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‘General Hospital’ Head Writers Speak on Collaboration: “We Work Daily to Earn and Maintain the Trust of our Audience and Colleagues”

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It is more often than not, a stressful and at times, thankless job in the world of daytime dramas. The head writers are tasked to map out the long story of your favorite characters including their romances, the mysteries, the medical issues and more that all go into making what viewers and producers hope will be a well-rounded show that grips the audience and captures their attention and holds them there five days a week.

General Hospital is a juggernaut of a show, which now has spanned over 60 years, and is iconic in television history. As we begin 2025, it’s longtime writing veterans, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, who are crafting the stories you see playing out each day in the town of Port Charles.

In a rare conversation, where they touch on their collaboration and the rigors of soap writing, Elizabeth and Chris spoke to TV Insider, on just how serious they take their responsibilities as head writers.

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The duo expressed, “It’s an incredible responsibility. We must honor the show’s history and the audience’s love for it, as well as the work of all those who preceded us – all while creating new story to challenge and grow its characters. We’re privileged to write for such a talented cast, many of whom have embodied their roles for decades. It’s humbling. We work daily to earn and maintain the trust of our audience and colleagues.”

As to their current vision of GH, the scribe teams shared, it’s “volatile and sexy.” Korte, who has been with GH for over 30-plus years, creating story alongside Van Etten, “I could not ask for a better collaborator and writing partner than Chris, who brings so much creativity, enthusiasm, and experience to the task. I hope that my history with the show enables me to understand the characters, to hear their voices clearly, to honor their complex history, and to track off that history as we move them forward.”

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The two shared that their favorite story highlights from 2024, which included the returns of: Jason, Lucas, Lucky, Ric and Lulu. Tragedies such as: Kristina’s fall and its aftermath, Sam’s death and its aftermath, Gregory’s death, plus all the drama with the Quartermaines. All that, in addition to: Bobbie’s memorial, Lulu reuniting with Laura, Finn’s spiral and redemption, expanding the Scorpio family and more.

As to how they work together in the creative process, and what happens when they might disagree on a direction of a character or story, Korte expressed, “We keep the atmosphere safe for voicing any idea, even the ludicrous ones. Sometimes when we rein it in, the ludicrous idea is the most exciting one. There are times when our ideas are in conflict; but in those circumstances we have space to talk it through and find common ground.”

So, are you hopeful for the direction of GH, as we lean into the new year under Elizabeth and Chris? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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It’s time for more romance on the show. There isn’t a couple that has cheering power for the audience. I feel like the characters dance around each other and never go on a date. Carly/Brennon, Rick/Ava and Jordan/Isaiah come to mind. I’d love to see the writers cool down Lulu with all of the anger and appreciate Rocco, Tracy, Laura, etc. I am holding my breath for Cody/Lulu pairing.

Totally agree.

I agree with all that you said. Lulu is doing way to much for someone coming out of a coma. The previous Lulu was a much calming one.

I think so! But I’d love to see Drew and Ric go. Their characters do nothing.

Time for both Drew and Willow to move to DC permanently. Really dislike the direction these characters have taken. Mathieson commented that they will be the new “Luke and Laura”? I highly doubt it…

The “new Luke & Laura”, my pointy tailed ass! They aren’t even the “new Sonny & Emily”. Because as wrong as that pairing was, at least both characters were redeemable, once that sorry mess was over. I don’t see any salvaging of Hallmark Drew at this point, and Willow’s chances are getting worse every day she stands between Michael and his family.

Drew yes, but a Ric? That character has style and class and he can go toe to toe with Ava- no easy feat.

I have been watching this show since I was a kid . It’s the only show on tv I care to watch during the day.Please bring Michael back & let him and Willow work it out. I would also love to see Sonny. & Carly together again. It’s an amazing cast ! I suffer from Depression,Anxiety & PTSD . I don’t hardly leave my house so General Hospital is my escape to the real world.Thank you

Absolutely not on board with the direction of this show at all. And for them to grant this interview at this crucial moment when there is so much pushback regarding Sam and multiple other but no less glaring issues PLUS the looming behemoth of “Beyond the Gates”? It smacks of a desperate media salvage campaign. But the damage to the show is done. Not even Olivia Pope can paint this over. GH needs new writers and a new showrunner.

I don’t have problems with the writers, just needs them to take a hard look at the history of GH, it’s one of the longest daytime soaps that has fans sine their childhood and it’s generational. I started with my grandmother and I am in my 60s. The lane that GH is going down with the storyline of Port Charles nowadays is really unacceptable there is no interest to watch every day. Please get back to some decency with the writing. I love the show just not interested in what’s happening now with all the characters we tune in for each day.

