General Hospital
GH’s Maura West Responds to Rumors of Ava Being Killed-Off: “You’ll Have to Watch and See What Happens”
Three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actress, Maura West is considered one of the all-time greatest to ever appear in the soap opera genre. In addition, she has remained a popular fan favorite from both her performances as Ava Jerome on General Hospital, and before that as Carly Tenney Snyder on As the World Turns.
Recently, GH viewers noticed that there had been a shift in the character of Ava, where she seems to be back to more of her scheming ways while adding an even larger stack of enemies along the way.
There has been online speculation that perhaps GH is setting up a ‘whodunit’ with Ava as the victim, and if that were to be the case, how could the soap want to lose such a valuable asset as the mighty West? Unless, that’s not what’s going on here.

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Michael Fairman TV caught up with Maura last Friday night on the red carpet at the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, where we shared that the “fans are worried they are going to kill-off Ava.” West responded, “Are they? You’ll have to watch and see what happens. That’s all I can tell you.”
Speaking on Ava’s behavior of late, Maura shared, “One of the things I like about her, that I’ve always liked about her, is that one of her major character defects is that she’s reactive. She doesn’t take a pause and think. She reacts out of anger, passion, whatever it is. She’s very quick to react and that’s what she’s doing.”

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West also shared what it has been like to work more closely with Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) in recent months, since Ava has been staying with Sonny at his Penthouse.
Maura revealed, “Oh, it’s been awesome. I really enjoy it. I really, I really do. He (Maurice) brings something out in me as an actor, a stillness and a quietness that I love. He brings it out in Ava as well. She moves less, and it brings out another part of what I do.”
Check out our Daytime Emmy red carpet chat with Maura West below, and for more 51st annual Daytime Emmy interviews with the stars visit the Michael Fairman Channel.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is truly going to kill-off the character of Ava Jerome, or do you think there might be an attempted murder of the character, or none of this will be proven to come true? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Maura knows how to tease story very well.
I severely doubt that (being unnominated) she would have attended the show and sat close to Frank if she was indeed departing.
Phew!
Point well taken.
I agree; with General Hospital, she’s only attended when nominated, so I was surprised to see her the other night. That, to me, suggests she is not going anywhere.
I’ve seen people hyphothesize that she’s being painted into a corner and thus will be killed. Since when does being painted into the corner mean you’re done on a soap? Look at Nina, she’s coming back just fine – and actually am liking her more lately.
I agree about Nina too, she seems to thrive on Carly’s leftovers.
Speaking of Nina,if Drew plays his cards right he can have the cow and the milk for free. Imagine bedding Nina and Willow. Talk about keeping it in the family.
Nina was never the villain; she was the victim. It was more of the same of Carly getting away with everything and Nina being the scapegoat. Nina’s the female AJ. And I loved AJ. There is nothing that Nina did that Carly didn’t do worse.
I think Roger is coming back as Todd to be paired with Ava
It would be more than about time since ABC came out victorious after the Prospect Park debacle.
I doubt it very much.
He was with her to start with. She told him he was Kiki’s father
The odds of me opening a ski resort on Beelzebub Mountain are slightly higher than Todd or Frodd ever returning to GH
GH needs to stop killing off characters for a while, especially of murder or of the latest fatal disease. not everything has to end in death, Ava can have enemies and it doesn’t have to end with someone needing to kill her. Love her scenes lately with Nina and Alexis, a good oh girl fight would be fun.
Getting rid of Maura, killing off Ava, would be a huge mistake. I’d like to think they wouldn’t do it, but nothing would surprise me. Especially with the rumors going around that they were ordered to cut budget, which has in turn led to the rumors of Maura West and Michael Easton leaving the show. Unfortunately, no amount of Emmys, positive press, or anything can change the realities of the TV industry today, particularly at a time when GH is not exactly doing well in the ratings. But rumors are just that, rumors, not confirmed facts.
So as Maura said in the interview with Michael, I will indeed watch and see what happens.
Maura West is among the better assets GH has, and it would be foolish to lose her and the character. But since no one really dies on GH…
She’s so funny–I can just hear her saying that, too, complete with Maura West-trademark vocal inflections and facial expressions.
The only thing that gives me a little bit of pause here is that they did let Roger Howarth go not long ago. I would otherwise have pointed out that it’d be insane for them to even think of getting rid of a character portrayed by a very popular actress with such a large fan base, but I’d have also said Howarth had a job for life (or as long as GH survives without being cancelled), so what do I know?
Killing off Ava (And thus, getting rid of Maura) would be a VERY foolish move on GH’s part. Unfortunately, they’ve made many such moves over the years. (Yes, I’m talking about killing off Franco and getting rid of Roger; sending Obrecht and Lucas on their merry way, etc.)
Also, GH has had many terrible characters that were ripe for a great whodunit and they’ve always dropped the ball. (Thinking of Shiloh, Cyrus and Ryan in particular.) Why in the world would they plan one for one of their greatest assets like Maura West? They’d be nuts to let her go. Now, if they had an ATTEMPTED murder story in mind, that would be one thing, but NOT for reel. (Yes, I mean reel vs real.)
I’d sure hate to see Brian Craig return , only to get involved with Ava again. She’s never been anything but trouble for any man she’s been with.
Bryan Craig is not returning as Morgan Corinthos, nor is the role being written back in.
I certainly hope you are right. He was nothing but a trouble maker his first go-around. With his various girl friends, Ava, his always causing his parents problems, etc.
If Morgan were to return then a simple recast featuring another male actor would be the way to go. It’s about time Ava Jerome had people come for her. She’s did so much evil. I love me some Maura West. Killing off Ava would be not be a good move. Ava has nine lives like a cat. I hope that she lands on her feet somewhere on the streets of Port Charles. Shaken and scared but ready to continue her devious ways. Ava Jerome is a survivor.
Going to admit I am one of those who said there might be a chance at a “Who Killed Ava” arc. However, hopefully, Ava will never actually be killed off. GH is currently lining up an impressive grouping of suspects to do the dirty work: Alexis, Joss, Nina, Carly, Kristina, Jason, and once he finds out about those meds – Sonny. Although we all know her demise would happen at the hands of Valentine Cassadine. The PCPD would land on Sonny as the main suspect.
Whenever a soap starts the methodical process of gathering potential killers – we all know what happens next. Telltale sign: the words “I’m going to or I want to – Kill you!” being chanted in front of lots of witnesses usually seals the deal.
Being the She-Devil Ava certainly is – she can fake her death again – or get lost and come back.
None of us want Ava to really be axed off the show – she is way too delicious and our favorite villainess character. But this is a Soap – and Ms Kelly might just need some well-deserved time off.
I personally would like to see Ava gone. I like Maura West. But not Ava Jerome!
If they kill her off gh its ok
I hope they don’t kill Ava I hate what they are doing to her character. It really is awful.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Josslyn Gets a Visitor in Obrecht, Chase Makes A High-Profile Arrest … But Who is it?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) chloroformed Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), she winds up thrown into the secret room at Wydemere with Josslyn Jacks. Now, both Obrecht and Joss are under the thumb of Cullum and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) for different reasons.
However, what will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) think of the news that his mother is being forced to finish Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) work on Faison’s final project? Cassius gets very alarmed when Sidwell informs him in the Monday, June 8 “Next on General Hospital” video teaser, that, “Locating Britt is no longer a priority.”
Meanwhile, Portia’s (Brook Kerr) baby shower is here, which could wind up in an all out war between Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). While Curtis is lawyering up with someone, Portia wants Isaiah to “just hold off for now.” Is she referring to him suing Curtis for destroying his ability to operate after injury his hand, or to stay away from the baby shower?

