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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’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.
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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”
In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.
It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.
Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.
You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.
So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?
On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.
As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.
Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?
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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.
BROTHERLY LOVE?
Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”
With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”
BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE
Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”
So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Reveals His Plan to Set Up Chase and Willow to Have an Affair
After the Wednesday, April 29 episode of General Hospital, it’s clear outside interference and other circumstances are set to blow Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) marriage sky high, as Michael (Rory Gibson) reveals his plans to entrap Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and use her relationship with Chase to do it!
In story, Michael dropped by unexpectedly to Carly’s (Laura Wright). A plotting Michael reveals his plan to nudge Willow and Chase into having an affair. Michael hopes it would create both a political and personal scandal, where Willow would lose her seat in congress. In the scenario, she would be having an affair with her ex-husband, while taking care of her supposed disabled husband, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who cannot speak and is confined to a wheelchair, which in turn will look horrible for Willow’s character.
Carly asked does he really want to destroy his cousin, Brook Lynn’s life in the process? Michael goes in on Chase’s holier than thou attitude, and says he is going to set-up the circumstances that would lead Chase and Willow to betray their spouses, and hit the sheets together. Michael swears to Carly what the two of them do is up to them, but he’s going to go on the offense with this.
MICHAEL HAS BACK-UP
Later, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) is talking with Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) at Crimson and how much she dislikes Willow because of what she has done to Michael. Just then, Michael shows up and tells Jacinda privately, he’s figured out a way to fight Willow. Looks like Jacinda might work with Michael to bring down Willow and use Chase as the person to do it!
At the hospital, Lucas (Van Hansis) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) that Carly is cheating on Jack, but he doesn’t know with who. Josslyn suddenly flashes back to the moment she found her mother harboring a fugitive, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), in her attic, and as figured out that her mother is sleeping with him. She heads out.
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BRENNAN IS ABOUT TO LEARN ABOUT CARLY
Next thing you know, Josslyn has showed up inside Jack’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room at the Metro Court and when he enters his room, he is shocked to find her there. He lays into her for not keeping his distance and that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) will have no problem killing her if he knows she’s WSB. Josslyn fires back that he is only concerned about that because his relationship with her mother depends on her being safe. But then, she lays the boom, and tells Jack, Well, you’re too late. You already lost her.”
LULU GETS A GLIMPSE OF CASSIUS’ TEMPER
In addition, Lulu (Alexa Havins) sees a different side of “Nathan.” Since she is unaware that the man before her is his twin, Cassius Fasion (Ryan Paevey), he tells her that Rocco (Finn Carr) blabbed that he shot Cullum to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and now he thinks they should send him away to stop him from talking to everyone else. This concerns Lulu, who rails at Nathan for telling her what to do with her son and that she isn’t going to abandon him. With “Nathan’s” outburst at her on the matter, will she finally get a clue this is not the man she thinks it is?
So, what do you think of Michael’s plan to push Willow and Chase into an affair? Will it work or backfire? Do you think Joss will reveal that Valentin is the man sleeping with Carly to Brennan, which will send him in a rage? Will Lulu continue to be clueless about “Nathan?” Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, take a look at the GH video tease for today’s April 30 episode.
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