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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’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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