General Hospital
General Hospital Co-Head Writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, Preview 2025: “No Status Quo is Certain, and No One is Safe”
The citizens of Port Charles are ready to be out with the old, and in with the new as 2025 fast approaches. In a rough and tumble year on General Hospital, which featured poignant tributes and moments, shocking exits, and a string of newcomers and big returns, just how will co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten chart the course for your favorite characters in the months ahead?
TV Insider spoke with Korte and Van Etten to break down what fans can expect in the romance and danger departments and more. In an overall description of the action in the New Year the lead scribes shared, “Port Charles stands on a powder keg. One spark from any number of stories may explode marriages and fortunes, create new love and new life … and take lives, too. No status quo is certain, and no one is safe.”
For romance and potential couples in town, from the sounds of it, look for Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) to draw closer as they investigate who has been injecting digitalis in the patients IV’s (Sam and Dex, thus far) that is killing them. The head writers noted, “The closer they get to Cyrus (Jeff Kober), the closer he gets to them.” Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) could also possibly reunite, but Lulu is holding off on her professing her love to Dante; given his grief over losing Sam, but the writers warn, “The longer she waits, the greater the chances that someone else will catch his heart … or hers.”

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The impeding exit of Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos is starting to unfold. With Michael intent on fighting for his children, now that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) feelings for each other are out in the open, the scribes say, “He’s (Michael) ready to fight back — when a shocking act of violence has his plans go up in smoke.” In addition, they confirmed that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sasha Gilmore’s (Sofia Mattsson) lives will become more intertwined in the coming year, when a request from Michael puts Jason in her path. Will he ask Jason to watch over Sasha and his unborn baby (if she ever tells him that he is the bio-dad)?

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Korte and Van Etten have big plans for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) in the romance department, as well. “We take our hats off to Van Hansis, who has breathed new pathos, humor and authenticity into the role of Lucas. We look forward to developing Lucas’s role at the hospital and in his family and giving his romantic life a shot in the arm.”
The scribes noted that if Brad (Parry Shen) messes up in his new attempt to woo Lucas back it could, “leave Lucas vulnerable to the advances of a handsome and mysterious stranger.” Looks like a new man is coming to PC!

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As for BLQ (Amanda Setton and Chase (Josh Swickard), Korte and Van Etten tease that their marriage is tested not only by the setback of not becoming pregnant, but because of, “a secret she’s keeping, and a secret being kept from her, about her. The coming revelations will have profound impacts on Brook Lynn and Chase’s marriage, and on the Quartermaine, Cerullo, Falconeri and Corinthos families.”

