General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Adrian Anchondo Speaks Out on Marco’s Intentions Towards Lucas After Pivotal Scenes Air
As previously reported, the Monday, February 16 episode of General Hospital brought with it a major moment of truth and confrontation for boyfriends, Lucas Jones and Marco Rios. The scenes were emotionally fraught and played to perfection by Van Hansis and Adrian Anchondo.
Lucas finally gets Marco to admit what he is really up to by having them living together at Wyndemere, and how he is working with his nefarious father, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota), in return for his father’s help in bringing down the man he blames for his mother’s death to his knees, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Throughout their on-screen relationship, GH viewers have wondered if Marco’s feelings for Lucas are genuine, since Lucas has basically turned his back on anyone who warned him about Marco and living at Wyndemere including his sister, Carly (Laura Wright).
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Taking to his Instagram after the pivotal scenes aired and sharing most of the video of the scene with his followers, Anchondo captioned the video clips with the following comment, “Love hurts This was one of my favorite days on set with one of my favorite actors. For everyone that doubted Marco’s intentions and feelings for Lucas, here is your answer. Love is so complicated, especially when mixed with feelings of remorse, guilt and a lack of closure. Will Marco get the justice he seeks? Or will he give it all up for love?”
In the key dialog, a gutted Lucas tells Marco on not listening to the warning of his sister, Carly, “I turned my back on her and I never had to. I believed every lie you told me, no more.” Marco responded, “I never lied to you about my feelings. I love you Lucas. I want to build a life with you.”
Next, Lucas says, “We could have done that on the mainland. You have been manipulating me this whole time. I did not move to this Godforsaken Island because we were taking the next step. It was so that you could have easy access to your dad to carry out what is it that you’re extorting Britt to do for you.” However, an anguished Marco sees it differently and responds, “I brought you to Windermere because I wanted us to be together day in, day out. Don’t you see … I risked everything for you.”
The question posed by Anchondo in his post does have General Hospital viewers concerned for what come’s next. What is going to be the upshot from this turning point in the relationship of Lucas and Marco? Where do they go from here? Is Lucas just going to keep Marco’s secret … or find himself caught in a web of lies he cant get out of …. or is someone going to have to silence him for his knowledge of what is truly going on at Wyndemere? Stay tuned!
Check out the full scene again by clicking through Anchondo’s IG post below.
Now weigh-in: What do you think will be Lucas’ next move? Keeping everything quiet and still trying to believe in Marco’s love for him? Is Marco going to give up his thirst for revenge on Sonny for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Adrian Anchondo and Van Hansis played exceptionally well off of each other in these scenes; however, the writing is on the wall for Marco, I do fear.
Marco
This was Hansis’ best material since joining the show. He communicates so much with body language.
Would be nice for Lucas to let Britt know he’s willing to help her.
One, two, or all three of these male characters won’t survive through the spring:
– Marco
– Chase
– Kai
I can’t wait for Chase to receive his comeuppance. He deserves a very hard fall after the way he has been setting up Micheal.
Loved the way Tracy called him out on Tuesday episode.
I suspect that Chase is about to find out what it feels like to be falsely accused. It’s no secret to anybody how desperate he has been to pin Drew’s shooting on Mikey.
So now that Nathan has shown up at the Q mansion, and Mikey willingly handed over his keys without incident, it should be obvious to anybody with two connected brain cells that Mikey had no idea that there was a key to Drew’s house on his keychain.
But Wiley saw Chase playing with Mikey’s keys in the Q kitchen. And he’s going to mention that to somebody. Probably to Mikey. Or possibly Tracy. And Chase is going to look really guilty of “planting evidence”. Even though he’s not the one who planted it.
So Willow… in her effort to frame Mikey has also framed Chase, accidentally. And should they even bother to attempt to charge Mikey based on this flimsy “evidence”, we all know Diane is going to have those charges dismissed immediately. Because she knows, for a fact, who shot Drew.
So if Chase is accused of planting evidence, will he get kicked off the PCPD for real, as opposed to being demoted to “beat cop”? Will BrookLynn dump him for trying to frame her cousin Mikey? Or will Chase finally put the pieces together, realize that Willow is just as crazy as her sister Psycho Nelle was, and get himself a needle full of the same stuff Drew got, when he goes to confront her about it?
