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GH’s Dominic Zamprogna Teases What’s Next Now that Dante Has Learned Gio is His Son

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You couldn’t have asked for a bigger reveal then what General Hospital gave viewers at the end of the Thursday, May 22nd episode during its Nurses’ Ball.

On stage, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is supposed to accompany Chase (Josh Swickard) and Anna (Finola Hughes) in their tango dance, playing the violin. Only he is so overcome with what he just heard that he completely loses it on stage and announces that Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) are his biological parents, and then smashes his violin and walks out of the ball.

Dominic Zamprogna shared how he played Dante’s initial reaction when Gio blurted out the paternity shocker. He told Soap Opera Digest, “I kind of played it like he thought it was like a joke, like part of his performance or something like that, until Gio starts freaking out. It’s not really until he looks at Brook Lynn that he realizes, ‘Oh, this is actually a real thing.”

Realizing he has been duped since high school, Zamprogna says for Dante, “It’s just total shock. I remember kind of almost smiling, like, ‘What the hell is going on?’ It’s a good moment for Gio, for sure – he got to go a little apes–t up there!”

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Zamprogna detailed that one of his favorite moments from the reveal was his scenes with Josh Kelly (Cody), where Cody confesses to knowing Brook Lynn was pregnant all those years ago. “Josh is phenomenal and a very soulful guy in his own right,’ shares Dominic.”I think those scenes that we had in the immediate aftermath of Dante finding out were beautifully written and super-emotional scenes.”

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So, where does the story go from here? What Zamprogna did indicate is that it now opens up the story for plenty of conflict for Chase, Brook Lynn and Dante, not to mention Lulu (Alexa Havins).

When all-new episodes begin to air next week starting with the Tuesday. May 27 episode, Dominic previewed,”When he finds Brook Lynn, she’s in the middle of it with Lois (Rena Sofer). And those scenes may be the best scenes I’ve ever seen, the ones between Rena and Amanda. It’s just otherworldly. He goes to look for her to be like, ‘How could you?’ and he sees the place she’s in, this terrible moment with her mom.”

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For Dante and Brook Lynn, Zamprogna shared, “It’s tough when you feel betrayed by multiple people who are very close to you and whether or not you agree with their reasons for doing it, everyone you scan your eyes to in those moments seem to already know something that they were keeping from you, whether it’s Cody or Chase or Brook Lynn or Lulu or Carly, you know? The list just seems to keep growing, and Dante is like, ‘Well, am I the only one that didn’t know?’ There’s a lot of great writing, a lot of great moments to come, for sure.”

So are you excited to see how the next leg of the story plays out now that the truth is out that Gio is Dante and Brook Lynn’s son? Do you think it will ultimately draw Brook Lynn and Dante together and cause trouble in the marriage of Brook Lynn to Chase and are Lulu’s hopes dashed in reuniting with the love of her life now that the secret came out the way it did? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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When he said Josh Kelly is very soulful, I couldn’t agree more. That was a good scene. He was so calm and understated.

DZ’s acting in the last two episodes was brilliant. As Gio made his earth shattering announcement, Dante’s face went from amusement to puzzlement to shock and finally to ultimate realization. All these fluctuating array of emotions washed over his face in a matter of seconds. It was actually how someone in real life would react upon hearing life shattering news. It was subtle, intense, and it was real.

Sorry, I am not a fan of this story. There was too much retconning of the characters history regardless of how the reveals played out at the Nurses Ball.

I agree. Keep saying Lois was frank enough to sit down with the involved parties for a frank conversation. Not this sneaky Lois the writers want us to believe. Lois was honest to a fault, feelings always on her face. This is such !

I totally agree!!!

Right now, Gio is under the impression that everybody has been lying to him his entire life, and that his parents threw him away. As the facts are clarified, I think he’s going to warm up to Dante faster than he will BrookLynn or especially Lois.

Because Dante literally had no idea. And while Gio is still feeling some resentment over the way Dante treated him over the whole “Rocco got shitfaced” episode, he really can’t hold this new information against Dante. And more than likely, Dante will bring up the story about how he also grew up not knowing his father… and how that truth was revealed to him in circumstances a little more dramatic than a smashed up fiddle!

It’s Grandma Lois who will get the bulk of Gio’s wrath in the end, and – as much as a Devil has always liked Lois – she really deserves that wrath here. As she (and her mother) were the only ones who knew the real truth all along. Dante will also go off on her, more than likely. Though he will also have words for BrookLynn & Cody, who could have at least told him about the baby’s existence, even if they didn’t know any of the other details.

