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Chris McKenna Reportedly Out as ‘General Hospital’s’ Jack Brennan

As ABC’s General Hospital continues to make casting additions in front of the camera; a new report indicates that Chris McKenna is the next contract player to be written out of the show as his storyline as Port Charles WSB bureau chief, Jack Brennan, is coming to end this fall.
According to sources close to the situation, who informed Soap Opera Network, McKenna will exit the long-running soap opera when Jack is killed-off the canvas. The outlet shares, Brennan’s death will come about as the soap, “leans heavily into storylines surrounding the World Security Bureau (WSB).”
McKenna, who previously appeared on the soaps when he was 12 as a young Joey Buchanan on One Life to Live from 1990-1993, then as an adult as Mark Harding on The Young and the Restless from 2014-2015, and next on The Bold and the Beautiful in the short term role of Dr. Hayden, began his run as GH’s Brennan back in February of 2025, replacing Charles Mesure in the role.

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JACK’S ROCKY ROAD TO ROMANCE
In fact, McKenna won the part over Daniel Goddard and Daniel Cosgrove, who eventually were cast in other roles on General Hospital, that of Henry Dalton and Ezra Boyle, respectively. Chris informed his fans via X, back in August of 2025, that he was put on contract at the daytime drama and thanked them for helping make it happen.
Chris told Michael Fairman TV how it was to step into the role previously played by Charles Mesure, “I knew the challenge it was going to be and I had a like 0nly five days to get my head around it, so I was ready for it. Sure, it was challenging, but I was up for it. I was a recast before on The Young and the Restless.”
On-screen, Jack became romantically involved with Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), but that went bust when Carly learned Jack was not up front with her and had secretly enlisted her daughter, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) to join the WSB. Over months, Carly plotted to get revenge on Jack, and suddenly, Valentin Casssadine (James Patrick Stuart), Jack’s mortal enemy, came into the picture and he had fallen for Carly and she for him.
Now, Jack has started up a relationship with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and has found himself in situations stooping to lows to help Nina and her criminal daughter, Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) out of jams, especially where Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) is concerned.

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REUNITING WITH ERIKA SLEZAK
Last fall, Chris got a thrill of a lifetime when his OG on-screen mother from One Life to Live, the iconic Erika Slezak (ex-Viki) took on a guest role on General Hospital as Ronnie Bard, the secret sister of Monica Quartermaine (the late Leslie Charleson). While the two did not have a storyline together, Chris did share some tender moments reconnecting with Erika on the set,
McKenna has a laundry list of primetime credits including: State of Affairs, Good Trouble, Lucifer and Castle, where in an ironic twist he appeared alongside another Joey Buchanan none other than Nathan Fillion.
So, how do you feel if the report holds true and GH is killing off Brennan and Chris McKenna would exit the show? How do you think Brennan will die on GH? Will he be in the wrong place at the wrong time, and someone will take him out? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
This is so wrong!!
There is still so much story that could be written for Brennan.
Chris is a terrific actor and GH is making a huge mistake.
I agree totally. Ive followed his career for years after he debut on OLTL as a young teen. He has a terrific screen presence and he is perfect for the role of Brennan. The WSB story writing really sucks. But Chris always gives solid believable performances. Killing him off is just stupid!
I agree!
I do not want to see Jack killed off! I love this actor!
I agree
It’s an absolute waste of talent by letting Chris go. Yet GH continues to keep other actors/actresses who should have been removed long ago.
I agree…Jack should stay on GH.
Absolutely! This is totally, so wrong!! The best Brennan, ever. Handsome, excellent actor.
Don’t kill him off. He is a great actor and adds so much to the show.
Do not kill him off!! Kill the real Villain…Willow!!!
Totally agree!
Yes please
Right! Get rid of Drew also! I’ve had enough of of his nonsense.
I agree, get rid of the craziest. I could possibly think of a couple ways for Willow. Can we say ‘injection ‘?
Willow will kill him because yesterday show tells him in control. Willow won’t like that at all. Please get this Serena out.
I agree
maybe he will take a bullet to save Joss.
Eww. No. I hate Joss enough without that happening.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brennan is an important character for the WSB storyline. If they’re planning to feature the WSB, that should definitely include Brennan as section chief. Now that he’s tangled in the web of Nina and Weeping Willow, there are all kinds of possibilities for Brennan. Besides that, Chris McKenna is a very natural and wonderful actor. He’s a great addition to the cast. I beg TPTB, please don’t let Chris and Brennan go.
