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Kelly Thiebaud on What Led Her Back to ‘General Hospital’ and Jason and Britt: ‘We Had a Second Chance to Redo This’

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For Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud (Britt Westbourne) returning to General Hospital held a lot of promise for her, as she revealed this past Sunday during her sit-down interview with her GH co-star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) on his mental health series, State of Mind.

One of the key factors in Kelly’s decision to come back to GH (for what would be her third run) was that her leading man Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) also spoke to her about wanting to play out the Jason and Britt love story.

Kelly and Steve did not have the opportunity the last time out, because exited the soap in late 2021 due to the Disney/ABC Covid-19 vaccine mandate, and then she decided to exit a few years later, and Britt was killed-off at Kelly’s request in early 2023.

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With the chance to work together again, and Kelly’s personal life undergoing a major shift when she moved back from Los Angeles from London, after the breakup with her then boyfriend, the the actress explained to Benard, the reasons she want to make another run as Britt.

“Frank (Valentini, EP, GH) graciously opened the doors for me. Steve and I talked about it,” Thiebaud explained. “He asked me to come back and I was like, ‘Wow, this is a big deal.’ We had a second chance to redo this.’ She admits the return felt surreal. ‘I sold my car. I got rid of my house. I was done. So to be back in that old life in this new body and personality has been an experience.’ Now, she says the perspective is different. “Everyone has been so awesome with my return. I’m connecting with people on the show more than I ever have. This is my third time back and it’s been a completely different experience than the last.”

However, now that Steve Burton has taken an extended hiatus from the soap, with an expected return this summer, as previously reported and during her talk with Benard, Kelly shared, “I thought we had time together and it’s just been really hard. It’s been really hard to know that like…he has more important things in his life. I completely understand that, but I’m sad. I’m sad that he’s going. He’s got to go live his life and I wish him nothing but the best. I love Steve… you gotta go when you feel the need to go.”

So, do you think when Steve Burton returns, things will pick back up with the Jason and Britt story, or will they move Britt into another situation and out of Jason’s orbit? Weigh-in via the comment section, and check out this clip from her visit on State of Mind below.

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I think 3 stories on this is enough. I still like Britt… but Steve is coming back. I am still hopeful for a Jason and Britt story… when he returns. I hope it all works out.

I don’t really care.

Recast Jason now.

Why? Steve Burton is coming back. He’s made that abundantly known.

No

How well did that work out the last time they tried? Get serious.

It went very well until Burton decided to come back, lol.

Just put a temp to recast him until he can return!!!!

i’m tired of Steve Burton always messing up the JaBritt story. I love this couple and want them to work out but Steve needs to commit to GH and the work more

Just how is Burton “always messing up”? That implies he’s done something multiple times.

Burton didn’t demand GH have Jason and Carly set off on a marriage of convenience while Sonny was presumed dead (actually in Nixon Falls).

The show had to write off Jason when the Disney mandate on vaccinated employees took effect. The writers chose to have Jason appear to be under a mountain of rocks on Cassadine Island.

As for commitment… Burton began working on this show when he was 21 and has worked on GH for most of his adult life. If he wants a few months off, good for him!

Be grateful, not petty.

Since TPTB refuse to give Jason and Britt a real lovestory, possibilities;
Dante NO too much bad blood
Ric, NO he belongs with Liz or Alexis
Nicholas, Not sure the new Nick would not have the chemistry she had with Tyler.
Valentine Cassidine ! We have a winner !!!

How many actors need to jump ship at GH. The viewers are not far behind. Valentine needs to be replaced !!

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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

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It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.

Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.

In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

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WHERE IS SCOTT?

On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.

In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”

The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.”  Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.

So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?

In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!

Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?

Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.

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Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.

Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.

Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

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It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.

In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.

However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

Lucas and Joe

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE

Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!

“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”

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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.

So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”

While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.

Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”

Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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