All the hate directed at Lulu over this? That’s ridiculous. The only mistake Lulu really made here was picking the wrong time & place to confront Lois. But let’s face it… it was a “May Sweeps Moment”, wasn’t it?

I agree, most viewers faulted Lulu 100% about finding out the truth about baby Gio and not a single post on how it was Lois and her mother orgistrated the cover-up of the century. It was cruel especially since Gio lived among his biological parents, what mother and grandmother does that to their children? I said it from the beginning, see my posts on GH blogs, I wrote Brook Lynn will tell her mother that what she did is UNFORGIVEABLE..

Lulu is completely at fault. I wish Chase had arrested her for breaking and entering. She just couldn’t keep her nose out of Brooklyn’s business. Really hope it all comes down on her. Especially since she kept saying she thought Brooklyn knew it was Gio, but hid it because she was such a good liar. Ummm excuse me, but Lulu was there when Brooklyn told her she didn’t even know if it was a boy or girl.

Right!

Dante needs an Emmy for his outstanding performances this year!

Gio as well!

I can’t wait until tomorrow this Soap is Hot. I can see many receiving awards at the next Soap Award shop. Lady and Gents get the fancy dresses and tuxedos going. No one is going to beat you this year. Good work

I can’t decide if Gio’s on stage melt down, or Michael taking Wiley “home” is my favorite thing of the ball. But The Look of Love is up there too. Gio should win an Emmy for sure! And if you saw the the gowns that Lucy wore, #5 was the best!

Agree!

I thought the look on Drew’s face when Michael walked in was the best part of the ball.

I would totally laugh if Gio is Cody’s son. Hope they do a DNA test.

That would be hilarious

Well then if that was even a possibility why didn’t Cody question Brooklyn about if he was the father. It never crossed his mind to ask her because they probably never had sex

1st.. Gio’s Violin Performance was so very amazing ! 2nd was his reveal that they were his parents! Super amazing talent! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode!!!

Too bad Gio plays the violin and not the cello because what fun the writers could have had engaging in word play. For example, “ Yo! Yo! Ma!!!??!

Good One!

Not Lulu’s story to tell. Especially when she obtained this information illegally. Her hatred for Brooklyn is over the top. Hopefully Dante sees Lulu for what she is. Too busy messing in other people’s business, maybe she should have been focused more on her own children. Looking forward to Drew’s demise. I have no use for weak women and Willow has played that part well. But enough is enough already. She will be humiliated when the truth comes out and it will be well deserved. The new Michael looks amazing in the little exposure he’s had so far.

Tuesdays show was so good with magnificent performances by Gio, Brooklyn rolling Lois off. Dante trying to understand Brooklyns position, and I think though hurt, trying to understand the best he could. Tracyvwas wonderful. But we dint know if Gio will accept . No
w maybe we will see Willow come to her senses and kick Drew to thr curb!being the newest Quartermain

Lulu doesn’t deserve Dante. She’s a woman scorned. She should crashed & burned. She was advised by her own mother/Laura & others who love her not to persue the matter. But she “intended” to play God & hurt a lot of people. She has to own it & pay dearly for being so vicious & feels the same hate that she so richly spreads. Her kids should despise her & forever reminding her she’s the scam of the earth.

I really hope Lulu and Dante get back together. They have always been in love with one another. I would be turned off bog time if Brooklyn and Dante would hook up after this, they just aren’t a good look together at all. Dante might be mad at first with Lulu but he will get over it and the two of them will wind up in bed together and later married again.

Why when Dante told her that he loved her but he was still in love with Sam a dead woman who has been dead long enough for him to get over her. Anybody remember that she had fallen in love with the teacher that got killed when they blew up the bar. She was planning a future with another man. Now she is so in love with Dante. She did all this to get back at Brooklyn even after 3verybody toʻld her toleave it alone.

Sam died a little over 6 months ago. Just how quickly is someone supposed to “get over” the loss of a loved one? Come on.

Lulu realized she was still in love with Dante around the time of the explosion – and even told Maxie that.

Rory’s short Entrance at the Nurses Ball was epic

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

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On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.

In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.

Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.

Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?

In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.

ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION

Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy  and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.

Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.

ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA

In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.

It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.

So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

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Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!

The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.

Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off.  A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”

Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing.  My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”

As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.

Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

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Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.

In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.

As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE

In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.

Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?

In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”

So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section.  But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.

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