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EXCLUSIVE: GH’s Adrian Anchondo Previews Marco’s Involvement in ‘Who Shot Drew?’
When the action picks-up this week on ABC’s General Hospital, Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) will be back in the story, and we haven’t seen him since two major crimes were committed in Port Charles: Judge Heran was murdered and thrown into the pier, and Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) was shot twice in the back in an attempt on his life.
After all, things really kicked into high gear when Marco ran to Drew to tell him that Judge Heran accepted a $1 million bribe to rule in Michael’s favor at the custody hearing for Amelia and Wiley. Marco wanted to pin everything on Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), who in his mind is the responsible party for the death of his mother, Natalia Rogers-Ramirez (Eva LaRue). Problem is when his dad, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) found out what he did, he shouted as his son that he ruined all of his plans to bring Sonny down. Next thing you know, the judge is dead and Drew has been shot.
General Hospital newcomer, Adrian Anchondo chatted with Michael Fairman during an exclusive conversation now on the Michael Fairman Channel, where he discusses not only his current storyline, but his co-stars including his on-screen love interest, Van Hanis (Lucas), the exited Eva LaRue, Carlo Rota and more. In addition, Adrian teases what’s to come and what fans should be on the lookout for as the suspect list grows and grows for who wanted Drew dead (although nobody could blame anyone for doing).
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Anchodo spoke on why Marco spilled to Drew that Judge Heran was bribed and his alter-ego’s true reasons behind it, “I think it’s that that built-up rage and that built-up pain. He couldn’t wait for his father to make a business decision. He wanted him to act from his heart, the way he acted from his heart when Marco came out to him, you know, accepting him and loving him right away. I think that Marco is questioning, ‘Where are you?’ That’s why Marco creams, “I don’t care about those piers. That’s not what we’re talking about here. I thought we were on the same page about what this punishment (for Sonny) has to come from.” I think, in the end all that mattered was that Sonny was punished and hurt. Marco just wants the healing process to speed up faster. I don’t know if Marco is going to realize that a lot of this pain might be coming from his own guilt.”
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Coming up, might Marco use his legal expertise to further bring down Sonny, or someone else related to the ‘Who Shot Drew?’ attempted murder case? Anchondo teased, “I think that you will start to see some interesting relationships form because of Marco’s work and because of his emotions and his relationship with his father.”
While the jury is out on how Marco’s moral compass will be comprised, if at all, by his next actions, Adrian suggested, “I think (viewers will feel) some annoyance, maybe. I think that like many of the characters, you’re going to question motives, and you’re going to question their intelligence and what their intentions are. (When I found out) I thought, ‘Oh, this is an interesting twist! Where is this going to go?’ I’m also really excited about this explosion between father (Sidwell) and son (Marco). I think it could be the start of an unraveling of a relationship.”
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Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) is already in the hot seat for his disdain for Drew, and for benefitting if the Judge could never admit she took a bribe. Some believe Michael or Sonny might be framed for this act.
Anchondo weighed-in on how Marco views Michael, “I think that Marco might actually relate a little bit to Michael. Not only just being a son of someone who’s ‘horrible,’ but I think that, Marco probably sees Michael as someone who is just doing the best they can with the hand that they were dealt.”
According to Anchondo, fan response has been swift. They want Marco to be a good guy! “I was at the General Hospital Fan Club Event recently, and the fans said, ‘Please don’t turn bad,” recalled Adrian. “Everyone wants Marco to be really good. I think the interesting thing about soaps is that there’s a little bit of good and bad in everyone. I saw online someone say online, ‘a hero and a villain’s origin story is pretty much the same.’ They all start off that they were hurt by someone. They were an orphan, or the system brought them down, or something was taken away from them, and they grew up in poverty, whatever it might be. But what makes the hero or the villain is how they choose to respond to their stresses and to their pain. And in any moment, someone who is a hero could be a villain, and someone who’s a villain could be a hero in the same. In that same week Marco was lashing out, he also rescued Kristina (Kate Mansi) from the fire at Charlie’s.”
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Viewers have yet to seen where Marco was the night Judge Heran was found dead in the pier and Drew was shot. With this being Adrian’s first soap opera whodunnit storyline, he summed it up best, adding, “I think everyone’s ties make them a suspect on this show, which makes it so much fun.It’s like a never-ending Clue.”
Watch our full interview with Adrian Anchondo below now on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Then weigh-in, after reading and watching what Adrian had to say, how do you think he will become involved in the ‘Who Shot Drew’ storyline? Do you think he could wind up a suspect? Could his father point the finger at his own son? Might he represent someone who is need of legal trouble and mess up their counsel or do them right? Will he continue to target Sonny, or help bring down his criminal father, Sidwell? Share your theories via the comment section below.
Great interview! You have succeeded 100% Marxo is adorable… and iI always look forward to your scenes. You could butter toast and it would a great scene.
I just wish whoever shot Drew should have put a couple more rounds in him. I don’t want Drew to recover
I love Marco and wish he had more choices for lovers other than drippy Lucas. If Lucas were still played by Ryan Carnes, the heat would be off the charts!
I hope Ricky Martin does make an appearance as Adrian suggested in the interview. What a hot love triangle that would be !!
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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