General Hospital
(INTERVIEW) GH’s Kristen Vaganos Talks on Burgeoning Romance of Cody and Molly, Her Co-Stars, and the Davis Family Bombshell Waiting to Happen
On General Hospital, Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) could be the verge of a major romance with Cody Bell (Josh Kelly), and is on the verge of major fallout with her sister, her mother, and her father, if it comes to light that Kristina (Kate Mansi) cut the brakes to Ric Lansing’s (Rick Hearst) car when aiming to hurt Ava (Maura West), but instead almost killed Molly’s father.
Couple that, with the fact that now Ric and Ava are blackmailing Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) for the Cassadine fortune, in an effort to keep Kristina out of jail and from Molly ever learning what Kristina did. It’s quite a soapy mess!
Michael Fairman TV caught up with Kristen Vaganos last week on the red carpet at the Daytime at Night – A Benefit for St. Jude concert and fundraiser at the world-famous Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood, California, where Kristen was on hand to support her GH co-stars including: Josh Kelly who was performing a country number on the stage all for a great cause.

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As the real story goes, Vaganos took over the role of Molly in 2023, after both Holiday Mia Kriegel and Brooke Anne Smith did not stick the landing as Ric and Alexis’ daughter. The part was recast after Haley Pullos had to step away from the part following her various legal woes stemming from her DUI car crash in April of 2023. Now, Vaganos is firmly in the part with a storyline that has far reaching tentacles.
So, what does Kristen think of all that lies ahead ready to be exposed to Molly, her GH co-stars, and more? Check out our chat with her below!

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At this point, Molly seems to be really believing in Kristina, even after everything the two have been through. Would you say that’s where their sibling relationship is at?
KRISTEN: Yes, she really does believe in Kristina at the moment. I think she needs it, you know what I mean? She’s lost so much that she really needs somebody to hold onto. And obviously, that makes the fall greater if and when it comes, if you really believe in someone again. So, I think that’s the most interesting way to play it. I just think like Molly lost so much. She needs Kristina. Some constant, you know.
How has it been to work with Josh Kelly, and in this burgeoning romantic relationship between Molly and Cody?
KRISTEN: He’s the best. Josh is just like his character in that he is wacky and silly and always up for something. I am a lot like Molly. So our off-screen relationship is a lot like our on-screen relationship; where he’s getting me out of my comfort zone and making it more silly and fun and spontaneous. I think that’s why our scenes play really well, because he’s like that in real life.

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Do you feel that the powers-that-be are going to invest and take their time with a Molly and Cody pairing, so they become a couple to root for?
KRISTEN: It’s definitely in the works right now. We continue to have more opportunities to work together, and we have a really fun time with our dynamic. I think it’s a really interesting one. They’re polar opposites, and to me that is innately worth investigating because it’s fun and it’s like, “What happens if you put these two together?” I think it’s interesting and I think we’ll see a little bit more of it.
Rick Hearst recently visited the Michael Fairman Channel for a livestream interview and he said you and him just hit it off right away and he loves having you as his on-screen daughter. Did he ever offer any advice on working on daytime or at GH?
KRISTEN: I love Rick. By the time he came on, I had my footing a little bit, which was great and so we could really just slide into play our relationship. He was lovely. When Rick came on, I was so excited by the fact that they were bringing him back because I really felt like it was an investment in me too and in the character. And then when he returned, he was just so amazing. We’ve had a really good time together.

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You had a daunting task when you were cast as Molly. Previously, two other actresses had replaced Haley Pullos in the role and neither worked out. Were you like, “Are they going to throw me out the front door, too?” I would think that if I was an actress going into a role which has had multiple recasts, I would be a bit nervous walking into the part. And then, of course, being prepared for the soap audience reaction to another new actress stepping into the role, when, at times, they can be quick to judge. How did you prepare yourself emotionally for what might lie ahead?
KRISTEN: It was really interesting, because you everybody knows that there’s going to be bad reviews and there’s going be people who don’t like you, and that’s just what you sign up for. But, it was really interesting to come into a space where people had such strong opinions that they made casting choices based off of it, and hiring choices based off it. And that was really interesting because, I know I can do a good job, but do I know that I can fit the mold of what the fans already believe in as Molly? That’s a different story. Once I saw how strong their opinions were, I really wanted to do right by them. This role existed before me. It’s more theirs than it is mine. So yes, it was daunting and I wanted to make them feel comfortable.