Joss taking over yeah getting rid of Brennan.
I love❤️ Brennan he’s a doll im so tied of that show getting rid of the best get rid of carly i can’t stand her
Not surprised. Chris McKenna is a fine actor; however, he was mis[re]cast as Brennan. This is an overdue exit of the character at this point.
Agreed! He came in after the very sexy Charles Measure and it was a real contrast. I could never get used to him.
I was just really starting to enjoy him. Once he got away from Carly, he really blossomed. He is great with Nina. Stupid decision.
i hope this isnt true, I like Chris alot as Jack and eventhough Frank Valentine new version of the WSB kind of sucks, I like having characters that are WSB on the show. I still think they need to work on Joslyn as a WSB agent especially with her letting eveyone know shes an agent. she for sure cannot do undercover work in port chartles, maybe overseas escapades but not in port charles, but back to Chris being let go, it sucks if its true i hope this is a bad or incorrect rumor, come on GH keep Chris on.
Once she was shot, and the case details came out she knew she wouldn’t be able to do under cover stuff anymore. Brennan had already told her that. That’s why she told her Mom and others she was WSB.
Please give Chris McKenna more story as Jack Brennan. He has the most charisma of all. Especially if WSB story grows.Chris is terrific and one of my favs .
Nina and Jack are good together.First no Ava and Ethan and now Jack and Nina.Noo please!
Ugh! I do not like the latest Ethan— Absolutely NO chemistry or sting! Yuck!
I don’t like him either
I don’t like the latest one playing little James either
You’re criticizing a child? The KID was called in at the last minute when Gary (the regular James) was injured. Adults and most teenagers are worthy of critique – not little kids.
I totally agree, the new Ethan doesn’t work at all, sorry but its true. Chris McKenna is doing a Fantastic job. You really need to keep him. It doesn’t matter what character he has he slides perfectly into it. It will be big mistake. Please rethink this.
Sorry but the new Ethan is the worst! Not at all like Ethan and a horrible actor. They also need to change Serena – yuck!
Keep Chris as Brennan. So much more he could bring to the show
The show is fairly controlled when it comes to leaks. They especially wouldn’t leak something to a tertiary outlet like SON.
Regardless, McKenna grew on me in the role, but despite some chemistry with Watros, the character’s days were numbered once the breakup with Carly happened.
Nooooooo!!!!!! I like this character!
I am so sick of GH getting rid of good characters and adding insignificant characters with insignificant story lines. Willow, Drew and possibly Curtis are the ones that need to kick rocks. I love me some Jack.
You have to learn to separate characters from actors! Donelle Turner is a terrific actor! I dont care how you may not like how Curits is behaving. It would be stupid of the show to fire Donelle. The same goes for Cameron Matheson and Kate MacMullen. Cameron is a terrific actor and he has nailed the role of Drew so well everyone hates him. Kate MacMullen has really improved as an actress since her character has gone dark.
Again if the show fired everyone just becaue the audience didnt like their character’s actions people like Jane Elliot wouldnt have lasted this long. When she first came on GH Tracy was the house bitch! In the story even the sainted Lesley Webber didnt like her! That was because Jane was excellent at playing the bitch. Again you guys need to learn to separate the characters from the actors. This is a continuing story. Of course you arent going to like everything the characters do. But good actors cant be fired just because you get ticked at their alter egos lol.
You make some good points, however Donnel ( Curtis)is a one note, monochromatic actor who is not talented enough to rise above the poor writing that is afforded to him. He is not a good actor. I also take umbrage with you as a new commentator coming in here as Captain Obvious telling folks not once, but twice, that they can’t distinguish fiction from reality. They know the difference.
Well said Harry (as always)
We are following characters on a soap. These actors make or break a role. Getting replaced or fired is just a part of soap operas. We aren’t all going to agree, so I doubt the powers that be listen to us very much.
The characters are the soap…
AGREE!!
This is just another example of how inept Frank Valentini is at running this show. Chris has been a great recast. Of course he didnt have the same chemistry with Laura Wright. But big deal. They ended that. What matters is that he is very believable in the role of a WSB Cheif. I cant understand why they would kill him off if theyre going forward with more WSB type stories. He is the perfect anchor for these types of stories.
The problem is the writing. Thus far this generation’s WSB stories have been lackluster, convoluted and pointless. The Five Poppies-Cold Fusion debackle led us around in circles for the better part of a year and the conclusion was pretty lame. We didnt even get a huge Crisis in Port Charles . Nor did we ever get to see the Prototype. Firing Chris is a very bad move.
