General Hospital
Who Should Be the Love Interest for ‘General Hospital’s’ Carly Now That She Split from Drew?
Since Carly and Drew (Cameron Mathison) broke-up, and Jason (Steve Burton) returned to Port Charles, speculation has been high, just what General Hospital plans to do with the love life of Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), under new head writers Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte.
Drew left Carly over the fact that she will always put his brother, Jason, first. Knowing he is alive, she will do anything for her bestie. But, the question becomes, that at one point, Jason and Carly got married. That is until Sonny (Maurice Benard) showed back up alive and well from Nixon Falls, and the two quickly went back to being just the best of friends.
Now in 2024, who could be the “new” guy for Carly? Laura Wright weighed-in on a few of the options this week in a conversation with Soap Opera Digest where Charles Mesure (Brennan), Adam J. Harrington (John) and Burton were brought up as contenders.
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For John Cates and Carly, viewers also saw this past week the chemistry between Finola Hughes (Anna) and Harrington. Is that the plan? An Anna and John pairing … or could it be Carly and the FBI agent?
Wright weighed-in on Harrington expressing, “I love Adam. He’s incredible. Adam is such a great, funny, fun guy to have on set. I’m interested to see where it all goes, too!”
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As far as the noticeable chemistry between Brennan and Carly that was cut short due his being sent to the slammer, Laura shared, “I could definitely see him being a really great pairing for Carly, honestly. His dynamic, his strength, his no B.S. (attitude)”
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And as for if fans will get a Jarly redux, the Daytime Emmy winner revealed: “If Sonny is around, Jason and Carly aren’t going to be to together, I don’t think. I don’t think Jason trusts Carly (with Sonny in the picture), you know? I feel like if they are together, they have to be all-in and, like, ride into the sunset together. I don’t feel like they can live in the same town with Sonny and function. I think they just have to be alone. Their love for one another is so deep and so protective, I think they’re terrified of it.”
So, who would you like to see Carly romantically with? Brennan, Jason, John or back with Sonny, or none of them? Share your pick and theory via the comment section below.
A. Martinez!!!!
Bring him back as a new character for Carly.
Considering Roy DiLucca hooked up with her mother, that would be a little weird.
(yeah, I know.. the whole Tony Jones thing, but that was different. That was when Carly thought she had a reason to hate her mama)
I love him from way back in Santa Barbara, also B &B but I think he’s a little old for her and could be real competition for Sonny, ha,ha.
Should have left Carly with Drew. Just because Steve, Jason comes back. He is like a zombie with no personality. This show is becoming revolving doors. So sick of Nina too.
no disrespect to A Martinez but the guy is old, come on now.
Jason
Um. No. They had no chemistry and brought off an icky brother- sister vibe. Might have worked with Sarah Brown or Tamara Braun but certainly not with Laura Wright.
Agreed! Laura’s version of Carly doesn’t deliver the lust that Sarah’s and Tamara’s versions of Carly did. Leave Laura’s version as best friend ONLY!
Agree, I love the Carly character but not the actress
I think Carly and Sonny should get back together. They will always be looking out for each other and their family.
Me too❤️
Sonny…definitely!!!
Why would any man in his right mind want to be with Carly? She’s a narcissistic train-wreck.
Seriously. She is like taking care of a child with all of her schemes that get her into more trouble than she started. She thinks she owns Sonny and Jason and that no women should come before her.
Why does Carly seem to get first dibs on every new man that comes to Port Charles? What about Lizzy or Jordan? Carly boasts about being an independent woman who fought to get where she is now, why not prove that myth by allowing her to be single for a while? The idea that Jason, Sonny and all the new men are mere planets that orbit around Carly’s sun is ridiculous. And that interview Laura Wright gave to Soap Opera Digest was rather embarrassing. I find it unseemly for an actor to wax poetic about her character’s feelings and relationships. She also has the propensity to drop spoilers in her interviews which no other soap actors do. Here she makes it clear that she won’t get her way and no, despite her Jarly cheerleading and promoting, Jason and Carly will not be a couple.
Yeah, she seems a little bitter since she’s been pushing so hard for it. You can’t have both. Either your a romantic pairing and are gone in 2 years, or you the life long bestie. You can’t have both. Carly being shoved into every single story is annoying. She does not need to give her opinion on everything and she does not need to be jason’s mother and take over every relationship he ever had. Even his kids rate behind her. That is not right or cool.
Because Carly is a big part of the show!
