General Hospital
General Hospital’s Adam Huss Stands Up to Trolls and Bullying On His Return as Nikolas Cassadine
It can be a rough road for any actor to take over a part, previously played by other performers, that the viewers have come to know and love. We also know that often times in the soaps, it’s all about familiarity and comfort; seeing the same people you know day in and day out for years, and change can be difficult for some to digest.
That being said, it is never okay to go on to people’s personal accounts on Instagram or any other social platform that is their own, and throw shade at them in the comment section of their posts. Adam Huss, who is now back on General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine, recently faced this situation.
In should be a wonderful time for Huss, or any actor who lands a great role on a television series. Huss returned on-air with the January 3rd episode o, and is now even being listed in the credits as a cast member of the iconic ABC soap.
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Adam’s journey to playing Nikolas went something like this: Huss was originally tapped to temporary fill-in for Marcus Coloma, who was then on-contract in the role. Huss had two stints at the time, September of 2021, then again in November of 2022. After GH and Coloma parted ways, Huss returned at the end of January 31 through the first week in February 2023 to keep Nikolas’ story going. He later made a brief appearance on March 1, 2023. In August and September of 2023, Nikolas and Huss resurfaced.
Taking to his Instagram story with a video message, Huss shared: “I’m always hesitant to do a post like this because, who am I, I’m just another person. But, I just had to talk quickly about my last post about the trolls, because a lot of you have been sending so many sweet, kind messages, and that was not the reason for me posting it. I do appreciate it and there’s been so much positivity and love coming at me from the very beginning of me playing this role of Nikolas, and I’m so grateful that I get to do it. I love it. I love it so much.”
The actor goes on to clarify, “All that post was about was the haters that are out there that come onto my page, there’s no reason for it.” Adam expressed, “I’ve been bullied my whole entire life, especially in this business. You experience it. I’m now confident and strong enough to just say, ‘Stop. Don’t come on my page and do that.'”
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Adam’s appreciative of all the positive thoughts coming his way though, concluding with, “I focus on all this beautiful love coming at me. So thank you so much for that love. I’m just saying be kind. The world’s really rough enough. We’re all going through hard times. Just be kind.”
In his original IG story, Adam wrote, “Here’s the deal- everyone is entitled to their opinions. And I am grateful for the kinds ones. But if your sole purpose in life is to be a nasty troll, don’t do it under my comments in my personal post. Go spew your nastiness to other nastys. I don’t look for you on wherever it is you choose to do so – because I don’t want to live in the negative darkness you live in. So do me a favor and don’t come looking for me here, Thanks!”
So, what do you think about going on to an actors personal accounts and posting disparaging remarks about them? Do you think Adam deserves a shot to win your acceptance of him in the role; when he is finally getting a chance to play Nikolas in what appears to be more full-time? Let us know your thoughts on the matter via the comment section below.
Sadly due to several people who spew nasty name-calling at the highest levels of government – this is the world we are now in.
While I loved the first Nicholas and think he was the best – at least give Adam a decent shot at the part before you condemn him totally. He has been mostly a fill-in and at best a guest performer in place of the other guy (Marcus? can’t even remember his name) who I detested as the dark prince.
I say give him a shot. Otherwise, GH will think twice about ever recasting some of your favorite characters. And we do need some of the more iconic characters – who have not died yet – back.
For instance, I would love to see Lucky (who has successfully been re-cast twice) and Robin back on the canvas. For both, I believe GH would need to recast as those actors will never return.
TRUTH!
There will be a fully operational ski resort on Beelzebub Mountain before they ever attempt a Robin Scorpio recast. She not only grew up on GH, but she was part of one of the biggest stories of the 1990s, the AIDS story with Stone.
As far as the Lucky recasts go…. Jacob Young was pretty much a disaster. Greg Vaughn did a good job, but it was like a completely different character. And he’s moved on to be Eric Brady on Days anyway. Not saying it can’t be done… but Jonathan Jackson is always going to own the role. Both he and Lulu should be there for Bobbie’s memorial. So should their father, for that matter.
