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‘General Hospital’s’ Michael E. Knight Talks The Evolution of Martin Grey and Working with Icons: Genie Francis, Erika Slezak, and Jane Elliot (Exclusive)
When soap opera favorite, Michael E. Knight debuted on General Hospital back in 2019 as Martin Grey, the lawyer for Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier), the character was a lot different than the 2025 version. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor best-known for his performances as All My Children’s beloved Tad Martin, has the opportunity to strut his stuff since Martin has become more complex, more shady (think Tracy/Ronnie drama), and yet has a deep love for his sister, the Mayor of Port Charles, Laura Collins (Genie Francis).
Knight recently spoke with Michael Fairman for a conversation now on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, about how Martin has shifted from the once southern drawl legal eagle, to the clean-shaven more cosmopolitan version of the character, and the incredible opportunity he had to work with Jane Elliot (Tracy) and Erika Slezak (Ronnie) in the battle over Monica’s last will and testament, and for the right to own the Quartermaine Mansion. As it turned out, Martin was responsible for forging the will to keep Tracy from getting what Monica rightly gifted her; all part of his revenge plot.
Michael shared his deep gratitude to the GH creatives for giving Martin Grey, second life. “I really want to reach out and hug Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte (co head-writers, GH) for getting me off the bench and retooling the character, because, Martin started out one way; the whole ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken,’ and beard thing. Then, about two years ago, Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) just said, ‘Ok, we talked. We want you to be more of a leading man. Basically, we want more of Tad. So, I’ve been allowed two lives on General Hospital. The people I get to work with are amazing.”

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We have to agree! Not only is Knight amazing, but so too are the women he recently and has continued to work with: Genie Francis, Jane Elliot and special guest star, Erika Slezak. Speaking of the legends, and why they have remained successful in the soap medium, Knight shared, “There are fewer and fewer people who can actually do it, and who want to work at that kind of speed and at that kind of level. The people that are really brilliant at it are the likes of Erika, Jane and Genie.”
ERIKA SLEZAK
Getting the opportunity to work with Erika Slezak is something Knight will never forget: “Erika is so great at showing vulnerability. I asked her to please come back and do this again, because in three weeks she created this wonderful character where she goes at it with Tracy, but then you see the rest of the Quartermaine family fall in love with Ronnie and they let her fall in love with them.”
Knight recalled a moment with Erika, saying, “You’ve done all this great work. The Quartermaines love you. The fans love you. You’ve created a place in people’s hearts. When are you going to come back?’ She’s like, ‘I like my home. I like Connecticut, I like my family. This is hard work.”‘ However, Michael has faith that Erika will be back when the show has a story for Ronnie. “I think they will (bring her back). I hope they do. I really do. Let’s face it, she’s a great foil for Tracy.”
One of the key moments in the storyline was when Martin blackmailed Ronnie, when she wanted nothing more to with his plan to dupe Tracy out of Monica’s house. Knight recalled, “After it (the scene) was over, we kind of looked at each other, because we had taken two or three passes at it. Erika came over and she hugged me and she said, ‘Thank you, Thank you for putting the work in.’ I knew the work was good. I was (initially) worried because I wondered what would Chris and Elizabeth do now that you’ve got Martin in a corner.”
GENIE FRANCIS
Several years back, Laura learned she had two half-brothers. The treacherous Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) and Martin Grey. Since that time, Michael Knight has been able to play the love between brother and sister and the disappointment she has with his questionable actions. “Genie is one of the funniest people I’ve ever worked with,” shared Knight.

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No matter what Martin does, Knight feels like Laura is there for her brother and vice versa. “They are still very much brother and sister. Family’s at a premium and is a big deal to Martin. His older brother Cyrus was wiped out, father died, and his mother is in a home somewhere. And all of a sudden he’s got this wonderful woman as a sister that he never knew we had. So there’s a lot at stake (for him).”
JANE ELLIOT
As to Martin and Tracy, Knight knows these are two people who love to just needle each other. “They love playing dirty,” explains Michael. “I said to Jane a couple months back, ‘I think we have a soap opera relationship based on a Wile E. Coyote and a Road Runner cartoon. It’s like, ‘I scheme and scheme and scheme and scheme and scheme.’ I’m always going to be the one to get the anvil on the head, because Tracy sidesteps. She figures out what’s going on and finds a way to snake her way out of it!”

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“Jane’s just not the kind of person that leaves well enough alone, like the pinching of the cheeks (scene when Martin is found out), she’ll just find something that always takes it to another level,” shares Knight. “If you have two or three takes with her, by the end of it, I’m usually having so much fun. I’m chewing the scenery a couple times. It’s always fun to work with somebody who’s just going to give you more than is on the page.”
In case you missed it, check out our full conversation with Michael E. Knight below.
Now let us know, do you enjoy the Martin Grey 2.0 version? And Michael’s scenes with Genie Francis, Jane Elliot and with Erika Slezak? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
He’s the best. So happy he’s on GH.
As a viewer is such a gift to see all these iconic actors share the screen together, they know how to create magic, and Yes, I’m loving Martin 2.0, his scenes with Genie are so touching and its great to see sibling relationships play out, and well what can one say about his scene with Jane Elliot, I mean its pure gold and as a viewer a pleasure to see play out.
Glad they let Michael ditch the unnecessary, silly drawl and the Colonel Saunders beard. He’s just a natural actor, and those forced affectations distracted from his talent. Watching Michael go toe to toe with Jane, Genie, Jane and Nancy really underscores just how good he can be. I’m very happy they’re giving him a second chance.
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GH Alums Kelly Monaco and Greg Vaughan to Reunite for Special Fan Event

