General Hospital
GH’s Bryce Durfee Previews Vaughn’s First Impression of Josslyn, “(He) Sees Her as a Headache”
On the Friday, March 7th episode of General Hospital, and as previously reported, Bryce Durfee makes his debut as a WSB handler named Vaughn, who shares scenes with his agent-in-training, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy). From the sounds of it, things don’t go well between the two, but you know what they say? Could it be really just be love at first sight?
Durfee teased his GH debut when speaking with Soap Opera Digest, where he opened up about what his new soap alter-ego’s initial impression of Josslyn will be. Bryce revealed, “He’s not impressed. Initially, I think Vaughn sees her as a headache, the newcomer who he doesn’t really believe is meant to be there and it’s just creating more work for him.”
In fact, Vaughn and Josslyn actually get into a fight with one another as Durfee shares, “On my first day, we have a fight scene. That made it extremely exciting. Eden and I had a really fun time trying to figure that out, and since then, we’ve had a couple more, so we’ve really got it down now.”
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As for Bryce’s first impression of his new scene partner, Eden McCoy, Durfee had nothing but high praise, “She was very warm and welcoming. For years, I’ve been coming to sets and being a guest star and there are some leads who maybe aren’t as warm and welcoming, so I appreciated that. She was so fantastic, very helpful, very informative. I would say we had instant chemistry. We just have a really easy dialogue between us.”
However, while Vaughn is kind of feeling Josslyn is a nuisance at the start, he is harboring his own issues. Durfee explained, “Vaughn has a lot going on under the surface, and he’s not really sure what he wants to show at different times because he’s always kind of playing a game. And I think with Eden’s character, even when he wants to level with her, he’s still keeping his cards to himself.”
So, are you looking forward to seeing how Vaughn and Josslyn get to know each other and what ensues? Do you think Josslyn will survive WSB handler training or wind up being thrown out of the bureau? Do you think she will fall for Vaughn or is too soon after the death of her boyfriend, officer Dex Heller (Evan Hofer)? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out a tease from the March 7th episode of GH below.
Hes 16 years older than joss not happening
He is suppose to be a professional so romance should not play a part in the story I am hoping that he comes to the conclusion that she does not have what it takes to be a good agent
I agree. She is not over Dex yet.
To soon for her to fall in love.
It would be refreshing for soap to come up with a story that does not mixed pleasure with work
Age is just a number
Oh, come on!! This guy even has the same appearance as Dex from hair color, eyes, etc.
Ridiculous move GH to replace what you already had.
Why did they do this they could of had joss and dex in the wsb together
To conclude the subject Josselyn is a college student so do not distract her let her leave a normal life
Would a normal life be of any interest to the viewers? Look at Drew and Willow… can’t stand them together and mostly can’t stand weeping Willow anymore.. but I love watching them.. better to vent feelings at a fiction couple rather than real
I am so tired of I meet you, I hate and we fall in love storyline. GH seems to do it more than any other soap – OVER PLAYED!
You are so right! Can see right through their cat and mouse games. Maybe it would be better to have an instant attraction, and forgo all the phony stuff in between.
Looking forward to all the new beginning GH is offering… absolutely love the fiddle playing pool boys scene with Tracy on Thursdays show… hope we see them form a strong bond.
Oh, what did I miss? I didn’t see any pool scenes you’re describing. I’ll see if I can recover it.
It was a nod to Satan’s nickname for Gio, ” the fiddle playing pool boy”. It is one hell of a good nickname! Satan’s comments are bang on hilarious.
I certainly agree with you, but I guess I missed this one. I think the “the fiddle playing, pool boy scene” would have been a good one. Watch out, the “writers” will be after you!
Like a Fiddler on the Pool! They’re bathing Gio in such saintly light while placing a halo on him, it seems likely that he will be walking on water while playing the violin( fiddle).
Why does there always have 2 b a romantic future w 2 ppl? Cnt these writers just make it what it is & just let these 2 work w each other?
I say go for it . And Joss will not let herself fail
Hes to old
Drew Quartermane or Cain needs to go. He is so mean and thoughtless!!!
I knew Lulu couldn’t help herself but to judge Brooke Lynn! At least Brooke Lynn birth her baby, Lulu killed her baby. She has NO room to judge Brooke Lynn! I think part of her judging her is because she’s jealous that Brooke Lynn had a baby by Dante. I want her to tell him so he can bond with Brooke Lynn and find their son.. even though he’s already there under their noses.
Oh, this comment is not it. Also, it’s “Brook Lynn” without the E.
Stop it. And I’ll just leave it at that.
She will make it as an agent and when Carly finds out…oh boy. No, story right now but who knows as time goes it could turn into a love story.
I fast forward through Joss. I see they’re trying to make her the next Anna Devane, WSB agent but it’s just not working. Joss is fine but she’s ordinary and Anna is extraordinary.
I like him & hope in the long run they get together.
Please make Brad, Drew & Willow go away.
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
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Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava’s (Maura West) daughter Avery looks quite different, starting on today’s November 9 episode of General Hospital. That’s because GH has made Avery into a full-blown teenager and the role is now being played by actress Alya Bullington.
In her debut, the Tennessee native was thrown into the deep soap waters with Daytime Emmy winners, Maurice Benard and Eden McCoy (Josslyn). Bullington weighed-in to TV Insider about her first scene which featured Avery overhearing a fight between Sonny and Josslyn.
She explained “It was something I have never done before, I did not have a lot of experience with the screaming and the crying stuff, but I got my first script, and I was like, ‘OK, this is a huge opportunity to learn so much about how that stuff works and to become this character that I have never even tried playing before.’”
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THE TEENAGED VERSION OF AVERY WILL HAVE A LOT TO CONTEND WITH
Speaking of working with McCoy, Bullington shared, “She’s incredible. I remember her just laughing and making jokes on set, and then the minute that they started taping, she just locked in and she cried immediately, and my first thought was, ‘I want to be able to do that.’
The soap opera newcomer added, “I think she just inspired me so much because she is so great and she can just lock into whatever character she wants to in the moment.”
The character of Avery was born back in 2014, but as recently as the October 8 episode of General Hospital, the character was suddenly referred to as a teenager. This is the second young female character in recent months to be aged up following the casting of Kayden Brenna Tokarski as Scout Cain.
As for her take on Avery and what’s ahead, Alya said,“She’s emotional, and she’s curious, and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”
So, what do you think about General Hospital making Avery a teenager? Are you excited to see the conflict between Sonny, Ava and Avery now that they have aged up the character? Share your thoughts and welcome Alya to GH via the comment section below.
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