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Kirsten Storms Temporarily Replaced by Nicole Paggi as ‘General Hospital’s’ Maxie Jones
Viewers tuning into today’s July 3 episode of General Hospital, saw a familiar face playing the character of Maxie Jones, that’s because actress Nicole Paggi is once again stepping into the role and temporarily replacing Kirsten Storms.
If Paggi looks familiar, it’s because she replaced Storms as Maxie back in December of 2023, when Storms was unavailable for a short amount of time. This time, Paggi was called in by GH when scheduling conflicts precluded Storms from being able to film some episodes.
According TV Insider, “Because the soap (GH) films multiple episodes a day, Paggi will appear again as Maxie on July 30 and August 13; Storms will return on air during the week of August 18.” Kirsten Storms has played GH’s Maxie since 2005.

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As for Paggi’s other television credits, they include roles on the the series 9-1-1, The Rookie: FEDS, Pasadena, Hope & Faith, to name but a few.
Throughout Kirsten’s 20-year run as Maxie, she has had several temporary recasts and situations. Back in September of 2011, Storms came forward publicly about her painful battle with endometriosis and took an extended leave. Jen Lilley (who later played DAYS Theresa Donovan) stepped into play Maxie through September of 2012, when Storms was well-enough to return to her signature soap role.
In 2016, Kirsten took another leave of absence to heal from skin issues and Days of our Lives favorite Molly Burnett (ex-Melanie) was brought in to play Maxie. Burnett returned for another stint as Maxie in 2018 when Storms was out of commission with the flu.

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Next, sadly in 2021, Kirsten took to social media to share that she had undergone brain surgery to remove a noncancerous cyst. While she ended up OK, to allow Storms to heal, the GH powers-that-be wrote Maxie out, and sent her on an extended trip to the Lone Star State, Texas.

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So what are your thoughts of Nicole Paggi as Maximista? Who do you think was the best temporary replacement for Kirsten Storms over the years? The thing is; nobody can play Maxie like Kirsten, since she has made the role so identifiable to her. Comment below.
Jen Lilley was the best in my opinion.
Oh gawd no a blank screen is preferable
Well, isn’t that special.
Jen Lilly was great
Yes, she was.
As Theresa Donovan on Days, absolutely. As Maxie? Not so much.
Some of us don’t have time to watch mulitple shows.
Considering Kristen’s previous health problems, I hope she is well and able to return to GH very soon.
I was hoping someone beside myself was more concerned for Kristen’s well being than who replaced her better. We wish you well Kristen.
This. And what is irksome to me is when people bash the substitutes simply for not being Kristin As someone who started out as a substitute teacher, I know how it feels to be criticized for not being the regular teacher. These interim actors need the work and do the best they can jumping in the middle of a story. It can’t be easy.
I do not feel my comment bashed any replacements.. just a nod to Kristen’s health and wellness.
Very believable casting! This actress is a dead ringer for the young Felicia when she first arrived in Port Charles! The resemblance is uncanny.
Nicole has Maxie’s mannerisms down very well. GH has had some fairly good temporary fill-ins (Lindsay Hartley, Briana Lane, Adam Huss, Robert Adamson) in the past few years. That said, I look forward to Kirsten’s return and a new storyline focused on Maxie.
That’s good to know, Steve! I left “Planet Soap” long ago but do occasionally check this site to see if my old favorite posters are still kicking! Been looking for Celia! (I may have to go back a few months of articles to send her a message!) Having said that, it’s lovely to see that some of the reliably articulate regulars remain here. I always read your well-worded and knowledgeable contributions and I also am very gladdened whenever Harry and James comment. They really add a lot to the conversation with their warmth and humor!
At any rate, I was simply struck by the photo of Nicole who could have easily passed for ‘80’s Felicia had she been wearing a blonde Rapunzel wig!
Nice to see you drop by Shay – and thanks for the kind words. I do see Celia post occasionally. Harry & James are some of my faves, too. Enjoy the summer!
No replacement, keep the old Maxie
Sending well wishes your way Kristen. Get better hope to see you soon on gh.
Everyone is encouraged to comment and wish her well. But, having been on this show for 20 years, fans really should know her name is Kirsten – not Kristen nor Kristin.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.
In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.
Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.
Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?
In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.
ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION
Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.
Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.
ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA
In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.
It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!
The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.
Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off. A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”
Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing. My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”
As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.
Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.
In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.
As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE
In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.
Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?
In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”
So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.
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