General Hospital
Erika Slezak, Who Exits ‘General Hospital’ as Ronnie Bard, Says She Would Be, “Open to Coming Back”
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Let’s start with the bad news. Six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Erika Slezak (ex-Viki, One Life to Live) concludes her run as General Hospital’s Ronnie Bard on tomorrow’s Thursday, November 6th episode of the long-running ABC daytime drama series.
The good news? Erika would absolutely be open to a return down the line to reprise the role of Ronnie, and to get to share more screen time with the likes of: Genie Francis (Laura), Michael E. Knight (Martin), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Rory Gibson (Michael) and of course, Jane Elliot (Tracy)!
Ronnie’s story took a major turn on the Tuesday, November 4th episode, when it was finally revealed that Martin was blackmailing her to sell Monica’s house to Drew, because she has been in it with him to dupe Tracy. However, Ronnie had serious misgivings about Drew. So, she couldn’t bring herself to sign the papers giving him ownership of the house. Lo and behold, after Tracy found Monica’s real last will and testament, Ronnie only received the locket with the photo of herself and Monica as children, and funds to purchase a home of her choice in Durham, North Carolina. In the end, it was Tracy, who wound up with the mansion. After learning the news in Monica’s will, she kicked Ronnie and the rest of the Qs out the house.

Photo: ABC
In a new interview with Soap Opera Digest looking back on her short-term arc with the show, Erika commented, “I’ve never played anybody like Ronnie… She’s just a hardworking woman who literally had to make her own way in life, because Monica sort of turned her back on her when she got out of foster care. At 16, she’s out in the world by herself. She’s got to get a job, she has to make a living, she has to find a place to live. She started work as a waitress and decided she liked it and never left it; she never aspired to anything else, except that she knew she was smart and she wanted to learn more, so she went to community college and she essentially educated herself. She wasn’t stupid, but she never had the advantages of a rich life.”
Having played the very wealthy Victoria Lord on One Life to Live for 41 years, taking on the role of Ronnie was a major departure for Erika. “I’ve never played anyone who was — and I mean this in a good way — as simple as Ronnie, who’s just worked hard her whole life,” said Slezak. “So, it was a terrific opportunity for me and I’m very, very grateful and glad that the audience accepted her and that our former One Life to Live viewers tuned in and enjoyed seeing me in a completely different role.”
And as she wraps her run on-screen, and as viewers see how Ronnie exits the canvas, Erika shared she would definitely be open for an encore, and make a return sometime down the line to GH. Thinking back on her experience, Erika summed it up, “It was delightful, it was terrific, it was a pleasure. It was different every day, which was unusual for me because Victoria was Victoria all the time. Yes, she was sometimes crazy, sometimes (her alternate personalities) Niki and Tori and Jean and all the others, but she was always Victoria! Ronnie grew through this whole process, and learned — and yes, I would be open to coming back.”