Then don’t watch. It’s that simple. So tired of people constantly bitching about the writing, acting, stories ad nauseum. If you think you can do better, get a job writing for soaps.
And yup, you’re entitled to your opinion…this is mine.

THERE WAS TOO MUCH DEATH…….Drew has become despicable. I have many opinions,
but for another time.

Sheri, please stop telling loyal fans who love the show to stop watching. In so doing, you are promoting the cancellation of GH. This person is entitled to express her opinion about a show she has watched for decades without you snapping at her to stop watching. Honestly, the love it or leave it mantra is old, tiresome and counterproductive. Just stop.

I absolutely love the new Lulu, absolutely the best! Bring Luke back plz. Lucky needs a bigger role. Cyrus and Laura missed out. You should have let Laura love and bully him into a good guy!

I really miss Sam’s character and Dex had so many avenues to travel: Joss’ husband; back to Sonny’s world; find a family member. Overall, too much death for loved characters while actors were dying too (Bobby, Monica, Epiphany, Sasha’s husband). Thks..

Anxiously waiting to see Caryl and Jack Brennan. Wow, what a great addition to the show. Theve got good chemistry. Also glad to see Liz have some life to her again. She is an outstanding actress as well. Tone down Emma. She’s unpleasant to see. I believe young actress has talen but just a little harsh. Love GH for 60 years.

I totally agree

I applaude shaking things up, but reinventing character personalities seemjngly out of the blue or without provocation is bizarre. There’s been no devlopment of the characters to explain the shrill and nails on a chalk board behavior that’s been written for Kristina and Molly, and most recently Emma. It’s as if our viewing history and investment has been stolen or traded away. Brad is getting a nice arc that explains his shift in character. Nice to see the Qs being rebuilt. Would love to see the Webbers and Cassadines make a resurgence. Love in the afternoon. Would love to see some of it. Can Stella get a story line? Can Lucas?

If that’s the case, they’re not doing a very good job of it. This thought process of going with the most ludicrous story idea, not taking anything off the table and allowing actors to dictate storylines is what’s wrong with the writing on GH these days. It’s why storylines don’t make any sense and end up half-finished.

Drew/Willow are a perfect example of a storyline the fans absolutely hate. Both characters are detestable and not in a “love to hate them” kind of way like with Helena, Ava, or Ric. If they’d actually take responsibility for their actions instead of playing the victim and blaming Michael, it might be somewhat interesting.

The writing has to make sense, and it doesn’t right now. The Drew/Willow affair hasn’t been written nearly as well as Elizabeth and Nikolas’ affair was 15 years ago. The buildup to Willow’s infatuation with Drew that led to her kissing him behind Michael’s back for months was non-existent. The writing’s terrible, so the fallout from Drew/Willow has been more infuriating than entertaining.

The fallout from Elizabeth/Nikolas was worth it, because there was actual buildup, they took responsibility for their actions and were genuinely remorseful. It led to Elizabeth having a breakdown in the end. You have two very similar storylines 15 years apart, but only one of them was actually written well enough to be entertaining.

I agree 100%. Story is wack with Willow and Drew. Makes no sense. Very light entertainment. No true action. Dumbbbbbb move for writers. I’m ready to change soaps

Bye. You lived through the Ice Princess, Casey the alien, and many other ludicrous story lines. They were fun, and silly. You’ll live through this, which, btw, a lot of us ARE enjoying, or you’ll go somewhere else to complain.

LOL Good for you. It doesn’t mean anyone else has to agree. The writing for those storylines was actually good, so the silliness was entertaining. This storyline isn’t entertaining, because the writing is atrocious. A lot of you? LOL Ok, Frank.

The Ice Princess storyline was well written, and well acted. Sure it had some “sci-fi” elements, but it didn’t write half the cast hopelessly out of character for ridiculous reasons like the current writers are doing.

And the best thing that came from the Ice Princess thing? Mikkos Cassadine now makes the best air conditioning systems in Hell! My penthouse on the 666th floor of Beelzebub Towers wouldn’t be the same without him.

I agree with that assessment of Drew and willows affair, it felt fake. Also, where are the medical consultants for the show? They’re worried about micheals scars, which haven’t even formed yet! His other functions need to come first! And Lulu! Just recovered from surgery and 4 year long coma, and she is traipsing off to Europe to find her daughter. I know she’s concerned, but it’s unrealistic! Many parts are un realistic, and Drew has turned into such a slimebag

This is a joke. They’re destroying the show and that’s why they needed this interview. Sonny and Jason are completely watered down. Yet somehow lulu is the most combative recently. The entire show has been watered down. There isn’t a single strong couple on the show that’s a fan favorite. It’s almost like they’re trying to undo the entire shows history instead of preserving it. When you take the mob and crime out of port Charles, you might as well be in Genoa City. Just saying.