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How was it to work with your on-screen mom, Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) the first time you met her?
KRISTEN: What I had on my side was that I did a chemistry read with Nancy before I got hired. So, by the time I did get hired, Nancy had sort of given her seal of approval on me. So, that felt good and we sort of clicked right away as well. Kate Mansi and I were actually just at Nancy’s house the other week for dinner with Nancy’s real-life daughter, Kate.
I’ve known Kate Grahn since she was little girl, and she’s become a major talent in her own right.
KRISTEN: Kate Grahn is such a sweetheart. We all do Pilates together. We’re truly like a happy family. It’s kind of amazing.

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In the story of the Davis girls, Kristina’s the daughter that always gets the most attention from Alexis, as she is the one emotionally on the edge most of the time, while Molly is the thinker and the more level-headed of the two. Molly truly feels she comes second, correct?
KRISTEN: It’s exhausting when someone else is the problem child. They get all the attention and you’re expected to just have it together and save the day, and put it aside and exhale and swallow your pride and all that. So, Molly’s got a tough job.
One of the things you play so believably is Molly as the assistant district attorney. She is organized, and all, “let’s get down to business.”
KRISTEN: Thank you. I know that they (the powers-that-be) also wanted to age Molly up. They took the new casting opportunity to make her feel more mature. So, that was part of my task. I have actually always been much more mature for my age, people always say that about me. I think it’s a good element for the character to have. But yes, I love her professionalism.

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When this secret comes out that Kristina cut the brakes to Ric’s car, and that Ric and Ava have been blackmailing Alexis for the Cassadine fortune to keep Kristina out of jail, could you see Molly ever forgiving her mother or sister?
KRISTEN: It’s a good question. I don’t know if and how that is going to unravel. I haven’t even seen a script. I don’t even know anything that you don’t know on this topic. I feel for Molly in the sense of like, if she loses Kristina and Alexis then what does this poor girl have left? I think it could be really interesting to see Molly go on a real rampage. She’s never really done that. I would love to see her just like … lose it.
Now, let us know, are you rooting for Molly and Cody to fall madly in love? Do you hope Kristen gets her wish and Molly learns the truth of the deception from her sister, mother and father of Kristina cutting the brakes to Ric’s car and almost killing him and the blackmailed that ensued all to not have her sister face jail time? Share your thoughts in the comment section. And in case you missed it, check out our latest interview with Kristen’s on-screen father, Rick Hearst below, where he had many flattering remarks to share on his latest on-screen daughter.
Love the new hair cut and style Cody has. It brings back memories of Cutter Wentworth.
Bring Back Dex and get rid of Molly!
There’s some space in Ferncliff
Ha ha ha ha!!!
Jesus Christ, shut up already!
Vaganos is a find! Captures the original essence of Molly and adds some sophistication.
Yes. I never cared for Molly until she took over the role.
She has turned out to be my favorite Molly. Haley seems too young to play all this heavy material. Kristen and Ric look so much alike-totally believable as father and daughter. I cannot wait for Molly & Cody’s relationship to get going! They are so much fun together. Great new couple. Hurry up!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ethan is Rocked at News of Delilah; Is Baby Phoebe His Child?
The return story of Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean began to unpeel itself on all new episodes of General Hospital, when on Tuesday May 5, he is seen on the pier talking on his phone and clearly calling a woman named “Delilah,” and in what seems like concern for her, tells her on voicemail, “you need to show up.”
As viewers know, Delilah (played by Lily Cardone) was the pregnant woman that Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) found on the side of a road and managed to get her to the hospital. Once at GH, Delilah died, but her baby was born. Brook Lynn and Chase then went to efforts to become the little one’s foster parents, since no other family ties for the baby girl have been found.
Their happiness at finally having a child, may be very short-lived. First, Brook Lynn is a key suspect as the other driver that may have caused the accident that burned and put disfiguring lacerations on Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face. At that time, Brook Lynn had a bit of wine with Tracy (Jane Elliot), and had rushed out of the Quartermaine mansion to try to get to Gio’s (Giovanni Mazza) performance with Trina (Tabyana Ali) at the reopening of Charlie’s.