Brennan is good with Nina. Don’t kill him off.
Please don’t write Chris McKenna out of GH! He is a wonderful actor and has become one of my favorite GH characters.
U’re correct on all points David.
I hope this does not happen because he is and amazing actor and his character has so much yet to do!
Good actor but enough of this entanglement with Nina and Willow , too much
I love his acting and character. I think it would be a huge mistake to get rid of him. Please keep him on General Hospital
Hope it’s a lie I think his doing a great job even though he does some things that he shouldn’t but if it’s true hope he takes willow with him I hate that she has done so many things and gotten away with them and tries to look innocent that smirky laugh she did when she threw her wedding ring yuk and would love love to see chases face when he finds out all the things his lovely innocent friend has done
What? Awful. Just awful.
Say it ain’t so!!!! Not hit the road Jack! Come on!!!! I wish I stead of killing off Jack, kill this long storyline about Willow.
Horrible Horrible descision to let Chris McKenna go! Pls GH reconsider and keep him!!! If his ‘ killed ‘ off make it so he can return quickly.
Not pleased. He is one of my favorites
Please don’t kill him off He is really good.
Please don’t kill Jack.
This is a terrible move. Jack and Nina have shown real sparks — as did Nathan Parsons’ Ethan and Ava. The show is saddled with new pretty boys with dubious acting abilities, so getting rid of an older, solid actor to focus on the likes of Hudson, Simon, Tristan, et al, is a bonehead move.
Disappointed. Great chemistry with Nina.
Where is he going????
I really like Chris/jack and wish he wouldn’t be cut. Willl he be on another Soap?
Big mistake. He adjusted accordingly with the abrupt sea shifts of the story writing. Moreover, he has a strong chemistry with Cynthia Watros which he didn’t have with Laura Wright. He was making Jack Brennan work despite what the writers threw at him. What I most appreciate about him is he allows his natural sense of humor to shine through which really made his interactions with Nina to shine through. If they want to focus more on WSB, why get rid of Jack Brennan, thr director of the Port Charles WSB division? And if they make that obnoxious, petulant Skipper Jax his replacement, I will be forced to quit watching. I doubt they’d go there so perhaps they’re looking at Valentin.
1000% Agreed! Everything you said! Skipper Jax IS the Most Obnoxious. I may Actually Stop Watching this Soap in Protest! Ughh!
Joss will see contents of black box. Joss will see he helped Willow get away with attempted murder. Willow will kill him to keep her secrets. Too late Willow.
O hell no what a mistake I love him he will be missed
Why would they kill him Jack of just when it was getting interesting what the should get rid of the story with Carly and Valentine that a uggg with them two no chemistry
The story with Jack is just getting interesting the story with Carly and Valentine is a no no they have no chemistry
They certainly don’t!
I don’t like him with Nina. But I don’t want him gone either. I feel like there’s so much more that can be written for him. For example, I want to see where the story with Willow’s going. He’s just beginning a real story with Josslyn. It would be great to see how that evolves. Please don’t let him go!
Chris McKenna is a great actor and is great for the show, why do you all always mess up a great cast??? No wonder General Hospital doesn’t win many awards, you mess with what works. Find some better people who can see what fans want!!! Stop screwing with what works!!!
General Hospital doesn’t win many awards? They’ve won the Emmy for Best Drama Series for the past 5 years in a row, and 7 times total during Frank Valentini’s tenure as executive producer, lol.
GH…BAD DECISION!!!!! VERY, VERY BAD DECISION!!!!!
Valenteen. Will probably will shoot Brennan. Maybe, or Jason or sunny. Will. Lol
Valentin is the one who should be shot. I do not trust or like that slimy guy.
What’s Valentin going to do? Threaten Jack with a ladle?
This is too bad. Brennan is an interesting character and I will miss seeing Chris on the show.
Chris McKenna has been a great addition to the canvas over the last few years and I will be sorry to see him go. I think that they are making a mistake killing off Jack Brennan.
I like him as Jack, he probably will get killed off by Willow
This doesn’t make sense all these good actors slipping thru the cracks.
Just beginning to love this character Jack now that hes getting a decent story line. He’s great with Nina. Stop getting rid of your best people
GH. !
Nooooooooooo
Get rid of Curtis Ashford or send him to prison fir being an idiot. Please keep Chris.
