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General Hospital Nurses Ball 2015 Part One: The Red Carpet, 99 Red Balloons, The Proposal, The Bombshell!
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Part one of the General Hospital Nurses Ball 2015 was jam-packed with action!
First, let’s start with the red carpet arrivals and who wore it best: Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) , Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), and Valerie Spencer (Brytni Sarpy) topped our choices, but all the ladies and gents of Port Charles stepped up their fashion game for the annual fundraiser to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS research.
Meanwhile Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), who snuck back into Port Charles wanted to watch the red carpet arrivals with bestie Brad Cooper (Parry Shen) as she had done last year. The duo watched all the glamour from Brad’s TV set, but were bummed at first that no one had a red carpet faux pas!
But alas, Britt and Brad’s gleeful moment came when Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) accidentely stepped on Maxie’s dress, just as Nathan (Ryan Paevey) walked with Ellie (Emily Wilson) as his date. Brad and the Britch watched the fall with delight over and over again via the remote control!
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As the Nurses Ball began, the traditional opening number went off without a hitch until it came to its conclusion. Next, Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) once again held the audience hostage ,but this time with her rendition of “99 luftballoons” (red balloons) the popular hit tune from back in the 80’s! Obrecht took joy at popping each of the red balloons along the way, while she sang. The reaction from the those in attendance was particularily hilarious, especially that of hostess with the mostess, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) who was horrified! Once Lucy was able to get Obrecht off the stage, the night continued with Ric (Rick Hearst) set to get Elizabeth to marry him by serenading her with the tune “Marry You” complete with images of their past together. After Molly (Haley Pullos) gave Elizabeth a ring from her dad to open during his performance, and after Ric began to sing, it was Carly (Laura Wright) who pulled off her plan to out Rick’s heinous plot. With the help of actor Pete, Carly walked out on stage, busted up the song, and Pete revealed that he was paid by Ric Lansing to pose in the faux wedding photos to Hayden making it look like Jake (Billy Miller) had plastic surgery. Carly then continued to unravel Hayden (Rebecca Budig) and Ric’s scheme before a packed house at the Nurses Ball! Next, Elizabeth stormed off and later slapped Ric for his duplicity.
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Trying to get the audience to calm down and get back into the groove and fun of the ball, Lucy was able to get Brad Cooper to come up to the stage and perform a musical number. Brad decided to perform an upbeat version of “Marry You”, but there was a surprise awaiting his date and boyfriend Lucas Jones (Ryan Carnes) at the end of the performance. Brad proposed marriage to Lucas! Will Lucas say “yes”?
Britt, after learning Spencer (Nicolas Bechtel) was badly burned in a fire, went to visit him at Wyndemere and gave him the courage to change his mind and show up at the Nurses Ball. Spencer is now on his way to try to be with the girl he loves, Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer), who is at the ball with Cameron (Michael Leone).
But it was the conclusion of the episode that came as a shocker! Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) went to find Elizabeth after what happened with Ric. When he was talking to her, all Elizabeth could think about was Jake, and being with him, and how much he loved him. But Nicholas blurted out that she can’t be with Jake, because … he is really Jason!
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Now viewers have to wait till Monday for part two of the Nurses Ball! So, what were your favorite moments? Who wore it best on the red carpet?
Will Lucas say “yes” to Brad? What will Elizabeth do with the information from Nikolas about Jake AKA Jason? Did you enjoy part one of the Nurses Ball 2015?
Watch Kathleen Gati as Dr. Obrecht and Parry Shen as Brad Cooper in their Nurses Ball performances below, and then comment below on all the action!
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I bet Lucy is happy others have been exposed(Ric, FakeJake, Hayden) at the nurse’s ball this year instead of usually just her…lol…speaking of fake, the worse was Maxi’s fall…that wasnt well staged…Lucas and Brad are more interesting apart than together…Bratt=Brad and Britt make a great comedy team…jmho!!!
Maxie’s fall was a spoof..
A giggle at the red carpet stumbles and falls lol .. gotta have ’em… lol
All of GH is a spoof…lol
Lol, jimh. Yeah, Lucy should be happy about that. But, it’s not the only thing. She has a rocking, hot bod. Her body is perfect…no flaws. WOW! She and Sharon (Y&R) have the best curves on soaps.
I dont see Nathan and Ellie as a couple…its a ruse to make Spin and Maxi jealous…to prove Spin really wants Ellie and Maxi wants Nathan…an obvious filler moment to drag out a Maxi and Nathan coupling???
@jimh.
Yup. That’s exactly what they’re trying to do.
@ jimh.
PS, Jimh… It would be quite ironic if all this lovey-dovey play-acting between Nathan and Ellie would turn into the real thing, huh? Could happen…..
I’ve never been a big fan of Maxie’s-I thought the scene of her talking to the fashion correspondent was too contrived and awkward. Never been a fan of Spins-a “filler” couple, really-IMO.
I’ve seen many ‘balls’ over the years, and they all look the same to me…lol
this is the 3rd BALLS under RC/FV 1. the opening #….. “this is the Nurses’ Ball” w/ Epiphany leading, is always cute” looks a little understated, but unabashedly “cute” 2. Ric fallout… shuck… ( I hope this doesn’t mean he’s on his way out ) his character has SO MUCH presence… Liz wanted to run after Jake because she’s (ala) Cinderella… she’ll run after him… Nicholas tells her who he really is !!! Liz is better wtih Jake… for Billy Miller sake I’ll be so glad when the writers get Maura West and Michelle STafford back frontburner… to carry the… Read more »
Dr O is such a riot!