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Meanwhile, on Thursday’s December 26th episode of the soap, viewers saw a moment where Sonny (Maurice Benard) got a sudden pain in his chest. Is he about to be dealing with a life-altering medical crisis? Korte and Van Etten teased, “Sonny is hit with an existential crisis that has him re-examining his personal and professional lives. He’ll be forced to make a big decision about his future; and anything that impacts the reigning mob boss of Port Charles will impact everyone on the canvas.”
So, what do you think about some of the plans for the characters of Port Charles in the romance and danger departments for 2025? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Yawn. This all sounds like stuff from a soap in the 80s.
It does have the ring of familiarity, lol, smh. Jason & Sasha feels like Carly and Jason and baby Michael.
Yup. officially stopping watching. This all sounds like recycled poor writing. Will just be watching old episodes on Amazon when the stories and writing were quality. NONE of this interests me at all.
Same old stuff, no imagination from the writers or producers but they do know how to kill off characters just not the right characters smh
Or Jason and Sam when she was pregnant with Sonny’s baby. Snooze feast . Are they waiting until November sweeps 2025 to expose trifling Drew and Nina?
I’m on board with the Liz and Lucky reunion and their teaming up to clear her name and discover who killed Sam and Dex. That sounds interesting, as does the story of Sonny facing a health crisis. Will Kristina take over the business or Jason, who may refuse since he’s been working on the other side of the law. We’re not surprised by the possible Lulu/Dante/Cody triangle, but who else could Dante be interested in.
But why are the writers planning to rehash the Jason and Sam story with Jason and Sasha? Is this just another way to retaliate againt KM or just an extreme lack of originality. You can do better than that.
They better make brook Lynn and Chase pregnant and kill off Gio and Lois
There’s no reason to kill off Lois. However, the fiddling poolboy needs to go join a symphony orchestra somewhere and live off his actual talent. Which is not acting.
And he doesn’t need to be related to anybody either.
You are so right
I’d rather they were pregnant and it was high risk versus the path it appears they are taking… I’m fine if there are secrets etc but NOT Gio is BLQs child. Recon garbage…
NOT Gio Brooklyn’s son. Come on writers
Wake up
I think Sasha & Jason is the best choice. It reminds me of Jason helping Caryl raise Michael as a baby.
Please kill off Drew! And let Willow be the murderer.
I don’t see Willow as the murderer type. Now on the other horn, her alleged “mother” might do it. And then the cops can take care of Nina and my dog Cerberus can finally get the chew toy he wanted for Xmas.
I don’t know, Satan. Willow is wound a little tight and never received much needed therapy as a cult-rape survivor. She has repeatedly said that due to her trauma suffered at the hands of Shiloh and Harmony, that she doesn’t trust easily. Willow, in a haze of shrill overreaction, has already broken off her friendship with Sasha for a minor slip of the tongue to her then boyfriend ( now cousin) Cody. How will she react upon learning Drew pursued her for a sexual conquest after having relations with her mother thereby replicating the Harmony-Shiloh-Willow dynamic?
Great idea Jill.
Nina will snap and do something to Michael or Drew.
I like that idea. Let Jason go at Nina on Michael & Sashas”s behalf
YES PLEASE!!!!! Drew needs to go.
Give Chase and Brook Lynn a baby of their own! Not every story has to be devastating and end in death! Give us a bit of balance!
Yes. I certainly agree!
Can the writers go too!?!
Lol
Yes! The writers are boring. I’ve been watching since 1970+ and these are all too old of ideas.
Yes please. Too much out with the old and in with the new
Boring!! Bring back Dex and Joss the only love story I cared about – nobody had their chemistry!!
Yup, that was the nail in the coffin for me. No Sam, no Dex, have no reason to watch.
I could careless since the writers and Frank Valentini fired Roger Howarth. Fv lied to him, he didn’t have his back in the come back Austin story. I don’t give gh much longer since ratings are falling badly
Blah blah blah….how many incantations of Roger would you be happy with? I love him, and Michael Easton, but ideas and storylines run out. Get over it!
If they kill off Michael I will be done with this show forever
Bye Felicia…this bs “I’m gonna quit watching if such and such happens” just shows what a fair weather fan you are. And it gets REALLY OLD! No loss there.
We are going to have a new choice with Beyond the Gates, it is no longer my show when they kill off a true legacy character, a Quartermaine and a Corinthos, who has grown up on screen and been a major focus of the whole show for over 25 years
Seriously! Why do viewers always make the time to “announce” that they’re not watching anymore? Who cares? Just do it’
the network cares
Michael wanted to leave maybe he asked them to not replace him. Maybe they feel like it works better to allow him a chance to come back
Completely agree. Michael goes, I’m
gone.
Same with Sonny.
Jason looks like Sasha’s father keep Jason in Anna’s orbit.
I completely agree
“No status quo is certain, and no one is safe.”
Well, there’s about 666 different ways to interpret that statement, but let a Devil throw in a theory here completely out of left field.
Should it even appear as though Sonny or Michael have been killed off, you can bet your soul that it only means one thing.
“Melaswen”.
Days of Our Lives fans know what I mean. Only problem is that how in Hell’s name would you pronounce “Selrahctropwen”??
Of course Cyrus the Virus wouldn’t have the abilities to pull off a scenario like that on his own, so who would he be working for?
This briefing told us nothing
I’ll keep it brief, I love GH have l loved it as a teenager, I faithfully watch every episode, never missed one unless it was preempted or if my vcr didn’t record it back in the day, haha thank goodness for streaming. I never wanted to quit the show or thought it was awful, not even during Ron Carvilatti reign as head writer, now have I enjoyed every storyline or every character, ? heck no, no one does, but this year has been different, 2024 for me was disappointing, the whole season, so many characters left abruptly and biggest shocker was Kelly Monoco getting fired, this new writing team old or new fired rehired have really been bad this year, I just do not like the current writing team especially after what they put out this year. Hope a new better team comes and save GH in 2025. I want to enjoy and look forward to GH next year. I’m gonna keep my fingers cross and watch.