I mean, let’s face it. Being a uniformed cop is nearly always a death sentence in Port Charles. Just ask most of Maxie’s former boyfriends. Or Rory & Dex, for that matter.
Great summation, Satan. Thank you. And honestly, if Michael shot Drew, wouldn’t he hide the house key rather than put it on his key ring?
Oh Satan ! I would love to see Willow stick Chase with a needle in his neck, and see him lying there, as she confesses all her crimes to him.
Alexis knows Willow is a “murderer “. So, shouldn’t she know better than to allow Willow to care for Drew? Isn’t Alexis, herself” committing a crime?
No. Alexis is not committing a crime. An attorney only has a responsibility if they know their client is going to commit a crime – not a crime that was committed in the past.
She tried to kill Drew but that’s okay with Alexis
—not the point. I know how the law works. My parents are both attorneys. It has nothing to do with the law, but everything to do with what is right. Willow is dangerous. Who’s next? Michael? Anyone who she thinks suspects her? It’s a matter of conscience. This is a stupid plot and it has gone on waaay too long.
You asked if Alexis was committing a crime. It seems to me that your question was answered but you didn’t like the answer.
It is a soap, which often does not represent the real world. Since your parents are attorneys, have they read your comment? I would think they believe in the law regardless of what might be considered “right”.
Yes she is and deserves some payback for withholding evidence in an attempted murder trial.
Alexis was schooled by Diane about how her job was to defend her client to the best of her ability and that she could be disbarred if she revealed what she knew about Willow’s culpability. Strictly speaking, Alexis broke no law.
Let’s hope Marco shoots his father dead defending Lucus. Then Marco can be cleared of Sidwell’s murder and they can have a life together.
Sidwell solution is always just to kill anyone who is in his way, it would be only fitting for Marco to take Sidwell out.
That’s my hope. Some way to redeem Marco. I know many don’t like him, but I do and want him and Lucas to have an ongoing relationship.
There’s many who started out liking Marco but see the writing on the wall – there’s no future for the character. Even if he does in his father, that leaves him with no family on canvas.
Lucas is sticking around. Hansis is a good actor. There’s opportunity to bring in a new gay character that has some sore of connection on the canvas. (And by saying new – that does not include Brad).
From your lips! Please no Brad!
Maybe Dillon Q has realized he’s bi?
Agree, no more Brad
I’m trying to think of a “GH legacy” character they could bring back. Maybe it’s time they brought back the REAL “TJ” – Thomas Hardy Jr, the son of Tom & Simone Hardy.
Steve & Audrey would have another grandson represented on canvas. It would make total sense that he was a doctor, given who his parents and grandparents are. Elizabeth would have an actual relative in town. And he would be in approximately the same age group as Lucas give or take a few years.
I like that suggestion. Have him be one of the characters who gets called by their last name so to avoid confusion with TJ Ashford and (should he ever return) Tom, Sr.
Lucas and Marco are so dull together. I pray this mess of a storyline ends soon. Maybe if they try hard they can salvage something of Lucas’ character which has just become “raging moron” since meeting Marco.
Excuse me? Lucas and Marco are anything but boring. Both actors are bringing their A game to the table and the writing and direction are in lock step. Some might argue that they’re star crossed lovers given their family’s warring dynamics.
To each their own but me and everyone I know who watches the show all agree those 2 can cure insomnia.
You should get out more.
they going to have to kill lucas. he know too much
That’s what I’ve been thinking. But Carly will somehow save him
I think Lucas should have walked away just from the knowledge about Brett & the revenge against Sonny . However Lucas originally put that idea in Marcos head about Sonny. Carly knows he is in danger and Sidwell will try to kill Lucas. When Lucas confronted Marcos & Lucas took his hand . I was very upset. The guy is a liar and ruthless like his dad.
Does Carly even know about Marco’s revenge plot against Sonny, who is wrong. His Mom suicided herself.