Love her…my favorite character on the show…she better get an emmy next year!!!
Definitely, every appearance Kathleen makes is noteworthy.
She’s brilliant, her Comedic timing is impeccable.
99 red balloons, priceless.
No comedy never gets you the Emmy in Daytime–really should have another category, outstanding comedic performance by an actress, actor etc– since there are so few soaps beefing up the acting categories wouldn’t hurt–otherwise brilliant comedic performance will always be overlook in favor of dramatic ones.
Truer words were never spoken, Jimh- Kathleen is a true supporting actress- not only is she superbly talented but she raises the game for whoever is in a scene with her. She truly deserves an Emmy. One of my reasons for wanting Britt back is to get Dr. O in some scenes with Spencer- talk about a match made in soap heaven!
Yes she is. I enjoyed it more than the opening number.
ok- talking about
Kathleen Gati / Dr. Obrecht GH ..
She rocks as Valentina! in the web series Winterthorne she looks so different very beautiful woman / check her out at her twitter!!
Also;
The Tony Awards— (June)
Kathleen is also, nominated for Best Actress!!
and
Sebastian Roché nominated for Best Supporting Actor!!
Way to go Kathleen and Sebastian CONGRATS on your nomination!!
(and thanky gawd the Tonys will not be on POP aha!)
Yes, Kathleen Gati (Dr. Obrecht) and Sebastian Roché are nominated at the New York City International Film Festival.
My favorite part was when she popped he red balloons with that look of guilt and mischief washing over her features.
Same here. I’ve always loved Liesl….My calamitous , German/Swiss Doc.
She and Brad were the ‘bestest’ of the best performers.
The opening number was horrible!
The opening number is always creepy to me- the GH nurses (and ex-GH nurses- hi, Sabrina!) marching and lip-synching the same canned Disney-esque theme song. Dr. O was a welcome break for the second year in a row.
Dr. O is comedic genius! She steals each and every scene!
I waited all week for a write up/recap/review about Kristen’s return on DAYS. Nothing.
Paul being John’s son. Nothing.
Vets being put back on contract (!!). Nope.
But heaven forbid GH go even a week without more press.
Rinse, wash, repeat.
Well Jules,
GH rocks! It is always moving with events and shockers vets coming and going other guest stars entering and leaving and controversy..
So- there is always much to report on GH ..
The Nurses Ball is the event of Year, the cast shows their singing and dancing talents and the Ball has awesome shockers..
Us cool people love GH, it is not a traditional soap as the other 3 soaps..
GH can not go week without something moving lol ..
Yes, and GH is the only soap that moves with events and shockers vets coming and going other guest stars entering and leaving and controversy.
There is never anything else to report on any other soap.
We’re only in May, and there won’t be another event of the year from any soap. Tough noogies, DAYS50.
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!
GH RULES!
aria,
yes GH ”rules”
and
it’s bitchin’, swell, wicked, groovy, awesome, cool.
(for us cool folks 🙂 lol
Well I agree with you Jules, one of the reason I started to watch GH was this site mentioned it so often that if I wanted participate in the majority of posts I had to begin to watch. John being Paul’s father was covered — but I was surprised Kristen’s short story arc wasn’t mentioned — I mean her tumble out the window was a great soap moment, worthy of discussion, so lets hope it will pop up soon.
You are very right!
Jules, On March 30, 2015 Michael wrote article: Drake Hogestyn Chats on the Son in Salem He Never Knew He Had. Then asked what we thought of the reveal that John is Paul’s father. http://e98.637.mwp.accessdomain.com/news/days-drake-hogestyn-chats-on-the-son-in-salem-john-never-knew-he-had/2015/03/30/ On April 10 he posted Days new ratings and asked fans to speculate if the return of vets like Peter Reckell and Stephen Nichols will spark ratings. http://e98.637.mwp.accessdomain.com/news/ratings-days-of-our-lives-continues-downward-trend/2015/04/10/ On March 18th I think he posted about Ken Corday bringing back Reckell and Nichols. On April 3 he posted about Freddie Smith exiting Days just as vet Wally Kurth returns on contract. I don’t see anything… Read more »
Jules! My favorite “Canadienne!” (See, I’ve not forgotten, old friend!) How are you? It’s been too long since you have graced these GH threads on a regular basis, even if it is only to be irascible about the show’s obvious place of dominance here on MFSoaps….LOL! I miss your clever commentary and gift for the obvious, so please don’t be a stranger! By the way, do you EVER catch the insane happenings in Port Charles, or did you just finally give up on the inanity of it all???? (I’m still hanging in there, forever wishing and waiting with bated breath… Read more »
And YOU my fair Shay! It has been way too long! How have you been keeping? No I don’t frequent the GH material anymore. I do not watch- not on TV, not on PVR, not even illegally on youtube. I don’t watch short clips, I don’t read articles. The only way I know what is happening is reading the headlines of these articles because that’s about all I catch these days. I live my life GH free and I gotta tell you, it’s marvelous. I highly recommend it (she says knowing you won’t give up the bad, bad drug. Just… Read more »
My dear Jules! I’ve been just fine, thanks for asking…and for your lovely thoughts, too! Sorry it took so long to reply…..such busy days! Although I’ve quite missed your clever commentary here at the GH threads, I do understand your position on the show. There is less and less to like as time goes on: too many insipid newbies and little semblance to the soap’s glorious past…..often just more of the same old, same old stuff to which we’ve been treated under the current regime….hence, as they say, “familiarity breeds contempt.” To be honest, there are certain moments when I… Read more »
I’m really enjoying the start of the nurses ball, Elizabeth looked so beautiful, as did Maxie , Anna and Valerie. For the guys my top choices were Nathan, nikolas and jake. Dr. O was hilarious, Carly and her exposing ric, over dramatic as usual with anything Carly does. Elizabeth finding out bout jake has me worried, I feel RC is setting it up to have Elizabeth look bad by keeping this secret and setting up for a more favorable Sam and Jason reunion. Hopefully I’ll be wrong but RC is too appearant . So I’m not holding my breath either.… Read more »
I thought it was funny that Carly ruined the ball while it was held at her own establishment-the Metro Court #classless-but funny how Ric and her fought over the microphone!