If Brennan is free why can’t Valentin get off scot free too
Been there done thst, just some old stories being recyceled. So bored with gh. Have stopped watching on a regular basis.
Michael needs to be recast I can’t even watch Cameron in his Hallmark movies anymore who ever is writing this stuff needs to go. The show is falling apart yes it’s a soap but everyone is miserable. Putting on these changes is a little much. A lifetime viewer it kind of needs to change, you’re going to lose alot of viewers
Please get rid of the Drew and Willow story. They have no chemistry and it’s just gross. You may have been able to pull of this story twenty years ago but not today. I’ll watch them for a minute and then fast forward over the rest of their scenes. Have Michael take the kids and go and let the Drew and Willow story die.
I think the WHOLE show could be a WHOLE lot better with Drew gone, and I mean forever.
That’s for sure!
I agree!
Best sudden, surprise exit I can imagine is firing the writers. If you want more faithful viewers, you need more character driven stories. For the past year or so, we’ve seen nothing but baffling, confusing, senseless plot lines. I won’t abandon GH entirely but, when you fast foward thru most of the unpopular storylines, it seems almost pointless to consider yourself a fan. Getting rid of fan faves Roger Howarth, Michael Easton, Kelly Monaco *gasping in disbelief* and Evan Hofer in favor of ho-hum recasts and returning characters may not have the long term impact you were hoping for. Gonna continue to dvr GH and ff thru the silly, sometimes insipid stories. Sorry but, firing some of these actors was straight up idiotic.
I so agree. When Sam was killed, that was the final straw for me. After 48 years of continually watching GH, I am now done to an occasion watch
As another long time viewer (one who has taken breaks through the years) – one question – How was killing Sam worse than killing Alan, AJ or Georgie?
Getting rid of fan faves Roger Howarth, Michael Easton, Kelly Monaco *gasping in disbelief* and Evan Hofer
Well…. ONE of those was a fan favorite.
The Lazarus of Lulu was more than ridiculous..she was in a coma for 4 yrs and she awakens as if she just had a nap..REALLY?!!
This doesn’t sound great..sounds like a bunch of nonsense..Geo is too old to be BLQ’s son..they should have let her and Chase have a baby..that storyline is stupid..periodt..Michael should have never slept with Sasha especially getting her pregnant..their out to make him look like the bad guy..when Willow started this train rolling..therefore he leaved Carly will be out of he grandkids lives and Nina is in..this is not the move..mo
Not looking forward to these writers plans. Are they actually trying to send GH to its grave.
Looks that way. Please fire the writers!
This year of writing and storylines to unfinished story to replacing all our favorite characters,is the worst I’ve ever seen ,I’ve been watching this show since the mid seventies,the disappointment is overwhelming the winter obviously have no clue what the faithful watchers want ,it clear that don’t care either ,are they trying to sabotage this beloved show,because that’s what it looks like,story lines are stupid,and in appealing,I don’t rush to watch this show anymore ,the love for me is gone,instead of getting rid of our beloved actors and actress ,get rid of the writers they have no clue what the long time faithfully watchers actually want ,this show is ruined ,how sad
Sasha and Jason no leave sonny alone Chase and Brooklyn just let them be happy let somebody else be gios mother and father leave the veterans that have been here alone and quit bringing back dead people I have watched the show since it began and it is just getting stupid it used to be so good more Hospital time there was always a story now it’s just this person sleeping with that person it’s terrible
I don’t see any chemistry between Jason and Sasha. I PRAY that both Drew slime bag and the weeping Willow both get picked off by someone! Anyone! Get rid of them both. I could not even imagine a storyline that would make me like either one of them ever again! They both make me sick and what a total destruction of once good characters. This is just disgusting. Please go away. For the rest of the stories, whatever! I’ll watch for the sake of watching and maybe some stories will click for me but for the most part…..eh. If I watch I watch. I really don’t think the show is going to last much longer. These writers have destroyed just about everyone
The writers have to go. Please bring back the GH that we all enjoyed watching
Unfortunately, the last GOOD head writer thst GH had is now an executive producer at the new CBS soap, “Beyond The Gates”. So he’s not available to come back.
I’d hardly call Robert Guza Jnr the last good head writer; we had Garin Wolf for a short-term period of time, and we had Patrick Mulcahey under bullsh*t production.
Garin Wolf spent most of his short tenure trying to destroy the entire Spencer family and creating useless characters like the mute chick who walked around Wyndemere half naked in the middle of November. And the guy who was obsessed with her, who looked and sounded exactly like a Jacks brother, but somehow wasn’t related to them.
Not exactly GH’s finest moments. Neither was Mulcahey, who from day one started writing all of Port Charles completely out of character, and all of them suddenly hating the one guy they all loved since 1993. Apparently even Valentini thought that was a bridge (over Tricky Dick Nixon Falls) too far.
Ok
Been watching since the 80’s. My dvr has 110 unwatched episodes on it, because the show is unwatchable. There was a period 15-20 years ago when the show was also on an unwatchable streak. Hoping it turns around again. Some day I will get around to watching the Jane Elliott scenes on the dvr.
I think that they are not going to replace Michael Corinthos sucks. He has been a big part of the Corinthos family for a very long time and there is still a lot of story that could be told with him in the mix.
I agree with the potent of Lulu in Cody but what? I
worry about the conflict that could strain the friendship between Cody
and Dante
Hey…here’s an idea: For once and for all, get rid of that AWFUL HOMOPHOBE Natalia and that STOMACH-TURNING SLEAZEBALL Drew!!!!!
On a brighter note (LOL), I wanna wish everyone a happy, joyful and prosperous 2025.
Peace.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Casts Ayla Bullington as the New Avery Jerome-Corinthos