The writing on G.H. has gotten atrocious.

I think the soaps are going in the wrong direction. Replace Michael. Don’t send him off with death. It’s already ridiculous about Willow and Drew. Not a good match at all.

I agree with you about not killing Michael off, just replace him. I hate it that the writers wrote this storyline about Willow and Drew, after writing about him and Nina, her mother. But nonetheless I think it’s about to get juicy when Willow finds out. Now that’s going to be interesting.

Cody and Sasha need to discover they are NOT cousins and get back together. Nina has to tell Willow about her tryst with the Senator. Kristina’s fall was sad but such a shock to me. Great writing! I miss Gregory.
Want to see more of Chase and Brook Lyn

I am so disgusted with this show that I stopped watching 2 months ago.

The first thing was killing off the wonderful Kelly Monaco. What a mistake!

The second was the revisionist history of Sasha being Robert and Holly’s daughter.If this team knew anything about the show’s history they would have realized that this was not possible.We haven’t forgot that Sasha’s hair sample during the Cody parentage storyline did not show any Scorpio DNA.

The third thing was Lulu getting up after a 4 year coma and a fresh liver transplant to boot running around town just after awaking. This storyline is so incredibly medically inacurate to say the least. It really was an insult to the audience. She would have required months of very intense physical therapy just to learn how to walk again let alone being able to run around town immediately.

The final straw for me was Drew and Willow. Yuck!! Them being considered by some to be on their way to becoming the next Luke and Laura is just insane!!

I really believe GH is a sinking ship. At this point all that could get me to watch again would be a new head writing team. That is what they will need to save the show once it is competing with Beyond The Gates.

I have been watching since before Luke & Laura running home from school just to watch. Still watch to this day go to work and we discuss yesterdays episode.. Too many deaths and ending of characters. there are a lot of young people to keep the story lines going but Drew & willow was not one of them wondering which one is going to leave next. Sasha baby, Michael gone?
My co- workers and I don’t watch every day any more. SAD

Building on your point with the “expansion” of the Scorpio family. To gain Sasha and lose Robert is not an expansion. I miss the humor that the show used throw at us. The aging Robert Scorpio has become the cast curmudgeon, and TR is so adept at that comedic flair. Jane Elliott is as well, but the writers have written Tracy as the new Lila, and totally de-fanged what used to be a delightfully disruptive character. So much so that I left PC with Robert and Holly. I may peek back if/when they return.

After watching this week’s episodes, Tracy still has plenty of fighting spirit in her.

LMK when I can start watching again. 45 years and it became unwatchable in the last year. So glad I haven’t had to suffer through the Drew Willow thing.
Character development is people waking up from comas, the discovery of some long lost unknown child or a one night stand leading to pregnancy. Loved Nicholas Chavez, that scene at the Qi’s deserved an Emmy. But that was a great legacy character that should have been recast. Instead when they run out of ideas they will fish him and Esme out of the water and bring them back to life.

I think the show they envision they are writing and what’s playing out is completely different. 2024 they miss more then they had hits, I mean they got rid of Sam and for what? whatever they picture her death would bring is really not landing with viewers, It hard to put down here everything that was awful about GH in 2024, it was all to much, a lot of actors left and a lot of characters were recast, and comebacks were a miss in my opinion( Lucky was hard to watch and boring), and personality change with a new face(Emma), and coming to realize no matter whose playing LuLu she is F*cking annoying. Highlight were Jane Elliot as tracy, she could break your heart one minute and have u laughing your ass off the next, I’m glad Liz is on the radar with Rick and Lucky, although they need to bring back Jake. Another of my fave Anna, please don’t make her rely on Jason to much, I do like their friendship, but lets not have them hook up, and Jason doesn’t need to hook up with Sasha either, its gonna make him look stupid and like a hypocrite if he gets together with Sasha after Drew did the same with Willow. Then we’ll have to perv brothers that are more alike then they want to admit.

Waiting for Kristina to go into Sonny’s world. She would be awesome as a mafia princess

They totally need new writers and I mean new writers not the recycled ones! There’s a reason you let them go, don’t bring them back! I understand you can’t please everyone with your stories but these writers give the impression that they don’t care what viewers want, they write what they want! They need to comprehend the viewers are the ones that keep them on the air!

We listen and we don’t Judge.

They need to stop breaking couples up and killing off fan favorites.
Still mad about Dex and others which has colored my decision to watch the show.