Wow, pretty happy with this episode. Everything was topnotch with many stories hitting a turning point: Jake’s reveal, Brad and Lucas, Rick and Elizabeth, etc. Love Britt’s return. It’s great to see her friendship with Brad. They bring some funny and warmth to the show. Now that pilot season is over, maybe she will come back full time.
I’m so happy I didn’t see Friday’s nurses ball! Now I can watch both Friday and Monday with no interruptions! Can’t wait, seeing Ms O sing 99 red balloons!
The nurses Ball; Is FUN !! It is entertainment !! It highlights the actors musical talents .. and- It’s for LOVE & SECRETS , to explode! The Ball- we can expect anything to happen at any time ! Maxies fall was great, a poke at red carpet misshapes … I love Britt !! It is so great to see her! I like ‘Pete’ wish he could stay on, but he was hired for this story part.. I knew that Jason would be revealed at the Ball… However- not yet, nope not yet.. Liz will hold the secret for awhile longer,… Read more »
Another secret is Laura shows up with her long lost half sister named su, and played by Sharon Case…lol
Jimh..
AHA!! good one!!
You get a gold star for making me laugh 🙂
HA! Jim, shoots, and he scores yet again!
I never visit this site without getting a smile from our ‘class clown’, Jimh. Thank you, sir, for sharing your abundant wit with your fellow soap fans! 🙂
I want two gold stars…i deserve them by now…and thanks…lol
You will earn million gold dinars…LOL…if you can predict what Liz will do, Jimh. Will she announce that Jake is Jason…or will she chicken out? I’m on the fence here…I will be sorely miffed…disappointed if she does not spill…..
C’ mon Lizzie….fess up. Tell the truth…we’ve been waiting for this moment with bated breath. Pleeease!!!!
Shrona, you are very welcome!!!
Ditto, Su. I thought I was the only one who had an antipathy for Sam. I’m with you….no Jake for her. She can keep her equally boring bed-partner, Patrick. The kids were so cute….the dialogue between them a bit too “adult”…..children that age do not speak that way with each other….nor are they so dramatic….but, ultimately, they were awesome. Loved them. Emma sang like a little pro. The guys really surprised me. …Wow…all with gorgeous bods. Oooooyeah! Felix had the best dance moves….he’s a really good dancer. The girls attacked the 50’s with panache…they were beautiful. Anna, flitting on gossamer… Read more »
I was so hoping Stefan (Stephen Nichols) would return for this, but alas, it won’t be happening.
I was hoping he’d return too. Loved Stefan.
The best thing about the ball so far was the end of Friday’s episode when Nikolas finally blurted Jake was Jason– that made watching the rest of it bearable.
Yes, it was a big shocker! I thought, they would drag the story for months and months.
Kalle, let us see what Lizzy does with this news?
Will she hold on to the secret (and by extension, hold on to Jason) as long as possible just as she held on to the paternity test which proved that Jason was the father of Sam’s baby?
I think this is what’s going to happen and would really LOVE it if I were wrong.
What Rick did was terrible…but no more terrible than Nicolas not telling anyone Jake is Jason, or Carly not telling anyone Sonny killed AJ…or any numerous things anyone in Port Charles does. Every single one of the major players has hurt, lied, cheated, manipulated…cracks me up when they get all high and mighty tripping each other up. Didn’t Liz lie about Sam…or a baby…or something when she was trying to hold on to Jason at one time.
Sigh. Poor Rick. Even though he and Liz are done once again, I hope he’s staying in town…
I know, Kalle. We were chested because now we knowJake’s story will drag on ….and on….and on.
Can’t catch a break.
Rebecca, I think what made what Ric did so bad was that Jake did NOTHING to deserve the crap Ric did, add in tried to send him to prison for life. Jake DID endanger lives, but of course, he was being programmed..But you are right. All the things you listed are also rotten things, just as bad as what Ric did!! It makes for good, soapy tv though!!
I liked the relationship that Sonny and Ric were building.
