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‘General Hospital’ Head Writers Tease 2026 Storylines to Watch For
General Hospital’s Daytime Emmy Award-winning head writers, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte have major plans for the residents of Port Charles as 2026 begins. With so many intersecting characters and storylines, the scribes shared their overall vision for the year and presented some highlights to be on the lookout for as we turn the page on 2025.
In a new interview with TV Insider, Van Etten and Korte expressed, that they have big moves ahead and shifts, that they call, a ‘Perfect Storm’ – with multiple stories and relationships poised to collide.”
Here’s some of what they revealed below in key storylines and moments to watch for. First, the mystery of “Who Shot Drew?” is coming to an end! Chris and Elizabeth revealed, “Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) shooter is revealed as Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) trial climaxes. The verdict and its fallout will reverberate for years to come.”

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DREW’S SHOOTING
On that note, Chris and Elizabeth mention the burgeoning relationship of Jacinda (Paige Herschell) and Michael (Rory Gibson) noting, “What began as a mutually advantageous financial arrangement is evolving into something sexy and sincere. But when Jacinda must testify at Willow’s trial, the thing that brought her and Michael together — a trumped-up alibi — may be their undoing.”
They also made mention that Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) have something to do with how the revelation of the true shooter comes to light, expressing, “Trina and Kai realize they are in possession of a piece of evidence that could blow Willow’s trial wide open. Their detective work results in identifying Drew’s shooter – but what they do with this information will stun viewers.”
In addition, the Quartermaines finally learn that Drew left Ned (Wally Kurth) to die outside Bobbie’s: “Tracy (Jane Elliot) is ready to take Drew down, but she’ll have to take a number. Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) is first in line, and she’s loaded for bear.”
LULU/NATHAN/MAXIE
In the story of Nathan (Ryan Paevey), or who ever he is, it looks like he and Lulu (Alexa Havins Bruening) will get even closer! The head scribes explained, when Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) ditches her mother, “Nathan assists Lulu in her search, but they find themselves in a surprising clinch long before they find Charlotte.”

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Meanwhile, they share an update on the comatose Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) that she will come out of her deep sleep in 2026 and find things very different than when she left them explaining, “Her slumber wasn’t nearly as long as Lulu’s, but she’ll find her world much changed when she finally wakes up.”
And what about Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason (Steve Burton)? Will they have a future together in 2026? Not so fast, or not so slow as it has been so far. “Britt and Jason can’t deny their attraction,” explain the head scribes. “But their romance faces an immediate obstacle in the form of Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) partner-in-crime. Britt makes moves to wall off Jason, but her resolve is tested when a blizzard strands them together.”
WHO’S GOT ANNA?
While Anna has been kidnapped, it apparently is not even the middle of her nightmare: “Anna’s situation goes from bad to worse when she’s called on by a voice from her past. She makes a bid for escape, but her captors are prepared with a contingency should she prove too difficult to control.” This will bring in concerns for the entire Scorpio family and with Emma (Braedyn Bruner) desperate to find her grandmother. Then, “Emma races to the rescue with Mac (John J. York) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner) when Anna is sighted. What happens next will prove traumatic for the Scorpios.”
ROCC-KED TO THE CORE
In one of the more ominous story points, Chris and Elizabeth share, Charlotte, “considers going full Cassadine” after a betrayal, prompting Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) to rally by her side. Meanwhile, “Rocco (Finn Carr) faces a stormy 2026, triggering a string of events that will result in the departure of one citizen of Port Charles, and dire consequences for others.”
So, which story point listed above and what was previewed by GH co-head writer, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte has you most intrigued or excited about? Share your thoughts and your hopes in story for the characters you love, or love to hate on General Hospital via the comment section below.
No more dead characters!! GH has to deal with enough death with the real life actors dying.
There’s only one “real life actor” passing that requires addressing – Tristan Rogers (Robert). The show took the time to find a good window in story to address Monica’s passing. For Robert, they need to coordinate getting Emma Samms, Kimberly McCullough (and most likely) Sofia Mattson back for visits.
Lesley will likely be addressed down the line, once Laura’s current story with Sidwell wraps.