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Fast forward to now. Ethan turns up at the Quartermaines and runs into Brook Lynn and Chase along with baby Phoebe. Brook Lynn introduces Ethan to her husband and then they explain they are foster parents to Phoebe.
Brook Lynn then tells Ethan, that sadly, Phoebe’s mother had died, and all they knew about her was her name: Delilah Wilson. As soon as Brook Lynn mentions Delilah’s name, it’s clear Ethan is stunned, although he tries not to let on anything to Brook Lynn and Chase. Previously, Brook Lynn told Chase that it was recommended to her that they try to search on their own for Phoebe’s family. Well, is this her dad starring her in the face?
All this begging the questions: What is Ethan’s relationship to the deceased Delilah? Were they working on some kind of con together? Were they in love? Is Ethan the biological baby-daddy to Phoebe, which would really throw a wrench into Brook Lynn and Chase’s dreams of starting their own family? And, will all of this dovetail into Michael’s plan to get Chase and Willow to hit the sheets? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brennan’s Eyes Are Opened About Carly and Valentin, Josslyn Finds Herself Locked Up Like Anna
In a pivotal episode of General Hospital, Monday, May 4 finally blew the lid off of Brennan/Carly/Valentin and showed off Josslyn’s super spy prowess, and Cassius dark side all in one fell swoop!
Here’s what went down: Brennan (Chris McKenna) went ballistic after catching Carly (Laura Wright) after hitting the sheets, only he didn’t know (yet) with whom. The Port Charles WSB Bureau Chief goes in on Carly wanting to know who is it that she is sleeping with. After his angry demand, Carly tells Jack to “turn around.” Thus, revealing Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) as the other man, who is holding a gun pointed straight at Jack.
Initially, Jack thinks Valentin played Carly due to their vendetta, but au contraire! Jack gets an earful about how Carly flew to Steinmauer posing as his attorney. When Jack tried to understand why Carly would betray him in such a way, Carly spelled it out for him.

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Next, Carly let Jack have it for his lies and duplicity about her daughter, Josslyn (Eden McCoy). She knows that Jack recruited Josslyn into the WSB, preying on her grief over Dex’s death to get her to murder Cyrus Renault. Carly adds, you tuned my daughter, “into a lying, murdering spy, like you!” In tears, Carly told Jack that Josslyn will never be the same, because of what he did to her.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY AND LIVING TO TELL ABOUT IT
Jack realized, Carly was the one behind getting Valentin’s transfer from Steinmauser. Now on the attack, Jack told Carly she will wind up in prison for aiding and abetting a fugitive. He tells her that Valentin will grab his daughter, Charlotte and disappear, and when that happens he won’t lift a finger to save her, in fact, (he throws in for good measure) that she might get lucky and thrown into a pit with Jason.

Valentin told Jack that if he didn’t help them, he will turn him over to Cullum, who he knows is a double agent and would like nothing better than to make Jack the fall guy for all of his own crimes. Jack apologized to Carly for lying to her, said he still loves her, but that he wonders how long it will be before Valentin betrays her too.
After the scenes aired, Chris McKenna took to X and shared, “And after we finished the last scene I ran over to Laura Wright and hugged her, and then pulled in James Patrick Stuart too. Thrilled to have that material with those legends. Hope you dig it.”

