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Chad Duell’s Final ‘General Hospital’ Episode Airs as Michael Makes His Choice
The Tuesday, January 21st episode was a sad day for General Hospital fans as it marked the final appearance of Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell in the role of Michael Corinthos. Previously, Duell had made the decision to exit the ABC daytime drama after his nearly 15-year-run with the show.
In story, Michael has been suffering from extreme pain and third degree burns after being caught in an explosion and set on fire, by being in the wrong place at the wrong time (i.e. Sonny’s penthouse).
The pick-up from the Friday, January 18th episode has Carly (Laura Wright) in Michael’s hospital room asking him where he would like to receive treatment, Johns Hopkins or the experimental clinic in Germany? On today’s episode, Michael was able to give Carly his answer, and it was “Germany.” Before he leaves the country, he uttered for Carly to get “Sasha.”

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When Carly comes out of Michael’s room to tell Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) of his decision, Willow seems to accept it, but wants to see him. Carly says he asked for Sasha (Sofia Mattsson). Jason (Steve Burton) comes by and says he will get in touch with her. Carly assures Sonny and Portia (Brook Kerr) she has everything figured out a plane and a nursing staff on-board for the transfer and that she will go with him. Michael will not be alone.
Willow goes to see Michael and apologizes for the state of their marriage. She tells him she still loves him and that she will bring Amelia and Wiley to visit him and that they love him, too. Suddenly, Michael’s monitors go off, so Willow leaves the room. Portia tells the just arrived Sasha and Jason, along with Carly, that Michael had to be sedated again. Carly lays into Willow for taking up what should have been Michael’s last request to see Sasha.

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Now at the airport, an emotional Carly thanks Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) for arranging everything for Michael before she leaves. Just as Carly is set to leave Port Charles with Michael, Ava (Maura West) has a showdown with Sonny. She is worried for their daughter Avery’s safety. She wants full custody of Avery. Ava tells Sonny, she cannot lose another child, and wants Sonny to do what’s right and best for their daughter.

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All of this from Ava is on the heels of how Michael was in the line of fire (literally) when the target of that explosion was Sonny. Next, Ava announces she will not let him use Avery as a human shield. As she is going in on Sonny, he begins to have pains in his face and in his chest. After Ava storms out, Sonny goes down for the count writhing on the floor.

