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Andrew Hawkes Wraps His Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Ross Cullum; ‘It Was an Epic Sendoff’

As General Hospital viewers know by now, the Thursday, July 2 episode brought with it the end of the line for the murderous and treacherous WSB director Ross Cullum, ending the six-month run of Andrew Hawkes.
In story, after Cullum shoots Cassius (Ryan Paevey), Josslyn (Eden McCoy) who is also down, grabs a gun and shoots and kills the duplicitous double agent; just as an WSB helicopter lands and John Oliver debuts in his guest star role as Z!
Hawkes spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the end of Cullum’s reign of terror and those shootout scenes on his last day on set! Andrew expressed, “We had a ton of stuff to get done and I had to stay very focused. Whatever feelings I had at that point, it was really about just doing the work because I had a big day ahead of me. I couldn’t really be like, ‘Oh, I’m so sad!’”

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The scope and magnitude of what GH managed to pull off reminiscent of the old super spy WSB stories was gold. Hawkes knew with the helicopter flying in, stunts and stunt doubles, and it all being on location, that this was quite a way to go out! Hawkes expressed, “It was an epic sendoff, without a doubt.”
Summing up his General Hospital experience, Hawkes noted he needed a bit to unwind from the intense shooting experience, “It took me a few days to kind of recover and get perspective on what this whole experience meant to me,” explained Andrew. “It’s been one of the greatest experiences of my career. It’s one of the things I’m most proud of and have had the most joy in doing.”
So, will you miss Andrew as WSB director Ross Cullum? Do you hope GH finds a way to write him back into the show, maybe down the line as a new character, or dare we say, another twin? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
Andrew Hawkes did a masterful job playing the ultimate snake, Cullum. He deserves an Emmy for his work.
Joss has been killing it the past year. I know she is young but she deserves to be in the convo for lead actor award.
I was surprise how it all “ended” mainly because its played out for a while and the players whom we all assume would bring cullum down would be either Anna, Jason or Britt, instead Josslyn took him out?! and snap thats it? Jason is in some WSB secret prison, Anna is in a mental facility and Britt is chillin in jail in the bahamas. Not even sydwell got to confront cullum, this felt like a rush wrap up and not very satisfying to be honest, after all the bad stuff Cullum did to Jason,Anna,Britt, killing Marcus and almost killing Jack, and how he messed up Rocco, for it all to be ended by Josslyn killin him was unsatisfying. No jab at Josslyn but she was the character least affected by Cullum and to have her be the one to end him was anti climatic.
I too was hoping Cullum would have to face Jenz regarding Marco’s death. I was hoping those 2 would be taken out together.
There’s always a complainer.
I’m sure collum will be resurrected at some point.
Joss gave this character just what he deserved. Excellent ending for this villian.
That’s what I thought!
He did it very, very well. Yesterday’s episode took me back to the GH of old and it truly was the best I’ve seen in a long time!
Very reminiscent of the Ice Princess Days. It was great. Andrew Hawkes did an outstanding job and I’ll miss him. Wish GH could bring him back but in another role where he’s not so intense.
He was wonderful it was like the GH of old so fun to watch. I hope he comes back someday.
This is been so exciting I used to watch general hospital off and on throughout the years and now I’m retired and I told myself it’s fine to sit down and watch the soap opera I’m so glad I did because it’s so exciting you guys have great writers great actos and a great cast
can’t wait to see what’s coming in the future
He is a phenomenal actor. Listening to him outside of GH and seeing him on the show, wowwwww what talent, so believably evil! I hope he comes back in another role or somehow because he added a lot to the show! Thank you Andrew Hawkes for epic entertainment!
He is an amazing actor. He definitely deserves an Emmy. I hope the WSB takes him away and Port Chuck thinks he’s dead.. but not really!!! We deserve a chance to see him again in all his evil glory
Loved how this played out need more action like this on gh
I wanted Nathan back with Stone Cold coming to stop Cullum and his partners in crime
Yes, I desperately hope that they will bring Andrew Hawkes back to GH as some sort of new character. I’ve come to adore the actor. And I would love to see him come back as a verbal sparring partner for Jane Elliot’s Tracy Quartermaine. Such scenes between them would be pure platinum, Emmy-worthy scenes. Please bring Andrew Hawkes back to GH!!!!!!!!
New guy sucks!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Elizabeth Thinks of Dante While With Ric; Will She Leave Her Ex in the Dust?

Clearly, head nurse Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) is trying to deny her feelings for Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) on General Hospital, when she is trying to make up for missed opportunities and dates with her former husband, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst).
On the Friday, November 6 episode, Elizabeth arrived at the Metro Court for her date with Ric. She made sure she thanked the legal eagle for taking care of her house on Halloween when she was called into work.
However, while telling Ric this, Elizabeth is struck by a flashback of her and Dante baking in her kitchen, where a very close encounter almost led Dante and Elizabeth to kiss. After shaking that image off in her head, she goes back to her date with Ric, who is being very sweet to her.

