General Hospital
Ella Lentini Makes Her General Hospital Debut As Betty ‘The Nanny’: What Were Your First Impressions?
Here’s the question! How does GH’s Ava Jerome (Maura West) always wind up with all these nasty young women attempting to destroy her life at Wyndemere? While we most recently had Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) making Ava’s life more than miserable, now La Jerome finds herself with yet another major problem.
Enter, Betty Rutherford (Ella Lentini), the implanted nanny from Mason (Nathanyael Grey) and company to keep Ava and Sonny (Maurice Benard) in line, and on Monday’s July 24th episode of General Hospital, Ava meets Betty.
The young woman enters Wyndemere and meet Giles the new butler. At that point, once Giles exits, Ava looks over Betty’s resume. Betty says the butler is gone so basically let’s cut the crap. Betty states that she and Ava know this job is hers and there is nothing Ava can do about it.
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Betty wants Ava to sell how good she is at being a nanny to Sonny, and if she fails, there will be major consequences. With that, Betty drops a hint to Ava about how long has it been since she has called her mother. Betty suggests she give Delia a call to check on her. Ava gets concerns so she calls her mother. While talking to Delia, she learns from her mother that she is going away for the weekend with a man she just met (Oh-oh!). An upset Ava, knows that one of Mason’s goons is definitely keeping taps on Delia. She then tells Betty she will refuse to cooperate if they don’t back off of her mother.
It is then, Betty slaps Ava hard in the face reminding her who is calling the shots here. Just then, Sonny arrives on the scene, not understanding what he just walked in on.
So, what were your first impressions of Ella Lentini and the character of Betty Rutherford? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I was hoping Ava was going to make good use of the parapet ! But for now.. just glad Sonny had walked in.
I never thought I would see the day where Ava took a slap… maybe the other side of Esme will reappear and safe Ava in a moment of danger..
Betty vs Esme could be lots of fun.
Ava’a mother is always welcome
Hopefully by now Ava realizes that nobody ever dies falling off that parapet. She’s thrown several mortals overboard herself, so who should know better?
I suspect our new fake nanny won’t be around long though. I’m guessing she has a 13 week cycle and then she will be relocated down here to Hell. Sonny’s not going to allow anybody to threaten one of his kids.
She doesn’t look like a “Betty Rutherford” to me though. You can bet your soul that’s a fake name!
She sounds like she came from Leave It To Beaver or some other sit-com.
So she’s Lumpy Rutherford’s granddaughter?
I agree
Glad Ava told everything to Sonny. It’s time to end Mason and company. Too many story lines going on.
First impressions are that she is a much better actress than BOTH replacements GH hired for Molly, so I wish she was in that role instead of this character, who will likely not have a pleasant ending considering she’s going up against both Ava and Sonny.
If she does stick around, I’m willing to bet that somewhere down the line, Betty and Esme will end up being sisters. The resemblance is uncanny, their personalities are very similar, and it’s no coincidence that they’re both in Ava’s orbit.
I agree, Jimmy; I think she’s terrific. Maybe the recent recast disasters are coloring my opinion, but not by much. Hey, she more than held her own with Maura West in her first scene — THAT’S an accomplishment. I want to see more.
Is this the same Ava Jerome who thought nothing of offing Connie, blaming AJ and switching Morgan’s meds?
She should’ve crushed Mason like the cockroach that he is months ago.
Has the Ryan ordeal made her soft?
Exactly, she would have stomped her like a Grape. After all…She IS a Jerome!!!
OMG! I agree wholeheartedly. I miss the old Ava, she didn’t let anyone push her around. I want the old devious Ava back.
I was thinking exactly the same thing. She’s getting soft.
Remember They have her mom. I believe that otherwise Ava would’ve slapped her back.
I think this whole thing with her thinking she really killed Nicholas has done her in. She’s just waiting for it all to hit the fan and bite her in the butt, taking her away from her daughter. It’s like they also changed Austin in mid stream into a real jerk, I can’t figure him out, is he really against Mason or with him?
