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February Love on ‘General Hospital’: Here’s What’s In Store For Several Couples
Tomorrow is February 1 and you know what that means! We are only 14 days till Valentine Day’s and the kick-off to the most romantic time of the year. And what is the top reasons people watch their favorite dramas? Yup, for all the lovin’ and romance.
Coming up on ABC’s General Hospital, we’ve got the skinny on five Port Charles pairings for February, and where they may be headed coming out of this week’s blizzard!
In their February preview, Swoon focused on these duos, now let us take a closer look. First, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening).
NATHAN AND LULU
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According to the outlet, they will have trouble keeping their distance. But, of course, with his former wife and her best friend, Maxie (Kirsten Storms) set to wake up from her months long coma, just after the two shared a passionate kiss where they both admitted to each other that they each liked it, complications will ensue.
We predict several months of longing looks between Nathan and Lulu, while Maxie might figure out that this Nathan is not really her husband, but a twin or a doppelganger, after all. It will be interesting to see how GH crafts the story and who we will be rooting for to get together come spring.
LUCY AND JENZ
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Then, there is Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Lucy likes powerful and rich men, and with Sidwell, it’s hard to decipher if he truly likes Lucy at all, or just using her like he does everyone else. Come February, Lucy gives him an ultimatum. But, just how long before she realizes she misjudged a guy, once again, and he is actually a very, very, very bad man?
After all, Sidwell shot and killed Professor Henry Dalton right in front of Britt, he has Anna captive and is in cahoots with Cullum, etc, etc. But, will Lucy stay in a relationship with him, so come May he can fund the Nurses Ball again? Stay tuned.
CURTIS AND JORDAN
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Next, Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) enjoy some romance. But for how long? If Portia’s baby turns out to be Curtis’, will it draw him back to Portia? Can Curtis and Jordan actually stay together this time given their past? Will Stella or the Ashfords somehow interfere with their relationship, and what about Isaiah? Will he go from a once good guy doctor to someone more vengeful if he doesn’t get Portia to himself? Would he switch her paternity tests so he will stay with him? Stay tuned.
BRITT AND JASON
What about Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton)? After Britt finally confessed what happened to her after she was taken to the Five Poppies, who was involved, what she has been working on, and how much danger she and Jason are both in, they agree they have to publicly part ways. However, be on the lookout for a secret rendezvous for Valentine’s Day.
ELIZABETH AND RIC
Can exes Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) and Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) finally get on the same page and leave the past behind? Seems like Ric will be taking head nurse Webber out on a date. But, will things work out between the two? Do you want them too, or is Ric a better match as the ‘Bickersons’ with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn)?
From the five couples talked about above, which are you most intrigued at seeing where their relationship might go? Who are you a “no go” with? Let us know via the comment section below.
NO to Ric and Liz! She can be a pain but deserves way better than him and though I applaud his trying to become a better person, I think he is too damaged and eventually will retreat to what he knows best scheming, conniving and generally making life harder for everyone!
Jason and Britt PLEASE
Lulu and Nathan NO, unless the rules of the girl code are STRICTLY followed. Hands off a friend’s man unless she is ok with it. Now if Maxie wakes up and realizes Nathan is NOT who he says he is and Maxie does the best thing for Maxie which is to accept Spinelli’s proposal, then fine if Lulu is ok knowing Nathan is an imposter. If she wakes up and still has feelings for Nathan and it IS him, then a VERY serious discussion has to happen between Maxie and Nathan and them only.
Jordan and Curtis jury is still out. I would prefer the baby not be part of the equation, but don’t want anything to happen to Portia or the baby. I also would like to know who Dr Gannon really is and what his story is. Portia has had enough problems, she does not need any more surprises!
Curtis and Jordan are one of the worst pairings on gh currently they have zero chemistry together and give us more of Isaiah and Portia pairing on screen currently
Please pair Curtis with Jordan. I never wanted him with Portia.