Hi Laurie… Many in Port Charles hurt people who didn’t do anything to them…Both Sam and Carly ( and I love both of them) slept with their mother’s husbands. Those men were collateral damage…yet in a sense, they in turn hurt their wives who didn’t do anything to them! Sonny and Carly caused ridiculous hurt to AJ…because they wanted to keep Michael. As mentioned. Nic kept Jason’s identity a secret to further his own plans to takeover ELQ (his motives which I opined weeks ago), Britt wronged Sabrina to keep Patrick…then kept a baby that wasn’t hers because she grew… Read more »
I actually loved Dr O’s performance of “99 Red Balloons.” She was the hit of the show.
Come on–Lucas can do so much better than that mouth breather. There’s got to be more gay men in town.
Brad with Britt is a delight, however–Jim is right.
I do wish they’d work on the audience set. It looks like about twenty people are sitting in the audience.
Thats because there were 20 people sitting in the audience…lol
Oh, Jim–you trumped me yet again.
Where is Richard Simmons!
I heard tickets were expensive this year ! Lol.
Brad is adorable — Lucas is crazy lucky to have him.
I don’t know if it’s just me but the Nurses Ball didn’t look as big and grand as previous years. At least not yet. Maybe I got spoiled with Ron’s first NB, and Monday will bring some other surprises. There’s still a tango and Spenser to come, and hope they have Magic Milo, Felicia, and especially Mac and Mr. “?” make appearances. What Carly pulled off in exposing Rick and Hayden was vintage Carly, but didn’t think the big reveal at the Ball was very cool. And I was surprised to find I liked seeing “the Britch” back , especially… Read more »
Rose, you judge too quickly..
You have seen only the start of the Ball, day 1..
there are 2 more days and stuff to follow. 🙂
( of you read the writers and cast tweets you’d know Magic Milio is going to strut his stuff for us..
GH’s twitter is intertwined with GH happenings..
Yesterday; RC tweeted a scene that was cut from the episode of Britt and Brad, it was very good! but via time it needed to be cut.. It made me laugh!
I know, I know…but at I said “at least not yet.” I’ll check GH twitter. Never have before.
Where can in view those cut scenes of Brad and Britt. Are they posted on ABC.go?
I hoping Spenser will have a ‘Phantom Of The Soap Opera’ moment—cape and all…he sings to Emma but after she rejects him, he angerily shouts’ Is it MY ugliness’ and in a dramatic moment he rips off his mask to a startled audience and Emma faints…he is really Richard Simmons…lol
I love it!!! What do you think Lucy would do then?
Jimh..
I was thinking the same thing..
Spencer doing a ”Phantom of The Opera, thing!
I’d bet we are right!
Well, of course Jim and SU00 are right.
Phantom of the Opera would be trite, too cute and predictable while pretending to be high brow.
Rose..
It was on Ron Carlivati twitter not GH ..
PS to my comment…Lucy would have a fit since she and Richard have a history from previous NB.
Rose, your answer about Lucy and Rochard was exactly what i had planned to reply to you…lol
“Mumbles.”
Well, Spenser did show up in his Phantom cape…wish he dropped a chandeleir on a few of the adult performers…lol
It’s amazing how he pulled off all of the big screen etc. What am I saying! This is soap world…any and everything is possible…including Courtney. Too bad we didn’t get Richard Simmons.
Here, here, jimh!…..Need we name names?????? (Rhetorical question…..I think not!)
Britt’s return was the BEST surprise so far. Hope she plans more cameo or even a return.
Yes! And her performance was so touching! She was weeping, as she hugged Dr. Obrecht.
Double yes!!
I would LOVE it if they found a way to keep her back on the show.
Heard she might be pregnant with Nic’s child. Probably just a rumor but that!d make for some great family genes!
I could take or leave Britt BUT her and Brad are good together as friends and she should go tear Nicholas a new azzhole for him being a hypocrite!
Great to see Britt back!!!! Is she sticking around? I can only hope. She has been missed.
The nurses ball has always been “CHOCK FULL OF NUTS”.
Friday’s show was just the tip of the iceberg, Nicholas’s reveal
to Elizabeth was EXPLOSIVE. MAY should be thoroughly
entertaining.
So true!
I don’t watch GH regularly but, from what I’ve seen, the German woman is HILARIOUS. Watching her sing “99 Red Balloons” reminded me a lot of something the uber campy Sally Spectra would have done on B&B in the early 90’s.
THIS is the type of character that is needed on B&B.
Is the German woman always so over the top in her GH scenes??
Yes. She is always outstanding ! She is not too be missed.
Um, that would be YES!! She has been way over the top since day 1. I couldn’t stand her initially but she’s carved out quite a niche for herself here and never disappoints at whatever even she crashes!! Audience reaction-spectacular!!
Yes she is, she hilarious !!
Barbara from Atlanta,
Dr, O is also a villainess..
She can be very dark/dangerous and also humorous..She can go either way,,
very talented..
Barbara, you’re spot on with that comparison. I love and miss Sally Spectra so much. Yes, Dr O has always been over the top and if she had a mustache she’d be twitching it. Plus, I think she is beautiful. I love the actress as she is a triple threat–she can act, sing and dance. However, I have not liked the writing afforded to her. She was introduced to us as a sadistic sociopath guilty of kidnapping and torturing innocent bystanders. Not only has she never paid for her crimes, she has been made chief of staff. But her performance… Read more »
Who would have thought there would be a Britt fan club…but here we all are. Hope they bring her back, too.