You’re right, Violet. Reducing Ava to a frightened cat is a violation of her whole character. And I frankly think that the character of Austin Gatlin-Brothers or whatever he’s called has been a train wreck. If an actor as good as Roger Howarth can’t make him interesting, then it’s a writing issue.
Soaphound,
I’ve always been a big fan of Roger Howarth even as Franco but somewhere in mid-stream as Austin when Mason and Ava entered the scenes they changed him, so don’t know what’s going on.
I have been thinking the same thing.
Absolutely correct. When did she become this person? She’s never been weak, stupid, or slow. I really don’t like when they do this to a great character period.
Don’t like Betty, Love Ella.
I absolutely HATED Betty immediately! I wanted Ava to push her off the parapet, too. When I feel venom rising within me while watching fiction – especially my beloved General Hospital – I remind myself I’m watching a great actor performing great writing.
I am still furious with the @ABCDaytime fool who canceled All My Children & One Life to Live to replace with shows that were also canceled long ago. Big mistake! I’m retired & have time to watch ABC for four hours (including The View). Now i only watch two hours of their shows & advertising. Sorry for my off topic paragraph.
So you can tell Ella, who plays Betty, that she has done a great job of making viewers hate her right off the bat. Thank her for her great work.
I HATE HER! Hopefully she’ll only be around briefly and Sonny will save the day AGAIN !!
I’m with you on this one can’t wait for sonny to find out what’s happening
Ava should push her off the balcony of windamere
I believe she came on too hard and too quick and she spoiled her own chances because it was done in front of Sonny. Now Ava will admit the truth to Sonny he will be her Ally and they will take down Mason and whatever groups behind him
Over doing it waay too much. Ava has already met her match. No need for this one. Honestly people . Oh, I mean writers.
Ava would NEVER have just taken that slap! She would’ve belted her back even harder! Against character!
I don’t like her at all and why is Ava putting up with that? Why doesn’t she just tell Sonny the whole story. He’ll take care of it. He didn’t like Nicholas anyway.
I really don’t understand what is the point to this whole situation . Ava should really tell Sonny everything about what’s going on. But in a way this her fault because she still doesn’t know that Nicholas is still alive. That Mason has him ( Nicholas) somewhere . And Austin is also involved in all this . No wonder
Quartermines did not want anything to do with Austin.
I want Ava to turn into the bad seed and push the babysitter off the balcony
My first impression was that she could be really nice if she was really nice. She’s also make a better Molly than this older woman they’ve gotten.
Not impressed
Wow! Well, She came on strong from the gate, Like a boss! I hope that Sonny has his game face on for this dilemma.
Looks like Betty may not be long for this . Between Mason and Sonny… Can’t include Ava, cause she’s mia.
I couldn’t stand her. I hope Sonny takes care of her quickly!!!!
Betty is Ava’s worst nightmare from hell. Sonny you have to take the lead and take over this very minute. Please Sonny. Don’t let your beautiful sweet little girl anywhere near.this prianada. You have to come to Ava’s and most especially your beautiful little angel, Avery’s to her rescue and save Avery and Ava’s life. You must deal with Betty that witch and sheer demon.
Actually Ava’s worst nightmare from Hell would be if I sent ConKate & AJ up to visit her. I’ve thought about it, of course.
Of course I can’t send Morgan or Nikolas, as neither of them are actually dead, so they aren’t under my jurisdiction.
Thank goodness Sonny walked in at that very moment.
I want the old school Ava back
Horrible!!!
I think that new nanny is a b—h. She should be found dead sooner than later. Glad Sonny will have her taken care of. But who is Mason’s boss?
Mason’s boss is the black man that was found dead. The other or maybe I should say the big boss is that cold hearted devil and witch that runs that gambling ring she runs that Curtis knows and has Gladys under her thumb.
