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General Hospital’s Adam Huss and Nicholas Chavez Deliver the ‘Power Performances of the Week’
Last week, much of the buzz was all about the highly-anticipated emotional reunion between Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss), and his son Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) on General Hospital. Would Nikolas actually go through with it and try to make amends with his oldest son, and would he finally meet his younger son, Ace?
Well, the scenes lived up to the hype and with a HUGE assist from Joey Clay (Ace) who is one half of the fantastic twin siblings who play the part, the other being Jay Clay. Needless to say, it was riveting drama where we are sure many in the viewing audience reached for the hankies.
When Nikolas comes to Laura’s and Spencer opens the door, after the shock of it all, Spencer hears his father out. Nikolas says, “I did abandon Ace, but he wasn’t the only son I walked out on.”

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Spencer replies with disappointment, “I’m used to you disappearing by now.” Nikolas admits he failed at letting Spencer know how much he loved him, but that some of his favorite times were when they were together when Spencer was younger. Then, in a heart-tugging moment, Spencer breaks down in tears and tells his father, “You were my whole world. I loved you so much.”
Later, Nikolas overhears Ace crying. Spencer goes to get the little one and hands him to Nikolas saying, “Ace, this is your dad.” What happens next are the moments that had many GH viewers talking about; just how little Ace leaned into his father’s chest with such comfort and reacted to the drama playing out before him. It gave Adam Huss even more to draw on for his touching performance.

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Next, Nikolas gets Spencer to hand over Ace in his plan to leave town with the young one as the best way to protect him from Esme (Avery Pohl). In yet another heartbreaking moment in the scenes, Spencer tells his baby brother how much he loves him and then threatens his father; that if he ever hurts or abandons Ace he will make him pay.
When Ace’s baseball cap is left behind, Spencer runs to retrieve it to catch-up with his father, only Esme is at the door. What ensues is Spencer letting Esme know that Ace is gone and Nikolas has him as he stands up to Esme for all her lies, and manipulations. He even calls her out knowing she is now pretending not to have her memory back when she does!

