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Debbie Matenopoulos Talks General Hospital ‘Home & Heart’ Guest Appearance, ‘The Deceptor’, Time on ‘The View’ and Legend Barbara Walters
TV host, author and journalist, Debbie Matenopoulos makes a two-day guest appearance starting today August 22nd and again tomorrow on Friday, August 23rd when she comes to General Hospital playing the producer of the QVC-type fictional home shopping network in Port Charles, Home & Heart.
Matenopoulos shares scenes with Morgan Fairchild, Jane Elliot, Rena Sofer, Amanda Setton, Kirsten Storms, Eva LaRue and more. Debbie, who also had her own skin care line, also helps launch the clever promotional tie-in, beginning today when GH officially launches the website ShopHomeandHeart.com which makes it possible for viewers to get skin care products and more. Leading the way is “The Deceptor” which is a portable skincare device created and inspired by the GH storyline.
Debbie visited the Michael Fairman Channel in a brand-new virtual interview where she teases what happens in the story, discusses her love of GH, her time on ABC’s The View as a co-host (1997-1999) and working and knowing TV legend Barbara Walters, and of course, being buddies with Cameron Mathison (Drew Quartermaine, GH). The two formerly hosted Hallmark Channel’s former morning talk show, Home & Family.

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In a preview of the action on GH, it look like Lois comes to the rescue on the set of Home & Heart in situation that may back-fire. Debbie shared, “Lois overhears something like literally 10 seconds before she’s about to go on air and it throws her for a loop. That’s all I’m gonna say. And here I am, producer Michelle, and I have to sort of try to smooth this out, and she hears what is being told to me. So it’s unfortunate if you’re about to go on live television, you hear something that kind of throws you. It is something that she would hope that she had not heard . So anyway, without me giving to much, just watch it. It’s so good.”
Debbie also revealed she is a huge fan of Jane Elliot’s and was thrilled to work with her: “I am obsessed with her. She is one of the coolest women I’ve ever met in my life. Jane has the best stories in the world, probably, which cannot be repeated in public, but they are hysterical.”

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Cameron Mathison was not on set the day that Matenopolous taped her scenes, so she is hoping to be brought back: “I said to Frank Valentini (EP, GH), please bring back. I don’t care what you make me on the show. I will be the street sweeper if you need me to be,” she suggested. “I just want to be in a scene with Cameron because I so desperately would like an Easter egg for the audience. You know? Because people who watched Home & Family also watch General Hospital. I want Cameron to say to me, “Have I met you somewhere ?” I just want to just throw the line away, like, “I don’t think so.” (Laughs)

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As to how her former show show, The View, has evolved in 27 years since she was first at the table as a co-host, Debbie expressed, “It’s such a different show now. I believe it is not what (the late) Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie (ex-EP, The View) intended it to be, ever. Barbara was protective of her political beliefs that she would never say one way or another, whether she was Republican or Democrat because she felt it was inappropriate when she’s trying to interview people.”

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Matenopolous added, “I don’t think Barbara would have ever allowed the show to be what it is today. Now having said that, it has evolved in so many ways, and it has become a completely different program. It is very political and arguably the most influential political daytime show, which is not a bad thing. It’s just a different show than it was when I was on. It was more of a lifestyle program, then. Barbara came from news, and her idea of making The View was it was her time to have fun and have girlfriends and not have to think about all of that hard news that she was coming from on a daily basis. It was her place to relax. That’s really why she did it. She did it because she wanted to have fun and she wanted people to see her in a different light.”
Now below, check out our full interview with Debbie Matenopoulos as she previews her GH appearances, the launch of ShopHomeandHeart.com, and more.
What do you think about “The Deceptor” as a product you can purchase starting today? What are your thoughts on our suggestions for “producer, Michelle” to come back for more story on GH? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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I watch GH to be intertained, not to be “sold” to.I usually watch QVC, or the many other outlets for that sort of thing.Also, for me , a little of Lois and her accent go a long way, in a conversation, getting her nose in everyone’s business is bad enough but her selling spiel is insult added to injury..Thank God for recorders and FF.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.
Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.
Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?
Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”
Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!
You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.
Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.
Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.
When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND
Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: “I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and “Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”
One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”
Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.
Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.
However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X reacted by stating, “Phew!”
So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.
I’m not going anywhere ❤️❤️ just signed a new contract !!! ✨✨ https://t.co/GfTSt53xFQ
— Laura Wright (@lldubs) August 8, 2026
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Feels The Effects of Jacinda’s Drugs; Josslyn Find Out She’s CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises

On the Friday, August 7, episode of General Hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) unknowingly has put her children Amelia and Wiley in danger, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) appear to be in collusion against Sonny, and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) get off to a rocky start (which as you know in soaps could be a love match down the line!).
Here’s what went down as most of the action took place at the Metro Court pool area: First, Josslyn meets with Hudson, who reveals himself to be none other than the VP of Operations for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises). Hudson tells Josslyn he was sent to Port Charles from Australia, while her dad was sailing around the world as he had named her the new CEO of his company.
Josslyn immediately puts her foot down and tells Hudson she is not accepting the position. He asks, why? She informs him that she works as a WSB agent. Hudson seems stunned and his interest is piqued.

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HUDSON DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF JOSSLYN
In turn, they get into a tiff, where Hudson is annoyed that he flew all the way around the world and wasted his time. Meanwhile, Josslyn is annoyed that her father didn’t even bother to ask her if she wanted to run the company. In the end, Josslyn tells Hudson to get her a list of qualified candidates, one of which she can sign the company over to. She then storms off.
However, Hudson spots Ava Jerome, whom he knows was speaking with Ethan in Norway, and who knows about Ethan’s involvement with baby Phoebe. Ava is busy talking with Drew on how they mutual disdain of Sonny, and it should be the driving force for them to work together to take him down. Ava wants no more threats over her head of having Avery taken away from her by her father. Drew is all ears!
Michael (Rory Gibson) meets up at the pool with Jacinda. She shows him the restraining order that Willow got from the courts against her to stay away from the children. Michael promises to get his lawyers to fight it.
However, Michael knows something is up when Jacinda said, “Willow is about to make a public mistake,” hoping that pills she put in Willow’s iced coffee have begun to spin the congresswoman out of control. Michael demanded to know what Jacinda had done to Willow.

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WILLOW’S ABOUT TO GO FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVE
Elsewhere at Nina’s, Willow got a surprise when Amelia and Wiley showed up. Now, she will have them for the afternoon and decides they are going to have fun day. After a slight scare when Wiley picked up her iced coffee, Willow told her son to put down the drink because it has caffeine in it. However, then Willow began to drink it herself unaware that Jacinda spiked it with drugs.
In the final moments of the episode, Willow’s behavior changes as she is now over-excited about taking the kids to the arcade. A drugged Willow grabs her car keys, and she and Amelia and Wiley head out to the car. We fade to black.
So, did you feel on-screen chemistry between Hudson and Josslyn? Do you like Drew and Ava teaming up? Do you think Willow gets into a car accident with Amelia and Wiley in the car, which in turn, will kick Jacinda to the curb with Michael? Share your thoughts on what happens next and more in the comment section below. But first for some clues, take a look at the General Hospital preview that aired for Monday’s August 10th episode during the closing of today’s GH.
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