Never thought I’d be saying this, but this is a shame. It took me a long time, but Chris McKenna won me over as Brennan. I didn’t like him as the recast when he took over for Charles Mesure, but he made the role his own, and I eventually grew to like his portrayal of the character.
This is very odd timing when they just began a story with Brennan and Nina, and McKenna has obvious chemistry with Cynthia Watros. I don’t like when they bring on a bunch of new characters like they have recently, some contract players, and they have to write out existing characters to even things out, since Frank clearly has his quota of contracted actors that he’s not allowed to exceed.
Hope this report is wrong, and Chris McKenna and Brennan get a reprieve.
Is Frank Valentini and the writers trying to get the show canceled? None of the storylines have made any sense. Either Frank Valentini, the writers or the show will be gone.
So, the ratings are up since last year. Frank works wonders with the budget. The Spoon Island shootout at the beginning of July with the Cassius reveal was highly regarded. So, neither Frank, nor Chris/Liz are leaving.
But ratings matter too!
And they have been trending up for most of the year.
Very unhappy with this news
There are others who should go before he goes.
This is a very unpleasant surprise. In the beginning I wasn’t a fan but I liked Charles Mesure with Carly plus they just didn’t have the chemistry but now he really is having chemistry with Nina and they’re good together! My one problem is he has info with Willow being the shooter and I hope he gives it to Carly before his demise.
I didn’t say anything wrong at all not to allow my comment!!!!
I like Jack! H
Another bad move by GH! Another excellent actor , popular with fans gone! I hope they know how upset their fans are and keep him!
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‘General Hospital’ Favorite Kirsten Storms Gives Update on Apartment Break-in That Caused “Unnecessary Custody Case”

Kirsten Storms (Maxie, GH) is sharing more details on the December 2025 apartment break-in and the difficulties she has had with the Tennessee police, plus how the original incident, according to the actress, played into her ex-husband, Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny, GH and ex-Stefan/Jake, Days) filing a restraining order against her and the custody case involving their daughter, Harper.
The popular actress had played GH’s Maxie Jones on and off since 2005, after coming to the ABC soap opera following her run as Belle Black on Days of our Lives. As GH fans know, Storms last appearance on General Hospital was back in March of this year. In recent episodes, the character of Maxie was written-out along with her entire family and Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) and relocated to Australia.
Now, Kirsten explained via Instagram and with shared photo of the December police report, which indicated Storms had placed a call to the Franklin Police Department to report a break-in at her Tennessee apartment. The report states that Storms was away from her apartment for about a week in August of 2025, and when she returned home, she found damage to the deadbolt on her door, as well as other missing items.

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KIRSTEN STORMS SPEAKS OUT ABOUT CUSTODY CASE OVER HER DAUGHTER
Then, Storms fired back at naysayers in the ongoing comments on her break-in situation, stating: “Please do not tell me (or ask me) not to post these things. I’m hoping this is the last item I post (of the documents I have on the break-in at my old apartment in Tennessee). I’m only doing this because that lead to an **unnecessary custody case** being filed against me.”
It was back in April that TMZ learned, through obtaining of court documents, that Barash cited Storms for having mental health issues so he filed a restraining order against her. Kirsten expressed in her latest post, that she was asked to meet with a mediator in the custody case for her daughter, not a judge, and that her mental health issues were being used against her instead of people focusing on the break-in.
Storms added, “However, the break-in … followed by a ‘custody case/now mediation request’ where the break-in was the main reason for the initial custody filing, was unwarranted.”
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHECK
Kirsten also shared on her health status,”I have always been proactive about my medical care (all aspects), as well as Harper’s (<—— the MOST important person to me). I’ve also been attempting to get checkups with a neurosurgeon/neurologist for my brain aneurysm and brain cysts. And tbh, I have a psychologist that I’ve seen for years, who I’m kinda attached too. She’s f’ing incredible and understands the kind of therapy sessions I need. Addressing what should NOT be the focus (mental illness), is frustrating for me”
You can check out Kirsten’s latest post on the custody matter, and her ongoing battle over the apartment break-in while in Tennessee below.
Now let us know, glad to hear from Kirsten and hear more of her side of the custody story and her ongoing issues with this apartment break-in? Let us know via the comment section below, and if you miss seeing her on-screen on General Hospital and hope one day she will come back.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson to Star in New Holiday Movie

The Stone Cold and the Jackal brand will now expand into movies, in news today on Monday, September 14. Fans of General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) will be excited to learn that the two will be starring in and are co-writing and producing a holiday flick.