Mason has told us two things about his boss:
1) She’s a woman
2) She’s family
Now of course we knew Austin’s mother years ago. Her name was Charity Gatlin. I don’t believe we knew anything else about her family at the time, apart from the son she brought with her. This son had a father who was not Jimmy Lee Holt, and Alan treated the kid for something… my Fuzzy Devil Memory doesn’t really remember the details, but oddly enough Austin had never talked about his brother.
Anyway.. that’s not the point… more relevant here is that somebody who would name their daughter “Charity” might have another daughter named something like oh,,,, maybe “Faith”??
And where would long time GH viewers know the name “Faith” from?
Could Mason’s boss… and possibly his MOTHER…. be Faith (Gatlin) Roscoe??
Yes… Faith was in Hell… but it seems she might have escaped while our demon construction crew was doing some upgrades on the Gates of Hell. Yeah… it happens once in a while, unfortunately.
Faith Roscoe has also teamed up with Lorenzo Alcazar in the past. And it’s my theory that Alcazar is the man behind “Pikeman”, as this “mysterious” organization has the same agenda Alcazar always did – they want to smuggle weapons through Sonny’s territory. Alcazar is believed to be dead, but he never actually was. When Jason was sent to “get rid of him”, they left the ending very ambiguous. You saw a big roll of carpet being carried out of Alcazar’s house, but no blood or other things you might find at a crime scene. And then months later Spinelli was able to track Alcazar’s bank accounts being accessed from somewhere in South America. My theory is that Jason allowed Alcazar to leave Port Charles alive for the benefit of his “sister” Skye, who was married to Alcazar at the time, and their baby daughter Lila Rae. Jason told Alcazar he could live, as long as he agreed to never come back to Port Charles again.
Now that Jason himself is presumed “dead” (though we all know better) Alcazar might not feel so obligated to honor that promise. But of course he couldn’t just walk back into Port Charles and announce himself & his intentions openly. So he created “Pikeman” as a front. And he might very well have planted a mole in the Corinthos organization ahead of time, which I believe may be “Dex”.
Are Faith & Alcazar already working together, or is that going to be the eventual result of whatever information Skinhead Mason thinks the fake nanny will find in Sonny’s penthouse?
So essentially, you’re predicting two simultaneous returns from the dead of long gone monsters? That sounds a lot like something your beloved Ron would do, lol.
I’m fairly certain AGH mentioned his brother was on the spectrum around the time Leo was diagnosed. Now, that could’ve been another brother.
Well, as I said, there’s no proof that Alcazar was ever dead… but collusions of “super villains” isn’t just a ReRon thing. How many times did Helena & Faison collaborate with each other… and each of them with other villains for that matter?
I do remember Austin talking about his brother being on the spectrum…or at least hinting at something like that. But I still don’t remember what Alan treated him for, back in the day.
So pointless to have her!!
I think she could be related to Brenda because Brenda and Betty look alike
Yes Susan, that’s what I thought the moment I saw Betty, that resembles Brenda. When she slapped Ava I wanted to jump through the screen and wreck her. Ava is one of the slim reasons I even watch this show. She’s my very favorite character. I too want my old Ava back. .
I too thought she looked like Brenda & that’s why Mason or whoever is in charge got her as the nanny.
Maybe she’s too young for a romance with Sonny?
I thought she was pushy
Already not a fan. After slapping Ava, that’s a non-starter for me. She already needs to go. Bring back Pilar.
Well said! The story line is ridiculous!
I totally agree. It’s stupid. And I probably will stop watching. I do that every now and then thank you very much.
Ava needs to come back cause the old Ava would have slapped her back
She’s obviously really good at playing a snotty, lil, bitch, lol. Cute looking; I think she reminds me of Vanessa Marcil when she was younger; not sure. Can’t quite place it… It’s a shame they cast her for such a short role; I assume Sonny will get rid of her soon enough. Good actress.
Great actress!
Ugh
Hope Sonny kills her off quick don’t like her mason or Austin!!!
