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‘General Hospital’s’ Chris McKenna On Jack’s Reaction to Carly Cheating On Him with Valentin: ‘Heartbreak and Absolute Rage and Humiliation’
The stage is set for next week on General Hospital, after yesterday’s May 1 cliffhanger, when Brennan (Chris McKenna) sneaks into Carly’s (Laura Wright) house and heads up to her bedroom, bursts in the door and finds her between the sheets, albeit at that moment alone.
However, Jack is already armed with plenty of ammo, he saw two glasses of wine in Carly’s kitchen, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) already lit the fire, by telling him her mother was seeing someone else, the WSB bureau chief then went to visit Carly’s ex, Sonny (Maurice Benard). The mobster’s reaction pretty much sold Jack that Carly must be sleeping with another man.
As Jack goes to check out the situation to confirm his suspicions, Carly and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) have just hit the sheets, after fighting their attraction once again for each other. Now comes the moment of truth that Carly has been sleeping with Brennan’s sworn enemy, Valentin.
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In a preview of what’s to come, Soap Opera Digest spoke to both Chris McKenna and Laura Wright where they talked about the upcoming scenes. McKenna expressed, “This has been coming for such a long time.” He also previews, “Brennan comes at her pretty aggressively.”
THREE’S COMPANY
Wright added, “Carly didn’t expect Brennan to walk into her bedroom! He doesn’t have a key. It’s late at night. She thinks she and Valentin are in the clear. She sees that he’s so angry and so worried about being cheated on… but not that he’s sorry for lying to her face or because her daughter is in danger because of him!”
As to how Jack will handle the situation from here and finding out that Carly is with Valentin, McKenna confirms, to expect, “heartbreak and absolute rage and humiliation” from Jack. He’s thinking, ‘This can’t be real. This can’t have happened. I can’t be this stupid. I can’t have been this blind.’ And as to Jack’s current state of mind, coming into the situation, “Jack is drunk and a little unhinged and the audience finally gets a glimpse of what’s going on underneath that rigid exterior.”
Needless to say, the fallout will be huge, and McKenna is proud of the trios work in the scenes, sharing that Laura Wright was a fantastic as ever, and that GH’s executive producer, Frank Valentini was on the set the entire time with Laura, James and him, making this story point play out to its full effect.
So, are you excited to see how what goes down between Brennan, Carly and Valentin and the fallout? Do you think this will cement Carly and Valentin as a couple, or will Carly regret what she’s done to Jack? Weigh-in on how you hope this all plays out via the comment section below.
Not sure why Joss felt compelled to send a raging Jack in the direction of her mother and Valentin but I will say her recent actions demonstrate she lacks the maturity and strategizing skills needed to be an effective WSB agent. That said, I’m glad Joss’s foolish actions led to someone finally ending this seemingly Carly’s Boy-Toy-in-the-attic storyline which cast neither character in the most flattering light. Moreover, McKenna is a solid actor who will bring his A game to the table, and we will get to see him in all of his raging, unbridled glory.
After “seemingly”, I meant to write “endless.” I wish I could use the edit function but every time I try, I receive the message telling me that it is too late at this point in time. Story of my life, I tell ya. To redirect back to topic, looking forward to McKenna showing viewers his emotional range.
I too was wondering why Joss felt compelled to put her mother in more danger by telling Brennan.
My favorite part of this story was that actors analyzed the episode and their characters.
Ha ha ha!! I see what you did there.
I do agree with you about Donnell Turner so Chris McKenna could give him some lessons on how to act naturally.
Right? And to be fair to Turner, it’s not his fault that the writers are having him hunt down the driver who was not at fault and most likely didn’t know the driver, who was actually at fault, was later crashed her car after over correcting. So you have the poor actor aimlessly skulking around while employing his one note acting skill of righteous indignation making an absolute fool of himself. It’s a perfect storm of bad writing merging with bad acting.
I don’t understand why Jocelyn felt the need to put her mother in such extreme danger. Her character has become quite wishy-washy and a little bit irritating.