Hoping for a big payoff in The Who Shot Drew scenario.
Love that they’re giving the teen set meaningful storylines. Charlotte has the makings of a trouble making schemer for decades to come. Danny will have problems staying above the law and Rocco seems to have the knack of being the recipient of bad luck. As for which resident departs, Chase or Kai may be expendable. Marco will depart sometime in 2026 – but not likely related to Rocco.
No preview for Elizabeth Webber. This is shameful.
100% Agreed! Love GH but my girl Elizabeth needs a story and at least one of her children around her.
I agree , I don’t know why her boys are not around , the writers needs to bring one of her boys back. Let them be on the drama with the rest of the teenagers
I agree! They need to let Elizabeth Webber find some love in her life! (Kids are great, but when was the last time that we’ve last seen Aiden?) And Elizabeth deserves some happiness! As a retired RN, after 32 years of working and raising two now adult offspring, I can attest to the physical rigors of the stress of the work and challenges of working different shifts, especially nights. It takes it’s toll on you and your relationships, especially marriages and your children!
Also, I have to say to the writers that the way they portray working in a hospital is more then charts and the nurses station!
And nurses on duty don’t keep their jobs after leaving during their shift and driving around etc.! Willow should not have a job in the scenario!
Another year and Elizabeth has no storyline coming up is shameful, GH continues to ignore such a popular character. I don’t get it.
Agreed. Strong actress. Legacy character. Make it work, please, writers.
Agreed! This is ridiculous. The writers can come up with storylines for the same characters along with bringing characters back from the dead and bringing on new ones but they can not seem to write a story for Elizabeth (a legacy character). This is beyond dumb and a slap in the face to the actress and her fanbase. We have waited long enough. Give her a story (how about an adventure with Jason). Britt and Jason are boring….no chemistry. They should have never brought her back. Let Jason and Elizabeth have their turn.
Such a good show! Happy to watching something entertaining now, rather than Y&R.
None of them tried of all dumb storylines bring back the dead people adding on more stupid storylines and dragging the ones that’s now running too long
I’m not surprised about Michael, and his “escort” with “pretty woman” vibes, his love life is it’s own dumpster fire.
I think Jacinda shot Drew
Me too!
I think it has to be Scout. (or Sam back from the “dead”)
Sam is still in her air conditioned condo, right here in Hell. But I’m willing to negotiate her parole, if an offer is made.
As far as Scout doing it, that would explain a few things. Such as the lousy aim of the shooter. Or the fact that Michael was somewhere near Drew’s house on the night of the shooting, most likely saw someone or something, that he clearly does not want to talk about. And that would certainly qualify. Nobody wants to admit to seeing a kid shoot somebody, let alone a family member.
That said, I hope they don’t go there, since it would pretty much come off as a ripoff of 9 year old Rachel Black shooting her uncle EJ on Days of Our Lives. And that poor kid is locked up in the looney bin now, after several months of mentally blocking out the event.
The only Drew storyline I want to see is “How to Feed a Starving Dragon”
Don’t want any of it except Macie rejoining the story. I want Sam back, like so many others. Bring her back before ALL others or bleed more viewers.
Looks boring, truly. Until changes are made at the tippity top, nothing on this soap will ever truly shift. It’s also disappointing to see characters missing from this preview at the expense of others.
Frank isn’t going anywhere and the ratings are stable.
I didn’t say a single word about ratings so no clue why you felt the need to bring it up. Nor did I mentnion Valentini, either.
If not Valentini, what did you infer by “tippity top”?
He’s just a drama queen that has to correct everyone even when they are right.
You must be such a blast to hang out.
I think that when Gio played his violin o holy night was one of the. Most special meaning ful shows on a soap opera ever keep it up I loved it he is a special great addition to this show
I agree he is amazing
KATHY, please learn proper punctuation and proof read!
All I ask is stop with the retcon. And stop linking characters unnecessarily. It’s like the show’s allergic to legacy incontinuity.
The writers should never ever mess with Nathan/Maxie’s marriage by throwing Lulu in his orbit it’s so wrong it’s not even a joke the writers are that dumb.They don’t believe in marriage vows at all or the meaning by it cause if they did they shouldn’t have dumb blond lulu acting like a little school crushing on her Bff’s husband & try to think it’s okay it’s not.It’s so damn wrong!