I suspect fake nanny is only around for a 13 week cycle. After that, she’s likely to be a dragon stable attendant here in Hell.
Yes
Too aggressive, didn’t like her. My Ava would have smack her back!
Betty the nanny is terrible. I would not want her for my nanny. She is evil
SONNY COULD tell she was a fraud⁰. Throw her out with Sasha motherland and Esme
I really didn’t care for her character, I suspect they’ll kill her off… Hopefully
Eva you better mop the floor with her, nobody slap you girl, and get away with it! Show me what you got Eva.
She’s to sneaky.
I Don’t like these stories on gh right now,don’t care about these stories bring back Monica give her a storyline. She’s headed to Quartermaine now, not right, she just disappears, and nobody talks about it Scotty and Liesel where are they bring them and give them a story don’t care about all these new actors coming on
She should have been cast as Molly.
Hated her right from the start. The real Ava wouldn’t let someone slap her across the face and talk down to her. Ava isn’t afraid of anyone. Don’t ruin her character.⁸
It would be something if Austin was the main man in the organization and Mason didn’t even know due to the fact that Austin disguised his voice
Perhaps Austin is the one that wants Sonny’s territory and shipments….
Didn’t even read this story. She is Mason class and therefore irredeemable. I can’t wait for her life to be if not forfeit, at least righteously punished by the hopefully returning Godfather of Pt. Charles along with ALL those who are associated with her
Don’t like Betty. Come up with better story without her.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nikolas Gets an Earful from Ava About Sonny and His Meds; Nina and Drew Can’t Seem to Resist Each Other
Ava (Maura West) seems to feel she has a confidante in a jailed Nikolas (Adam Huss) on the Monday, April 29th episode of General Hospital. In story, Ava heads to Pentonville to visit her ex-husband before he is set to get transferred out of state.
When discussing her living relationship with Sonny (Maurice Benard), which Nikolas already knew about, Ava says she is happy about how her relationship with Sonny has been evolving, Nikolas ask if she’s in love with Sonny. Ava denies it, but goes on to say how great it is for her daughter, Avery to be living with both her parents, who are on the same side and not at odds.
Nikolas believes that Ava loves being in Sonny’s inner sanctum and the power that comes with it. Ava fires back that she spent years looking in from the outside and that everyone despised her. When Nikolas brings up Nina (Cynthia Watros), she says Nina never really could understand the true type of man that Sonny is.
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Then, Ava launches in on Carly (Laura Wright), and how she would love to stick it to her, for all the times she blocked Ava from seeing her child and Carly’s attitude towards her. Then, Ava admits to Nikolas that she knows that Sonny has a watered-down version of his bipolar medication, which is making him more vulnerable and she’s capitalizing on it for her own gain. She says she needs to figure out who is responsible, but Nikolas voices concern for Ava’s plan and that if Sonny ever found out she knew about it and did nothing, he would be on the warpath against her. Ava promises she knows what she’s doing. When she says goodbye to Nikolas, he looks upset and sad, as he still seemingly cares for Ava.
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Meanwhile in Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) office, Nina walks in complaining about Carly giving her a hard time about maintenance in her office. Nina wants payback for Jason (Steve Burton) buying Carly the hotel, but Drew is not up for playing games with her. She says they both want revenge on Jason and Carly, which Drew denies. Next thing you know, Nina grabs Drew and kisses him. Although, it seems he might walk out the door and away from her, he locks it, and the two proceed to have round 2 of their hate-sex.
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Elsewhere, Anna tells Jason about her shooting Charlotte and her concern about Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) involvement with Pikeman. Meanwhile, Valentin visits Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) in Pentonville, where threats are laid out to make Sonny look like the guilty party in eliminating Jason, while Anna is the line of fire, if she doesn’t keep her nose out of Pikeman business, which worries Valentin, who doesn’t want Anna getting hurt in any of this.