I’m just ready for this part of the storyline to be over. While I appreciate the actors and their work, I’m just not feeling any chemistry with either of the guys with Carly. It was a breath of fresh air when Valentin had scenes with Nina because he was finally out of Carly’s house and I’m not even a Nina fan. Maybe this fallout will ignite a spark for Jack and I’ll see something between him and Carly. All I know is that this is the first time in a very long time where there’s more about the show that I’m not enjoying than what I am. I want to like this show again.
I’ve dreaded this moment since Carly hooked up with Valentin. My heart breaks for Jack. Jack stated very clearly that, because of his career, he has never had a truly intimate connection with anyone. He hasn’t been able to trust and let anyone in. He broke that rule with Carly and fell in love with her. Jack told Carly that he’s let her into his life like no one else. Learning that Carly is cheating on him is devastating. And when he learns that the other man is Valentin, I can only imagine the rage that will be unleashed. Chris McKenna is a very strong actor. I’m sure the fireworks will be monumental.
I really feel badly for Jack – he is my favorite character! I think Carly was playing him & I dreaded this moment. Chris did an excellent job portraying these emotions. You could feel it through the screen! He deserves an Emmy for this performance!
I’m on Jack’s side here too, and I don’t think we’re supposed to be. I credit CM’s acting prowess for this as well as the overall awfulness of Carly and Joss. I’m not too happy with Valentin these days either
I didn’t even know I was on Jack’s side until he interrupted the love making between Carly and the attic squatter. Someone needed to put an end to that god-awful, icky coupling.
Nicely put. I agree.
Well to be 666% fair about it, Jack really earned Carly’s wrath by manipulating Joss into killing Cyrus the Virus (who did deserve it, of course) and then using that killing as blackmail material to coerce a somewhat naive young girl into joining the WSB. And then being thrown almost immediately into an international plot involving the remains of the Cesar Faison cabal.
All the while he’s keeping Carly herself in bed, and in the dark about all of this. She only knows about it because Jason just happened to see Britt in the Paris airport and tracked her down in Croatia on his own dime, and finds “Agent Barbie Jacks” working the case. Had Jason not gone halfway across the planet to rescue a girlfriend whom he had believed to be occupying an air conditioned condo down here in Hell, Carly might still be in the dark about her daughter being a spy. Because Brennan wouldn’t have told her.
I agree with you 100% you said all the words I wanted to say
Feel bad for Jack? He recruited her daughter into a very dangerous professiin, behind her back I might add. He gets what he deserves.
he actually set her up to kill someone so that he would have her over a barrel. He held that over her head to get into the WSB, which I never liked the fact that that’s the way the storyline went. She was such a beautiful young girl now she’s a loner spy.
You’re not wrong. But Carly is so awful you just wanna root for her nemesis.
I agree with you there he did let her in, but he also betrayed her by pulling her daughter into the WSB and lying. Putting her daughter in danger was a totally bad move on his part. And I like the original Jack. He was so handsome. This guy never seemed like Carly‘s type. Well it’s just a show. I have to remember that lol things change on a daily basis.
I like both guys but Jack is so cute
Thank you for that in-depth character analysis.
Bless your heart.
Part of me wishes that Valentin and Brennan would get together and leave Carly in the dust. I haven’t figured out why every guy falls for Carly, but I’m playing along.
Carly is a force to be reckoned with and loves bad boys. She’s a magnet. Not to mention she’s gorgeous. I feel bad for Jack, then again, I hate that he’s been lying to her.
I for one like Brennan and Carly together. Let Valentin go find Anna and bring her home. Hope Carly feels like shit for playing with Brennan like that when the man truly loves her. As for Joslyn she is a grown ass adult and doesn’t need mommy’s approval for whatever career she decides.
Cannot wait to see the explosive moments with Carly and Jack going to be epic I feel sorry for jack althou he reguited josslynn he love Carly she hurt Jack Brennan for cheating on him with Valentin and plotting I don’t like Valentin with Carly no chemistry
I personally like Carly with Valentin but what happens when Anna comes back?
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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