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Adam Huss and Nicholas Chavez played the history of the relationship of this volatile father/son relationship, and made it work effortlessly. That is not an easy thing to do given they were not the original actors in their respective roles.
Nicholas Chavez showed once again why he is an actor with the brightest of futures with his effective and nuanced work. While Adam Huss also shined as the conflicted father, trying to make amends, showing us Nikolas’ heart, but always seemingly having an agenda. And as for our little MVP’s Joey and Jay Clay, they certainly have taken to Chavez and Huss and amped up the drama perfectly.
For all these reasons mentioned above, Michael Fairman TV names Adam Huss and Nicholas Chavez work as the Power Performances of the Week.
Now below, check out the key scenes again. Then let us know what you thought of Adam and Nicholas, and the Clay brothers, in last week’s episodes of GH via the comment section.
You already know how we feel about these scenes., your amazing!
Unpopular Opinion, I would have given this to Cynthia Watros. She was stellar on Friday. These two were great too though. GH just has the strongest group of actors on their cast!
I agree. The cup runneth over last week with three power performers.
Yes, you are right. She did show her real miserable self, didn’t she? Hope this is the beginning of the end of this terrible character.
Nina is not a “miserable” person but she has had a lot of misery, most recently because of bch Carly. I have no desire for “Nina” to leave the show. What I’d like to see is her FINALLY have a relationship with her daughter, which would mean the writers have to undo the mess the current writers made of Willow, who is not less a bch at this point than Carly.
Agreed about Cynthia—I do not like Huss—-and, Spence’s light has been spent for me. He and oh-so-boring nuTrina are both trying to act like sophisticated adults—a wash!!
Esme is being accused of something she, most likely, didn’t do. She has been kidnapped—does that sound feasible? Who did this? Nikolas? Spencer himself? How about her mother? Sonny? Maybe Cyrus arranged for Esme to look for Ace with an “escort”.
Another week, another great performance by the cast. I would love to see “GH” bring back Adam Huss as an on-contract actor. He was amazing in the scenes with Ace and Spencer, but he and Ava’s (Maura West) scenes had great chemistry. It seems Nik has a lot of storylines that would capture us, from Elizabeth, Spencer, Esme, Ava, Laura, etc.
A few more comments:
Please make Anna a strong character again. It seems the storyline with Charlotte and Valentin has disappeared. For months, she was at the Metro Court talking to Sonny about everything. Now, she is sitting by herself at a bar sharing stories with Drew (?). Finola is a gem and deserves more.
I hope the show is ready to move in a different direction now that Nina has been outed for her part with Drew going to prison. It seems too much time is spent obsessing about Sonny, trying to build a relationship with Willow or exchanging hate with Carly. Again, an amazing actor, but it beginning to be one note.
The book Anna was reading is a real book, “Never Get Angry Again” I did order a copy as it looks like a good read.
Should play up Sonny character more now that he’s found Nina out. Nina is always the victim of her own villain ways. Let’s see her get some of her own medicine back for what she did. To move on without any consequences or ending the storyline would be disappointing. As she’s still in bed with Cyrus and about to be with Valentin. Drew move with firing and replacing her with Carly was EPIC!! I had to watch the show 2x cause it was so amazing. Sonny needs to find out Ava’s role too since he’s been protecting her. Let the real Esme come out so she can finally pay for her crimes. She’s gotten away too long and now fooling Laura who’s helped her. Laura now turning on her family for Esme. Willow should have more compassion & understanding for Michael. He was protecting her, so she is turning on him for the first problem in the marriage. I feel bad for Michael. He’s tried to protect his family and everyone except his mom understands. Kudos to Carly.
Are you serious! The scenes with that vile toxic character were awful!! Hopefully under Patrick Mulcahey Carly will finally get her comeuppance. Better yet maybe he will write her out and bring her back with Sarah Joy Brown!
Unfortunately the rumors of Tamara Braun returning don’t have legs.
What are you watching!!!! LOL. Nina is and always has been a victim, and I’m sick of her constantly paying the price. Her mother hurt her, Harmony hurt her, Sasha hurt her, Carly hurt her and since she’s been out of that coma the most important thing to her has been to find her kids who were taken from her while she lay helpless IN that coma. Nina’s been through enough; she deserves to finally be happy.
Carly is possibly the most vile character on the show. Has been for decades. It’s time she pays.
What? Where do get this stuff? Nina is no saint, and as I said before, she’s an angel compared to Carly Succubus..
The little boys who play Ace should be included in this.
Yes, they were amazing weren’t they and it was all natural reactions, no acting here!
I don’t think the little actors who play baby Ace are acting; I just think they’re mellow, sweet, kids who are affectionate and trusting. And seemingly always tired, lol.
Hate this Nicolas
Really such a harsh term. And you should know it’s spelled Nikolas – pointed out numerous times in the article.
Ace is a Quartermaine not a Cassadine Michael is his real father.
That’s 666% complete dragonshit.
Ace is definitely a Cassadine, fathered by Nikolas or Spencer, and Esme is his mother. In what world do you think Michael was ever with Esme?
LOL; I think you’ve posted this somewhere else. What are you on? Must be good. 😉
When is Carly ever gone get ALL her paybacks. Like she has been a saint… She IS definitely NO Saint. ALL of the years of manipulations, hatred and nastiness she has issued. Let’s not forget ALL the years of deceptions. She needs to do some major reaping. I’m tired of how everyone is wrong and does everything wrong. Except for her “special” self. Keeping life changing, life altering secrets from others. While being a freaking hippo…crite…
I totally agree, Lisa. Watching her strut into CRIMSON like some conquering hero made me ill. It just means yet ANOTHER Carly-centric tale with her latest swain Droop. And her first CRIMSON feature article should be “Clumping Shoes – Empowering or Embarrassing?”
I agree. Carly entered the show as a hateful and conniving young woman. She has continued as such throughout the years. She I always redeemed and forgiven. However let someone cross her or stand up to her because she has wronged them and Holy H*** hits the roof. I would love to see Carly suffer for her wrong doings. She may then actually change and be an honestly good person.
Thank you Lisa! One hundred percent agree. On a side note, I loved AJ and it always bothered me how she got away with everything she did to him, and now it’s rinse/repeat with Nina. I can’t stand how Carly isn’t even called out by the other “people” in Port Charles, while Nina is the one who’s always hurt and ostracized. It’s hard to watch.
Good talk Nic and Spencer. Hope ya’ll find your way back.. Both older now. And hopefully a more mature and lovin family oriented storyline will be displayed betwixt you 2..
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Are Chris & Dan out? Twitter has numerous posts listing Korte as interim HW.
You had me crying! You were amazing and this little guy is so precious.
I guess I put my foot in it. LOL—I so want to make Esme the good girl—Wishful thinking!!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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