I love the ”britch” of Britt ..
Rose…many of us started loving Britt long before she left and were upset to see her go. Glad you’re on the Britt train now…but this may have been just a visit. on the other hand there are rumors going around that she’s pregnant with Nic’s child. Imagine! A Dr. O, Faison, Helena Cassadine grandchild. Can anyone say Chucky?!! 😉
I love her, too. Reminds me of the Cabaret you can see in some movies.
Awesome, Awesome, awesome Episode of todays GH.. :):)
Kelly Monaco was sophisticated and beautiful walking the red carpet with delicious J.T. She is an extraordinary actress & hasn ‘t had the opportunity lately to show her amazing chops. I do love Sam & Patrick together with their matching, smiles, dimples. physiques & sense of fun. It will be tough watching her struggle over her 2 compatible loves, (just as Patrick recently did!!! Sam sizzles with anyone she’s with because of her smouldering looks and superior acting skills. How many times has her sincerity and truth broken my heart & released incessant tears in heartbreaking scenes! And her awesome… Read more »
I wonder how long Billy Miller’s contract is for. I can see him becoming Jason only to be leaving the show? That would suck.
Billy Miller contract is 2 years, Billy is here to stay for now.
If Billy left, it most likely will be he really wasnt Jason after all???
Well, if his contract is for two years, he spent almost a year as Jake! Jim, I have said this to, if BM leaves and Steve returns we will be told that Jake was always a fake and a lab project of HELLenas!
I agree with most everyone else that the nurses ball was a joke and I hope the is the last year. I felt the production was unbearable and the singing poor but the jake reveal was the sweet spot. It’s about time… but what I find ironic is Nicholas can tell Liz but not his cousin Sam that jake is Jason really odd. I think Liz wil hold on to the information in time for the live episodes I can’t wait…… I want Sam and Jason back together but he wil need all his memories of Sam.. Perhaps Patrick and… Read more »
Karen…I don’t know which page you were reading but it seems most here think the Ball is fun and are looking forward to the next two days…as well as hoping it stays a GH annual event.
Agree, though, loved the beginning of the Jake reveal!
Most of it is dumb, you are right, but it is far more fun than anything else GH has done so far this year! Loved Anna&Duke’s tango, Patrick’s&Emma’s duet, the Jason reveal (and everything involving Elizabeth, Jake and Carly) .. everything else I could take or leave, but that’s true with most episodes. I will be disappointed if Jake ends up with Sam, to tell you the truth, I have been more invested in Jake&Elizabeth than any other couple. Steve Burton may have fit better with Kelly Monaco, but Billy Miller fits better with Becky Herbst! But I do want… Read more »
Hi maddie…
If Elizabeth does keep the secret from Jason, she’s doing exactly what Rick did to her. Lying to keep the man she wants…and away from another. In the end, IF she does that, it’ll backfire… Would love instead, for everyone to know the truth and choose to stay as they are: Jake/Jason with Elizabeth and Patrick/Sam. We shall see…
@rebecca1, exactly! I can’t root for Liz&Jake now, any more than I could root for Liz&Rick! The thing that hurts is it has been SO long since GH had a couple that had the kind of chemistry “Lake” generated. Hopefully Liz will tell Jake the truth before she beds him. Because if she doesn’t, it will be, for Jake, like ‘having sex with a stranger’. It would be just plain wrong for Liz to do him that way.
Go GH. Have my issues with the soap sometimes but so glad the Nurses Ball remains an annual event. And thank you for giving Elizabeth focus in recent weeks. Rebecca Herbst should always be forefront as her character is legacy and a tie to the history.
I wish Elizabeth was always front and center !
I agree!
I loved it and am looking forward to the rest.
I’m happy that Nicolas finally told someone about Jake/Jason what upsets me is that it was to Liz who I would put money on is going to keep this secret to herself since (as been proven) the moment Jake knows he’s Jason he will go back to his wife and son. IMHO She’s about to become the biggest hypocrite of the year and pull a Rick to keep Jake. The red carpet was great and I was also waiting on someone to fall I loved the bonding time for Britt and Brad too bad she can’t stay longer Spencer seems… Read more »
My favorite part of the Nurses Ball was the Brad and Britt red carpet critique. They are absolutely a hoot together. Also, I think Britt is the perfect mother for Spencer.
They were hysterical! The only time that I enjoy Brad is when he is scheming or while in scenes with his bestie Britt-so funny! Lucas and he are nauseating-IMO.
I loved when Dr. O threw him off of the parapet at Wyndemere.
dmr, I concur. I don’t find Brad all that appealing and think Lucas can do so much better ( I find that those two do not have any chemistry) but Brad with Britt is a hit!
Hi Tima,
I am also glad about Nik’s revelation. I am just afraid that Liz will not tell anyone the truth….for obvious reasons. I hope I am wrong.
Lucas is hot….Brad is not, ….but I like him. I do wonder, though…why are his lips so red? Is it my screen?