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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‘General Hospital’ Favorite Amanda Setton Talks Brook Lynn and Chase’s Divorce, Jude Jacks, Baby Phoebe, and What’s Next (Exclusive)

On General Hospital, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) life as she knows it has turned upside down. First, she and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed divorce papers while in the Dominican Republic. As much as they loved each other, they just couldn’t get past all the trust issues between them.
Then, right after that, Jude Jax (Wil Traval) shows up at the Q mansion and demands to see his daughter, baby Phoebe! Brook Lynn is thrown for a complete loop. Is this guy claiming to be the biological father of Delilah Wilson’s daughter, which had been adopted by Brook Lynn and Chase, telling the truth? Brook Lynn is on her way to getting to the bottom of his claims.
Meanwhile, Brook Lynn’s portrayer, Amanda Setton just celebrated her first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination, and in the very competitive Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category. While Amanda ultimately did not take home the gold statuette, that honor went to The Young and the Restless’ longtime veteran, Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott), she was in great spirits when Michael Fairman TV caught up with her on the red carpet.

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THE END OF THE LINE FOR BROOK LYNN AND CHASE
When asked how she felt about Brook Lynn being the first (between her and Chase) to put pen to paper on their divorce papers, Settton recalled, “She did. But I’m like, ‘Did she or did he kind of?’ They did it (both of them).”
Getting a new co-star and cast member can go one of two ways, great or not so great, but Amanda had nothing but high praise for Wil Traval’s entrance and performance as Jude Jacks!
THE ARRIVAL OF JUDE JAX
“Wil Traval is fabulous to work with. His debut was so amazing the other day, wasn’t it? He was just such a force and everybody’s faces and reactions when he says that he’s, ‘Jude Jacks, Jerry’s son.’ It was so good and well-played! Wil’s awesome. I’m excited for what’s to come. We’re going to have a lot of stuff together.”