So, what do you think about Ava’s plans? Did you like seeing Nikolas back on the canvas? Are you all for a Drew/Nina continued affair? Will Anna get caught in the crossfire only to be saved by Valentin? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Haley Pullos Receives 90-Day Jail Sentence Following DUI Charge And Wrong-Way Car Crash
Former General Hospital actress, Haley Pullos (ex-Molly Lansing-Davis) is going to be doing time in jail, exactly one-year after her arrest from a hit and run wrong-way car collision.
The crash resulted in bodily harm and damages to the other driver, and now Pullos who pleaded “no contest” to the charges and will serve 90 days in jail. She was taken in custody on Monday, April 29th, after the ruling.
According to Haley’s attorney, Mark Daniel Melnick, the 25-year-old actress struck a plea deal and after her three months in jail will be sentenced on July 29th. As part of that sentencing, she must serve five years probation, 200 hours of community service and pay $8,260 in restitution to Courteney Wilder, the other driver in the crash and her driver’s license is revoked for a year.
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According to TMZ, the plea deal for Pullos has the “no contest” to one DUI, while the judge dropped the felony DUI causing bodily injury and misdemeanor hit and run charges.
Melnick said in a statement to PEOPLE, “Haley is very grateful to the court for a minimum sentence and for recognizing her remorse and the strides she has made in her sobriety.”
Pullos had played the daughter of Alexis Davis (played by Nancy Lee Grahn) on the ABC soap opera since 2009, but after her car crash and DUI she was replaced by three different actresses until the show finally settled on the current Molly, Kristen Vaganos.
Photo: Pasadena PD
Back in April 29 of 2023, and at the scene of the crash, the police found edibles and mini-bottles of tequila in Pullos’ vehicle and that she was intoxicated. As it turned out, this was to be the second hit and run in the evening for Pullos who had an earlier collision with another car.
The courts decision follows a year-long legal battle with Haley’s pleas changing throughout it, ranging from “not guilty” to “no contest”. She sought treatment for her drinking at a rehab following the crash.
Nancy Lee Grahn, who portrayed Pullos’ on-screen mom took to X on Monday night, April 29th and shared on the sentence and the specific jail, Haley will be serving time: “As Haley’s TV mom I can tell some truths about her as I’ve loved her since she was little girl. She made a HUGE mistake, knows it, owns it & has spent the last yr doing EVERYTHING imaginable to take responsibility 4 it. It’s not that I oppose jail. It’s that I oppose this jail.” The jail in question by Grahn is the L.A. county jail.
So, what do you think about Haley Pullos serving a 90-days jail sentence, and the other rulings that will be part of her sentencing? Comment below.
General Hospital
GH’s Laura Wright Previews How Carly Gets Clued-In to Sonny’s Behavior: “All the Questions That Anybody Would Have, We Hit on Them”
This week on General Hospital, Carly (Laura Wright) seems to be close to figuring out what is going on with her ex-husband, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or is she? In the latest promo for the ABC daytime drama series, looks like Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) have a plan to bring Sonny down … eliminate Jason (Steve Burton) and make it look like Sonny is responsible.
Meanwhile, Carly gets an earful from Nina (Cynthia Watros) that Ava (Maura West) had a lot to do with getting Nina to sell her portion of the hotel back to Jason, her interest is piqued.
According to Laura Wright during her chat with Soap Opera Digest, Carly has a growing concern over Sonny’s current roomie, Ava Jerome, and the mobster’s paranoid and irrational behavior recently.
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Wright shares about Carly, “She doesn’t trust Ava for a moment.” Then in a great teasers, Laura reveals “All the questions that anybody would have, we hit on them. I’m excited.”
So, will Carly figure out just what Ava is up to? Will she learn that Sonny has been fed the wrong pills that are not controlling his bipolar disorder thanks to Valentin? Stay tuned.
Check out this week’s promo for GH and then let us know, what do you think Ava is up to exactly? Is she in cahoots with Valentin or operating separately? Will Jason and Sonny be led down a path where the two try to eliminate each other? Share your theories in the comment section below.
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