On the subject of Chase. I hope Michael’s son tells that he saw Chase doing something to his dad’s keys . I also hope Drew somehow over comes Willows attempts to keep him drugged and gets his revenge on her. And Brooklynn ditches Chase. This entire story line is dragging out far too long. Time for Willlow to pay. Michael to be exonerated, and Chase to permanently lose his job through exposure.
Wiley will definitely share what he saw. No doubt. And Chase will get fired – for the act of Willow. As he promised (& broke), Chase should’ve just stayed out of it.
Right. Even though he didn’t plant the keys, he deserves to be fired for breaking the chain of evidence. And that might be the last we see of Chase. I’m old enough to remember good cop, Chase who was in a relationship with good school teacher, Willow. I liked them both in those days.
I’d love to see Lucas forced to marry Marcos and live in a mafia world with violence , intrigue and infidelity
I love Van Hansis because he can act the other one Adrian something just looks likes he’s acting.
General Hospital
RATINGS: ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Remain No #1 and # 2, ‘General Hospital’ Only Soap to Lose Viewers
The latest Nielsen ratings data is out for the week of April 27-May 1, and three out of the four network daytime dramas posted gains in total viewers, while one showed a loss in audience numbers, which may come as a surprise.
Let’s take a look at the ratings period with data from Soap Opera Network and then provide some context. The Young and the Restless remained as per usual in the top spot coming in at 3,14,000 on average total viewers slightly up +20,000 more eyeballs for the week.
In story, Y&R served up Matt’s plot to blow up the Newmans inside the abandoned gas station on the outskirts of Vegas, Sienna believing she killed Matt, only for him to be revealed alive with a severe contusion on his head by week’s end, Nick going on a bad drug trip thanks to the fentanyl laced with something else via Matt, and Cane and the Winters family learning that he is a donor match to save Malcolm’s life, while Sally got engaged to Billy.
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FASHION HOUSE PROBLEMS
Y&R’s sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful clocked in with 2,795,000 viewers for the week up +38,000 from the previous ratings period. In story, The Bold and the Beautiful gave viewers; the fallout from Katie’s successful fashion show for her new fashion house, Logan. Dylan continuing to be freaked out. This time when doing her work at Forrester Creations, out from the clothing rack comes somebody that scares her enough to have her let out a blood-curdling scream. In addition, Liam suggested to Hope that she consider coming to work for Logan where she will be appreciated, after Steffy tells her that ‘Hope for the Future’ is back-burnered for now.
General Hospital, which many have considered being the most entertaining on a consistent basis with their storylines, most likely lost some viewers for the week because on Monday April 27, the show was preempted for a special report on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondence dinner. If viewers did not catch it on Hulu, it aired on the network after Nightline on Tuesday at 1am. In total, GH was the only soap to lose viewers for the ratings week. GH tallied -1,809,000 which is down from the previous week by -168,000.
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PAYBACK AND A SHOCKING REVEAL
In story that week, Carly’s double life with Brennan and Valentin caught up with her, Michael initiated a strategic plot against Willow, and Josslyn found herself in immediate danger after a run-in with Cassius.
Beyond the Gates, while having two days of the week fully preempted for UEFA Champions League soccer games, actually increased its viewership. BTG tallied 1,655,00 total viewers which also boasted the highest audience gains across any soap adding +42,000. In story, the soap opera spotlighted: Ashley stealing antibiotics to keep Grayson alive, Smitty zeroing in on a possible suspect in the plasma ring, Vernon taking over Martin’s debt to Joey Armstrong, while Kate recognized a name tied to Lynette’s finances.
It should also be noted for the ratings week; The Bold and the Beautiful once again topped Y&R for the top spot in the key Womens 18-49 demo and in the Womens 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates once again bested General Hospital for the 3rd spot.
*Nielsen ratings are based on the Live+Same Day Big Data+Panel model.
So, let us know your thoughts on the current ratings picture? Then weigh-in; what soap opera is serving up the best drama right now that is keeping you engaged to catch it every day? Which soap has you the least interested? Drop a comment below.
On the Friday, May 15 episode of General Hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) shared a heartfelt talk on trauma. Dante is so concerned for Rocco (Finn Carr), and how it affects someone for the rest of their life, which is something Elizabeth knows all too well, but got through it.
