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As Erika Slezak Concludes Her Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Ronnie Bard; Shares She’s ‘Grateful’ for Fan Response and ‘Honored” to Appear on the Show
It has been a thrill for all of us to see six-time Daytime Emmy winner, and One Life to Live icon Erika Slezak (ex-Viki) back on our screens again as Monica’s sister, Ronnie Bard in recent weeks on General Hospital. Watching Erika again reminded us all of just why she is one of the greatest to ever do it in the daytime drama genre.
Erika’s scenes with everyone on General Hospital were pure gold, but nothing compared to her scenes with another icon, Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine. Seeing these two dynamos in scenes together was an absolute treat for soap opera fans and lived up to and surpassed any expectation we might have had.
As Ronnie’s story is set to come to a conclusion in upcoming episodes, now that it appears Tracy just found Monica’s true will and testament, Erika took the time to write a very special ‘thank you’ message to her fans, and everyone at GH – from the cast to the writers and more.

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In a heartfelt message on her official website, Erika expressed: “Thank you so much for all your emails. I am delighted that you’ve been enjoying my work on General Hospital. I am very grateful for the kind words you have shared with me. It was wonderful to work again in a medium I love.”
Speaking on her time in Port Charles which also saw her reunite with Frank Valentini (former EP, OLTL, now EP, GH), Jessica Tuck (ex-Megan, OLTL, now a director at GH), Chris McKenna (ex-Joey, OLTL, now Jack GH) and more, Erika added, “My experience on GH was fantastic, and I hope you continue to enjoy the show. GH has an incredible group of actors and writers, and I am honored to have been part of it. Many sincere thanks for watching. Love, Erika.”
There was so much love and respect for Erika when she came to the set of General Hospital. In fact, Michael Fairman TV spoke to the directing team at GH shortly after they won the gold as the Outstanding Directing Team in a Daytime Drama series at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards just a few weeks ago. Speaking on behalf of the team were longtime directors: Tina Keller and Robert Markham who had nothing but praise and were in awe of Erika.
Tina Keller expressed: “I was fortunate enough to have her first and last scenes, and I literally love her. I grew up watching One Life to Live. That was my favorite show of all time. It was just such an honor to have her on our stage and to see her work with Jane Elliot. The two of them in scenes together was phenomenal and there’s still more to come. It’s so good. She’s just amazing.” Director, Robert Markham added, “She (Erika) was a sweetheart and a phenomenal pro.”
While we don’t know how Ronnie will depart Port Charles as of yet, it looks like it will be shortly. Now we can sit back and enjoy Erika’s performances until we have to say goodbye. But, it’s been nothing but a joy to see her work again, and something tells us, she might just get that 7th Daytime Emmy next year at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series, if she chooses to submit herself.
So, sad to know that Erika’s time on General Hospital is coming to an end? Touched by her comments to the fans and those she worked with at GH? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below. But first, check out our conversation with the Emmy award-winning GH directing team from our coverage of the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards now on the Michael Fairman Channel, where they talk about directing Erika and more.
I do hope she gets the last laugh with Martin vs. just slinking out of town. Interestingly, it appears her beef is only with Martin and not Drew. Drew is the beneficiary, but it appears he doesn’t know the details of the scheme. Wonder if this will lead to Martin’s story ending. Wouldn’t be surprised. Looks like the writers went too far with the Martin/Tracy hatred to get them to eventually fall for each other which was where I was hoping they were going with the 2 of them…
I hoped for a Martin/Tracy pairing, too. You never know on soaps.
Tracy is the type to hold a grudge. And in this case, it’s 666% justified. I think I’ll be operating a ski lodge down here in Hell before she forgives Marty for this one.
Naaa. She has no right to be pissed. She took everything from him and he took his rightful revenge. She should respect that. It was a very Quartermaine thing to do and he almost pulled it off, lol.
Jane Elliot is almost eighty. She’s gorgeous…However, Michael Knight is in his sixties.i dont see them in romantic scenes together, but I love them as snarky enemies! So fun to watch. They never should have killed off Gregory. He was perfect for Tracy; the Lila to her Edward.
