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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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‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper on the Future of a Jordan Ashford and Michael Corinthos Pairing

It’s been clear for awhile now that General Hospital has been pushing Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) more into the orbit of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), leading to speculation that the two will become more than just business associates and friends.
Well, now, Tanisha Harper has confirmed that the long-running ABC soap opera is testing the waters for a Jordan/Michael romance in her discussion with Soap Opera Digest.
The two characters share something in common, in that, they both have suffered severe burns and disfigurement, and they share a common bond working for Aurora Media.

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CHEMISTRY TEST
Harper explained, “At first, they were kind of just sprinkling it in; we were starting to do some scenes together here and there. But, I think the writers and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) liked it, and we’ve progressed with that.”
This poses a bit of dilemma for Jordan, who’s boyfriend Curtis Ashford had been sent to Pentonville for assaulting Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), but who just wound up on the receiving end of a prison beat down and landed at the hospital.
All things being equal, Tanisha shared that Michael is fast becoming, “the one person who understands what she’s going through on a deeper level. That makes for a strong connection, and I think the fans are starting to see that connection, too.”
As to if things will escalate and get hot and steamy from herem like any great forbidden love story, Tanisha shared, “That seems to be where we’re headed. In true soap fashion!”
Harper also noted about the future of Jordan and Michael, “We’ll see what the writers have in store for us, but I do think that this could be something really interesting. It’ll make some people mad, and some people will be here for it!”
So, are you down for a Jordan and Michael romance? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali Weighs In on Who She Thinks is Trina’s Stalker (Exclusive)

On General Hospital, as Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) has launched a music career alongside Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza), it was recently revealed that she actually has what seems like an “obsessed” stalker! How do we know? Well, there is a collage of the young woman that said person is continuing to add more photos to as the weeks and months roll on.
There have been several obvious suspects in the way GH has presented the characters. Chief among them music executive, Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) who continually has made statements and has been shooting daggers at anyone getting in the way of his prized recording artist.
At the same time the stalking started, Kai’s friend and former college football teammate, Quinn (Jequan Jackson) showed back up who previously had a falling out with Trina. Might he be playing nice, but wants revenge on Trina?

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KEPT IN THE DARK
Fast-forward and now General Hospital fans learned that two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Alley Mills is on her way back to the show as Heather Webber, who previously was known as”The Hook” killer at one point, and is the biological mother of Trina’s sworn enemy, Esme Prince (last played by Avery Pohl).
Esme perished went she went overboard with Trina’s boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine (last played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez) a few years ago into the steely waters below. Could Esme be the one obsessing over Trina, or could it be someone else completely?
In a brand new video interview out on Tuesday, September 29, Tabyana Ali visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel and weighed-in on who she thinks could be the culprit! However, Tabyana shared she actually has no idea who it actually will turn out to be.
“The crazy thing is that everybody knows who it is except for me! They’re keeping that secret from me,” revealed Ali. “They want me to be as oblivious as Trina.”

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THOSE WHO WENT OVERBOARD AND PRESUMED DEAD
After looking over the potential suspects and with all the theories that have floated about, Tabyana had her top picks! “I would love for it to be Spencer. I would love for it to be Esme. Mostly because I also just want my friends back on set, too. I would love to just see them and hang out with them. I think it definitely could be one of those two,” speculated Ali.
“I think everybody thought it could have been Quinn, or could have been Simon. I think we were all pointing in that direction for a minute, but I thinks that’s too easy”, declares Tabyana. “I think they’re just trying to throw me off, and trying to make it seem like it’s one of them. Now, nobody told me one way or the other about them.”
As soaps go, it’s usually not the first string of suspects who turn out to be the actual person behind the stalking. Tabyana agreed, “If you just know writing in general, if you just know TV in general, if you know soaps in general, you know that’s a game. You know, they set up, set up, set up, and then they really show the reveal. So. I was like, ‘This is just the setup to the reveal, right?'”
As for it being Spencer, it may not because his motives are bad. Ali shared, “It could be Spencer trying to fight his way back to Trina, or Heather trying to get revenge for her dead daughter Esme, or Esme herself. Those are all good ones, I was also playing around with what if it’s Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober)? That would be kind of fun. Don’t know what his motive would be. I know he passed away. He’s dead because of Joss (Eden McCoy), but it’s like everybody comes back alive on soaps, so…”