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Jason tries to talk some sense into Tracy (Jane Elliot) who is being held at the PCPD for not divulging where Amelia and Wiley are. After talking to Jason, he realizes Tracy’s issue is not with Willow, it’s with Drew (Cameron Mathison). Later at the GH chapel, Willow is talking with Drew and Jason comes upon them, looking to somehow get Drew out of the picture, or so it would seem.
Will you miss seeing Chad Duell on General Hospital? Are you glad Michael chose Germany to recover from his burns and wounds? Will Sonny get up off the floor? Comment below.
LOVING all this Tracy material !
I will miss Chad Duell, terribly. He is such a great actor. I can’t imagine anybody playing Michael but him. However, everybody deserves a break. I really wish things work out for him.
There’s No Other Michael!.
Actually there is. He’s at least the third actor to play Michael. Chad is perfectly fine as Michael but he’s not great or so perfectly unique to the role that he can’t be replaced. He can and should be recasted.
I don’t know if M.Benard plans on leaving GH, but I betcha he’ll be the one to nail Cyrus, when he starts giving him his dose of Digitalis.
If Sonny leaves there’s no more GH.
Sureeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yeah, no. GH will be fine without Sonny.
Hi. Violet—I was thinking the same thing. Also, is Stedwell( spelling) a permanent cast member? Makes me think Sonny is being replaced—afterall, PC needs a a baddie.
im sorry for the way that willow and drew tryed to destroy michaels life and i cant wait for willow to get what coming to her when she find out what a snake drew is she will pay.
I agree. Drew is a snake and Willow is a tramp
Willow’s character does not depict that of a tramp. Why should anyone call another person by a demeaning name? When men have sex with several people you don’t call him names. I see that you stupid females are still letting men define you or make rules for you; just as they did in the 1600 hundreds and later years and still today.
It’s a stupid soap opera! Not reality! Seriously!
WillHO is a good ole fashioned slut!!! Better??
It depends on your definition of “tramp”, compared to others’ definition. Some of us consider her “loose”—perhaps, it’s a mental disorder? Insecurity? It happens in real life.
As a former snake myself, I really have to object to that characterization of Drew. It’s a real insult to snakes!
Indeed, Satan. And calling Willow a “tramp” is an insult to me!
Drew needs to go back to Hallmark ASAP!
He doesn’t do Hallmark anymore; he’s at the Jesus network (a.k.a. Great American Family).
Will definitely miss Chad Duell A LOT! So much going on with Michael’s character, it’s a tough time to see him leave. With that said, I watched him on Maurice’s State of Mind and I can understand Chad’s decision. He has lost his Dad and there’s been no grieving process… no closure. Losing a parent is a painful experience and we all have to respect his need to process it all. The Michael/Sasha dynamic is going to get interesting. Michael will be exposed… yet, I’m angrier at Drew and Willow. Mainly Drew. I miss Billy Miller’s Drew (may he Rest in Peace). THAT Drew was the TRUE character. No disrespect to Cameron Mathison, but he’s not THAT Drew. The writers decided to destroy the character with all this nonsense…. like killing off Sam. Tracy? Jane Elliot? THIS is her at HER best. I’m watching just for her. THAT’S our Tracy! I dread when they have to deal with Leslie’s (Monica) true death. It will be an excruciatingly painful moment. GH writers – we’ve endured enough actual deaths the last two years. Please stop! We’ve lost Sonya Eddy, Jackie Zeman, Nilly Miller, Tyler Christopher, the tragic murder of Johnny Wactor, and now Leslie. Please stop killing off our characters, like Sam. Enough is enough.
Why do they keep killing off the best characters? Why don’t they give Sasha a break?!!
Completely agree with all u said!!!!
Will certainly miss Chad! I surely do hope they do not kill off Maurice! I know he’s probably tired of playing this part for sooo long, but he is irreplaceable!!! I sure wish they could somehow bring back Dex and Sam from the dead, but I guess not!! Looking forward to something nice to happen on this show. Even Christmas was a bust on it! Sad
Omg! Again! Seriously people! It’s a SOAP OPERA! Come back to reality!
Man Tracey is a riot,I would love to hang out with her,I know she’s playing a part but she makes me laugh so much especially with the paper planes.You go Tracey!!!!!!
Yes, she’s a riot and I love how she plays all her meanness with a sense of humor and a smile.
I totally agree! Tracey is definitely her own woman! Tough, but has a very compassionate side.
They’re characters, not real people! Wow!
Dgtak, your point? Everyone knows it’s fiction and the very nature of the soap opera genre dictates that viewers engage in animated conversations about the storyline and the characters we love and hate. This has been going on for over 60 years and predates the arrival of social media. Our great grandmothers listened to their stories on the radio while shelling green beans or baking bread. It gives us a respite from reality. Simply put, it’s fun. So please stop with the redundant and obnoxious refrain that,” It’s just a soap. We know.
Amen!
Yes. Tracy brings life and entertainment to this soap.
I hate that all of these long time characters Sam, scotty, Michael and Sonny and so on are all leaving or gone. GH is losing its mojo! I honestly don’t care for alot of the new characters except John from the WSB. I COULD LOOK AT him all day. But the rest I’m over with. I’ve stopped watching every day. I can’t stand Cameron Mathison in or out of character. The scruffy face look has to stop and he with MICHAELS WIFE IS GROSS!!
I agree. I read somewhere they are going to CBS. Is it me or does cbs soaps and abc soaps ping pong their actors.
All soaps do.
You are soooooo right!.
Hallmark, GH, or American Family: Cameron Mathison still grossly overacts, jolting viewers & breaking “the fourth wall”
(the imaginary “wall” that allows viewers to lose themselves in the story)
Such a ham!
Sonny will get up as soon as they say “cut”
I suppose when or if Michael comes back,he’ll look like a different person,lol
Yes I love Michael I was so happy when he married Willow and had a family until Drew came along I hate that storyline
I agree.
Hated to see Michael leave
Chad is an excellent actor & I will miss him dearly. GH will not be the same without him! However, it is not about me, or any other fan, it is about Chad doing what he needs to do for his own happiness & I respect that & wish him nothing but the best for HIS future!
I think there will be another Michale. Too much of a story line to just drop the character.
Recast Michael.
It is all fake and is a soap opera so it doesnt really matter. Get a life!!!
Ahem, why are you here, exactly?
She’s temporarily living in fairyland with you apparently! I agree with her. It’s a soap opera! Instead of investing time in that fake nonsense, you should invest it in something real!
Perhaps you need to invest your time in better things than to come in here to remind folks what they already know( it’s a soap). You’ve posted that same message about a dozen times now using different aliases.
Gee Kat, thanks for sharing. You come bursting into a soap opera community forum to remind us what we already know,and then you tell us to “ Get a life”? That was a lot of energy and hostility that you expended just to insult folks you don’t know and who never did you any harm. So who, exactly, should get a life?
Chad Duell PLEASE COME BACK!!!
I’m going to miss Michael. Hope he comes back at some point. However. I still believe the writer’s need some new storylines. And I do not agree with the addition of Sidwell bad bad choice, writer’s.
Yes! I love Chad’s work. I hope he returns one day.
My first experience watching General Hospital was 22 years ago. The scene had Sonny in his classic mob boss character. I WAS HOOKED! So seeing him on the floor shook me. I would not want to see him go.
For once can we have a happy ending. Gio can be the child Brooklyn gave up but not Dante as the father; let his father be someone who sent in sperm. Leave Brooklyn and Dante alone….they both have had enough drama and loss. I like Gio and think he will end up with Emma. I like him and hope he stays in…. But this Drew and Willow mess is enough. Let her take care of her children and visit Michael til he returns and as far as Sasha is invoicing don’t like that she is pregnant with Michael’s baby; much rather see it’s Cody’s baby and they aren’t cousins. She deserves a happy ending too
Yes will miss Michael as watched him grow up. Sad seeing him go but wishing him mu ccj success in his n2xt chapter. Also question I know Out in February’s episode but please tell me the new Brennan is just on for a couple episodes as he does not take over Jack Brennan original Jack Brandon is the best and is a great match for car waiting but not this second pregnant someone respond
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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