I understand that she just wanted a limited engagement ~ and though I would have LOVED more ~ seeing Erika on my TV again, in a medium I love, made me just feel warm all over. It was comforting to have her be there reminding me why I think soap opera actors are the best actors around. Best Wishes to her. I hope she pops back up in Port Charles again!
I have enjoyed her and her acti g for years. So very sorry to see her leave GH. I feel like she added so much to the show!
0would love to see more elaine slezak on GH she is awesome actress loved her on OLTL please keep her on GH even in recurring role she awesome
I did my own tribute to Erika which went up yesterday, Marlena De Lacroix: Soaps for the Thinking Fan. (marlenadelacroix.com). She will be very missed!
I have enjoyed every minute of Erika’s performance on GH. I hope they leave the door open for a future return engagement.
Me too l enjoy Erika I use to watching her on one life to live in hope she comeback again
I would love for GH to keep Erika on set, it would be a kick to see how Tracy & Roni could possibly get on with each-other. Living in the Quartermaine home together would surely be good for a few laughs and some fresh drama. Michael likes Roni too.
I wasn’t able to watch One Life to Live., I really liked Ronnie-
-I wish she would stay on to fight with Tracy..
It’s been an extremely nice ride having Erika on the show. I’ll never forget the scenes between her and Jane Elliot. Those were so well acted between the two of them and made for must-see TV!
Oh how I have enjoyed seeing our Erika Slezak again on my TV! Watched OLTL everyday it was on! I wish her stay on GH was longer! Maybe she can return to GH soon. Every scene she was in, I was on the edge of my chair, soaking up every word, expression and loved it all! Thank you for inviting Erika back into our homes. It is so awesome!
I agree – enjoyed seeing Tracy and Erika act
Enjoyed Ronnie on the show she should stay
I ran home from school to watch the soaps with my Mom and Grandma. At one time the line up was All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital. I’m 69 years old now and still watching GH. I watched AMC and OLTL until they went off the air. I remember watching Ryan’s Hope too. My Sons are 31 and 33 years old and every so often drop by while I’m watching GH. It never ceases to amaze me they know the characters from watching it as they were growing up and comment when I’m watching.
Linda, you sound like me! I am 70 and I watched all the same ones you mentioned and also the CBS ones. Wish OLTL and AMC were still on
A 7th Daytime Emmy next year as Outstanding Guest Performer is signed sealed and delivered after today’s episode! Erika Slezak is simply the best! And Jane Elliot will take the Best Actress trophy nomination and may win too. GH is really hot right now with stellar performances and writing!
Jane likely will continue her streak of not submitting. I would love her to submit in lead as she’s been driving story, but would exercise caution as Susan Seaforth Hayes wrongly submitted in lead last year and did not get nominated.
In all honesty, Erika had that 7th Emmy in the bag once she accepted Frank’s invite to join for GH for a stint.
I have always enjoyed her from One Life to live till now she’s a powerful lady and entertainment and I will always follow her with always watch her and I will always be for her hate to see you go hope you come back soon there’s nothing but love for you keep smiling
Keep Erika/Ronnie on . Great actress maybe she can melt the heart of queen ice Tracy.
To be honest I wasn’t thrilled with the character or Erika’s portrayal at first…and then my feelings changed. Now I don’t want either to leave! I wish “both” were staying. Ronnie living with the Qs added a warmth yet a feisty addition which Tracy needs. Loved seeing group scenes in the Q house again. We need more of them.
Michael Fairman, Do you think Erika would consider another brief return down the road or was this just a one-and-done for her?
I loved watching Erika on GH! Her acting brought greater depth to the show and I could see how the other actors loved acting with her!
She and Jane were just wonderful together! I’m very sorry Ronnie’s time is ending soon.
Hopefully she can return.
I record as I can’t watch when it comes on. I have rebound every scene Erica has been in. I love General Hospital always, and have so missed OLTL. Erica made me feel we had long lost family moving back home. I loved scenes with Jsne, but equally loved how the Qs rallied around her. Family is always family. Erica is now a part of the Qs. In fact I think OLTL should return also. Thank You all! God Bless you and your families,
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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.
Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.
One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?
Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).
In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.
HEALING ANNA
On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital. Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.
So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.
Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.
Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET
Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.
Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT
At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.
Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.
The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.
So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.
In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.
Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST
Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).
Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.
Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.
TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES
Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!
Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.
Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.
So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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