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‘General Hospital’ Brings Back Ethan Lovett as Nathan Dean (formerly Parsons) Reprises His Role as Luke and Holly’s Son
General Hospital has just announced than none other than Nathan Dean (who formerly went under the name Nathan Parsons) is returning to the ABC daytime drama series in his signature soap role of Ethan Lovett, the biological son of the Luke Spencer (the late Anthony Geary) and Holly Sutton (Emma Samms).
According to a statement from General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini released by TV Insider, he shared, “We are so excited that Nathan Dean is returning to General Hospital as Ethan this April. We have a great story planned — with, of course, a few twists along the way.”
The actor was first seen on the soap opera from 2009-12 and returned for short stints in 2013, 2015 and 2020. And as GH fans may recall, Ethan originally read for the role of Dante Falconeri, that went to Dominic Zamprogna. However, the GH brass created a whole new role for him instead, and he debuted back in 2009 as a con-artist who eventually was revealed to be the son of Luke Spencer and Holly Sutton.
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ETHAN’S ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Nathan decided to exit the soap opera for the first time at the end of 2011. However, he received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his performances in 2012. Dean went on to work in primetime on the hit series, True Blood and later CW’s Roswell, New Mexico, and Once Upon A Time on ABC, among other projects.
The character of Ethan popped back on GH in 2013 for the show’s 50th anniversary and then most importantly in 2015, for Tony Geary’s last major storyline before he exited as Luke, when Ethan and his half-brother Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) were kidnapped by Frank Smith, which meant Holly, Luke and Laura (Genie Francis) went in search of them for one last adventure for Luke.
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The last time Nathan Dean played Ethan were in episodes that aired in September of 2020, when Ethan ran into Olivia Falconeri (Lisa LoCicero) while she and Robert (the late Tristan Rogers) were going undercover in Monte Carlo to get the intel on a presumed-dead, Holly.
In 2022, the character returned in a storyline, but was played by actor James Ryan. In that story, Victor Cassadine (Thaao Penghlis) had imprisoned Ethan. It was later revealed in story that Ethan returned to Australia and has remained off-screen for over three years.
So, excited to hear Nathan Dean is returning as Ethan Lovett and how he figures into the story? What are your predictions on how Ethan will shake things up in Port Charles? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
What con game will Ethan be running this time? Maybe he’ll mingle with Britt this time. Ava likes them younger, so that might be an interesting match as well.
Would have made more sense if they brought him back for Luke’s “memorial”, since they insist he was Luke’s son (despite that being the most ridiculous rewrite of backstory in GH history).
I’m guessing they might be bringing him back for a few months so they can fill the huge void left by Jason’s upcoming absence. Which is a better move than bringing in a random newbie, obviously.
On the other horn, even though he’s supposedly Luke’s son and not Robert’s, I wouldn’t be surprised if they wanted Ethan around for whenever they decide to write Robert’s passing into the storyline. No doubt Holly will be part of that story, so of course she would want her son around. And it’s probably about time Ethan met his sister Sasha (the second most ridiculous rewrite in GH history)
I see your Nathan and raise you a Gio.
You mean in terms of ridiculous rewrites? Yeah.That might be another one. Just the idea that Dante & BrookLynn are suddenly the same age. Let alone the idea that they hooked up at summer camp as teenagers, she got knocked up, and nobody ever knew, even though they grew up in the same neighborhood, in families that were connected from way back when.
Here’s the thing about rewrites and retcons… some can be saved by great acting. The Gio timeline is ridiculous, but each of the performers in the storyline excelled, making it more palatable.
Mediocre acting or poorly written dialogue can easily sink a retcon. Clearest example is the Peter debacle, which wound up being a retcon of a retcon when fans and online pundits spoke up.
Or the NuJagger embarassment. While I can understand those who might have objections to how that storyline ended, the important part is that it ENDED.
And thank all that’s unholy for that!
Somehow I feel the Jagger murder might resurface when Justine trys to take Sonny down.
never cared for the actor
I am shocked he agreed to return. I wonder what the story is ultimately going to be (if the writers/TPTB even know). But he is a solid actor so this is a golden return that’ll help enrich an already overrun canvas. Better than the dayplayers we keep getting.
Before more characters are introduced, I wish the writers would wrap up a few stories and trim the cast. There are so many people on the show that sometimes we go weeks without seeing an actor or storyline. The Sidwell storyline is ridiculous (Maxie’s heart attack, Ava/Lucy, Willow, Carly, Lucas, Marco, Kristina). I like a good umbrella storyline, but this one seems too over the top.
I would like to see a few more Quartermaines. It would be fun to see Celia and Dillon back on canvas. I would also like to see more Rick Hearst, Michael E. Knight/Jane Elliot.
Still say that Celia Quartermaine and her husband “Grant Andrews” (not his real name) are Yuri’s parents. Grant got homesick after the end of the Cold War and moved back to the old country to raise a family.
Now their son is living with his Quartermaine relatives, but do they know who he is?
Truthfully I’m glad to see him back! I’m shocked that they didn’t use him for the Anthony Gary/ Luke Spencer tribute. As a fan of the show for many years one of the characters son should be in it just for legacy reasons only. Anthony Gary will never read be replaced on the show but his legacy could live on through his son on the show.
I’m glad the actor is coming back love the Ethan character and his connection, maybe now he won’t see Kristina as a kid, she’s all grown up (still screw loose) but every time Frank Valentini says “we have a great story planned” I cringe or wanna take a shot of tequila, lets not forget he said something similar to Ryan Paevy underwhelming return.
Even if it is a poorly written script Nathan Dean will make it enjoyable to watch. I am a fan of his. He is an awesome actor & definite eye candy. I just started watching General Hospital only because Nathan Dean is coming back in April. I discovered him on Netflix who starred on “ROSWELL NEW MEXICO”. So far, I am totally lost on GH. I guess you have to watch it for a while to understand what is going on. I just discovered Nathan will appear on the show on April 17. As someone else here said, “Nathan Dean is a solid actor”. And it will be a golden return that I predict will perk up GH & boost its ratings.
Yay for this actor’s return as Ethan! I thought the Luke tribute episode premise was perfect: Lulu finally grieving for her Dad. Ethan can do the same when he re-enters town. It does seem smart timing, with Jason out a while. But I’m excited to think how he could be fresh meat for Ava, lol – as well as provide opportunity for reappearances by our lovely Holly and Sasha to th PC canvas. Looking forward to what develops!
I’m glad he’s coming back. Just hope the writers really have something juicy for him and don’t let him sit on the shelf for weeks.
Good I’m sure it’s to reveal that Ethan is in actuality Roberts son and not Luke’s since Holly miscarried Luke’s baby back in 1982 when she married Robert to get her green card and to prevent herself from being deported.
That’s almost certainly not going to happen now. There’s no payoff in changing Ethan’s father at this point. Sadly, both Rogers and Geary have passed on.
Ethan already has a bond with Lulu. With Robin not on the canvas – there’s (again) no payoff.
Even though we all know it would make much more sense for Ethan to be Robert’s son – as Holly was indeed pregnant with his baby when she allegedly died in a late 1980s plane crash – it wouldn’t make any sense to change his paternity now, with Luke & Robert both being dead. So I doubt they’re going there
Years ago Kristine had a huge crush on Ethan but she was too young for her. Kristina is suppose to be Bi not lesbian so I would love to see her and Ethan finally get together. The kids of Luke & Sonny getting married and having kids what be a great storyline and give tribute to them possibly naming their son after Luke.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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