LoveNurse’s Ball. All soaps should have some episodes with this kind of fun. It’s a good diversion and great laughs. I felt like it was just off-center a bit, but I didn’t hate it. When I see Scott Sickles name on the script credits I know something happening, storylines are moving. Love that. I feel like the only person that loathed Ric’s song & Liz/Ric slideshow in front of all of those people. I don’t mind a song for the 1 you love, or a proposal, but those together with a slideshow-sugary!! No! Carly is just a hot mess but… Read more »
I am relatively new to the GH scene. I love how this show is written. It has drama and much needed humor. The scenes with Britt and Brad watching the Red Carpet were so real. Every gay man has his fairy princess to laugh and be silly with. It was so REAL. I loved that part. The opening number was so cornball I almost started laughing until Dr O stole the show. I love Dr. O. She is always so into her portrayal of this character that the campiness of it is forgotten. Love Katherine Gati. I used to hate… Read more »
So a newcomer sized GH that well, Mateo. You have been paying attn. General Hospital can be an acquired taste but you already have figured out the heart. It took me a while when I returned after a few yrs absence away from the last regime. I wasn’t used to Carlivati much, but for some OLTL shows. I finally caught on to the humor, camp, irony. I’ve never laughed so hard and cried so hard as with this regime. Soapy soap! I get viscous when folks that haven’t seen it rip it like they’re insiders. You must have a thick… Read more »
I agree, Mateo. I am basically a newbie myself. As yourself I love Nicolas/Spencer.That kid is going places….and, I just do not mean showbiz. He is precocious and a bit of a little intrepid…
I will use Laurie’s words because she captures your feeling on GH so well…”…you already have figured out the heart.” Love it !!
Enjoy, Mateo and welcome.
Replying here…hypocrite Liz will keep Jason a secret…then on her wedding day to Jason his identity will be revealed…Jason’s memories flood back and he will demand to know why Liz would keep this a secret, especially keeping him from Danny…Carly will also confront Liz, as well as Sam, and Sonny…Jason storms out of the church after telling Liz he wants nothing to do with her…a few weeks later Liz has an accident and is near death…Jason rushes to her side and tells Liz he still loves her…Liz recovers…Jason and Liz to get married again…but again they do not marry…Hayden shows… Read more »
@jimh. I am very disappointed in Liz. What a selfish thing to do. How can she live with herself.!!!! Sam is not one of my favorite characters, but she has a right to know her husband is alive…there is a little boy, for heaven’s sake. My respect for Lizzie dropped a few notches and then some. I had a feeling she would do that. I was hoping to be wrong. Eventually, Jake will realize who he is all on his own….he will get his memory back in bits and pieces. Once he and Liz have sex, his memory will be… Read more »
Yep, in-your-face Carly, a better private investigator than Sam, will figure Jake is Jason…but once BM contract is up and he doesnt renew, all will be fooled in PC when they learn he is Fason…a fake Jason programmed by Helene Cassidine…
Yes, CeeCee….The aforementioned “Blackie” would be the one and only Mr. “Full House” himself, John Stamos!
OK-
I like Hayden..
She is spark that will starts fires..
I just read Rebeca/she will be staying on, hope it is factual, dunno ..
Oh, nooooooooo. Please, no.
I echo that thought–please no. Hayden is just not needed.
I pray you are right. Lover her and the heat she brings to Carly and Nicholas in different ways!
I luv Haden, she is trouble!
Rebeca is a good actress..
Haden will stir pots, for sure..
Hope she stays on !! shes a good fit-in..
I will take Haden- a 100 time better than Valerie..
Timmm,
I will simply repeat Harry’s comment…but, in a positive way…LOL.
I echo that thought-please yes. Hayden is just needed…..just teasing, Harry….
Hayden is a baddie, but a good baddie….sorry about the coincidental oxymoron. I love the actress. I too, hope she stays, Timmm. But, in what capacity? She committed a crime. She should pay the consequences, along with Rick, no?
CeeCee, you have me laughing! “She commited a crime, she should pay the consequences.” CeeCee, this is GH, no one pays for ANYTHING except for Blackie Parrish!
Excellent point, Timmm!!!! Not only did Blackie go to prison, but apparently Mr. Parrish has been banished from Port Charles for life, given the diss John Stamos received from the show runners at last year’s NB!!!!
C’mon, you guys…Timmm and Shay…LOL. I’m lost. Blackie? Was that John Stamos? …’Gotta’ look him up too. All these names…can’t keep up…you guys got my unmentionables in a twist.
I will say this, as Lucy reminded us that the Nurses Ball has been around, on and off for 21 years it got me to thinking what is wrong with it now. This is only what I recall but back in the nineties, maybe even the first year, the production values were top notch and I remember that the cause and the performances were front and center. Friday’s show like the past couple years has been story line driven first and then , oh by the way, here is a song performance with awful sounding canned music! The room, I… Read more »
The nurses ball is the episodes they shouldve done live as a two hour special event fundraiser like the Jerry Lewis telethon…they couldve preempted the Chew…i bet they couldve raised money with the viewing audience phoning in???
Yes Jim, that crossed my mind, as well. I want a variety show, not stories. Raise money, either way. It was just odd having an opening number, Ric outed, and then were supposed to sit and watch strippers and funny routines like nothing happened!