I agree Carly is a big part of the show and I don’t think it should not change.
agree
Yes she is a big part of show
TOO big a part of the show
Frank doesn’t know the definition of ensemble
Okay, here’s another case where I begrudgingly defend Frank. Compared to the last long term EP, Frank has brought back numerous vets – with Anna, Laura and Felicia on contract. Recurring vets such as Lucy and Ned have been driving story the past few years.
Is Carly shown more than other characters- yes – but it is more balanced compared to 2010.
Liz is with Finn Harry; I love them together. 😉
The SOD article is interesting that the character of Drew is never mentioned. Just illustrates the show recognizes how dull a pairing they had in Carly & Drew.
I agree but Matheson comes alive in his scenes with Watros. He said he loves acting with her and that she elevates his acting. It shows. No, I most certainly don’t want a Drew and Ninpairing but I wouldn’t object to the two of them to continue to engage in acrimonious bantering. Meanwhile, Maurice’s Sonny looks joyless and miserable since his breakup with Nina.
Always appreciate your comments Harry. The banter between CM & CW is borderline fun, but Drew in this current incarnation is totally inconsequential on the canvas.
That does leave the question of who to pair Sonny with. Sonny & Carly – been there done that. The Chen test this past week with Eva Larue didn’t set off any fireworks. MB has powerful chemistry with MW. Some may bristle at a Sonny & Ava pairing, but having half the town against you might make for interesting story.
Drew and Jordan?
Can’t remember who I saw Jordan with recently, but it looked promising.
There was a chem test with Jordan & Drew a week ago. That sent just slightly better than the leering she got from Brick. Looks like we won’t be seeing Zeke (Portia’s brother) any time soon.
Agree. Jorden and Drew might be interesting. Nina is the one who should be alone for a long long time.
Really? Nina has been the “punching bag” as many Nina fans have said and it seems the writers noticed, for way too long. She lost over twenty years of her life to a coma, had her babies stolen from her, and if Carly had had her way she’d never have found out she has one daughter still alive and two grandchildren. Yet even with all of her suffering and tragic life, Carly was able to hurt her many times over and come out once again as the “beloved” mother/mother-in-law, the Marsha
Brady to everyone’s kids including her own, while Nina’s been ostracized by all. But you think Nina should be “alone for a long time.” LOL and smh…
Brick leering at Jordan was cringey.
I ca do without Brick altogether. HIs “I’m too slick-to-live” is grating. He’s like a parody of cool. Annoying…
Was thinking more like Drew and a spot next to Oscar in the Q crypt.
It would be a very cynical choice, Steve. But it would also be very soapy.
Well Harry, storywise she most likely kept him very happy and all his woman friends that have been consoling him lately, just ain’t the same.
Hell no, after what she did to him.
What NINA did to him???!!! Drew has been a prick with her from day one. The “original” Drew played by the much-missed, beautiful, Billy Miller, was a completely different character. Compassionate. Fair-minded. When everyone hated Franco he made up his own mind; gave him a chance. THIS Drew? He came to the canvas completely different. Punched out Ned, went behind Ned’s back with Michael to override Ned. And Nina? He should have blasted Carly for trying to keep Nina from ever knowing that Willow is her daughter. He of all people knows what it feels like to find out you have a child that no one told you about. He didn’t know about Oscar until Oscar was dying; similar to what Nina experienced. But instead of empathizing with her, he took Carly’s side (even though Sonny was his friend too and he knew Sonny loved and forgave Nina). He was condescending to her, non compassionate, rude, and then told her she had to “earn” Willow’s love, lol, even as Willow was dying and Nina wasn’t “allowed” to be with her. (which was absurd and made no sense to begin with).
Nina had every justification for wanting to get back at Carly, and having Martin call in that tip was the only way she could since everyone, as usual, forgave Carly in seconds and Willow was adoring her. It wasn’t Nina’s intention for Drew to go to jail, and it was his stupidity and utter irresponsibility as a father to choose Carly over his own child and choose to go to jail instead of her. None of that is on Nina.
I want Carly to get back with Drew.l loved them together.But I really sick of all the good guys leaving
Me too!
The Invisible Man. So that he can take Carly with him and they can live happily ever after – invisibly.
love this!!!! yes!!!
It will have to be Cates with Carly she hasn’t sleep with him yet. She has went to bed with all of the men around her age that is on the show
SORAS Jake, pair him with Carly, and watch Elizabeth’s head explode. J/K
Carly with anybody, but not Sonny with Ava, that does not work. Drew and Nina could be interesting.