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KRISTINA’S PLANS
Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) pays a visit to Lucas Jones (Van Hansis). It appears she drops the news of her decision to leave Port Charles to attend medical school at UCLA, which paves the way for Kate Mansi’s upcoming exit. When talking with Lucas she says, “A lot of people are going to be surprised by this.“ Is it that she wants to become a doctor, or is something else also going on?
By week’s end Chase (Josh Swickard) is going to make a major arrest! Who gets hand-cuffed and taken to the PCPD? Is it Sidwell, who Lucas was trying to set-up or someone else? Stay tuned.
Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for the week of June 8-12.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Laura relishes her victory. Jossyn’s days may be numbered. Kristina issues a request. Curtis seeks Alexis’ help. Kai worries about Trina.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
“Nathan” makes a major confession. Portia’s baby shower is a tense affair. Sidwell is on the warpath. Willow is blindsided. Brook Lynn issues an apology.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Carly takes action. Trina makes a bold decision. Dante gets bad news. Willow receives a tempting offer. Curtis and Portia clash.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Valentin cautions Carly. Ava has a guilty conscience. Sonny is taken by surprise. Nina checks in on “Nathan.” Cody scores points with Molly. Danny and Charlotte make a plan.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Ethan weighs his options. Tracy has harsh words for Willow. Brook Lynn seeks Sonny’s aid. Chase makes a high-profile arrest. Alexis is persuasive.
You can check out the General Hospital preview video for the Monday, June 8 episode below.
Now weigh-in: Will Josslyn and Obrecht work together to escape Wyndemere? Who is Chase going to arrest? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project
WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.
Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!
In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?
SIDWELL VS. CULLUM
The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.
Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!

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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS
In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.
As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!
Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.
Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.

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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
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