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GH’s Kelly Thiebaud Talks on Why Britt is So ‘Britchy’ Since Her Return, Ryan Paevey, and the Stall on a Romance with Jason (Exclusive)

By Michael Fairman

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Since July, Kelly Thiebaud’s on-screen return as a very much alive Dr. Britt Westbourne has kicked-off a new mystery story that not only involves Britt coming back from the dead, but so too, her brother, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey).

The Daytime Emmy winner, having won the gold for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2022, exited the series in January of 2023. Fast forward, and the character has a new lease on life. This latest version of Britt, seems to be in remission from her Huntington’s disease diagnosis, or is she? What are the mysterious vials of medication sent to her by “C” which she has been injecting?

The GH writers teased fans that they were going with the romantic pairing of Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt, after all it was Jason who saved her while she was at the Five Poppies Resort in Croatia as the lab she was working in blew up. However, at present, Jason and Britt haven’t been able to move their feelings forward. So, what gives?

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Michael Fairman TV had the opportunity to go straight to the source when we caught up with Kelly on the red carpet at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards and here’s what she had to say about the bullet-points in Britt’s current comeback.

BRITCHY AS THEY COME

When Britt left the canvas in 2023, presumably being poisoned by the Hook serial killer (Heather Webber), she had mellowed and showed more heart, and appeared more openly available emotionally. Now, it seems the present GH writing regime changed course.

Kelly explains, “It’s hard. I fight every day. I go to work and try to make her less ‘Britchy.’ But I will say this, and what I’ve kind of come to terms with, everyone else in Port Charles thinks that she’s a bitch. So, I think Brit is now having the attitude of like, ‘Well just screw it. I’m gonna lean into this. You don’t like me. You think I’m awful. Alright, fine. I’m gonna be that.’ It’s also a protective mechanism for her. You know, there’s only one person who’s really seen that vulnerable side to her and that’s Jason.”

As to if Thiebaud thinks there’s a chance that down the line, that Britt will return to her emotional self pre-Hook, she shared, “If they write it, I serve it. I’m just trying to reel it in. Sometimes, I do miss that old Britt where we got her to a place before I left (the show in 2023). We’ll get back there. It’s a new version of me and the character. So it’s exciting.”

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RYAN’S PAEVEY’S RETURN MADE HER JAW HIT THE FLOOR

Recently, GH shocked the soap world, when it was revealed that Ryan Paevey was returning to the so7 years after he had been killed-off the show as good guy cop, Detective Nathan West, who was Britt’s brother. When Paevey returned on-screen back in September, it appears he is indeed playing a very much alive Nathan who can’t remember the last 7 years of his life, or is he? When Britt saw her brother in the hospital for the first time, she didn’t look overjoyed or shocked. So what’s the story?

Thiebaud recalled, “Before I came back, I had a conversation with the writers and with Frank (Valentini, EP, General Hospital) about how they were going to do this. And when they mentioned Ryan’s name, literally my jaw fell to the floor. I was like, ‘What? Wow. I didn’t even think of this. This is brilliant.’  t’s brilliant, how they’re doing it, and why they’re doing it. The story that’s going to be told is going to be great. There’s a lot of juicy stuff for us to play.”

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MOTHER/DAUGHTER FALLOUT

One of the highly-anticipated scenes upon Kelly’s return, was when a very much alive Britt came face to face with her mutter, Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati). When Britt offered her mother a lame excuse for not contacting her, and avoiding telling her any more details of where she had , Liesl hauled off and slapped her daughter for letting her grieve for over two years!

Kelly opened up about taping the moments between mother and daughter: “Those scenes were so hard to shoot. Both Kathleen and I were deeply affected days after shooting them,” she recalled. “Obviously when it’s edited together, it’s a different experience when you watch it from when you actually perform it. I remember thinking, ‘Oh, my God. I did too much. I showed too ugly of a side. I should have done it differently.’ In the end I did it how I did it and  I think it was perfect for the situation, but it was really hard to do.”

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IS THERE HOPE FOR A ROMANCE BETWEEN BRITT AND JASON?

GH fans thought that once Jason found Britt and rescued her, she would be more inclined to give the guy a chance, and get out of her own way about his previous feelings for Carly (Laura Wright), when it’s clear he truly cares about Britt. However, it seems like the GH writers have put on the brakes about a Jason and Britt romance for now, or have they?