Working alongside producers, Zero Gravity Management, the production team behind the hit and critically-acclaimed Netflix series Ozark, though the title and details are bering kept under wraps, fans can look forward to an upcoming movie that is said to be a “quick-witted comedy, holiday romance, and a playful whodunit, that follows two unlikely partners as they stumble into a mystery in a charming small town at Christmas.”
Burton, Anderson, and their creative partner, Stacy Asencio-Sutphen are working on the script. According to the official Stone Cold and the Jackal Instagram account, “While financing and distribution continue to be ironed out, there’s a casting call out for the two female leads who’ll star opposite the dynamic duo. At present, the film is being considered the first entry in a franchise of annual romantic mysteries.”

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STEVE BURTON AND BRADFORD ANDERSON’S JOURNEY TO THE SCREEN
In a statement, Bradford Anderson, expressed: “We have the best fans in the world, and the constant question we ask ourselves is, ‘What more can we do to entertain them?’ When we came up with this idea for a series of holiday films, we knew we had something special.”
Steve and Bradford initially developed their on-screen. and later on-stage chemistry on General Hospital when Spinelli, the computer nerd would help Jason solve crimes or infiltrate the bad guys software system on GH. From there, the two begun touring in comedy and music venues around the country and since 2018 have co-hosted That’s Awesome with Steve and Bradford on their You Tube Channel, and have continued to grow their brand.
While Steve Burton started on General Hospital as Jason Quartermaine in 1991, it wasn’t until 2006, when we first met Damian Spinelli, that the two eventually linked up as the most unlikely pairing of “crime” fighters, even though Jason worked for Sonny and the mob.
In story in 2026, Jason and Spinelli remain close friends, although recently Spinelli was written off the canvas when he received a job offer in Australia that he could not pass up. So far now, Spinelli is living down under with Maxie and the children, while Jason remains in Port Charles.
So, we ask you, who would you like to see cast as the two leading ladies opposite Steve and Bradford in their first holiday movie?Would you want to see a holiday franchise featuring Steve and Bradford that delivers a project each year? Do you remember when Spinelli first met Jason? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: An Arrest is Made in the Disappearance of Jack Brennan

This week on all-new episode of General Hospital, WSB agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) is on the hunt for the person responsible for the disappearance of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). GH viewers know that a deceased Jack was buried six feet under by Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) after finding him dead and floating in the Metro Court pool.
Now, in the latest GH promo and video spoilers for the week of August 24-28, suspicion continues to fall on Ava, Drew, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina (Cynthia Watros), who Drew set up to take the fall.
A pair of gloved hands are seen holding Jack’s wallet, the same wallet the Drew implanted in Nina’s car. Ava is seen warning Drew, “A man like Brennan doesn’t just disappear.” Then we hear the voiceover of Nina pondering, “How exactly are we going to deal with that?” Will Drew also throw Ava under the bus to keep himself anywhere near being a major suspect in the crime?
SUSPECTS ARE MOUNTING
Then, Baines, who has stepped in as the acting WSB Port Charles bureau chief, is seen saying, “I have some questions for you.” Quick shots of Drew, Nina, Willow, Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava flash through the promo.
At the conclusion of the promo entitled “Not Good At All,” referencing Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) statement to her daughter Molly (Kristen Vaganos) earlier in the video, Baines is at the Metro Court Gardens where he clearly is at someone’s table and informs them, “You’re under arrest.”
Take a look below at the official General Hospital spoilers for the action this week in Port Charles.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Jason confides in Carly. Britt is stung. Nina is in the hot seat. Cody and Serena get better acquainted. Molly fears Alexis is courting trouble.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Anna opens up to Valentin. Nina calls a family meeting. Britt breaks bad news. Emma is furious. Alexis reassures Chase.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Brook Lynn is crushed. Anna makes a sacrifice. Carly challenges Valentin. Sonny offers to help Nina. Drew makes a vow.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Ava confronts Drew. Nina cracks under pressure. Carly meets with Josslyn. Trina visits Curtis at Pentonville. Jordan doesn’t mince words. Sonny tries to get information from Justine.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Elizabeth surprises Dante. Charlotte takes action. Willow gets alarming news. Lulu and Valentin meet. Molly runs into Lucas and Joe.
Check out the latest GH promo, “Not Good at All” below.
Now let us know, who do you think becomes the prime suspect in the Jack Brennan missing person’s case? Who do you actually think killed the guy, or pushed him the Metro Court Pool? Let us know your theories via the comment section below.
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