I could not agree more
Hoping Maxie wakes up and immediately suspects he’s not Nathan. Then, when Liesl comes to visit, she asks why no one exhumed the grave was she buried Nathan.
Let’s have Lucy be smart this time (and not fall into a similar trap she did with Victor Cassadine).
Ric and Elizabeth? I guess they’re both single, but he always winds up breaking her heart. Alexis has enough going on without venturing into the romance department.
No to ric and liz
Nathan and Lulu: I don’t think Nathan is legit. So, I certainly don’t want him pairing with Maxie. Maxie belongs with Spinelli. And she should realize that when she wakes up. I don’t know who I’s pair Lulu with. I feel very strongly that Lulu and Dante are completely over. Their needs to be new characters come in for Lulu and Dante.
Lucy and Jenz: A gigantic NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lucy needs to wake up and steer clear of that snake. Jenz is a better fit for Ava. Lucy and Martin need to find their way back together.
Curtis and Jordan: I’d like to see them make it and wish them very well. Regardless of the paternity test results, I think Curtis and Portia are history. I want Isaiah Gannon’s father to turn out to be RJ Gannon and for RJ to pay a visit to Port Charles. We could use some RJ wit. Besides RJ is very capable of manipulating a paternity test.
Jason and Britt: They deserve each other because they are both nothing but bad news.
Elizabeth and Ric: I applaud Ric trying to become a better person. But, he’s got a very, very long way to go. Elizabeth is truly a good person. She’s had to deal with so much with deadbeats Lucky and Jason and then the character that Roger Howarth played that died. Please give Elizabeth a break and find her an honest, honorable man.
Jason is not trouble. He’s a good person and he cares deeply for the ones he loves!!!!
Jason is a love the one your with guy too fickle
Agree
Jason is a perfect gentle man only he is not a law bidden citizen but he is loyal dependable understanding mostly trustworthy he would give up his life for his love one most of all he does not pretend (what you see is what you get)take it or live it l am very found of the character.
Unlike Curtis, Isaiah’s love for Portia is not determined by how much he can control her. I don’t see him switching the paternity test. I also don’t see Curtis going back to Portia. She’s finally free of him. Let’s keep it that way. Let Jordan and Curtis be two self-righteous, pathetic peas in a pod.
It a big NO for Liz and Ric!!! She deserves better.
Man, it seems like these writers seriously don’t care for Elizabeth/Becky. Why can’t they give her a strong lead story instead of another wash, rinse, repeat of the past. I wish they would bring her sons home, and give her a NEW love interest. Dante is single. Liz and Dante could come together and figure out Willow is guilty of shooting Drew and she caused his stroke. Both have lost a partner they loved, they could bond over that and find love with each other. She could help him navigate his relationship with Gio.
But no, they just use Liz to prop up Ric. Again. YAWN!
If Lulu has moved on, I say take a risk and give Liz and Dante a chance at love.
Ric has great chemistry with Alexis. Yes, they bicker but I enjoy their banter. They were a great match years ago before the writers ruined them. Plus, it would be great drama if Ric and Alexis end up together only for Molly to discover the truth about what led to Ric’s stay in the basement.
Very much like the idea of Elizabeth and Dante for the reasons you listed Gracie. Let’s hope the writers come to the same conclusion.
I wish they would, but I have very little faith in these writers when it comes to Elizabeth. It’s like they just don’t care about her character. Elizabeth hasn’t had a decent storyline since Franco was killed off. I miss FRIZ. They were a great match. I would rather see Elizabeth and Dante in a new romance instead of Elizabeth with Ric for the 100th time.
Agree 100 the way elizabeth/becky is treated is shameful
I wish Lulu and Nathan would work out but seeing as he MAY not be (probably IS NOT) who he says he is, that seems doomed. Maybe they could write it that the guy he really is was brain-washed and wasn’t “playing” Nathan on purpose. Then they could continue.
Lucy and Jenz? Lucy always gets herself into trouble because of bad guys. I don’t want Jenz with anyone. But I do think it would be fun to see Lucy and Ava catfight over him. Jenz would probably be amused.