First, Kelly explained, “Steve (Burton) is wonderful, I love working with him. I know it’s a long game and I don’t think it’s a focus right now for the writers, for those two characters, but I also know they want to draw it out for the audience. I think there’s still a story to tell there. I think there’s still love there. We’ll see.”

Watch our conversation with Kelly from the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards now on the Michael Fairman Channel, along with several interviews with the stars of General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless on daytime’s biggest night of the year here.

Now let us know, do you want to see Britt less “Britchy?” What do you think is going on with Nathan West that Britt knows about? Do you want a Jason and Britt romance to kick-off sooner than later? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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I wish actors would stop analyzing their character’s motivations and actions. Laura Wright has been doing this for years. If it’s well written and well played, the actors don’t need to explain. It’s like a writer analyzing their own writing or a comic explaining their own joke. Leave it to the viewers to figure it out.

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I’m sure it is difficult for the actors since they don’t film their scenes in order. As Kelly said, it bothered her that she went too far with her scenes with Leisl, but the show spliced the scenes together to make it make sense. I see it that you have actors who care so much about the story, their acting style, etc.

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Yeah but they don’t need to explain this to viewers. We’re not stupid, and we get context cues, foreshadowing and rising action. No need to explain.

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This should really be our worst problem in life.

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I knew with Jason and Britt that it would be a slow burn and that it wasn’t going to be immediate and it shouldn’t be.

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Jason & Britch have already flopped. They need to move on & put her with Drew. They would be a match made in hell

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Everyone Turns Their Backs on Sonny; Can Anyone Get Chase to Open His Eyes About Willow’s Treachery?

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October 5, 2026

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the ABC soap opera picks right back up with everyone turning their backs on Sonny (Maurice Benard), and now the one person he hoped would be by his side appears to be abandoning ship when Justine (Nazneen Contractor) doesn’t believe him about ordering the beatdown of Sidwell (Carlo Rota) in the latest spoilers video.

Sonny screams at Justine, “Someone is setting me up.” She says, “It’s over!” He proclaims, “I didn’t do it!” Little do they know that it was actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) who set Sonny up to take the fall for the Pentonville drama that left Curtis  (Donnell Turner) with injuries as well.

Then, Lulu (Alexa Havins) is seen using her voice memo app on her phone to record her discussion with Sidwell while he is recovering from his injuries at the hospital. This moment is intercut with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) saying, “I wish there was someone who could get Chase (Josh Swickard) to open his eyes about who Willow truly is!”

Next, Willow is seen happily waving while at a table at a Metro Court Gardens, while Chase, Michael (Rory Gibson), Brook Lynn and Ava (Maura West) all receive text messages. Tracy (Jane Elliot) punctuates the promo stating, “That’s the real Willow,” while the words “The world knows” comes across the screen.

Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 5-9 below.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Sonny challenges Justine. Josslyn takes matters into her own hands. Britt and Willow discuss matters of the heart. Jason is taken to task. Serena finds herself in a bind.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Felicia has welcome news for Anna. Brook Lynn confides in Valentin. Hudson tries to talk Josslyn down. Lulu makes a daring play. Willow and Chase discuss his marriage.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Carly asks Anna for a favor. Tracy bites her tongue with Gio. Drew and Alexis go at it. Scout tries to broker peace between Danny and Rocco. Lulu pursues a lead.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 
Carly supports Sonny. Lulu’s latest article makes waves. Ava pitches a new target to Drew. Curtis gets a shock. Chase throws down the gauntlet.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Britt offers a lifeline. Anna offers her expertise. Sonny reassures Gio. Portia makes her loyalties clear. Dante’s investigation hits a roadblock.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo for the action this week entitled, “The World Knows” below.

Now weigh-in: With everyone disbelieving Sonny, what will be his next move? Will he hit rock bottom, or rise up and fight back and prove his innocence? Will Sonny enlist Jason to get to the bottom of this, even though Jason is out of Sonny’s business? Meanwhile, can this truly be the week that Willow is exposed for her multitude of crimes … or is this all a red herring? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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GH’s Kayden Brenna Tokarski Addresses ‘Positivity and Negativity’ That Has Come Her Way as She Embraces Playing Scout Cain

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October 4, 2026

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Kayden Brenna Tokarski took over the role of General Hospital’s Scout Cain from her predecessor Cosette Abinante on the July 20th episode of the ABC soap opera, when they decided to age-up Scout.  Abinante has played the part since 2022.

Now, as the story has been unfolding, viewers are witnessing Scout’s journey and burgeoning teenage romance with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) and the conflict she’s caught in the middle of between her brother, Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) and her father, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison).