I am sorry he has to deal with these irrational hate mongers. Adam sold me with his acting skills when he seamlessly stepped into the role of Nikolas after Marcus vacated the role.The scene where Nikolas realizes how his son betrayed him, and where he breaks down to his mother, was emotionally gut wrenching and compelling.
Agreed
I think Adam Huss is a great actor and enjoy his work very much. I look forward to seeing him on GH.
Bravo to him for standing up.
100% agree
The only thing I don’t like about Nicholas is he always seems to be snarling. I get that he is angry at Ava but it takes away from his handsome face. Other than that I like him as Nicholas and I’m glad he is back
I agree…Totally uncalled for! It honestly takes time to get use to another actor replacing a character we all know this and it usually does happen! I’m sorry Adam had to endure such rudeness!!!! ✌️❤️
To be 666% fair about it, Adam has only appeared in the role in a series of short appearances lasting a week or so each, so he really hasn’t been around enough to evaluate whether or not he’s a suitable fit for the role. From what I have seen so far, he’s a better fit than Marcus Coloma, but time will tell. Don’t think he’s been in a scene with Genie Francis yet, and if he’s not believable as Laura’s son, well that would pretty much rule him out. Don’t think we have seen him with Spencer either.
Obviously there’s only one TRUE Nikolas Cassadine, and we all wanted him to return, but that’s no longer possible. So the question is, do they write the character off permanently, or try to find somebody who can fill in, long term? I don’t see these week long stints being a viable permanent strategy.
In either case, trolling the guy on his social media accounts… well this is why the Devil doesn’t do social media. I have an entire underworld to run here. No time to chase down trolls & bots.
I hate people. Seriously. People are so callous, so insensitive, so nasty, the list is endless. The venom spewed is intolerable and affects not only the victim but others who feel for others. I feel for him. Whether verbal venom is targeted at an individual or a religious group, etc, it’s emotionally painful and damaging. If you’re reading this Adam, I welcome you in the role and respect how you handled the situation. Unfortunately sometimes we can’t reach twisted people; they have no ability to empathize nor do they care how their words affect others. So try your best to ignore them and know that there are those of us who are happy to see you back. Talk to Cynthia Watros who plays Nina. She’s been in your shoes and has forged ahead in spite of the unhinged viewers. Best to you.
Actors are just like normal people. They are hired to do a job and get paid for it. Unfortunately, they are in the public eye. Adam, you are doing a great job. I do confess I was hoping for a Tyler Christopher return, but as we know that will not be happening. I enjoy your scenes with Maura West. Keep up the great work.
Nothing wrong with people having preferences, but bullying and being rude is pathetic. Sadly, it’s one of the biggest negatives of the internet – anonymity
He could grow up and stop lashing out at viewers. Marcus Coloma was gracious and praised his predecessor’s performance and fans. AH has shown none of that grace to Marcus and his fans. If he can’t do that then just focus on getting his job done.
It sounds like you’re justifying the bullying that he’s speaking out against. Is that your intention?
He should grow up? Nah. The trolls of social media and this website should GROW UP and STOP BULLYING altogether. Period. Point blank.
It’s not lashing out when you are defending yourself on your own social media pages. Common courtesy says you don’t go to someone’s pages and insult them. Would you walk into someone’s home and start insulting them? As for praising his predecessor and fans, why is that part of his job? And to date, Mr. Huss has been on the show in a fill-in or guest-star capacity. If this latest return signals something bigger, he may want to reach out to fans in a more encompassing way. But he likely didn’t feel comfortable speaking too much on behalf of the character when he was only a temp. Either way, it’s still abominable behavior for people to insult him on his own turf so to speak.
Leave Adam alone–he’s doing a wonderful job. Not cool to trash people on their social media accounts. He has got the Cassadine portrayal down to perfection.
You are so right
Sorry to hear he’s been getting flack. It can’t be easy stepping into a role that has been recasted as much as this one.
Get off Twitter block then quit your whining get off Twitter it’s a hell hole
He was good as a fill in, but not as a permanent Nicholas, So far he has lacked the many shadings of the character. But he is just an actor hired to do a job, he is doing it, leave him alone.