General Hospital fan favorite Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall) will be making a rare public appearance teaming up with her longtime friend and former leading man, Greg Vaughan (ex-Lucky Spencer), at a special fan event.
The announcement came from the stars on their social media accounts, but you can circle, Sunday, December 13, at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey as the spot to see Kelly and Greg at this meet and greet.
As General Hospital viewers know, Monaco spent 21 years as Sam McCall before being killed-off on the October 30, 2024 episode. Before that, she had become soap-famous for her dual roles as Livvie and Tess on the GH spinoff, Port Charles.

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Vaughan is currently appearing on daytime’s newest soap opera in the recurring role of Dr. Kial Rollins, a role which he debuted back on December 8, 2025. Throughout his daytime career, Greg has appeared on The Young and the Restless (ex-Diego), Days of our Lives (ex-Eric) and as GH’s Lucky.
SAM AND LUCKY
It was back in 2007 that in story, Sam started pursuing Lucky (then played by Greg Vaughan) as a form of revenge against Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst). Sam was furious after learning that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) had a child with Elizabeth while Sam and Jason were broken up. That child was Jake. Eventually, Sam and Lucky became a hit with viewers and would continue to cross each other’s paths.
Uncle Vinnie’s comedy club took to their Instagram and shared, “The fans asked and we always deliver!!” Tickets going fast! Order on our website.”
In addition, Shanna Moakler, who is in a relationship with Vaughan, took to the comment thread and exclaimed, “My two favorite people.” Moakler and Monaco had previously announced in March of 2025 the start-up of their podcast called Bad Bunnies. It was expected to cover pop culture, personal stories, and Hollywood secrets.
Then, in July 2025, it was confirmed that Kelly Monaco would no longer be participating. At the time, she stepped away due to personal family matters, focusing on maintaining a private life, and new work commitments.
So, would you love to see Kelly and Greg together again? Happy to see that Kelly is making a public appearance for her fans? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Hesitate to Sign Divorce Papers, Elizabeth Reveals Aiden’s Leaving For Paris, Willow Flashes Back to Her Crimes

As the week came to a conclusion on the Friday, October 23 episode of General Hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) wrestled with becoming an empty-nester, while Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Monet (Blythe Howard) conspired to keep Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Ric (Rick Hearst) at legal bay, and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase’s (Josh Swickard) frozen relationship thawed, but how much?
Let’s take a look! First, in a moment that was written to bring Liz and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) closer, the GH head nurse is wistful over the fact that she just learned that her talented bakery chef son, Aiden, secretly earned his GED and got into a prestigious pastry school in France and to top it off received a scholarship to attend the school.
Liz is concerned that allowing him to go wasn’t the smartest move because of his young age. Dante suggested that maybe it’s her fear of being alone that is causing her to feel hesitant for Aiden to go abroad. He shared a story about the support her received from Olivia when he moved away from home for the first time; that he understood mothers and sons are close, but she needed to let him go build his own life.

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After coming to terms with it, she revealed that Aiden is leaving in four days and had to make cupcakes for the Halloween party, Dante offered to help her do the baking. They smile. So, what this means to GH fans? All of Liz sons: Cameron, Jake, Aiden are all now officially off the canvas!
WILLOW VS. LULU
At Miller & Davis, Willow strolls in to meet Monet to go over their strategy in their meeting with Ric and Lulu. While discussing their next move, Willow flashes back to the night she shot Drew (Cameron Mathison) twice in the back, and then later, how she first stuck a needle in his neck to use the paralytic drug that kept him in a locked-in state for months.

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When Ric and Lulu arrive, the four end up in a stalemate. Willow refused to drop the lawsuit, and Lulu refused to retract the story on her. Willow’s stance is that Lulu had been manipulated by the Quartermaines, who wanted to take her children away, so Michael can have sole custody of them. Lulu fired back that she was doing her job as an investigative reporter to expose crimes perpetrated by a congresswoman.
Now at an impasse, Ric and Lulu tell Monet and Willow they will see them in court as now a judge will hear the case. Not what Ric wanted that to happen, but now he tells Lulu, they will figure out a way to bring Willow down.
DIVORCE BLUES?
Finally, Chase and Brook Lynn head to the Dominican Republic to get a quickie divorce after how their lawyers dredged up awful things about both of them in Port Charles. While on the plane, the two discuss that they still want each other to be happy.
Once in front of the judge in the Dominican Republic, he asked if the two were mutually consenting to this divorce, but instead, the two sang each others praises.
This left the judge to ask if the two wanted to go through with ending their marriage and he left the room. Later, when he returned with the divorce documents to sign, Chase and Brook Lynn stared at each other hesitating to sign on the dotted line.
So, what do you think will happen next? Will Brook Lynn and Chase end their marriage, or decide to try to make it a go? Is it upsetting to you that all of Elizabeth’s sons are off the canvas? Should the soap recast them all, like they did with Alexis’ daughters and restart the story of these young men? Do you think now will be the time that Willow’s crimes will be publicly exposed, and she will lose her kids and her seat in a congress? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Breaking News
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Presenters Announced

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).

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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
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