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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!!
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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