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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Talks Leaving Michael Corinthos Behind and His Most Difficult Storyline
It’s been almost a full year since Daytime Emmy-winner Chad Duell stepped away from the role of Michael Corinthos on ABC’s General Hospital after a nearly 15-year run. Duell’s last on-screen episode aired on the ABC soap opera back on January 21, 2025. The character was recast with Rory Gibson, who debuted at the end of May of last year during the GH Nurses’ Ball storyline.
Duell sat down with the hosts of You Tube’s The Able Show where the series features interviews with guests from the worlds of entertainment, culture, technology, sports, and the arts. The series is produced by a a team of individuals with disabilities.
Speaking on what his takeaway from his time on General Hospital, Duell shared it was his co-stars and more: “It’s just those relationships. I mean, I grew up in a lot of ways there. That’s the most fond memories I have is the growth I’ve had as a man there.”
DECISION TO LEAVE GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Duell doubled-down on what he initially said a year ago when he made the decision in late 2024 to leave his Daytime Emmy-winning role. “I’m blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have,” explained Chad. “But what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
BECOMING MICHAEL CORINTHOS
Chad also explained to the co-hosts his back-story of landing the role of Michael and how he wound up replacing Drew Garrett who was his predecessor in the part. “I was reading first, not for that character. Basically, what happened was they liked me enough to basically fire the other guy for me. I had such immense pressure. They’re watching me on my first day, and I just got somebody fired. I sweated through two shirts. I also felt sick. They had me in the guy’s same wardrobe which was 10 sizes too small. For me, it was about overcoming all these limitations and fears and going through the fire. That’s really what it was, and what drew me to play Michael.”
MICHAEL’S RAPE STORYLINE

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While other U.S. daytime soap operas had previously alluded to male sexual assault or featured controversial female rape storylines, this 2010-2011 storyline was the first to explore the aftermath and reality of a male prison rape in detail. The victim was a young Michael who was raped by fellow inmate Carter (Josh Wingate). It was in January of 2011 that Michael finally admitted that he was assaulted, and under then GH head writer, Bob Guza Jr., the story focused heavily on the trauma and the recovery process.
Duell shared that this story was his greatest challenge during his time on GH. “When I first started as that character, in the first year. I had to play a rape storyline. The rape happened to my character. It’s the first time in the history of any soap they’ve ever done that. That was very hard for me. It was like you had to put yourself there emotionally.”
Now below, check out Chad’s interview on The Able Show.
Then let us know, do you remember Chad’s performance in Michael’s rape storyline? Do you hope to see him back on another spap someday? Share your thoughts via the comment section. But first, you can check out the emotional moment when Chad admits to Jason what happened to his prison also below.
As much as I’ve enjoyed seeing Rory Gibson as Michael and his take on the role, I do miss Chad Duell in the role. I wouldn’t mind seeing him pop up on another soap at some point (which I know he said in previous interviews he was open to if the right role came). He looks amazing, and I wish him nothing but the best in his future.
Will always be Michael for me, Rory plays him much too cold
For me, Rory is the Michael who should have been. By that I mean, he’s the viable genetic off spring of Carly and AJ off set by being raised by Jason and Sonny. Michael should have a very dark side to him. Rory does periodically offer a smile which is like the sun parting the dark sky. Will is a bit too cherubic as Michael.
Ahem. I meant to Chad, not Will.
I might be wrong but it sounds like he needed a break but fully expected to come back when he was ready. I don’t think he expected the recast to be such a huge success. So now coming back doesn’t seem to be an option.
Right? He stepped into a very difficult storyline and he was just brilliant though, like an old pro, I just loved him.
He’s talented and I wish the absolute best for him.
Sounds like Chad’s leaving GH happened at the right time for both him and the character.
Chad had a long run as Michael with a well-deserved Emmy from the storyline of AJ’s death and its aftermath. The character, however, was getting stagnant in recent years and needed a reset.
Rory has been excellent so far and Chad seems to be enjoying his new possibilities. The best of both worlds.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Trina Reminisces About Spencer, Soon After Roses and a Note from Her ‘Biggest Fan’ Arrive

General Hospital fans know red herrings when they see them. That the obvious choices, are usually not the culprit when a soap opera tells the story of an obsessed stalker. The soap trope always cast doubt on a laundry list of potential suspects until one day the actual reveal occurs!
The latest soap obsession is the character of Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), the young singer who has been performing alongside her recording label mate Gio Palmieri. (Giovanni Mazza). The duo are back for another gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge on the Tuesday, October 13 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
After a sound check, where someone is watching Trina through the window, she is greeted by Ava (Maura West) and Trina’s current beau, Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). Later, while talking to Emma (Braedyn Bruner) about Emma’s thoughts on moving in with Gio, Trina admitted she wasn’t ready to move in with Kai just yet.

