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‘General Hospital’s’ Nancy Lee Grahn Wants ‘Last Week Tonight’s’ John Oliver Cast as Alexis’ ‘Hot Love Interest’

By Michael Fairman

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Earlier this week, ‘Last Week Tonight’ host John Oliver delivered a ten-minute segment on daytime soap operas and how he would love to play a part on one. He cited how ESPN Sports Personality, Stephen A. Smith recurs as Brick on General Hospital, and even showcased how he would act in a soap with a reenactment of the a scene from the ABC soap opera.

Oliver is now offering himself to any soap opera who will write a part for him. On ‘Last Week Tonight’, he shared to the cameras,”To all the soap operas out there, let me say this: I am officially offering myself to you. Write me a role, and I’ll be on your set so fast, it’ll make your head spin. I only have a few conditions: First, I don’t want to play myself, I want to be a character. And I want his name to be ridiculous. Also, I want to do something juicy — like murder or slapping or being slapped or being someone’s long-lost something — and, ideally, I’d like a dramatic closeup of my face. But in return, trust me, I will give my all to this performance.”

One actress who thinks he would make a perfect on-screen love interest is General Hospital’s three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis). In a whimsical post on Threads, Grahn responded to Oliver wanting a role written for him on a soap opera.

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“I want him,” wrote Grahn. “Alexis needs a hot love interest and it will be short termed without a lasting commitment since all her lovers eventually become psychopaths and die. #JohnOliver would make a perfect psychopath. It’ll write itself.” She later added, “How about John Oliver plays an immigrant that Alexis hides from ICE in her basement. There’s already a bed down there….and a ball gag! ”

Grahn’s comments come as Alexis has a history of picking men that somehow die, such as Dr. Neil Byrne (Joe Flanigan), Julian Jerome (William deVry), among others. Speaking of the ‘bed and the ball gag’, Grahn is referencing the recent GH storyline where Alexis conspired with Ava (Maura West) and Kristina (Kate Mansi) to hide and keep captive her ex, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), bound and gagged in her basement.

Is Nancy on to something here? Would John Oliver playing a short-term love interest for Alexis who turns out to be a psychopath and dies, be the perfect guest star role for the late night talk show host? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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It would be hysterical!!! Powers that be at GH, get that man!!! John Oliver would certainly give your ratings a boost! Alexis would be perfect for John Oliver!

It would be heaven. I have been a fan of John Oliver’s for 20 years. I appreciate how he gives attention to stories that the media doesn’t cover. He doesn’t sacrifice his comedy for the sake of reporting a story. He’s a comedian who actually serves a purpose. I would love to see him hook up with NLG.

I would LOVE to see John Oliver on GH. He would be a great addition even if short term. I hope @frankvalenti or someone on his team is reading Michael Fairman’s website. GH needs a little livening up!

Dear GH, please offer John Oliver a role. He would be fantastic!

The beauty of what John Oliver did is that he gave attention and respect to the soap opera genre by saying,”I love soap operas!” on Last Night with John Oliver. Good for him! I only hope that now that Paramount doesn’t cancel his show since they’ve now acquired control over HBO. Oliver has not held back on his criticism Tangerine Mussolini.

Nancy needs to pay attention who she advocates for. The guy has spewed a one-sided, ignorant, bordering-on- antisemitic narrative on Israel. Disgusting. Speaking of which Steven Smith had vile lunatic conspiracy theorist Candace Owens on his podcast and gave her accolades. Maybe next they’ll cast Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson.

You are so wrong on about John Oliver, and I strongly object to the use of loosely throwing the label “ antisemitic” around without any evidence to support such an unfair accusation. I doubt you even watch his show. Standing up to Netanyahu and his crimes against humanity is not being antisemitic. We need to embrace the manta”never again” when thinking of the annihilation of a certain group of people based on religion/race. You don’t know what you’re talking about when it comes to John Oliver.

Calling out a genocidal regime in Israel is not “antisemitic”. Nothing John Oliver has said can be compared to Klandace Owens or Little Nazi Nicky Fuentes.

I’m Jewish and can see why you think that. However, I’m not a drama queen like other people on this website.

I’m Jewish as well, and I can assure you that those who speak up against Netanyahu’s atrocities and corruption are not antisemitic anymore than those who speak up against Trump’s crimes are not treasonous. Also, putting comedian John Oliver in the same camp as Candace Owens is ridiculous. I hope Oliver gets a cameo on a soap, preferably on Days as I don’t watch GH. But I might tune in if he gets a spot on GH.