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JOSSLYN LANDS IN A SLEEPER HOLD
In addition, Josslyn and Cassius (Ryan Paevey) had literally, a knock down drag out fight. First, after Cassius grabbed her arm as she was set to leave her apartment, he told her he knew she was WSB! Joss suggested that “Nathan” must be traumatized from years of being presumed dead. She grabs a candlestick and the two go at it complete with kicks, shoves, throws and all; leading to Cassius putting Joss in a version of the sleeper hold and making her pass out.
Later, Cassius calls for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), but speaks to Pascal (Marc Forget), that there is an issue that needs to be dealt with. At the end of the episode, Josslyn wakes up in the same room that Anna was driven crazy in which must be somewhere at Wyndemere, Cassius is seen looking through the one-sided window and we fade to black.
So, what did you think of the Carly and Valentin reveal to Brennan? Did Carly come out the victor in her payback to Brennan? Then, who do you think will figure out Josslyn is kidnapped? Will it be Brennan? Will he help her or use it as leverage against Valentin and Carly? Share your theories in the comment section.
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How ‘General Hospital’s’ Ned and Lois Love Story Moved Rosabel Kurth, Daughter of Wally Kurth and Rena Sofer, to Tears and Served as Inspiration
In a case of life imitating art, literally, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth, the daughter of Wally Kurth (Ned, GH and Justin, DAYS) and Rena Sofer (Lois, GH) took to her Instagram over the weekend to share her emotional reaction to watching her now divorced parents real life love story play out on General Hospital; beginning in the early 90s when on-screen Ned and Lois were one of the “It’ couples of the show.
As Rosalind explained, it was the Lois and Ned’s love story that impacted her so much that it fueled one of her latest art projects. Here’s the backstory: Rena Sofer and Wally Kurth were married in 1995 after being in story on GH. They had Rosabel in 1996, before divorcing in 1997. The two had gone their separate ways for many years, and in 2023 resumed working together on-screen as exes Lois Cerullo and Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital.
Here’s what Rosabel shared in her post, “In 1993 Rena, my mom, was cast on General Hospital to play Lois Cerulo, a spunky band manager and romantic opposite to Eddie Maine (aka Ned Ashton) played by Wally, my dad. As Ned and Lois fell in love, so did Wally and Rena, following relationship milestones close behind the work of the script-writers. Until Wally and Rena got pregnant with Rosie, me, and the scriptwriters had to write in a new pregnancy and eventually a new character.”

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Rosabel continued the real-life back story, “My mom left the show to have me, and shortly after the love story stopped writing itself my parents divorced. For 27 years my mom and my dad had minimal contact at best, tense contact at worst… until 2023 when Rena was recast to return as Lois on General Hospital to help Eddie (Ned) with identity recall after a bout of amnesia.”
Next, Rosabel revealed the key scene between Lois and Eddie (Ned) in which she noticed it also seemed like a breakthrough moments for her parents, “Two years ago, at 27 years old, I turned on General Hospital to watch Lois and Eddie rehash the past, but what I really watched was Rena and Wally having a conversation, making eye contact and even smiling at each other in the same room at the same time. When I turned on this episode of GH I didn’t know that I’d get to see a flashback sequence encapsulating Lois and Ned’s entire love story in under 2 minutes and I certainly didn’t know it would move me to tears the way it did.”
The art project the talented Rosabel is working on she shared is called, “The Honeymoon Period.” It is the first part of what she imagines to be a years-long investigation of love and fantasy through the lens of my parents’ scripted romance. Kurth added, “I’m still gathering the courage and figuring out what this body of work will look like, how it will affect my relationships, and how I will share it with you all in the end and in the meantime.”

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As a proud mama, Rena Sofer jumped into the comment thread and expressed, “Awwwww my love!!! I love this journey for you both as an artist and a daughter!! You are so lucky to have all of this on tape to watch and experience for yourself!! And equally as lucky to have your mother and father here to guide you through any questions that may come up!! I am immensely proud of you!” As soap fans know, Rena is also an artist having been making ceramics, pottery and the like.
You can watch the montage of Ned and Lois scenes below in Rosabel’s touching post below.
Now let us know, was Lois and Ned’s love story one of your all-time favorites on General Hospital? Are you glad that Rena and Wally got some closure from their 2023 reunion on-screen? What do you think of the artistic talents of Rosabel Rosalind? Let us know via the comment section below.
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