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According to Amanda, Brook Lynn will have her hands full in the months to come: “There’s a lot of stuff coming down the pike with Baby Phoebe. Will Chase and Brooklyn work together? Will they not? Is it really Jude’s daughter? Lots of questions!”
GRATITUDE TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY HER PEERS
For Setton, being an Emmy nominee meant the world to her, and to finally be acknowledged by her peers in a television career that spanned daytime and primetime including her performances as Kimberly Andrews on One Life to Live. But most importantly for her work in 2025 in the emotional rollercoaster of a story where Brook Lynn learns Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is her biological son.
“It means so much to me,” expressed Amanda. “It really does. I keep using this line, but I really mean it. It feels like a big hug. You know, not everybody who votes for these categories works with you. It’s really a very humbling feeling to know that your work actually touched someone and moved someone enough for them to vote for you. And getting to play the storyline that I got to play was such a privilege. It really was, with the actors I got to play it with. To be a little rewarded for it feels so nice.”
You can check out our chat with Amanda Setton on the red carpet at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards below. Then make sure to check out all the Michael Fairman Channel red carpet interviews from daytime’s biggest night here.
So, do you think Brook Lynn and Chase will unite to keep baby Phoebe away from Jude Jacks? What do you think of Wil Traval’s performances thus far as Jude? How do you see this story for the custody of baby Phoebe playing out? Were you rooting for Amanda to take home the Supporting Actress gold? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Heather Webber Has Everyone on Edge, Walls Close in on Ava and Drew, Sonny Has a Problem Named ‘Josslyn’

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, Heather Webber (Alley Mills) infiltrates herself back into Port Charles upsetting many a citizen, while Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is making it be known she will not rest till she takes Sonny (Maurice Benard) down, and Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) are now in the hot seat for the murder of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).
In the just released, ABC video spoilers for the action November 9-13, first we see a stare down between Heather and Ava when they finally come to face-to-face.
Next, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) warns Emma (Braedyn Bruner), “You cannot allow Heather Webber to see herself as a victim!” This is juxtaposed with Heather walking into the PCPD interrogation room. Is she going to incriminate Ava and Drew further on the murder of Jack Brennan … or is she there for something else?

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Then, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) tells Joe (Jonathan Bennett), ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) and Molly (Kristen Vaganos) that the PCPD has to switch their investigation and put the focus on Ava and Drew.
In the video teaser’s final moments, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) shows up at Sonny’s front door, shouting, “You just keep getting away with everything.” That leads to Sonny to tell Carly (Laura Wright) to get her daughter to back of off him.
Check out the official General Hospital spoilers the week below.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 9
Carly makes her loyalty to Valentin clear. Tristan makes a shocking revelation. Chase comes face to face with Jude. Jason and Alexis strategize. Josslyn flies off the handle.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Jason and Brook Lynn compare notes. Emma confronts Heather. Gio and Trina get a new opportunity. Joe and Molly hit pay dirt. Ava meets Serena.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Sonny issues a warning to Carly. Josslyn opens up to Hudson. Jude stands his ground. Drew tries to reassure Ava. Molly confides in Alexis.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Carly fears Sonny’s wrath. Sonny and Ric form a plan. Alexis makes a bold move. Drew gets a reality check. Lucas reassures Josslyn.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Drew pitches a drastic plan. Liz bends the rules for Dante. Josslyn confronts Jude. Brook Lynn opens up to Gio. Britt issues an invitation.
Now below, check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Getting Away with Everything.”
Then let us know, what do you think Heather Webber is up to? Will Ava and Drew actually take the fall for the death of Jack Brennan? Will Sonny stop Josslyn from taking him down at all costs? Share your thoughts and theories in the comment section.
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