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ROSES ARE RED …
It’s at that point, for the very first time in a very long time, Trina mentioned the name of Spencer. Trina recalled the time she was ready to move in with him when she and her beloved late boyfriend were going to move to Paris. With sorrow in her voice, Trina told Emma. “Take the leap. Because life doesn’t always give you a second chance.”
In a recent interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali had mentioned that while she is being kept in the dark as to who is her on-screen stalker, will turn out to be she loves the idea of turning it out to be Spencer Cassadine, as do many GH fans who have begun to speculate heavily that the story could reveal a very much alive Spencer. In story, Spencer went overboard and into the Seine River in Paris to his presumed death back at the end of January 2024.
As today’s episode continued, Quinn arrived (Jequon Jackson) and questioned Kai, if he was at all bothered by the growing closeness between Trina and Gio. Kai says he is not.
BACK FROM THE DEAD?
After Trina and Gio perform, Emma brings over to the table a bouquet of roses for Trina, that had been left outside from her “biggest fan.” Trina assumed the flowers were from Kai. He says he did not send them. Quinn just stares at Trina.
So, do you think the stalker could turn out to be Spencer, trying to get back to Trina because he loves her so much? How would you feel about a Spencer Cassadine recast? Do you think Trina mentioning Spencer today was a red herring or dropping a hint that it could very much turn out to be him that is the ‘fan’? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out some of the key moments from Trina’s stalker story on Tuesday’s GH below, followed by our conversation with Tabyana Ali.
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Parry Shen and Lydia Look Make a Return to ‘General Hospital’

In a surprise appearance on the Monday, October 12 episode of General Hospital, Parry Shen and Lydia Look returned to the canvas as Brad Cooper and Selina Wu, as the Wu crime family was bidding for the Port Charles piers up for auction!
Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ric (Rick Hearst) are completely floored when Selina strolled into the Metro Court conference room with her nephew and former GH lab tech, Brad Cooper, by her side.
This is the first time GH viewers have seen the character of Selina Wu since back in July of 2025. Previously, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) framed Selena for the firebombing of Charlie’s pun that put Sonny’s daughter Kristina (Kate Mansi) in grave danger. GH fans recall it was the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who saved Kristina from the fire. In story to avoid Sonny’s wrath, Selina fled the country.

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SURPRISE NEW PIER OWNER IS REVEALED
When Selina entered the conference room on today’s GH, she told Sonny the entire Sidwell debacle was “water under the bridge,” and he agreed. “I have no issue with you,” Sonny said in return.
In order to secure her bid for the piers, Selina explained Brad stepped in to make the necessary arrangements while she was trying to get herself get back to the United States. Sonny tells Brad, “You’re not going to get those piers!”
When it’s time for Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) to reveal the winning bid for the piers, seated in the room are potential buyers: Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), and JJE executive, Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel).
Suddenly, Ezra reveals that JJE secured the piers and the winning bid as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) made a surprise entrance as the new pier owner. How did Josslyn do it? Watch the clip below where prior to the final bids being announced, the WSB agent rigged the computer system!
So, glad to see Brad Cooper and Selina Wu back in action? Do you hope they stay for a bit? What do you think of Josslyn getting the piers? Is this how she sets out to destroy Sonny? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: ‘From Your Biggest Fan’

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, official spoilers for the ABC daytime drama series, and the just released video teaser, reveal that several women are in serious peril, but in very different ways.
First, Lulu (Alexa Havins) finds out that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is suing her for libel! Looks like Willow took Chase’s (Josh Swickard) advice to fight back on these “allegations” levied by an “out-of-it “Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) who now claims everything he told Lulu in their recorded interview was a lie. However, the GH faithful viewers know what Sidwell said is true.
Willow is ready to prove her innocence to the Quartermaines too after entering their home. Will anyone be able to crack Willow and get her to admit to all she has perpetrated, but in a court of law, so she can be sentenced for some of her crimes, or will she continue to walk around Port Charles forever unscathed?

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A SONNY TAKEDOWN
Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) wants to take down Sonny (Maurice Benard). So, she has decided to leverage being forced by the WSB to take the CEO position of her father’s company, JJE, in order to do so.
Sonny contends he has gone straight and is no longer in the mob, but try as he might, he may have to fall back into his old ways so people see the light!
Knowing Josslyn, and everyone else refuses to believe he had nothing to do with the prison beatdown of Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell, Sonny says, “If Josslyn thinks I’m gonna let her destroy me. She’s dead wrong.”
ROSES AND CAR TROUBLE
Meanwhile, looks like Trina’s stalker is amping up their obsession. Now, at her latest musical gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge, she receives a card and a bouquet of roses. The card reads, ‘From your biggest fan.”
Later, we see Trina sitting in her car having trouble getting it to start. Suddenly, there is a knock on her car window. Quinn (Jequan Jackson) is standing there with a smile on his face, and says, “Car trouble?” Trina is startled. Is Quinn just there to help out, or is something more heinous about to go down? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at more GH spoilers for the week of October 12-16.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Drew confronts Lulu. Dante has questions for Sidwell. Trina is under surveillance. Emma supports Gio. A winning bid is made for the piers.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Carly surprises Valentin. Drew lays out his plan. Dante encourages Lulu. Sonny targets a new rival. Elizabeth wants answers.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Jason is taken to task. Tracy voices her concern. Brook Lynn is given food for thought. Michael reflects on his past. Britt defends Lucas.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sonny and Ric plot. Joe questions Willow. Josslyn defends herself. Chase ponders his future. Monet advises Curtis.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Britt is triggered by Jason. Trina is in need of rescue. Ric takes on a new client. Elizabeth and Dante get closer. Gio has second thoughts.
Check out the official GH promo for this week entitled, “Dangerous Obsession” below, followed by our recent chat with Tabyana Ali on her latest stalker storyline and more, via the Michael Fairman Channel.
Now weigh-in: At this point, who do you think will be revealed as Trina’s stalker? How will Josslyn try to destroy Sonny and how will he counter her maneuver? Are you sick and tired of Willow never paying for any of her crimes? Let us know via the comment section below.
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