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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
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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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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
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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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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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