General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Mac Is Named Police Commissioner In Port Charles; But They Say It’s Temporary
In a cool move, the powers-that-be at ABC’s General Hospital, had Laura (Genie Francis), the now mayor of Port Charles, name none other than former commish, Mac Scorpio (John J, York) as interim police commissioner while Jordan (Brian Nicole Henry) recovers from her kidney transplant and needs some time to recover from her medical ordeal.
Now while the show is making sure in story it is stated that Mac is the temporary person in charge of the PCPD, for many longtime fans of the series, they remember fondly when Mac held down the position for years.
In the current issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, York said on the surprise story turn: “I was thrilled when Frank Valentini (EP, GH) told me!” He added that he was advised there was great story coming up, and added, “That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to see what is going on. However long it lasts, I’ll take whatever I can get and I’m really looking forward to being back in there. There is a whole nee squad. a whole new group of people. I don’t even know who these cops are anymore!”
Shortly after being named commissioner on Monday’s episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Mac is already getting wind of some criminal activities and things that seem way off; from Lulu’s (Emme Rylan) new assignment with The Intruder, to his brother Robert (Tristan Rogers), being pushed out of the WSB and forced to retire, and much more. Can Mac get the police department to solve some crimes ..> for once?
So, what do you think of John J. York getting to be back in action at the PCPD? Do you hope somehow the story turns and remains in the position even after Jordan is well, or are you hoping Jordan can get back into the swing of things fast and return to her job? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
As Felicia said a few weeks ago, “the Scorpio Brothers Ride Again!”
Jordan will have some conflict if it comes out in public what Curtis’ role was in the kidney-napping. Perhaps this delays or cancels her return as commissioner.
I like the character of Jordan, and BNH has totally claimed the role. However, something needs to be done to spice up her character a bit.
As for Mac, and JJY, it’s finally his turn to be a vet of focus. Hopefully the writers saw how JL mesmerized in every scene, once he was treated as a lead, and will give that same opportunity to JJY.
Always been a lead!
Love Mac. Love Felicia. Miss Frisco. Of course, Mac & Felicia were on to prop up “The Boyfriend.” We needed to see “Bootleg Juilliard” celebrate his birthday? Who cares? Useless character, horrible actor.
Mac is what they need!
I love Mac (and John J. York) and I love seeing him back in action. What concerns me is pushing Jordan aside if he remains in the position. If Briana is leaving it would make sense to me. But other than being the Commissioner, what other storyline have they given her. Of course, what story have they given to John in recent years? It would be wonderful if they could give them BOTH something to do without pushing one or the other off screen.
GH FINALLY gets it! WE want the veterans on our screens and not the Amys, Valentins, Peters, Jordans, Stellas, DOD crap and the new god awful Valerie!
YES, Timmm. Who is in charge of hiring recasts, and Bootlegs from Juilliard? Valerie is awful. Jordan, as boring as can be, and Peter, unwatchable.
Robert was commish when I was a kid. When his character announced he’d been forced into WSB retirement I thought Hmmmm for a second.
Robert (Tristan Rogers) has NOT lost his mojo; he’s always working it. Come back home, Robert, and work with your “little brother,” with Laura the Mayor (remember when you and she went on a date during “classic GH?), Anna (so good with Finola), all ALL the cast. You’re at home there, and your acting skills are primo, of course! GH needs your moxie, good-natured sarcasm, and your well-honed wit. Always has!
For Mac’s sake, well I hope soooo, cuz he is the best ever
Mac needs to get things right in PC. Jordan can be a “Special Advisor” or something. I took a break from GH when Genie was fired, but when Vinessa was playing Jordan, the incompetence was laughable. It’s fine that Sonny/Jason always win, but it was just played so poorly. Mac needs to bring accountability and competence back. Hopefully Frank/Shelley (for now)/Chris can write it properly.
YEs!
Why temporary? Mac is a natural as the police commissioner. It’s good to see him again–he’s aged beautifully and yet still seems youthful.
I so agree, Harry! And don’t you think Robert should work with Mac, his little brother?
Mac is back!
Happy to see Mac back. Sorry to say, but I wouldn’t miss Jordan and Curtis if they exited Pt. Charles.
Yes, Please let him be the PERMANENT commissioner; Jordan can continue to work also but with a reduced load–since she just had a kidney transplant. And PLEASE let Robert work with him; Tristan needs a CONTRACT; after all, he is free from the WSB since they forced his retirement. Come on home, Tristan and “Robert.” Just seeing his face and hearing that distinctive voice is a joy! Love him–and he makes one sit up and listen–he “commmands” attentions. And did I say he is a great and fun actor and character?!
I’d love to see Laura interact with him (it would seem like “old times”). BTW, Laura and Kevin were great together today as he was getting his job back and they were talking about celebrating at home with champagne and pizza! What a fun team–and they LOVE each other–how refreshing is that? And did I say they are also two great actors who obviously have fun working together? More scenes with them together, PLEASE!
