sonnys world.

Michael should be recast

I hope CD comes back as AJ and Carlys son he’s a great performer and theirs still story to tell with Michael such as he may be Aces secret father and that Amelia may not be his daughter after all.

Is that you Cecil? Still making unfounded storyline adjustments?

Did Micheal even know Esma??

What the hell has happened with this show?

This is terrible. First Kelly. Now Chad. He is Michael and no one can play him.

This really sucks, he is one of my favorite characters, and the stand in just does not come close

You will be missed on the show that’s for sure

Why Michael fight his own battles instead of having Jason fight them?

Recast Michael Please love the character

I’ve never had any good love towards Chad’s portrayal of Michael though, I do like the character.
I can see much more tension between Robert Adamson’s portrayal with both Sasha and Willow. Never felt it with Chad.

I feel the exact opposite

Yes Michael is needed please don’t go! no one can replace him I don’t care who they cast it seems like GH is toxic what’s really going on?

I am shocked. Wonder if he’s heading to CBS? Will Adamson step in permanently

I’m not surprised by this the writers have ruined the show.

They sure have. Seems there is probably a lot of drama on the set with all the firings. I have heard their ratings aren’t the greatest and they may get the boot off ABC.

If you do replace Chad please don’t let it be Robert Adamson, sorry don’t think he fits the Micheal role, but that’s just my opinion

What in the world is going on at GH? Ever since they changed writers and then backtracked on the change, this has been messy.

You just answered your own question, it’s the so-called writers!

Not exactly surprising news. There have been rumors about Chad leaving for a while. I’ve liked him as Michael, but he has seemed to be kind of going through the motions and phoning it in at times, in recent years. Which is probably on the writing as much as anything else. Don’t blame him for wanting to step away, maybe do some new things. My best to him.

I would say they should give the character of Michael a break for a while. Down the road, if Chad wants to return, great. If not, then recast . And I would be fine with Robert Adamson taking over the role. I think he’s done a fine job during the times he’s filled in for Chad in recent years.

But man, what a turnover in the GH cast this year. Roger Howarth, Michael Easton, Kelly Monaco let go. Kin Shriner, Tristan Rogers, James Patrick Stuart, Kathleen Gati, Robert Gossett, Alley Mills among others, written out.

How about take his salary and use it towards @KellyMonicos return?????

Kelly Monaco isn’t coming back; move on.

How do you know? Move out of your mom’s house

Watch out Mimi, the house may just fall on you.

Chad was the reason I started watching GH again and he was so good from the beginning. So I’m sad. I hope he comes back someday

This is a mistake…clean up his role…rewrite making him a stable character that will bring an upbeat and long term image w/leadership qualities as there are too many shipwrecked personalities in GH. There are too many people out there in the real world politically. Thus allow for people of promise to be put in uplifting roles emulating John Beradino and good role models. Thank you.

This news really tears me apart. Chad has been a favorite of mine for years. There have been so many changes on General Hospital and I’ve been watching it since it premiered! Although I wish the best for Chad and whatever he’s getting ready to accomplish in his life, I pray the writers do him justice and do not write him off the canvas completely, I don’t like the direction General Hospital is going in at all and have not for the past year or so. There was a time when I couldn’t wait to watch it and now I wait till it’s on Hulu and fast-forward through a lot of it this is not what I want, but this is what has become a General Hospital for me , please do something with your storylines and stop blowing up families that do not need to be messed with. I truly hate what happened to Cody and Sasha? They both deserved happiness and they’re blown up too. I pray that Dante and Lulu find their way back to each other and that it doesn’t take forever on canvas for this to happen. Chad please don’t take forever to come back to General Hospital because I don’t know how much longer I’m gonna watch this soap opera without you

Seems like GH has a toxic work environment there and difficult work place much like the first term of Donald trumps with his large turnover!
Either the actors “die off” on screen or they die off in real life must be very very stressful to work at GH

I can’t wait until Donald drops dead too.

Well, I don’t know..

For one thing, I’m not in any hurry to have him down here.

Aside from that, do you think the couch er… “abuser” would be any better?

That may be the one thing that saves us!

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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role

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Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.

As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.

Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.

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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.

Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).

Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”

Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.

So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.

 

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Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ Star, Passes Away at 57

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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports  indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.

Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.

Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.

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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.

Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).

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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.

At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.

Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.

Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.

Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.

Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.

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Jonathan Bennett Tapped to Play New Role on ‘General Hospital’

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All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.

Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.

Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.

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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’

After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…”  Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.

Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine,  The Knot.

So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.

 

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