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GH’s Co-Head Writer Chris Van Etten Teases “Eagle Eyed” Viewers “Will Be in For a Real Reward” During Farewell Episodes to Bobbie Spencer

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As 2024 begins, it will be a sad one in Port Charles when Bobbie Spencer’s family and friends learn the news she has passed away. Then, as previously announced, Bobbie and her portrayer, the late Jackie Zeman, will be honored in two episodes which includes Nurse Bobbie’s memorial service airing on January 10th and 11th.

Zeman passed away back in May of this year at 70-years-old from a short bout with cancer. She played Bobbie for over 45 years on the ABC daytime drama series and remains one of the most beloved actresses of all-time on the ABC soap opera’s history,

Speaking with TV Guide in their latest newsstand issue, General Hospital co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Conner, discussed the importance of properly paying tribute to Bobbie Spencer and Jackie, and the payoff.

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O’Connor shared, “We know how special Bobbie is to us and to the audience and how special Jackie was, so we wanted to find a way to honor not just Bobbie, but also how the history she brought to the show touched the lives of every other character.  It’s going to be a valentine not just to Jackie and Bobbie, but all the viewers.”

In addition look for an important nod to one of the most emotional stories in Bobbie’s life as teased by Chris Van Etten, who previewed, “Eagle-eyed viewers who remember one of Bobbie’s most heart-wrenching stories will be in for a real reward.”

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PEOPLE previously previewed on the January 10 and 11 episodes, that they will be filled with, “twists and feature lots of surprises that make the most of the show’s history.” Ryan Carnes is back to say goodbye to his on-screen mother, when Lucas returns for the memorial.

So, what do you think the GH head scribes have in store to honor Bobbie’s life? Which of Bobbie’s most heart-wrenching stories do you think Van Etten is referring to? Is it BJ and Maxie’s heart transplant story? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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It has to be a reference to BJ. I suspect that BJ will lead Bobbie to heaven the way the Q’s lead their family members up the stairs.

That’s my guess too, something to do with BJ!

It could be Barbara Jean “BJ” … and Tony (Brad Maul)

A BJ appearance would be tricky to pull off because you would end up with a child actor who didn’t look like the original… or the original who somehow got older in Heaven.

On the other horn, we have already seen Tony Jones in ghostly form, so if he returned to escort Bobbie into the upstairs, that would be fitting. And you know I usually wouldn’t say that about somebody going the other direction.

I would say the bj story

My guess would be TG has a small role to exit her to Heaven. That would be my wish I have not watched the show in a long time but that would be sweet

BJ had to be her most emotional storyline. Maybe Bobbi sees her in Heaven.

I do remember back on Oct 28 1988 I was in labor with my son and enjoying the rest that my epidural gave me for a bit and was watching GH and Bobby had suffered a miscarriage I was bawling But maybe it was the hormones.

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Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage

After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.

For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.

Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”

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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”

Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.

Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.

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Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine

Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.

In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.

Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”

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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.

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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.

So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other

The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.

Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).

When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.

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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.

Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.

What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.

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