Robert, Anna, Robin and bring back Patrick and sign them all to a contract! Hell, if they wont bring the Q’s back, let the Scorpios shine!
Leave Mac as the commissioner. This way, we might get to see more of the vets like him and Felicia, and Lucy, and Robert. Yes, we do need the new generation to carry stories but I think I speak for many of us older folk that we need our vets too. They were the ones we idolized back in the day and even though they don’t get the juicy stories they did when they were younger, just knowing they’re still around gives us comfort because we still love them no matter what.
Like I said! Robert, Mac, Felicia (doesn’t she look GREAT?), etc!
I’m glad you saw how gorgeous Felicia looks. Talk about someone who doesn’t age. I liken on the menfolk, Wally kurth NED.
GH has become staler and more stupid.
The Oliver stuff is dull boring filler; nothing but empty.
It’s become dumbcrap.
Carly and baby is ho-hum and the once fiery Chorinthois family has been reduced to empty can state.
Lulu and her dingbat stuff make a brain bleed- as does Maxie’s nonsense.
They are true valley girl mall rats, for sure.
I wait for them to giggly yell; AWESOME-SAUCE ! !!
The cult stuff is Lame ..
Scorpio finally got canned and so should Anna..
they are elders, grandparents of a teenager, and to mention-
The FBI-CIA-Military-etc do Not take you if you are over 36yrs of age; that is the line of age 36, unless expertise on desk duty and they are very few.
Military 5 star leaders are grandfathered-in until they leave or die but not field combat active.
thing is– GH needs to clean house and bring in New YOUNG writers.
if not GH will have 3 years left.
There is not one, not one, story of excitement, drama, of intriguing WOW factor.
It’s like watching hair grow on a statue..
(remember the GH of the 80-90(I was told)
Blew the roof off with excitement, it was a bomb!!
Now, it’s a lullaby .
HEy su, bite that (sharp) tongue! 🙂 Robert Scorpio (what a great name, don’t you agree?) has NOT been canned–he was just on. Anna is great with Robert–and will return after summer vacation. And Scorpio does NOT sing lullabies! (But, I’m sure he COULD–and I’d listen. In fact, I’d listen to him read the menu or the rap sheets or the hospital charts. That man can ACT.). And he’s available to work with his “little” brother, Mac! He’s not getting older; he’s getting better! Come on, su! Join us in welcoming Robert back to GH PERMANENTLY! Will you?
Love it! I remember when he lost his job and Anna took over. After 21 years at GH he was taken off contract. It’s nice that he has this opportunity! It’s almost like traveling back in time.
I’m traveling with you; my bags are packed!
Big Mac’ is IN the “house” AND staying power!!!! LOVING IT… w/Felicia by his side MORE
@Frank, Shelly, Chris – this is an – EASY – let for fans of ole’. JUST showcase … feature… SHARE the screen w/your obvious stagnant
he’s sure Rockin’ the salt and pepper.. and damn good about it… add in the “beard” and he’s relevant… his act does all the rest
Bravo, Patrick! Like I said!
Now, on Mac I like the beard!
Sorry to disagree with you, Violet, but I just wrote a post stating that Mac’s facial fuzz doesn’t work for me….even though it is neatly kept, it conceals his ageless face too much for my druthers! Why mess with perfection????
Yea for the return of Mac. And hopefully Robert as his unofficial sidekick. But I do hope they can find something for Jordan. I like her and Curtis on GH. Maybe they can be a investigative team like Sam and Jason?
can I beam… smile broader any MORE ? GIDDY and my first thought is of MORE Felicia
she’s so stunning… case in point… @well this is boring… @floating rib… for ugh Peter b-day. Kristina Wagner’ Hair… she’s almost flawless. I immediately thought.. WOAH – her mane is BETTER THAN CARLY ! ugh – who’s always playing flipping tossing hers.
well they did bring up during… that he was hired as Commish. love how he lit in to Peter that he had second thoughts on his character.. being with Maxie.. because of Momma Smurph Lulu internet dating spy ring. ugh her Barbie sugar ditz had me clawing gouging out my eyes. ???? and she had the gall or whatever telling Sonny how much she missed ??? being with a man? did I hear that? oh god. I wonder if @suOOOO is correct on that guy from OLTL COULD BE the nuDANTE .
Ingo Rademacher’ Jax : he’s this international global corporate mogul. yet he kowtowed to Laura.. so she had to screech about CRIMSON putting Ava on the cover . Jax wanted to give her a heads up? what the hell for ? he doesn’t OWE her one effin’ thing. so what that they share a daughter. then they have him asking Laura.. tell me about this Valentin. watching these two have drinks @METRO. side by side… oh it was tantalize.. YET let me tell you JAX. back up… you’ve got near nada next to Valentin FULL stature.
PLUS PLUS PLUS… I think Cynthia Watros’ is still breaking in her WINGS.. BUT … oh was the fire and intensity their with James Patrick Stuart… oh does Valentin do it.. as they leaned in to kiss. ALL that is taken care of. she and Charlotte do resemble each other some. why not
back to Jax: as he lit in to Ava.. about how he helped Connie start Crimson.. and that Ava murdered his friend !!!! ????