Carly w Sonny yes. Not Ava.! Drew or Kate’s w Ava. Nina needs to be the one alone for awhile.
Please not JASON!!!!!
It will always be Sonny for me! I don’t like her with Jason as more than just a friend. They have that ick factor as opposed to that it factor she has with Sonny! I know people will disagree but they are the only couple that makes sense to me!
Agreed. Sonny is the only one that can deal with her shit.
CARSON ❤️
Sonny
Carly and Jason!!! Period!! Maybe Sonny and Ava, but I don’t think it would last.
I vote for Mr. Brennan. If Laura Wright says she had chemistry with him that tells you how good it could be.
Maybe but Sonny will always love her.
If her and Drew can’t be together then she needs to be back with sonny. That would be the best get vack at nena.
Laura Wright talking about her character having chemistry is embarrassing. It’s akin to an author praising and analyzing their own writing.
Carly with Sonny. But, just like Josh Morrow on Y&R picking and choosing his love interest, it probably won’t happen. This sort of thing should be based on the story and chemistry. In every day life, we don’t always care for our co-workers, but we have to learn to.deal with them.
Anyone but Jason. That pairing is just gross. It’s like brother and sister kissing.
Jason & Carly Ava & Sonny. Nina w Valentine.
Love it Ava and Sonny would be great ♥️♥️and I think it’s time for Carly and Jason to have theire time together they have held back all these yes it’s time to let their love shine ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Perfect pairing!
Should happen right after Sonny & Nina get back together just long enough for her to get pregnant!
I think Nina & Elizabeth are the only ones he hasn’t fathered a child with.
I’m going with Jason. They just started to explore that when Sonny returned from Nixon Falls. There’s so much more to that story that needs to be explored.
I really don’t care who they pair Drew with. He’s so one-note I can’t stand it. Cut him if you need to save money now that Jason’s back.
And please DON’T have Ava and Sonny sleep together again. That just makes my stomach turn. Plus, it would ruin a very good friendship between Nina and Ava. On the other hand, if Nina found out Ava slept with Sonny, she’d hit rock bottom and come back up swinging, smashing everything and everyone in her path. That might be interesting.
I love Ava and Nina’s friendship. Does Ava have an agenda? Or does she really find the mini mobster with the bad hair dye job sooooo iresistable that she’d risk losing the only female friend she’s ever had?
Sonny they are forever linked .by children and everything else.they always have each other’s back. Great story.they both need each other happy ending.
Problem is they’re tired, redundant boring and totally devoid of chemistry together. Sonny always seemed miserable when with Carly. He was joyous and happy with Nina even after he retained his memories.
I love Carly and Sonny! They have a history with each other . He loved her children and she loves his. Please bring them back together.
Would like to see Carly back with sonny
No. We rant wouldn’t. That would be depressing.
If these three are carlys, only choice. I hate two of them, Guess who they are
I’d stick with jasam is 4 ever.
I would like to see Carly back with sonny
Yes, me too!
Never, he chose crazy Nina, I would never take his butt back.
Maybe this time apart has rekindled Carly and Sonny love . And they may have new things to share with each other.Being away from each other they have experienced new things and new ways.
Back w Sonny They should never have broken up. Will tie up things. If not Jason. No one else. I’ve watched since an early teen. I’m now almost 70
Back with sonny
Shawn Butler [Sean Blakemore]
Why wasn’t this explored when the intimate kiss was given? [Real Honest Answers ONLY]
I loved Shawn , but don’t understand your question, what kiss, with whom are you referring?
Back with Sonny
Sonny
Nina has to go… Drew and ex-commissioner, Sonny and Carly were the new Luke and Laura. Should still be. Tired of Dex and Joss. Please let Sonny see Jason. Geez.
Carly and Jason , should hook up. He knows her real good , the same way she knows him .and if they do hook up , 1) Sonny will be so hurt 2) Drew will say , i knew she run back to Jason .so i see it like this
1) Sonny will go with Ava
2)Drew will hook up with either Jordan / Sam , since Donte , will die or remain in a coma
3)Nina will hook up with Valentin
Lucy probably hook up with either Martin or Scott
4) Spanelli with Maxie
5) i would love these 2 to hook up Cody & Sacha
6) Elizabeth is with Finn
7) Brook lynn with Chase
8) Tracey with Finn and Chase father
Agreed except Tracy’s too old for Finn and Chases father (Gregory) has great chemistry with Alexis.