Photo: ABC
Previously, Erika shared a special thank you message to her official fan club, “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. 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.”
So, are you going to be sad to see Erika exit General Hospital on tomorrow’s episode? Thrilled to hear that she enjoyed playing Ronnie Bard so much; that she would be open to making a return down the line? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Yes! Thrilled to hear the news. She added such a warm element fo tje W home and it was fun to see “Tracy’s” fiery snark, yet simultaneously rather heartbreaking to see “Ronnie” so guilt-ridden and dismayed. I would expect that on Ronnie’s return see be less humble an ready to rumble. I only wish they had thought to bring on Eika a few years ago; we would have had thst much more time with these two “sisters” of Monica development a love/hate thing…
I’ve loved every second of Ronnie. She is a very strong and smart woman who has made her own way in life. I loved her interactions with the citizens of Port Charles. Her battles with Tracy Q were great.
Thank you Erika Slezak for coming to the West Coast for this delightful story. I so hope TPTB are smart enough to bring Ronnie back from time to time.
Ronnie had an adventure indeed, we got to see nuance and not just action-driven plots…everyone seemed to crave this, re-visiting the warm talent of Ms. Slezak and character development in rich intense time. BRAVA! Come back!!
Loved her she added a warmth to cold family. Just what we needed!
Please Stay Erica you bring joy to GH IVE BEEN WATCHING SINCE I was 18 and now I’m 70 please stay on GH❤️❤️❤️
I appreciated a storyline that was not mob related, based in international spy shenanigans, or incredulous resurrections from the dead. All that for me has long ago run its course. It all felt very OG GH, very human, and I loved that.
Totally agree. May the powers-that-be note the massive outpouring of positive response!
LOVE to see this legend back as often as possible. She brought warmth and a nice familial feeling to the Q mansion. I always saw shades of Lilia when Ronnie was interacting with the family, minus Tracy, who always needs a good sparring partner.
If OLTL V3 is just my pipe dream…then yes ! Please come back to GH. Ronnie has many stories that could be told.
She was a sweetheart indeed. Tracy needs to get off her high horse and start treating people right! She’s no better than anyone else.
It would be nice for Tracy to reconcile and acknowledge her as part of the family before Christmas and to have Ronnie to celebrate in the Quarermain Christmas dinner episode. You know how everything seems to go wrong and drama follows.
I have missed so much recently! Last I knew, Tracy had offered a nice home for Ronnie In a part of town that Ronnie loved.
What happened??
Actually that was a provison in Monica’s REAL will – that Ronnie should be given enough money to buy a house of her choosing in the rich neighborhood of the town where she and Monica lived as children. .Tracy didn’t have anything to do with that part.
It’s Thanksgiving when the Qs have dinner issues that always wind up with pizza delivery.
I could see Ronnie returning for that next year.
Erika is almost 80 I think and she’s proof that people will watch her read the telephone book. I hope they keep her forever!
She should be a shoo-in for Outstanding Guest Performer (or whatever that category is called now; I’ve lost track) for 2025. She fit in seamlessly and beautifully, from Day 1 in the crypt with Tracy.
It would be great to have Ronnie back occasionally. This is an instance in which the preferences of the performer (I understand ES doesn’t want anything other than a short-term gig) could potentially work beautifully: Ronnie really isn’t needed on the canvas full time, but as an occasional visitor to Port Charles to spar with Tracy and interact with Monica’s kinfolk, she can add some much-needed warmth, as well as be a nice reminder of Monica. (And to Iakovos’s “not mob related, based in international spy shenanigans, or incredulous resurrections from the dead,” I add a hearty “AMEN TO THAT.” I know all of that is a part of GH history too, and I respect that some viewers are really into it, but lately it’s felt out of control and too much, and I desperately want more of the reality-based family and hospital dynamics of the Marland and Labine eras.)
I loved seeing ES again, I loved her as Vicki for 40 + years on OLTL and it was like a breath of fresh air seeing her play Ronnie on GH
The writers better find a reason for semi-annual visits from Ronnie.
I always enjoyed Erika Slezak as Vicky on One Life to Live. Erika has not change at all. What a beautiful and talented actress.
I enjoyed watching her on General Hospital, I wish she would stay on the soap opera. (I HOPE SHE WILL COME BACK)
The writers and actors and actresses are outstanding.
Very well done!
Oh Erika. She was a sight for sore eyes and now our eyes will be sore again. I really didn’t want to say goodbye to her again. However, I am heartened to hear she may return for cameo visits.
I would be happy for Ronney to return to GH.
Erika was a wonderful addition to GH! I wholeheartedly vote for more Ronnie!!!❤️
monica and erika could be best friends and kick the bad guys out of town.
General Hospital
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.

Photo: JPI
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.
General Hospital
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.

Courtesy/ABC
“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.

Courtesy/ABC
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.
General Hospital
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.

Courtesy/ABC
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.
-
General Hospital7 days ago‘General Hospital’ to Rebroadcast Special Episode in Tribute to Anthony Geary
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali Song ‘Pray’ Now Available on Major Streaming Platforms with Music Video Forthcoming
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’ Icon Genie Francis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
-

News5 days agoVivica A. Fox Exits ‘The Young and the Restless’ For Now to Film Netflix’s ‘Women Like Us’
-

General Hospital4 days ago‘General Hospital’s’ Braedyn Bruner Reveals Her Daytime Emmy-Nominated Scenes and How Emma is Getting Her ‘Edge’ Back
-
General Hospital1 week agoChris McKenna Speaks Out on His Exit from ‘General Hospital’ and Thanks Fans for ‘The Support You’ve Shown Me and Jack’
-

General Hospital3 days ago‘General Hospital’s’ Bluesy Burke Marks 1 Year as Charlotte Cassadine: ‘It’s The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received’
-
News1 week agoKelly Clarkson Signs Off From Her Daytime Talk Show With Music ‘By Request’, Her Children and Heartfelt Goodbyes