you’ve got Jax stirring up all over the place. let’s see some vulnerability? or as Cynthia Watros see Jax.. as this knight in shining armor… well.. he’s always “lost” to Sonny… ugh still? oye.. that’s a laugh out loud thought. it’s my thought that if Valentin is a game player… he’s always coming from behind… ie: think still fighting to WIN Nina … ALL of Port Charles against him… @GH Writers have never really given him a WIN with any character.. outside of “murdering” Nicholas. so… if this is all one sided for Jax.. besting Valentin.. then this could become stale , even with Jax, quickly. it’s not like Jax is this big mystery… hopefully Curtis does in fact find some dirt… argh doesn’t seem possible. lets not have all the cards stacked against his nemesis from the onset. less is more on Jax placing his chips all over town. but, like I said… as long as he’s not a stoolie to Sonnny AND just a propped character to SUPPORT they dullard clan, and that includes Joss, Carly, Sonny, Michael.
LOL I actually enjoyed Nelle AND Ryan rapport !?!? LOL keep the “EDGE” coming… Jon Lindstrom is fine
oh god… PlEASE make Finn, Franco, Peter GO AWAY
“what do you say, Charlie? want to make a family?” “this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me”
Julian – AND – Kim. I’ve always thought… why risk having just one child.. got to have minimum two. this is high yield… as was previewed… who will Kim say yes to etc… when she’s given a ring by either or ? Julian AND Drew. I sure wish Drew was more animated. when someone has to “talk” with him… he seems to wander off and stares off in to “nowhere”. what is this “acting” requirement
nevertheless.. when Drew and Kim were at Kilimanjaro… I was so taken by her out of body experience … when she was back at the hotel after letting Oscar go. as she thought she was talking to Oscar, yet it was Drew. chilling
AND when Drew was sharing with margo how he didn’t know what to do ?
I just hope we start seeing some transformation… for Billy Miller
because with all this talent on the docket… let’s get it
ie: Laura Wright’ Carly – is any one the least bit interested in Carly plight? of course this was all done to showcase any sensitivity for Carly character.. to give her more realism… HEY
they even have a new kitchen to showcase that more familial vibe… I aint having it
especially after watching Sonny in apron… putting together a healthy meal for Carly… as Kristina looked on… as he nurtured Kristina thru her mind bend from day of dawn
to this day… she still doing it alone… all her appointments… till she finally shared with Sam… that her baby could have ??? abnormality? any way you get it.. she’s an old gal. how could @writers bring any thing new to get any sympathy or care for Carly. she’s loud … SHE”S LOUD… she’s indifferent… who cares any more ? not one character in all of Port Charles… SEEKS the Corinthos’ OUT. what’s the point ???? unless @GH is too cheap to give Carly ANY character … she’s got to be shown with Bobbi… AND THATS THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS FOR Laura Wright. otherwise… they are working way too much in overdrive.. to shove these characters front and center… THEY ARE BORING
don’t even get me started on watching Michael go man to man with Shiloh. telling him he bought day of dawn to become a womans shelter.. how the Q’s could have bought the whole block. Michael lacks so much character with no personality. but he’s the most decent person Carly knows. whoop de do
it just gnaws @: that Drew continues to share… that he wouldn’t change the last 5 years for any thing… hence… he’s got that memory card/chip in his safe. ???? huh
blech ! don’t make me vomit! Sam never really ; loved that much.. even with his child… Scout. END OF STORY !!!
so now….he’s lost his eldest child. there goes that lifeline.
??? what does Drew truly have.. to hang on to?
Did any one else.. see that “nurse” black short hair… seem to be listening in on Drew and Margo about thee memory chip? however, Shiloh factors in… which was interesting when Shiloh first happened. it would have been fun to see Drew actually form and build a friendship… his and Curtis seem so polite.
I might be imagining thee “nurse”
evenso… unless Shiloh is dishing out more… than deceiving followers out of $50,000 dollars in cash; plus
I just don’t see how mixing in Drew and Shiloh past with said memory card will mean much ado about ?
this story didn’t have a chance … and it’s too bad because Shiloh, the actor… has lots of shade … character… and well… come hither… which if we follow the story anyway… the “assault” on Sam blew this all up.
Drew ?!?! where are you ? I am hoping for a huge payoff surprise then… AND that his memory return will be
just to give Billy Miller back to us… with a whole new arsenal
help
Oh Patrick,
As the song goes, where do I begin?
#1 I do like Felicia and Mac
2 Not too crazy about their daughter
3 I like Cynthia Watros, but not seeing any chemistry between she and Valentin. As Celia said, she looks a little old for him, more like a sister.
4 Everything you said about Lulu, but I wish Sonny had told her to get a blow-up doll!
5 I had hoped maybe Drew and Kim might get together, but now it looks like he may be leaving GH.
6 Love Jax and his contempt of Ava. Maybe he can do what the law has yet to do, to pay for her crimes.
7 Agree, the Corinthos are boring, Sonny and Cher, I mean Carly, but I have always liked Michael. He’s had a hard time growing up. Look how many parents have led him to where he is now.He does like to brag of his importance, his money and family.
8 I like the new kitchen though. Maybe they could spread a little straw on the floor, making it easier for Carly to walk on, in her bare feet.
9 I like the idea of Nelle escaping to kidnap Wylie, before the creep Shiloh does.
Keep smiling Patrick, looks good on you.
Beyond the Gates
RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Inches Closer to ‘General Hospital’ in Total Viewers