I still want Carly and Jason to be together. I want joss and dex to go back together and be the future of g h.. Lucy just needs to go. Nina needs to go. Sonny needs someone but not Ava. Brooklyn and Chase need to get this wedding a done deal. Tracy and Gregory are good if Gregory lives, spinelli and Maxie are good, I don’t blame Liz and Finn together. Dante needs to stay with Sam, Valentin should go to prison. Drew?, Jordan needs to get back with Curtis.
I want to see Aidens new boyfriend Tobias
I think the actors playing Brennan and nuTaggert are gorgeous; I hope Brennan returns and both he and Taggert remain on the canvas. And I hope that NEITHER OF THEM winds up with Carly. I can’t stand her and one of them being paired with her would ruin the character for me. Let her go back to Jason or Sonny; I don’t care which one.
I’m assuming you mean nuJagger (John). Taggert was last seen on a milk carton with Obrecht, Brad and Phyllis.
Well… to be fair he looks about as much like Taggert as he does Jagger. As in… not even in the same zip code.
bring back Jax for carly
Either the actor playing Brennan or nuJagger would’ve been a good Jax recast. We seem to be doing okay without the character. Heck, Joss never mentions him.
John/ Jagger is to young for Anna and Carly
Considering he literally went to high school with Anna’s daughter, Robin, he would definitely be too young for Anna. Carly on the other horn should be the roughly the same age as Robin. It may seem like she’s older now after a couple of recasts and her being a grandmother, but she and Jason were the same age when they hooked up at Jake’s bar back in the day, and of course Jason also went to high school with Robin.
So technically age wouldn’t be a factor with Carly & NuJagger. But the fact that he’s out to destroy both Sonny & Jason certainly should be.
I could agree with you on Anna, but he’s definitely in the same age range as Carly.
I have watched this show since the 1970s . Don’t bring them back together. We need something new and Jason and Carly both need someone new
There is no romantic chemistry between carly and jason. Leave them as friends. Not happy with the return of Jason. No excitement in this story. Came out of nowhere. Getting boring.
Who is Brennan on GH
Brennan is a corrupt WSB agent who somehow forced Frisco Jones out of the top job and took over the agency. He was involved in the conspiracy with Pikeman, and was seen a few times with the sniper who shot Dante, and who tried to take out Sonny at the warehouse. He only appeared in a half dozen or so episodes, but was last seen as an inmate in Pentonville prison, where he gave Anna Devane some “intel” on stolen WSB guns… the same ones that NuJagger is supposedly investigating.
The handsome head of the WSB with an accent. Supposedly responsible for burning down Anna’s house.
None o them.Jason is her best friend.
As much I think that Brennan and Jagger are yummy, neither of them are a good choice for Carly They both want to be rid of Sonny and Carly is loyal to Sonny and so she can’t let that happen. As for Jason, they are best friends and so they shouldn’t be paired up! I think Sonny is going to find his way back to Carly because she truly has his best interests at heart. Ava certainly doesn’t Nina was never a good match for him she is too self centered and needy!
Drew and carly need to go back to be together
I like Carly n Jason. Nina with all her hardships should leave the show!! Lol
I think the main thing here is ; who she should be with ;; but looked at how all these folks can handle all these situations they get themselves in.
You know when she finds out that Sonny’s medicine has been tampered with. Carly’s whole attitude will change towards Sonny and when she finds out Ava new and is doing absolutely nothing about it.
Carly has put up with a lot from Ava’s
Doings. Carly has even taken care of Ava’s daughter to keep her save and out of what’s going on.
Ava’s character might look like a train wreck right now and she may find out who’s behind Sonny’s med’s being changed. The thing is she is no different from Nina is. Ava has a agenda but is it to benefit her or is it to really real.
Also Ava should tell Jason , Carly, Micheal and his daughter that Pregnant so she and everyone else can help him.
Maybe she’s doing what she always does. She’s a black widow spider and they all know it especially after what happened to Carly and Sonny’s Son with her.
Sonny and Carly have the longest history and she has always loved Sonny as well and the Love for Jason is more respect for each other Because of how he responds to everything and always catches who ever falls and keeps them safe.
I would say Carly needs a Love that changes everything she has ever been through and just makes her life better like the changes she has made to improve herself from the past that she has been in.
Maybe they’ll send someone she can be with forever like she deserves.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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