It all begins when Elizabeth shows up at Dante’s office ready for her date with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). How beautiful she looked did not go unnoticed by Dante. When the talked turned to how Dante told Rocco that he knew his son shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), he admits he is scared for his child, because he lost his innocence with the emotional baggage he now must carry forever of shooting someone.
Dante notices how Rocco is becoming more and more withdrawn and he wants to know how to help him. Elizabeth bring up how she can absolutely relate to trauma at a young age, just like Rocco. However for Elizabeth, her trauma came in the form of a brutal rape by Tom Baker. Speaking from experience, Elizabeth details that it was her friends and family like Lucky and Bobbie who helped pull her through. She encourages Dante to continue to show up and be there as support for his son.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Next, an officer delivers to Dante the evidence from the pier shooting, which Dante plans on destroying. Before she leaves for her date with Ric, Liz reassured Dante he is doing the right thing to protect Rocco and she has done the same. She has left no record of Rocco’s hospital visit the night of the shooting. Liz leaves for her date.
THE WRONG SUSPECT
Then, Cullum storm troops in to Dante’s office demanding the evidence that the PCPD must have collected at the site of his shooting. Dante says that the evidence must be misfiled in the warehouse, but they will find it. However, Cullum realizes Dante is stalling and lying. Before heading to Dante’s office, Cullum paid a visit to Carly (Laura Wright) and saw a photo of Danny with Jason, triggering him to now believe that Danny may have been the person who shot him in the back on the pier!
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DINING WITH RIC
At dinner at Café Cherie, Ric handed Elizabeth the folder with the priceless piece of artwork he’d purchased for her through Ava. Elizabeth loved it and went over to Ric and planted a kiss on him.
Will GH move Elizabeth into a romance with Dante? Do you think Liz and Dante make a cute couple? After today’s episode, it’s clear they very much like and admire one another. If so, what happens to Liz and Ric’s burgeoning repeat romance? Share your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
In well-played scenes on the Thursday, May 14 episode of General Hospital, Dante (Dominic Zampogna) finally had a talk with his son, Rocco (Finn Carr) informing him that he knows the teen shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Rocco has dreaded his father finding out, because he is the acting police commissioner of the Port Charles PD and feared his dad will have to arrest him for the crime.
Dante asks Rocco in his own words to recount what happened the night on the pier. He assured his son, he is not going to arrest him and noted there are very extenuating circumstances surrounding the crime.
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FATHER AND SON
Rocco explained how he followed Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) to the pier. Then, how Cullum attacked Britt. Jason (Steve Burton) showed up and fought with Cullum and how the gun came loose.He remembers the other weapon Cullum pulled out to kill Jason and that’s when he shot him.
Next, Dante explained that he was proud of his son for saving Jason and Britt’s lives. He also tells Rocco that he is very concerned in Britt’s involvement in all of this stemming all the way back to the Five Poppies, and feels she is still tied into everything that is happening.
Dante tells Rocco that nobody else can know about this involvement in the shooting. He also touchingly said, that he is his father, he will protect him. However, Rocco is worried that if the truth came out that he shot Cullum, his dad would be in serious trouble for covering up a crime. Dante tells Rocco, he should not worry about that right now, but he needs to stay in Port Charles so he and his mom can keep him safe.
A SHOCKING CALL
Suddenly, as father and son hug it out, Dante gets a call from Justine (Nazneen Contractor), alerting him to the fact that she just met with Cullum and he is looking for the evidence and the file from his shooting. Dante rolls his eyes, knowing things are about to go from bad to worse, and how is he going to keep his son safe from the evil WSB Director?
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
Dominic Zamprogna always delivers a nice counterbalance to the often histrionics of other characters in Port Charles in his portrayal of Dante Falconeri. So that, when Dante breaks or gets emotional, it counts. Finn Carr has continually shined in the storyline as Rocco continues to teeter on the edge of knowing what he has done and being wracked with guilt. Next up has to be Danny learning his brother is the reason Jason was carted away. Stay tuned!
So, what did you think of the scenes between Dante and Rocco? How on earth will Dante keep Rocco safe? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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