Timmm, the performance numbers used to be top-notch and one after another- all focused on the talent-I agree, and it used to be held on a beautiful stage. It’s at the Metro Court now. With the budget cuts-they do what they can-I suppose. Just happy they brought the history of the Ball back! Love Lucy Coe as the hostess!
Not everyone wants to be in the Ball because they dont sing or dance.. others are doing other projects ALL, give us there best at the Ball.. a lot of thought. time. rehearsals go into putting on Ball, from ALL not just the cast.. GH has a very low tight budget.. the gowns are awesome..and the crew made a stage, runway, lights, and on and on..(a lot of work done for the Ball on a shoestring bugget…. after all the work, they have fun doing it for us..and I have watching it! The Ball is great, entering and fun.. love… Read more »
Hi dmr and su…
I agree. They’re doing the best they can with the budget they have. All in all…the silly, zany numbers are just part of what separates GH from the rest…it’s full of drama and laced with the ridiculous…and I mean that in a good way. It’s just fun. Period.
I thought “Sabrina” did a great job. She looked gorgeous and has a show tune voice…great in the lead for that number. So fun to see both her and Felix back on the canvas…
The Milo number wasn’t as good as last year’s…but it was a cringe-worthy, lol, good time, nonetheless.
@Timmm….You have nailed it…..correctly and succinctly! This NB has been long on drama and VERY short on talent…..embarrassingly so. While I adored Dr. O’s opening showcrasher, and thought Anna’s tango was sheer perfection, that pretty much has been the extent of actual entertainment thus far….the rest was just extremely amateurish stuff. As for “Snorbrina?” Great moniker…..and call!!!!! I also knew the episode was shot to #&// as soon as Sappy appeared in that heinous, cringe-inducing production(?) number….I don’t know what was more excruciating: seeing her mugging in all her insufferable smug and self-satisfied glory for the camera or actually listening… Read more »
Thanks Shay. I’m with you on Fluke. Some people panned some or all of the Fluke story but like I always said, I would watch Tony Geary ANYDAY as opposed to some of the horse crap that they put in front of us. Plus, after April 1st, Fluke righted the ship somewhat and Laura will be back soon to help mend some of those Fluke fences. [Hopefully] Oh and yes, Rick and Jack both had out new “Albums” last year and probably wouldnt have minded playing the NB for a free plug?
I think its stupid that Monica isnt even there, especially with Jason’s story front and center…and of course Liz will keep the truth from him too so they can drag it out to their wedding and have the truth come out there…Predictable Hospital!!!
Shay..
The Nurses Ball is not a broadway production..
It is FUN event, nothing serious, just the cast showing other talents and fun entertainment…. it is nothing serious, and not meant to be taken seriously..
They are not professional dancers and singers, just people giving their all to give us a good time..
I like the ball.. I have fun watching it..
again..
It is not a broadway production.. it is a few cast members having fun dancing and singing for us.. and it is good entertainment..
us cool fun people love it !!
Hi Shay, Kelly Monaco has learned many dance steps, controlling her breathing when dancing, and how to strut her body on DANCING WITH THE STARS. I would hope she is ‘better’ than the rest. She knows what to do with her body. I know…I am a professionally trained dancer. Great way to keep in shape. This was the first time I had ever heard Sabrina sing. I think she has such a rich, full voice…not at all grating. I am so sorry we disagree, Shay. But, you still like me….I know you do. However, I get it. I know the… Read more »
@CeeCee….While I enumerated my thoughts on Sappy in an above post, I wanted to add that, of course, I’m well-aware of Kelly Monaco’s extensive dance training….you know that I have always liked her character on GH, and thus, watched and enjoyed many of her previous DWTS performances….they were absolutely excellent! (And what a fantastic figure that girl has….) Therefore, given her outstanding capabilities in that arena, it beggars belief that Sam was not slated for her own routine on the NB stage when so many lesser talents were seemingly given carte blanche with some of the most insipid acts imaginable.… Read more »
@Timmm….Mind you, I had some real problems with that whole Fluke scenario….it will never ring true to me. However, at least TG displayed real talent in his delivery of his menacing miscreant to the GH canvas….more than I can say for the majority of NB performers we endured over these past three days. Hence, I say back to Mr, Spencer….and bring on his angel, Laura!
LOL…Ah, Shay…I adore you and your flair of writing.
As I said so many times. My sarcasm always falls on deaf ears. I seem to lack that ‘thaaang’….you know, your kind of writing-oomph
And, yes. I agree. Kelly Monaco would have given a stellar performance had she been given the chance. She did win the Mirrorball, did she not?…..I do not like her, but the ‘girl got legs’!
Awww…poor puppy-eyed-Michael!
I love Dr. O, She is so funny and the lady can sing. Kathleen Gati is a wonderful actress.
3 hankie moments on mondays ep of GH 1. Lucas accepting Brad proposal 2. the best part…. Duke and Anna’s tango past and present…. bawled 3. Patrick and Emma’s shared song…. I loved the pics of the actor as a child through the years… gowns : Sabrina had the best dress… she looked nice… I really do hope the writers continue to feature her w/Michael… they have the same soft side… and when they kissed it look like a real tenderness between the two I like the color of Ellie dress… on a redhead.. she looked hot… and w/ Nathan… Read more »
I liked Patrick and Emma myself, Patrick. Any skit, scene or singing/dancing involving a child is precious to me.