It’s time to get back to a real soap opera. Some of GH is good but after killing Kelly Monaco (amongst others, like the irreplaceable Roger Howarth ) I’ve lost my taste for it. I want the GH of the Cassadines & Quartermaines. The Metro Court shooting (though they shouldn’t have killed Alan). I still watch but these particular writers being lauded for their writing skills is a joke.

Egad – the writers killed off the character of Sam McCall – not the actress Kelly Monaco. Howarth’s third character never caught on and the network would now allow Todd to return.

Agree totally on Alan’s unnecessary demise, but that was a different EP and writing team.

I’m afraid my idea will send the lynch mob after me for suggesting this, BUT, I think they have to let Monica go now that L.C is gone. There are so many possible S.Ls in the aftermath, her last wishes, her Will and who gets the house, Alan gave her. Does anyone agree?

I think the the powers-that-be were informed about Leslie Charleson’s worsening health and that her death was near, which is why they’ve been mentioning “Monica” and her failing health more often lately. I’m pretty sure “Monica” will pass in-story, and they will have a tribute to the character and the actress…

I’m willing to bet any number of souls that Monica’s memorial has already been scheduled, and it will be this year’s “anniversary” episode in April, since the writing is clearly pointing to her demise, as opposed to constantly claiming she’s “out of town at a medical conference”, which had been the previous excuse for her absence the last several years.

Where is Scotty Baldwin? It’s time for an explanation.

this is a joke right? They don’t pay any attention to fans/they don’t remember history/they change characters when they return, etc etc etc…..

The writers are lazy or incompetent. Perhaps they need to watch some k dramas to get their juices flowing. They have taken multi dimensional characters and made them cardboard figures. For example the Drew character has no redeeming features to humanize him. Do better or G H is toast.

These writers do nothing to support the fans. This is the biggest bunch of hogwash I ever read. They do the opposite of what they want. Korte writes her own fantasies out.

Willow and Drew the new Luke and Laura – not!!! Do something with this horrible storyline. Its disgusting. Nina needs to speak up sooner rather than later. Say something Michael. Love feisty Tracy, speaking her mind like no one else. Do right by Jason and get some romance going – not with Sasha! Sonny, Sonny mafia man. You’re losing it. You’re not running things like you used to. Lulu’s storyline is so unbelievable, it’s insulting, wasting Sam’s liver. Was she not in a coma 4 years?! Life went on w/o her. Deal with it. Sick of Brooklyn and Chase.
How will L. Charleston’s death be addressed? Miss her already.

Agree with a lot of your points, especially Drew’s proclamation of he and Willow being the new Luke and Laura.Would love to hear Genie Francis take on this garbage. I think Nina will speak up as a last resort, to “save” her daughter from Drew.Sonny is now dealing with his heart condition plus every thing else and will be greatly weakened. I’m not crazy about new Lulu’s SL either and don’t like that Sam’s life was wasted for Lulu’s craziness.I can’t stand Brooke and Chase either, should say Brooke really, Chase is o.k. Hope they deal with Monica’s death sooner than later, there is so much story potential there. Somehow , it didn’t seem right while L.C was still alive but now, it can be dealt with.

Yes, I agree ! More romance , less violence and hate. Loving Sonny and Natalia. Finally, a perfect fit for Natalia. Changing her into a caring person made a huge difference !! Also, looking forward ,maybe, to a Sasha and Jason love story !!!

Cannot really discuss the sad direction of the writing for GH. Unfortunately Beyond the Gates may sink this 60 year show. Hope not but Guiding Light will remain my favorite soap ever!

As a long-time viewer, I hope for less personal sniping, petty vendettas, fewer children (who are never seen), and constant adult partner swapping. I would like to see some longer story arcs like those that put General Hospital on the map. Some examples: The Prometheus Disc, The Susan Moore murder, The Mexican Treasure. These involved hospital personnel, PCPD, and WSB, and viewers couldn’t wait to tune in every day. I would also like to see some veteran GH actors, who return periodically, especially Robert and Holly, integrated as party of these story lines together with current GH actors.

I have an interesting storyline but a lot of fans won’t agree with it but I don’t care I like it and would like to see it happen. It involves Michael and Molly being an couple. Yes I know they’re cousins but they’re not blood related. I see potential sparks between them and believe they could be the next super couple in love. If the writers tell the story right based on love, deep connection, trust and friendship yes they could be it. Just an idea and I hope you consider it.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!

In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?

Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!

Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?

Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.

MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

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With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).

On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..

In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”

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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!

FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD

As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and  and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”

Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.

So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

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In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.

The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.

Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL

Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.

The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.

In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”

So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.

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