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FROM KAI WITH LOVE
Some fans theorized it could be Trina’s boyfriend, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) or one another option being that the real stalker takes him out. “I think that’s kind of happened to all of Trina’s boyfriends,” lamented Tabyana. “They’ve all kind of gone that way. So, hopefully it doesn’t happen that way. Would it be easier if Kai was the stalker? Okay, yeah, maybe. He’d go to jail for a couple months or whatever. Come on out and then what? He would had to have had a brain-eating amoeba that made him do it. Who knows?” (Laughs)
In the end, are Trina and Kai truly in love? Ali shared her viewpoint and gave a tease, “I think they have love for one another, but to love someone it does take gradual time. I think it’s getting to that point. I think with this music situation as well, it is really proving to Trina that Kai is willing to be there with her every step of the way.”
She continued, “He is supporting her 10 toes down, making sure that she has everything that she needs, to going to every live show. I think this portion of their lives will definitely guide them somewhere else. I think, an ‘I love you,’ might come just around the corner.”
You can check out the full conversation with Tabyana now on the Michael Fairman Channel below.
Then weigh-in, after hearing Tabyana’s thoughts on the matter, who do you think will be proven to be Trina’s stalker? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Lulu Tells Charlotte Everything That Could Have Happened to Her With Drew

The Monday, September 28 episode featured emotional scenes for Lulu (Alexa Havins), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Charlotte that set the stage for the previously reported exit of Bluesy Burke.
In story, Lulu and Valentin inform Charlotte they are sending her away to boarding school in Maine. The reason: she needs more structure, and more than her parents can give her. Charlotte’s recent actions to try to set up Drew (Cameron Mathison) to make it look like he was making advances to a teenage girl was the last straw for the teenager.
Charlotte, at first, was angered and begging her parents to not make her leave Port Charles. Valentin exits to give Lulu time alone to talk to their daughter.

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MOTHER HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY
Now alone, Lulu tries to open her daughter’s eyes as to what could have happened to her if she went through with her plot to videotape Drew with her in his car! Charlotte explains her plan and how she had everything under control, but Lulu asks her what if Drew took advantage of her or hurt her? What if things went terribly wrong? She questions Charlotte, if she even thought about that?
Lulu tried to make Charlotte see that Drew could have sexually assaulted her. Eventually, Charlotte agrees to go to boarding school, as Lulu and Charlotte share a tear-filled goodbye. However, before she leaves town, Charlotte asks her mother to let her say goodbye to Danny (Asher Antonyzyn).
VALENTIN OPENS UP TO ANNA
Meanwhile, Valentin has gone to the Metro Court Gardens and runs into Anna (Finola Hughes). Valentin is distraught sharing he feels like a failure as a father and because of his choices what has become of his daughter. He is devastated. These were also well-played scenes between James Patrick Stuart and Finola Hughes. Anna assures Valentin that sending Charlotte to boarding school is not a bad idea at all.
DANNY IS HEARTBROKEN AND ANGERED
Towards the conclusion of the episode, Charlotte tells Danny she is being sent to Maine to boarding school by his parents. Danny tries to look on the bright side, that Maine is not that far away from New York, and at least she is not being sent overseas.
However, Danny becomes upset when Charlotte tells him that her parents knew what she was planning with Drew, because Rocco had told Carly (Laura Wright).
Danny is confused why Rocco would have ratted her out. Charlotte says to impress Scou (Kayden Brenna Tokarski). The two teens hug with Charlotte promising that she’d be back, and Danny telling her he would here for her once she returned to Port Charles.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Lulu, Valentin and Charlotte? Did Lulu raise good points to her daughter about Drew, to scare her enough to realize actions have consequences? Will you miss Bluesy Burke? Let us know via the comment section, but first take a look at the opening scenes featuring the trio that sets-up Charlotte’s farewell, for now, below.
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