But I know why the writers are doing it, but it still doesn’t make it right. Can the GH writers please put lulu back either Dante or back into her coma.
I would like to finally find out who shot Drew. This storyline with Drew getting away with everything, and Willow not being the strong woman that she use to be when she was with Michael, is tired out, played out, and just plain boring now. The only part that I do like about it is the way she is standing by Scout and making Drew stop hurting that little girl for his own selfish needs. Plus, and I’ve said this before, I wish they would bring the real Drew back and let it be found out that Martin’s brother has been keeping him hidden all of this time since he was beaten while in prison. We all know that the real Drew would have never had an affair with his nephew’s wife, nor do half of the things that this Drew has done. Let he and Jason meet up while Jason is trying to save Josslyn from the ISB. And let the person who shot this Drew be Sid Stilwell or his son snd they knew the real Drew was being held hostage to keep this Drew on their side. I would even say let this Drew be the guy that headed up the cult that Willow belonged to and was trying hard to get her back under his control, which she allowed him to do. , finally, I would love to see Lulu and Nathan get together, that way, Spinneli and Maxi can stay together. Well, that’s all of my wishes, except somebody please put a stop to Drew, and please let Portia’s baby be Dr Graham’s and not Trina’s dad. He needs to be free so that he can save Jordan from Sidwell.
Well im new to this but here goes. The person that shot drew has short hair. And how the hair looked there white. I think its Martin gray or sidew handy man . He is tired of what drew has been doing. As far as willow and micheal. She will be found not guilty. She will leave drew after all his lies come out. Micheal will.let her see the kids. Alex’s will get custody of scout. Danny will get to spend time with her. Lulu wakes up and of course is confused and Nathan. I also hope Nathan is not in any way with sidew. That would suck oh yes valentine will save Anna jack will come clean about to Carly. And could someone please bring back Jasper jack.
Sidwell’s “handy man” (Pascal) was still in Croatia at the Five Poppies Resort when Drew was shot, so he’s definitely not the one.
The producer , the writers need to bring back ( Sam , so she could save her daughter from Drew , bring back Scott , we need more drama , bring back Sasha , so Michael and Sasha could get back together , Chase if he keeps defending Willow , Brook- Lynn is going to leave him and end up with Donate , and Chase could back with Willow ) now Jason , needs a good woman in his life and Britt is not the one , he needs a woman that is going to accept him for who he is and is willing to help him raise Danny , cause Danny needs a mother figure in his life . Since they are bringing back the dead , bring back sam , let it be Sam that shot Drew or let it be Sasha . What does anyone think about this theory .
I hate all of the connections that you have made with these different characters. I don’t want drew back on GH. I can’t stand him and don’t want him back in any form. I think chase deliberately hate Michael because Michael took willow from him and I think Brooklyn is beginning to suspect this. I have always wanted Michael and Sasha together. I think Britt and Jason would make an excellent couple. Maxie and Nathan belongs together. If Sam comes back, she and Dante should be together. Lulu find someone that could tolerate her.
So, you want to bring back Sam just to send her to prison for shooting Drew?
Sam is unlikely to ever be brought back.
Jacinda shot Drew. I used to think it was Danny, but Jacinda is a throw away character.
What happened to Carley’s daughter? We want more of her. To many fires going with no focus. I dont want GH to become stagnet.
Did Kristina shoot Drew, Michael witnessed it and now he is protecting her? Am thinking of her testimony about Dawn of Day and being trained to use firearms.
Love Michael and Jacinta !!!! They have great chemistry !! Hopefully, we can see more of their lovestory and the Willow/Drew forever nightmare will be done !!!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!
Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).
GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

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A VISIT WITH DAD
Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.
Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!
Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.
Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!” The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR
While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).
Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.
An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process. As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”
CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER
At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.
Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.
So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section, but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.
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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.
Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.
In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.
The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.
General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.
Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.
Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).
In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.
Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL
In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.
Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.
However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.
WILL SCOUT WISE UP?
At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.
Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.
So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.
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