I am so sorry he is having to deal with this ⏤ specifically from the Marcus Coloma “fans” who cannot seem to handle that their untalented “fave” was fired after he acted a child on that set and had to allow his female co-stars to carry him in every single scene he was in.
Adam Huss, in the limited quantities we’ve experienced, has been OUTSTANDING as Nikolas and shows up for his scenes, and actually ACTS with his co-star, Maura West, and matches her. Hoping this recurring role becomes regular sometime this year.
Scott
You and I have long been in agreement on Huss being a more appropriate fit. An actor who emotes and makes you care about the character.
A good portion of the “fans” you mention may belong to a certain organization with questionable tactics.
I am right there with you, Steve! Loving hearing from you again!!
I agree…Totally uncalled for! It honestly takes time to get use to another actor replacing a character we all know this and it usually does happen! I’m sorry Adam had to endure such rudeness!!
I think the way Nikolas is being written now is the perfect role for Adam Huss. He is very handsome and looks the part of the Cassadines of old and appears to banter well with Maura . This is going to be great ! Best of luck Adam , can’t wait to see how this plays out
This shows just how shallow so many people really can be. As for Adam playing Nikolas, I like him in the role. All the other actors who played the character did very well and I do feel that adam is doing just as well and i do enjoy seeing him in the role. I love that the chracter is back on the canvas and will be looking forward to seeing what Nikolas does these days. Thank you, Adam!!
No one will ever replace Tyler as Nicholas but I thought Marcus Coloma did a pretty great job. Not crazy about Huss in the role, just doesn’t represent Nicholas Cassadine but I wouldn’t go on his media page and trash him
I personally do not like Adam Huss as Nikolas Cassadine
General Hospital
Kelly Sullivan Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’s’ Maura West Recalling When Ava Shot Connie (Exclusive)
It was just over 13 years ago on General Hospital when Ava Jerome (Maura West) shot and killed Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri (Kelly Sullivan) in an effort to keep her quiet from revealing that Derek Wells was actually Ava’s back-from-the-dead brother, Julian Jerome (William deVry). It’s a crime that somehow Ava never has quite paid for either.
The episode back aired on August 13, 2013 and viewers had to say goodbye to Kelly Sullivan who played Kate and her alter, Connie. In the story, just before she died, Kate/Connie scrawled the letters AJ in her own blood, initially making the PCPD and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) think that it was AJ Quatermaine (Sean Kanan) who did the deed.
Now, Sullivan recalled sharing scenes with the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning West, during a live conversation on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel. Kelly was the special guest talking about her recent return to the soaps in her new role as The Bold and the Beautiful’s Darcy Dylan.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MAURA WEST
Speaking of her final GH scenes and working with Maura West, Sullivan gave her then GH co-star major props. “If you’re going to be shot by somebody (on the soaps), you want to be shot by Maura West, c’mon!”
Maura West debuted back in May 2013 as Ava, and Sullivan remembered when the As the World Turns favorite began on GH. “I remember when Maura West first arrived at GH. She walked in with this cute little bob (hairdo) and she’s just delicious,” shared Sullivan.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Kelly revealed more about Maura, adding “I think she’s amazing! I remember right before I left the show, someone suggested, and I would still love to do this with her, if she ever want to, but someone suggested that they wanted to direct the stage play A Streetcar Named Desire with Maura and I, where I would play Stella and she would play Blanche! Wouldn’t that be great?”
Speaking of the Ava/Connie showdown scenes, Sullivan expressed, “On television and on General Hospital specifically, Maura West is able to play a character who does the most horrendous things and you still care about her and that’s the mark of a really great actor. In other words, you’re able to be liked in the midst of the most horrendous things, and as a performer not shying away from that, and to just have the courage to do what’s on the page (in the script).”