Since Tokarski has arrived on the scene, Scout has shed many tears and been in the middle of some heavy emotional beats. On Sunday, October 4, Kayden Brenna Tokarksi took to her X account and dropped a video message to all General Hospital fans.

Kayden Brenna Tokarski

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During her message, Kayden addressed how General Hospital has been handed down generations within her family and how she had watched the soap before having the incredible moment of actually becoming a cast member, plus fans positive and negative comments since her debut.

Here’s what Kayden expressed, “I just wanted to come on here and show my gratitude for General Hospital. It’s been the largest dream come true. Seriously, I’m pinching myself. Every single day I get to come to work, and work with the incredible cast and crew. My mom grew up watching with her mom and I watched with her. So it’s very full circle. It’s insane that this is my life. I wanted to give a huge shout out to Cosette who played Scout prior. Thank you for building such a beautiful foundation, and really large shoes to fill, but just such a phenomenal, brilliant actress and young woman, and I just wish you all the best.”

As Scout has grown in front of our eyes, Tokarski shared, “Thank you to everyone for your grace, welcome, and support as Scout is transitioning into a teenager and more. I have never been on a soap opera before, so as I’m navigating this new world, thank you. Thank you for all of the positivity and also negativity, because I don’t look at it as negativity. I look at it as a way to learn and grow and evolve because right now.”

Being on a soap opera is always a work in progress, for any actor who has never fully performed in the medium, it is like no other, with the pace and how it required the actors to make things work often without much rehearsal time. Kayden added,  “I’m at a stage where I’m figuring out what works for me and what doesn’t. And if we take it too far, we’ll pull back. Don’t worry. Thanks for being in the ride with me, I hope you stick it out and keep watching General Hospital.”

You can check out Kayden’s video message to all General Hospital fans below.

Now let us know, have you been enjoying Kayden’s performance as the teenaged Scout? Do you appreciate her addressing her love of the show, plus how she hopes to continue evolve in the role? Drop a comment in the thread below.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali on a Potential Kai/Trina/Gio/Emma Quadrangle, ‘I Don’t Think That’s Impossible, But That Would Be Messy’

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October 3, 2026

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Kai, Trina, Gio, Emma

On recent episodes of General Hospital, music executive Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) has been pushing and demanding that Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza) play up a faux relationship when they are onstage, or in front of the camera, to add to their allure as new recording artists to his label.

Simon knows full well that Gio is dating Emma (Braedyn Bruner), and Trina is with Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). It was apparent from the start, that Kai seemed a bit more comfortable with the “arrangement” understanding this was for business, and not pleasure, while Emma initially didn’t like the idea.

Now with Trina’s stalker story in full gear, and as fans eventually find out who is completely obsessed with the budding young singer, while initially seeming to be Simon that would seem to be too easy of a choice. But is GH toying with the idea that somehow Gio and Trina get stuck in a situation and one thing leads to another and they develop feelings one another, too?

Simon with Trina and Gio

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SIMON’S MANUEVERS

In addition, after Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) beatdown at Pentonville, where everyone is accusing Sonny (Maurice Benard) of ordering the deed, will this find Gio and Trina on the same side, believing it’s Sonny, or will Gio end up sticking by his grandfather when by week’s end he was also questioning if he was telling the truth?

During a new conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali shared her thoughts that if Gio and Trina were pushed closer together, what that would mean for their relationships with Emma and Kai, respectively.

Emma and Gio

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MUSICAL CHAIRS?

Pondering the soap staple, Tabyana exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness. Who knows? I mean, quite honestly, I don’t think it’s it’s impossible, but, oh, wow! That would be messy!” Ali added that its something that could be quite intriguing to play. “There’s a part of me that wants it to happen just to see, how does it play out? Right? Then, there’s another part of me that’s like, “You can’t do that to Emma and Kai.” That’s so wrong,” believed Ali.

However, Tabyana did admit a complicated love story wasn’t far from her mind. “Originally, I wanted something like a quadrangle.  I really wanted that to happen. And if this is a moment where it could happen, I think that would be fun too.”

When asked to tease what’s coming up for Trina in the next several weeks, she offered up three words. Things for her will “(get) Suspicious, (be ) spontaneous, (and) very dangerous.”

So, do you think the GH writing team is teeing up a situation where Trina and Gio become more than friends and musical artists together? Would you be down for it, or be against it? do you like Emma with Gio and Kai with Trina? Share your thoughts via the comment section, nd in case you missed it, check our chat with Tabyana below.

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