I must disagree with your take on Sabrina’s dress. She did NOT have the best dress. My niece has something similar…much shorter, though. She’s nine years old.
Milo? I will pay NOT to see him again.
You’re such a nice guy, Patick. Even when ‘dissing ‘ your persona non grata (Carly), you are kind in your wording.
I agree…Rick and Hayden are not done…..Later.
PS.
Patrick,
I was thinking……Now that Hayden has nothing to lose, after having been exposed; there remains the fact that she is aware Nik knows Jake’s true identity. I bet she will blackmail him, either to help her out of this mess, demand money, or keep her as his lover…..or else.
Obviously Hayden has no clue who Jake really is, but she surely knows he “ain’t” Jake.
Again, it’s moi, Patrick.
I guess I spoke too soon. Hayden does know who Jake is. Oh, boy! Her guns are loaded and ready to aim and fire. Look out, Nik…serves you right!!!!!!!
General Hospital
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General Hospital
Kelly Thiebaud Opens Up on Her Exit from General Hospital, Taping Britt’s Tragic Death Scenes, and Parting Thoughts on Co-Stars
Just a few weeks ago on the January 4th episode of General Hospital, viewers were left devastated when Dr. Britt Westbourne succumbed to a fatal poisoning after a confrontation with ‘The Hook’.
While it was revealed that Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud, was exiting the ABC soap opera at the end of 2022, many thought the story would see Britt leaving Port Charles to deal with her declining health due to Huntington’s Disease in private, in order to keep the door open for a possible return down the line. However, that was not meant to be. When a report from Deadline surfaced back in August of 2022, it indicated that Kelly was returning to her primetime role on ABC’s Station 19, which caused some confusion and rumors of just what would Thiebaud’s ultimate status be with the daytime drama series.
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Now, in a very special exit interview for You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Kelly chats with Michael Fairman and clarifies what led to her decision to leave her role as Dr. Britt Westbourne.
Talking with Fairman direct from London, Kelly, who won a Daytime Emmy in 2022 for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, reveals how it came to pass that GH would kill-off the character of Britt by becoming another victim of ‘The Hook’, and more.
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During the conversation, Thiebaud shares her thoughts on working with her former GH co-stars including: Steve Burton (ex-Jason), Parry Shen (Brad), Kirsten Storms (Maxie), Kathleen Gati (Liesl), Cassandra James (Terry), Roger Howarth (Austin) and Josh Kelly (Cody), as well as some of her favorite memories throughout her run on the series which began in 2012.
Photo: ABC
Kelly took the character from being the manipulative ‘Britch’ as an interloper in the romance of Patrick (Jason Thompson) and Sabrina (Teresa Castillo), all the way to becoming a well-loved character to root for.
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While, GH viewers witnessed Britt’s shocking death scenes, Kelly weighs-in on taping those moments, as well as Britt’s emotional goodbye birthday party, and having the opportunity to portray a character who was trying to navigate her life, while suffering from the effects of Huntington’s Disease.
In addition, Thiebaud gives a very special ‘thank you’ and shout out to the fans for their enduring support as she looks forward to new roles and new adventures ahead.
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Check out our heartfelt farewell interview with Kelly below, and for upcoming celebrity features, interviews, event coverage, music videos, and more, make sure to ‘subscribe‘ to the Michael Fairman Channel.
So, what did you think about Kelly’s decision to depart GH? Will you miss her as Britt? Share your thoughts on our conversation in the comment section below.
General Hospital
Denise Crosby Makes a Return to General Hospital
After a major fallout with her parents, Carolyn (Denise Crosby) and Jeff Webber (William R. Moses), Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) was devastated, in particular because they concocted a plan to make her forget all about the tragic situation earlier in her life. That being, when Finn’s (Michael Easton) late wife, Reiko, fell down a flight of steps and eventually died after she struggled with Liz.
Apparently, the story is not over, when Denise Crosby reprises her role of Carolyn beginning the week of January 23rd on General Hospital.
Talking about her return in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Crosby previewed, “She (Carolyn) wants to make a connection with her daughter and try to make amends for something that is almost impossible to make amends for. She knows it could go really wrong, but she can’t live with herself if she doesn’t take the shot.”
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Something tells us there is more to the story of why Carolyn could have returned to Port Charles? Any thoughts?
Let us know your theories about Elizabeth’s mother upcoming return to Port Charles in the comment section below.
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Chrishell Stause Makes a Return to Days of our Lives
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TODAY: Tracey Bregman Visits ‘The Talk’ to Discuss Her 40th Anniversary With Y&R; Standalone Episode Airs Tomorrow
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General HospitalJanuary 20, 2023Denise Crosby Makes a Return to General Hospital
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General HospitalJanuary 22, 2023Kelly Thiebaud Opens Up on Her Exit from General Hospital, Taping Britt’s Tragic Death Scenes, and Parting Thoughts on Co-Stars
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General HospitalJanuary 29, 2023General Hospital Alum Annie Wersching Dead at 45
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Days Of Our LivesJanuary 27, 2023Zach Tinker Joins the Cast of CBS ‘Fire Country’
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