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KELLY SULLIVAN PARTING THOUGHTS AS SHE LEFT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kelly also shared her sentiments when she walked off the set of General Hospital after her run back in August of 2013. “I really was honored. Every day I would go to work and I would say a little prayer, which is I want to do justice for my character, explained Kelly. “It’s between me and my character. I get to walk this path with her and to leave the show on that note, which is, I left every out there. I just gave it my all and again what an honor it was to play Kate/Connie.”
You can catch the full conversation with Kelly where she talks about her time on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless where she played Sage Warner and now The Bold and the Beautiful below.
So, do you remember the Ava and Connie scenes where Ava shot and killed her? What did you think of Kelly Sullivan’s sentiments about Maura West? Share your thoughts via the comment section. But first, watch the reveal where Ava recalls murdering Connie below!
The question of will Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) stay awhile at General Hospital after his recent extended hiatus from the show earlier this year, has reportedly been answered.
TMZ via court documents obtained in Burton’s ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife Sheree Gustin, shared that Steve actually inked a new three year deal with the ABC soap opera back in June.
That is significant because it was June when Burton returned back to work as Jason. In addition, the court filing confirmed that Burton had already moved back to California from Tennessee.
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STEVE’S HIATUS AND HIS RETURN TO PORT CHARLES
GH fans will recall, it was back in February of 2026, that Burton announced via his Instagram that he was stepping away from his role of Jason Morgan for short break and pointed to wanting to spend quality time with his new wife, Michelle Lundstrom Burton with whom he tied the knot back on May 17, 2025.
Steve expressed at that time, “I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family.” It was back on March 25 that viewers saw Jason carted away by the WSB after taking the fall for Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) who shot then WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Burton returned to work on June 1, and due to General Hospital taping roughly six weeks ahead of air, made his on-screen comeback on the July 13 episode.
GOING FOR GOLD AT THE UPCOMING DAYTIME EMMYS
Then, Steve and his enduring fans got an extra special treat on the same day, when it was revealed on Extra that he was nominated for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
Steve previously won in the Supporting Actor category for his work as General Hospital’s Jason in 1998 and as The Young and the Restless’ Dylan McAvoy in 2018.
Now with Jason and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship seemingly hitting the skids, plus Jason’s commitment to staying out of mob life to focus on being present for his son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), what does the future hold for the fan favorite character? Stay tuned.
So, happy to hear that Steve Burton signed a new three year deal with General Hospital? Knowing that, what storyline would you like to see Jason get involved and with who? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Reach an Impasse; Is This the End of Their Relationship?
On the Friday, September 11 episode of General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship becomes strained to potentially the point of no return.
Things take a turn when an unglued Britt having been traumatized by almost being killed by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) asks Jason to back her up with the PCPD when she reports Anna for attempted murder.
However, Jason told Britt, he can’t. Jason shares that he does not believe Anna would have gone through with shooting her. Therefore, Britt was not in any real imminent danger. Britt is flabbergasted and hurt that Jason is refusing to tell the police what he actually witnessed for himself on Mount Emerson.
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BRITT WANTS BACK UP FROM JASON
Jason counters that he can’t believe that Britt would want Anna punished. or sent to prison, or a mental facility after the trauma she endured while being locked up and mentally tortured while at Wyndemere.
He asks Britt, “How could you even say that you want her locked up or prosecuted for what she did when you knew she was being held prisoner and you did nothing to save her?” Britt is stunned by Jason’s response.
Coming up, official General Hospital spoilers share that on the upcoming Monday, September 14 episode, Jason confides in Carly (Laura Wright), while Britt is stung. In the video preview that aired at the end of the Friday, September 11 episode for this coming Monday, Britt says to Jason, “You don’t believe me. Do you?”
General Hospital head scribes, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte previously teased in their fall preview of the soap, “Britt and Jason have come a long way and fought a lot of enemies to be together. But the most stubborn obstacle to their happiness isn’t without, it’s within. Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”
So, what do you think will happen? Will Jason and Britt break-up over Britt’s lies and Jason’s unwillingness to report Anna’s crime against her? Do you want Jason and Britt to go their separate ways? If they do, will Britt become romantically involved with Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) ? If so, who do you pair Jason with? Anyone? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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