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Chris Van Etten Wraps Storyline and Exits General Hospital

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After beginning a potential new romance with Terry played by Cassandra James, actor and marine vet, Chris Van Etten (Chet Driscoll) has exited General Hospital.

According to a setside source in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Van Etten’s story had to be cut short.

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The reason for the abrupt ending was that Chris has moved his family away from California and to Illinois.

A recent Instagram post from Van Etten indicated the new start on life when he expressed: “Doesn’t look like much yet, but soon we’ll call it home. After being in California for over 12 years, that chapter is drawing to a close. Looking forward to being back with the family.”

Chris was first seen on the ABC daytime drama series back in 2017.

In story, Chet’s sister, Amy (Risa Dorken) meddled trying to keep Terry and her brother from a blossoming romance.  In doing so, Amy got Chet a job offer out of town, which last week Terry told him he will accept, even though Chet said he would turn it down.  No last airdate for Van Etten has been revealed, but we think, given the story, it will wrap up in short order.

Michael Fairman TV interviewed Chris for a two-part interview a few years ago, which you can see below, and as well as on The Michael Fairman Channel.

So, were you hoping for Terry and Chet to get a chance at love with one another? Sad to see Chris go? Perhaps, he will be back one day? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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I’m sorry to see him leave and to see this wonderful story cut short. Here’s hoping he and his family have a wonderful life in IL!

In the meantime, I hope they eventually recast and get this story going again.

It’s a really difficult role to cast. It’s not like there’s a whole lot of handsome double-amputee Army veterans acting in Hollywood. Chet is only connected to tertiary characters, so it may be best to bring in someone new for Terry.

I asked myself’
Who would move from California to Illinois?
Chicago vs California, hhhhmmmm?
Whishing Chris happy windy below-zero blizzard fun days.
And the best of everything-

Commiefornia? Is it the 1950s again?

Speaking of sewers…. when are you going back to yours, MAGAtt?

SuOOO
I agree with you and hope Chris and his family a better life . I lived just across Lake Michigan in Indiana for 8 lousy years. From tornadoes to conditions you describe plus horrible ,unbearable summers. I have now been in So. Cal. for 56 wonderful years, weatherwise at least, a few earthquakes but nothing major in my area (knocking on wood) The mid-west is not for me.

Hi violet–
I’m a fall/winter person..
Hot summer not for me..
I’d rather roll in a Blizard than miserably sweat in the heat.
Iraq did that to me, the heat/high temperatures were not pleasant.
But– I get the 4 seasons, so variety is always awesome.
aahh Violet- you must have an awesome tan 😉 lol

SuOOO
Hi Su. I do miss the change of seasons but Ca’s seems to run gradually one into the other, mostly sunshine, blu e sky’s, somethings always blooming, hence runny nose and eyes lately. We don’t get enough rain.I miss snow at Christmas but if someone wants to see it bad enough they can ride up to the mountains in a short while and get their fill. I avoid the sun as much as possible, but take Vit.D religisly. I hate intense heat as much as you do but want to thank you for suffering through it for all of us. You weren’t able to just turn on the A.C when needed.

Not a little prejudice are you? So where do you suggest he moves to?

More then likely rural Illinois I mean the man has been in battle I truly think he would not want to live in Chicago where it is in constant shoot outs every weekend! Thank you for your service !!

You sound very troubled dear. Help is available.

So… He really did get a job in Chicago?

Why isn’t he still going to be a writer for GH? Many writers and head-writers wrote from the distance i.e. Bill Bell and Kay Alden. Was he let go not renewing his contract or fired? I must say I’m a CBSer of daytime dramas and have been trying to watch GH simply because of the CBS’s diva seems to land there and I know their work but it’s a little hard to follow all the stories because I feel they have to many stories on canvas at present. GH needs to pare down the cast a tiny bit.

Same name… two different people. Honestly !!

you must have missed MF’s story that GH had an actor and head writer with the same name.

Never watched GH until recently and seeing if I would like it. Always been a CBSer all my life and I’m 61.

This wasn’t Chris Van Etten, the writer. But if he’s the one allowing Parasite Nina to eat the entire show, I wish he WOULD leave.

Different person my dear.

Happy for Chris, sad for us. I loved his story with Terry. Finally a couple to root for, instead of Finn moving on from woman to woman with increasing dullness. Chase and Brook Lynn better pan out soon; he needs someone to appreciate him. Glad he’s through with Malicious Michael and Whackadoo Willow. Best wishes to handsome Chris and his family.

“Finn moving on from woman to woman with increasing dullness”
I nearly spit out my Cheerios reading this! It’s so true!!!

Thad, who do you think will be the next gal to be anesthetized by Finn’s “charms”? While Elizabeth is gone, maybe he’ll cry on Nurse Amy’s shoulder!

There’s one in every crowd: man didn’t really land on the moon; the vaccine is going to kill us all; the internet is spying on us; and a veteran with more balls than any of us decided to move his entire family halfway across the country because he didn’t want to work with a transgender person.

It would be funny if it weren’t so offensive and ignorant.

Hmmmmmmmm?????

What the hell? You brought the transgender issue out, along with an amputee, showing each COULD have had an issue the other, then you send Chet to freaking Chicago? You basically bailed on a golden opportunity to open minds! I’m really pissed off about his. Terri and Chet could have changed the way people look at transgender people and hell, also at amputees! Shame on GH/ABC for bailing on what could have been such a learning topic! I wanted to see their relationship blossom, and find out what each deals with in their lives. UGH, I can’t say enough about how disappointed I am! I want to learn and love everyone, so again, shame on you for not letting their lights shine! Terri and Chet should have been given the chance to open our hearts and minds. I know I’m repeating myself, but for goodness sakes, you failed us miserable!

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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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