General Hospital
GH’s Dominic Zamprogna Teases What’s Next Now that Dante Has Learned Gio is His Son
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.
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
General Hospital
Who Should Justin Bruening Play on ‘General Hospital’? Wife Alexa Havins is Down for His Return to Soaps
Will General Hospital be able to reunite on-screen real live loves and former All My Children co-stars Justin Bruening and Alexa Havins, by casting Justin in a role on the ABC daytime drama series?
The subject came back up when Alexa, who attended the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, October 30 to root GH on to its sixth Outstanding Drama Series win in a row, spoke with Swoon.
Havins shared, “There’s always talk about him: ‘Is he going to come (on the show)?’ That would be amazing since we started (on a soap). Why not? He would definitely come in and play,”
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IS IT TIME TO REUNITE JUSTIN AND ALEXA ON-SCREEN IN PORT CHARLES?
However, when taking to the red carpet, it was obvious Justin was not with his wife, and she clarified while she attended daytime’s biggest night, the former Jamie Martin of Pine Valley dropped her off at the Emmys, and went home to take of their four children. Alexa smiled, “Right now, he’s watching all my children. That’s my pun!”
Bruening and Havins married back in 2005. Recently, and as reported, Justin came to visit his wife at the set of General Hospital and posted some photos from it via his Instagram. One caption read directed towards Alexa, “You’re cute…..What are you doing the rest of your life? I’m thinking……… 4 kids? House in the burbs? 1,001 pets?”
General Hospital is also the current soap home of Bruening’s former TV father, Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey) who played Tad Martin on the beloved All My Children. So, if Justin nabs a role, he could be reunited with both his wife and Pine Valley father!
So, put your casting director hats on! If Justin Bruening were to come to General Hospital? Should be play an original role created for him? Should he be a recast for a character currently off the canvas? And, should he brought on as a love interest for Lulu Spencer or someone else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
At the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, real-life couples, family members, fictional soap couples, or a pose with your co-star, dazzled the paparazzi who flashed their cameras to capture the moment.
Let’s take a look at the duos everyone was buzzing about before, during, and after the 2026 Daytime Emmys, which celebrated the achievements in daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, culinary and legal/courtroom programs and more.
Check out some of the beautiful duos from General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
Starting with as pictured above: GH’s Steve Burton (Jason) and wife Michelle Lundstrom, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Genie Francis (Laura, GH) with her longtime love and husband, Jonathan Frakes, Supporting Actress nominee, Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn, General Hospital) and her husband. producer and actor. Ryan Lynn and this year’s winner for Outstanding Lead Actor Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) with his lady love Elle Anderson.
Now below, take a look at some other snaps of dashing duos 2026!
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The Young and the Restless icon Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), a Lead Actor nominee, took to the carpet with his granddaughter Tatiana Gudegast.
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The young stars of The Bold and the Beautiful took to the red carpet – Sydney Bullock (Dylan) and Brayan Nicoletti (R. J. Forrester). Will Dylan and R.J. conspire to keep Will (Crew Morrow) and Electra (Laneya Grace) apart forever … or is that already a fait accompli?
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s on-screen marrieds, Carter and Daphne, played by two-time Daytime Emmy nominee, Lawrence Saint-Victor and Murielle Hilaire, glitzed and glammed it up for the Emmy red carpet.
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Beyond the Gates’ creator, head writer and executive producer, Michele Val Jean, alongside dear friend and cast member, Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstong) struck a pose!
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) with wife and longtime love, Cindy Ambuehl on-hand to root his TV son, Scott Clifton on to his way to his fourth Emmy gold.
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Passions favorite Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha Lennox) made an appearance during the Daytime Emmy ceremonies, and hit the red carpet with her husband, former The Colbys star Maxwell Caufield (ex-Miles Colby).
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General Hospital co-stars, Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah) and Tanisha Harper (Jordan) lit up the red carpet in red velvet and deep lime green!
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Days of our Lives baddies unite! AlexAnn Hopkins (Joy Wesley) and Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera) had a moment to be all smiles on the Emmys red carpet; before going their separate ways and wreaking havoc on the lives of the residents of Salem.
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Beyond the Gates Supporting Actor nominee, Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton) posed on the carpet alongside Dr. LaKeesha Legree.
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Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark), hanging out with his wife, Cari Stahler after winning the gold for his work on The Young and the Restless.
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Finally, Steve Burton had a beautiful family affair on the red carpet, when he attended the Emmys with his wife, Michelle Lundstrom, who brought her two daughters, and Steve brought his daughter, Makenna.
So, which duo do you think topped your favorite looks for a real-life couple or co-star snap on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Brennan’s Body is Found, Heather Makes Her Reentry into Port Charles
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Heather Webber (Alley Mills) stunned Trina (Tabyana Ali) at the Cat’s Eye Lounge, she wastes no time with her newborn wealth and letting everyone in Port Charles know she’s back in town, plus Jude Jacks (Wil Traval) continues to plot to get baby Phoebe away from the Quartermaines, and after Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) went snooping, Brennan’s body is finally found!
Airing November 2-6, the latest GH spoilers video shows, Heather running into Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) at Bobbie’s and then rushing into the arms of Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), expressing, “It’s so good to see you!” This moment also stuns head nurse Webber who looks completely befuddled.
Then, WSB agent Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) voice is heard saying, “Jude Jacks …he’s a threat!” Next, Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) attempts to stop Jude from getting any closer to Josslyn while at the Brown Dog Bar. However, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), who spent the night and hooked up with the mysterious Jude, sees the whole thing go down.
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GIVE ME A HAND
Next, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) is seen admitting, “Phoebe is in danger,” as quick cuts emerge between Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Jude in a stare down. Will these two become the next mortal enemies trying to exist together in Port Charles?
Finally, detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) is on the scene and is searching through the nature preserve for the body of Jack Brennan. Ava’s (Maura West) voice is heard telling someone, “The police found Brennan’s body.”
How will she and Drew (Cameron Mathison) play their game of cover-up, since they were the person’s responsible for burying him there in the first place, while viewers still don’t know who the real culprit is, or how exactly Jack wound up dead floating in the Metro Court pool.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the action this week.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Jason and Danny mark the anniversary of Sam’s death. Trina is stunned by Heather Webber’s announcement. Britt seeks out Jude. Brook Lynn and Chase strategize. Josslyn is shaken.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Carly is in the hot seat. Ava dodges Alexis’ questions. Portia is livid. Sonny learns about Jude. Anna encounters Heather Webber.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Jordan faces a setback. Willow ticks off Tristan. Monet has encouraging news for Curtis. Brook Lynn opens up to Sonny. Lucas makes a discovery.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Tracy places her trust in Jason. Sonny tries to tempt Jude. Emma and Gio are suspicious. Alexis pushes back. Serena makes a risky offer.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Drew’s celebration may be premature. Jason gets an earful from Alexis. Dante makes a pitch to Carly. Josslyn’s discovery leaves her fuming. Lulu asks Elizabeth for a favor.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Nothing Stays Buried” below.
Now weigh-in, who do you think is the responsible party for the death of Jack Brennan and who will be the next person taken by the WSB to Steinmauer or the PCPD? What is Heather’s plan now that she came back to Port Charles? Is she just a red-herring as Trina’s stalker, or is she helping someone stalk the gal? Will Sonny and Jude go to war? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
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