I was defending Lisa’s right to her feelings, but I’m going to end this conversation and respect Michael Fairman’s wishes that we don’t cross talk.

So let me get this straight. You’re saying we shouldn’t correct someone when they make false statements about the subject at hand ( ie, John Oliver is an antisemite who is in the same camp as Crazy Candace Owens) but we should tell we then we understand their feelings? Do I have that right?

No that is not what I said, but I apologize if that’s how you interpreted it. It wasn’t my intention to offend anyone. Good day to you.

I’m sorry if that is how it came across because it wasn’t my intention to offend anyone.

Two words: Fatal Attraction.
“I’m not going to be IGNORED, DAN!”
Add bunny, boil and serve. ( @johnoliver – you’re welcome )

Oliver’s show typically breaks in December and January, starting back in February. Maybe his schedule would be free, giving GH about a year lead time to create a fun story arc for early 2027. And pairing him with Nancy (and Diane) would be absolute gold!

I would actually love to see him with either Diane or Alexis on GH.

I would also love to see him cast on Beyond The Gates.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

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Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski

Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.

Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.

Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

Rocco and Scout

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?

Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”

Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!

You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.

Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.

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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

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While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.

Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.

When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND

Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”

One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”

Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played  Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.

Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.

However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X  reacted by stating, “Phew!”

So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Feels The Effects of Jacinda’s Drugs; Josslyn Find Out She’s CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises

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On the Friday, August 7, episode of General Hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) unknowingly has put her children Amelia and Wiley in danger, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) appear to be in collusion against Sonny, and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) get off to a rocky start (which as you know in soaps could be a love match down the line!).

Here’s what went down as most of the action took place at the Metro Court pool area: First, Josslyn meets with Hudson, who reveals himself to be none other than the VP of Operations for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises). Hudson tells Josslyn he was sent to Port Charles from Australia, while her dad was sailing around the world as he had named her the new CEO of his company.

Josslyn immediately puts her foot down and tells Hudson she is not accepting the position. He asks, why? She informs him that she works as a WSB agent. Hudson seems stunned and his interest is piqued.

Hudson

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HUDSON DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF JOSSLYN

In turn, they get into a tiff, where Hudson is annoyed that he flew all the way around the world and wasted his time. Meanwhile, Josslyn is annoyed that her father didn’t even bother to ask her if she wanted to run the company. In the end, Josslyn tells Hudson to get her a list of qualified candidates, one of which she can sign the company over to.  She then storms off.

However, Hudson spots Ava Jerome, whom he knows was speaking with Ethan in Norway, and who knows about Ethan’s involvement with baby Phoebe. Ava is busy talking with Drew on how they mutual disdain of Sonny, and it should be the driving force for them to work together to take him down. Ava wants no more threats over her head of having Avery taken away from her by her father. Drew is all ears!

Michael (Rory Gibson) meets up at the pool with Jacinda. She shows him the restraining order that Willow got from the courts against her to stay away from the children. Michael promises to get his lawyers to fight it.

However, Michael knows something is up when Jacinda said, “Willow is about to make a public mistake,” hoping that pills she put in Willow’s iced coffee have begun to spin the congresswoman out of control. Michael demanded to know what Jacinda had done to Willow.

Josslyn

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WILLOW’S ABOUT TO GO FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVE

Elsewhere at Nina’s, Willow got a surprise when Amelia and Wiley showed up. Now, she will have them for the afternoon and decides they are going to have fun day. After a slight scare when Wiley picked up her iced coffee, Willow told her son to put down the drink because it has caffeine in it. However, then Willow began to drink it herself unaware that Jacinda spiked it with drugs.

In the final moments of the episode, Willow’s behavior changes as she is now over-excited about taking the kids to the arcade. A drugged Willow grabs her car keys, and she and Amelia and Wiley head out to the car. We fade to black.

So, did you feel on-screen chemistry between Hudson and Josslyn? Do you like Drew and Ava teaming up? Do you think Willow gets into a car accident with Amelia and Wiley in the car, which in turn, will kick Jacinda to the curb with Michael? Share your thoughts on what happens next and more in the comment section below. But first for some clues, take a look at the General Hospital preview that aired for Monday’s August 10th episode during the closing of today’s GH.

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