I like Jordan and Curtis together and Portia and Isaiah together. Hope each couple has a fresh start and don’t rehash old patterns.
Britt and Jason have always been end-game for me. I like the way Jason softens her jagged edges. And when Jason is around her his stone-cold demeanor seems to start melting.
The writers have woefully neglected Liz, sending all her children off canvas when they were just developing interesting stories. They gave her a promotion right into oblivion. At least Ric is like a puppy dog around Liz. The problem is forgetting all the terrible things Ric has done in the past. They need to show he has really changed before I would fully accept him with LIz.
And though not mentioned in this story, how about some other potential couplings?:
Tracy and Martin. – Yes, please!
Valentine and Carly – Yeah, no. Friends? Sure.
Jack and Carly – I liked them together until it seemed Jack was nefarious. But now that Callum is on the scene and seems to be the one calling the shots, it seems like they’re trying to redeem Jack by making it seem his “bad deeds” were actually Callum’s fault. Maybe Jacks in it for the long haul.?
Danny and Charlotte – No thank you. Too yucky on paper. If I forget that they’re related, the actors are cute together. But, no. Where’s Georgie?
Trina and Kai – Zzzzz. Oh! Sorry, I fell asleep.
Michael and Jucinda – Yes, please! Something, though, has me wondering if the writers are going to turn them into a triangle with Kristina. Hmmm…
Molly and Cody – Cute.
Brook Lynn and Chase – Couple most in need of rescuing and a decent storyline. Adopt a kid or have a miracle baby already and start that family. How I miss Chase’s niece!
Marco and Lucas – My vote for most ruined couple. Marco didn’t need to be so complicit with his father. He could have had shades of gray. But now I wouldn’t trust him to pour me a glass of wine without poisoning it. Lucas deserves better. Even Brad was better. And where’s Felix?
Spenelli and Maxie – Yes, please. They may be boring and ordinary, but that’s nice to show regular couples. They are interesting enough on their own to get good stories.
Mac and Felicia – Same as their daughter above. Just give them a good story supporting each
other.
Sonny and Justine – Yes, please. The cat and mouse, tug of war game they seem to play is fun to watch.
Yuri and Terry – My vote for couple in need of some screen time and a story. People love them and yet Terry has been lost at GH while Yuri occasionally answers the door at the Q mansion. Where’s the love, writers???
And one last thing…I wish the writers would bring Aiden home and continue the story with Tobias.
JMHO.
Nice thorough analysis. I don’t agree with some of those you mentioned but respect the thought put into this.
I doubt whoever “Nathan” is lasts all the way through 2026. So, this Lulu flirtation playing out is not that bad.
Instead of a Martin-Tracy pairing, I’d like to see Tracy scheme to get Martin and Lucy back together after Lucy’s dalliance with Jenz ends.
There’s a promo shot of Elizabeth and Dante this week. Don’t know if it’s a chem test, but as another commenter said it’s not a bad idea. I’d prefer to see a triangle with Dante-Justine-Sonny pitting father against son. Dom and Nazneen look really good together.
If Kai or Marco make it to the midway point of 2026, I’d be surprised.
Yes to more Yuri-Terry and recast Aiden with Tobias.
Elizabeth and dante
I honestly couldn’t care less about Lucy and Jenz. Curtis and Jordan are boring to me. I would replace them with Michael and Jacinda and Emma and Gio. Both couples are far more interesting and have better chemistry.
Ric has almost killed Elizabeth twice, by his own hand. And then Faith nearly killed her once because she was having an affair with Ric. Ric has lied to her, manipulated her, and humiliated her multiple times. Why on earth would anyone who is an Elizabeth fan with her to be with him?
Not me no to elizabeth and ric put her with dante
Oh, and hell no to Jason & Britt.
You’re right no to Jason and britt
Absolutely no Jason ang britt Jason is too good for britt all she is using him she has too many issues Jason needs a woman to support him no matter what too bad carly will always be his friend and I hope it stay that way.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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