The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.

Photo: CBS
MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.

Photo: ABC
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
Antonio Sabáto Jr. Breaks Silence on His Son’s Arrest for Fatal Hit-and-Run

Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”

Photo: NBC
Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
View this post on Instagram
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Casts Ayla Bullington as the New Avery Jerome-Corinthos

Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava’s (Maura West) daughter Avery looks quite different, starting on today’s November 9 episode of General Hospital. That’s because GH has made Avery into a full-blown teenager and the role is now being played by actress Alya Bullington.
In her debut, the Tennessee native was thrown into the deep soap waters with Daytime Emmy winners, Maurice Benard and Eden McCoy (Josslyn). Bullington weighed-in to TV Insider about her first scene which featured Avery overhearing a fight between Sonny and Josslyn.
She explained “It was something I have never done before, I did not have a lot of experience with the screaming and the crying stuff, but I got my first script, and I was like, ‘OK, this is a huge opportunity to learn so much about how that stuff works and to become this character that I have never even tried playing before.’”

Photo: ABC
THE TEENAGED VERSION OF AVERY WILL HAVE A LOT TO CONTEND WITH
Speaking of working with McCoy, Bullington shared, “She’s incredible. I remember her just laughing and making jokes on set, and then the minute that they started taping, she just locked in and she cried immediately, and my first thought was, ‘I want to be able to do that.’
The soap opera newcomer added, “I think she just inspired me so much because she is so great and she can just lock into whatever character she wants to in the moment.”
The character of Avery was born back in 2014, but as recently as the October 8 episode of General Hospital, the character was suddenly referred to as a teenager. This is the second young female character in recent months to be aged up following the casting of Kayden Brenna Tokarski as Scout Cain.
As for her take on Avery and what’s ahead, Alya said,“She’s emotional, and she’s curious, and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”
So, what do you think about General Hospital making Avery a teenager? Are you excited to see the conflict between Sonny, Ava and Avery now that they have aged up the character? Share your thoughts and welcome Alya to GH via the comment section below.
-

News3 days agoY&R’s New Head Writers Share Vision for Genoa City: Contemporary Homage to Bill Bell, Mixing Heightened Escapism and Grounded Reality
-

Previews4 days agoTHE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Preview: Episodes From New Co-Head Writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, Begin to Air
-
General Hospital3 days ago‘General Hospital’ Casts Ayla Bullington as the New Avery Jerome-Corinthos
-

Days Of Our Lives4 days ago‘Days of our Lives’ Celebrates 61st Anniversary: EP Ken Corday Teases New Character’s Arrival in Spring 2027
-

Days Of Our Lives7 days ago‘Days of our Lives’ Kyle Pryor Debuts as Dominic Marino and Says of Alleged TV Mom, “Deidre Hall is the Absolute OG, Amazing” (Exclusive)
-

General Hospital7 days agoGENERAL HOSPITAL: Tracy Leaves Port Charles to Help Dillon; Paving the Way for Jane Elliot’s Temporary Exit
-
News6 days agoB&B’s Lawrence Saint-Victor to Guest Star on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
-
Interviews1 week agoRoger Howarth Reflects on Daytime Emmy Win, 32-Year Record Gap, and Embracing Matt Clark on ‘The Young and the Restless’ (Exclusive)