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ELIZABETH HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS ABOUT RIC
Their date gets interrupted when Lulu (Alexa Havins) shows up at their table asking Elizabeth to convince Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) to drop the libel case against her.
Later, when Liz talked with Willow, and Willow shared she appreciated the head nurse looking out for her, she asks her friend if Ric is the kind of man she wants her life?
Willow is pointing out, as she had in her relationship with Drew (Cameron Mathison), does Ric really love Elizabeth … or is he using her to get what he wants? That comment puts more doubt in Elizabeth’s mind over reconnecting with Ric, and giving her more credence to follow her feelings for Dante.
So, where is this leading? Will Elizabeth cut things off with Ric? If so, will he snap? Is Ric using Elizabeth? And what about Dante? Are you enjoying the growing closeness between Elizabeth and Dante, or do you prefer Elizabeth with Ric? Let us know in the comment section, But first, check what went down on Ric and Elizabeth’s dinner date which lead to more questions than answers below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Tracy Leaves Port Charles to Help Dillon; Paving the Way for Jane Elliot’s Temporary Exit

General Hospital viewers became concerned when on the Thursday, November 5 episode, Tracy (Jane Elliot) was preparing to leave Port Charles to go help her son, Dillon Quartermaine, who got arrested while trying to film in Thailand.
Tracy informed Jason (Steve Burton), that she had to leave and was counting on him to look after things while she was away. That included: making sure Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and baby Phoebe were safe from the likes of Jude Jax (Wil Traval) as well as the Quartermaine businesses since Ned (Wally Kurth) still can’t overexert himself since his heart attack.
In Tracy’s final scenes, for now, she tells Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Emma (Braedyn Bruner) to be there for Brook Lynn while she is going through her ordeal after divorcing Chase (Josh Swickard) and Jude trying to claim baby Phoebe.

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HOW LONG WILL JANE ELLIOT BE GONE FROM GENERAL HOSPITAL?
However, GH fans! Have no fear. Tracy’s exit was written into the show to facilitate Jane Elliot’s annual vacation. Same time last year, Elliot exited the canvas around this time after the entire Ronnie Bard/Martin Grey debacle; where they conspired to make it look like Monica left the Quartermaine mansion to her sister, Ronnie (Erika Slezak) instead of Tracy. In that storyline, Tracy took off for a spa in France for some much-needed R&R.
Now, according to Soap Opera Digest, while viewers are just seeing the beginnings of Jane Elliot’s temporary leave, the soap opera confirmed that the long-running star is already back taping new episodes. GH roughly runs about six weeks ahead of air in its production schedule.

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ALL ABOUT JANE
Jane Elliot started her GH journey back in 1978, and has come and gone a few times including an announced retirement back in 2017, only to eventually come out of retirement a few tines, and rejoin the show full-time in 2023.
Along the way, Elliot has won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress back in 1981, and in 2025 was honored for her 50 years of excellence in daytime television becoming a Gold Circle honoree from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Michael Fairman TV spoke to Jane at that time, immediately after receiving her honor on-stage. You can check out that interview here.
Now below, watch scenes from Thursday’s GH where Tracy informs Jason she has to leave the country and go help her son.
Then let us know, with the mention of Dillon Quartermaine on today’s GH, will the soap opera FINALLY recast the role? Will you miss Jane while she is off-screen? Glad to know she is already back taping all-new episodes of the ABC daytime drama series? Let us know in the comment section.
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GH’s Finola Hughes and Laura Wright Tease Anna/Valentin/Carly, “It’s Not Your Typical Triangle, We’ll Say That”

On General Hospital, Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) are now dealing with the fallout of their discovery, the dead body of Jack Brennan. While Carly became a suspect, now the two need to figure out just who was responsible for the former WSB Port Charles Bureau chief’s sudden ending.
Meanwhile, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is trying to put her shattered life back together, after almost killing Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), hallucinating she was seeing a dead Peter August (Wes Ramsey) and trying to shake off years of trauma at the hands of Cesar Faison (Anders Hove).
While it has become apparent that Valentin and Carly love each other, the same holds true for Valentin and Anna, but is it differently, now that the former lovers are apart? However, it appears when Anna is in trouble, Valentin shows up to save her. That is not lost on Carly, who up until now has tried to be adult about the whole situation, but how long will that last?

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Michael Fairman TV caught up with both Daytime Emmy-winning Lead Actresses on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards and asked them to weigh-in on what viewers can expect, and what’s it has been like working with leading man, James Patrick Stuart.
Laura Wright explained, “James is hilarious. I would say most of our dress rehearsals are laughing it out because we’ve got to show up for taping, but he’s very funny.” Finola Hughes echoed that with, “He’s a very funny person, always,” adding, “I couldn’t be in a scene with him and Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn, GH). It was him, me, and Amanda one time. We couldn’t get through the scene!”

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The discussion turned to if GH viewers will see Anna and Carly fighting over the love of Valentin. Laura Wright shared, “Not in the way you would think. It’s not your typical triangle. We’ll say that.” Finola Hughes concurred, “It’s not your typical triangle!”
Watch our chat from the red carpet with Finola and Laura below, and make sure to check out all the moments from Michael Fairman TV at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards here.
So, do you think Valentin will be caught in an actual love triangle between Anna and Carly, or will he be fully in his relationship with Carly, only to find himself constantly coming to the rescue of Anna Devane, causing an ultimate riff in his relationship with Carly? Who would you like to see Valentin with … Anna or Carly? Let us know via the comment section below.
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