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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Are You For or Against Kristina Being the Surrogate for TJ & Molly’s Baby Knowing the Storyline Implications Down the Road?
As many GH viewers have predicted, things have swung back around to Kristina (Kate Mansi) seemingly being the most viable option in Molly’s (Kristen Vaganos) mind to carry her and TJ’s (Tajh Bellow) baby as their surrogate.
If you recall, Kristina offered a few months back and was shut down by Molly, and then TJ, as the couple then went looking through agencies to find a surrogate to carry their baby to term. The surrogate they found, Andrea, told TJ she lost the baby in a miscarriage, which was confirmed by a doctor at Mercy Hospital, and she won’t go through trying to have a baby again. Leaving the couple devastated. But, is her story suspicious?
Last week on General Hospital, Molly was overwhelmed when having to look through a file to start the process of finding a surrogate and identifying the right candidate all over again and it brought her to tears. Kristina found her in the park, and that led the two to have a heart-to-heart conversation. While the two sisters have come to an agreement, now it comes to convincing TJ that this is the right move.
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However, fans of the show can see how complex this will be for everyone down the line. If Kristina’s relationship with Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) moves further down the line, will she be so willing to give her sister the baby? Could there be an ugly court battle for the little one between two moms vs. TJ and Molly? Will Kristina having their child, bring TJ and Kristina actually closer together, and cause rifts in Molly’s relationship with her man and her sister? What does the long-running soap opera have in store in the storyline by making Kristina the ultimate surrogate? Or, could Kristina lose the baby, only to find out that Andrea, the original surrogate has TJ and Molly’s child? So many possibilities.
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Soap Opera Digest spoke to Kristen Vaganos on where Molly’s head is at with the situation. Vaganos shared, “I think there’s a little bit of desperation there, wanting to take a route that might be more trustworthy. (Surrogacy is) such a hard process to put trust and hope into because anything can happen. And Molly is a control freak! She wants to control as much as she can, so having a relative involved is, I think, comforting in a way.”
In terms of how Molly will re-approach TJ with Kristina being the prospective surrogate, Vaganos added, “Molly knows that it’s going to be an uphill battle, convincing him. Kristina’s track record with TJ is what it is. But it’s another leap of faith that Molly wants to take, and she just wants TJ to be on board with her. Plus, I think that TJ will really trust Molly’s opinion because Molly knows her better than anybody, and Molly would be the first person to doubt Kristina, to make sure to double-check her work. So if Molly says that she really feels strongly about this and thinks it’s the right decision, I think that’ll go a long way. I think TJ will take that to heart. But unless he’s on board with it, too, it’s a nonstarter.”
So, how do you see this playing out and what do you want to see? Are you in favor of Kristina being the surrogate for Molly and TJ’s baby? Are you for or against it, and what it could mean for long-term story implications? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
BAD idea!!!!!! They don’t get along now! How will it be when Kristina constantly puts her two cents in and may want parental rights? Can you say Devon from Y&R, when he was the donor for Abby & Chance and Mariah who formed an attachment to the baby.
Bad. New Kristina is growing on me, and newest Molly is ok… but I do skip over this storyline. No part of it holds my interest.
So, everyone knew this is where they were going months before the writers’ strike and now, we’re here. We all know TJ and Molly will have Kristina as their surrogate. The questions are how things pan out as the child grows up. How picky will Kristina be with Molly & TJ’s choices? Will she interfere with them raising the child? We all know there will be contention. Not sure I’m invested in such a story. But there may be others out there who can relate. We’ll have to see.
Since this family is in each other’s pockets, mom and Sam included, you know Kristina will have her nose in Molly and T.Js ways of raising that baby. Also Blaze will have some in-put also since she assuredly will be a part of Kristina’s life going forward.
The main idea of will Kristina want a voice in raising this kid? Of course, or she wouldn’t be Kristina who gets her nose in everything now, can you imagine knowing she’s the “real” mother?
don’t care for new Molly or this storyline
I don’t like her either.
The story may be lacking but Kristen Vaganos as Molly was a case of third time’s the charm in recasting. She’s believable as Kristina’s sister and more mature to play the courtroom scenes as ADA.
Kristina is a good choice for the story line but what about finding out that the original one never miscarried too? Wouldn’t that spice it up in two different directions? All at the same time!
I agree the first surrogate probably didn’t miscarry. That’s why she said she went to Mercy Hospital.
Well… unless the surrogate’s husband happens to be a black man, that would be all too obvious when the baby was born, and looked like TJ.
So for that reason, I doubt they’re going with the story angle. My thinking is that Kristina was going to be the real surrogate all along, but when the writers strike happened, the scab writers were told to put the story “on hold” and not proceed with it until the real writers could do the story. So rather than back burner the storyline entirely, they came up with the other surrogate to fill time.
Of course the 40 year old fake Molly recast who was on screen at the time made the whole thing more ridiculous anyway. This latest recast is better than her, at least. Though I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hope Haley came back, once her legal & substance issues are resolved.
It is very refreshing to read you do have a bit of compassion and forgiveness in your heart Satan for Haley’s legal and substance issues.
Well, in my line of work you meet all kinds of (former) mortals who have made all kinds of mistakes. And there’s a whole lot of folks down here who really didn’t have to be, if maybe some of their fellow mortals hadn’t kicked them while they were down. In Haley’s case, she’s certainly young enough to turn her life around.
I know the old saying goes “To err is human, to forgive divine”. I pretty much gave up the dvinity thing a long time ago, but forgiveness can be unholy too, at least in this part of Hell.
I predicted that Kristina was going to be the surrogate months ago..
Cannot stand either Molly or Kristina characters! I don’t blame the actresses, but I’ve been fast forwarding whenever they are on screen which has been way too much.
Gee, I thought I was the only one doing that.I liked Kate Mansi in DOOL but not as Kristina particularly and this Molly is utterly boring, making poor TJ boring as well.Might as well add Blaze while we’re at it, zzzźz, she completes the snooze fest.
This whole SL has got to be the worst and most boring of anything. First of all, baby or not and who’s having it, who cares? Looks like Kristina is getting cold feet now especially knowing Blaze is waiting for her in the possible throes of romance, yuk! Hate the whole idea and waste of time that could be spent on some of the possibilities, etc.
dont appreciate blaze or any two females together hate to stop watching but it is sickning have a real story sony and carly in bed caught by nina
So, adultery isn’t sickening? But two characters with real feelings for each other is. OK, then. Would organized crime make you stop watching? Is that too sickening? What about torture? Is murder sickening? So sickening you would stop watching? I know what I find sickening right now, and it has nothing to do with what’s onscreen on the show.
Hopefully you can FF as I do, or just leave the room for a few minutes. I could care less what their association is but Im sure as hell not watching it!
Maybe you should switch to The Bold & Beautiful, which despite focusing on fashion in LA has no gay characters. Or, you can just stick with Fox News or old reruns of Ozzie & Harriet.
Diversity and inclusion is a wonderful thing.
we all can’t stand Kristina and Molly. they can’t act at all. the worst storyline in GH.
and the worst is lesbians storyline. i fast
forward when kristina and Blaze come on.
please delete Molly and especially Kristina
she can’t act at all. it’s a awful.
Speak for yourself. Both actresses are seasoned actors. Kate Mansi, who plays Kristina, used to be on Days and has done a lot of other work. Kristen Vaganos who plays Molly has also been in other things as well. I liked, and still like, Lexi Ainsworth and never thought I’d be okay with another actress in the role of Kristina. I was wrong; Kate has made it her own. Haley Pullos comes off as entitled in real life and came off entitled as Molly. I was thrilled “Molly” hadn’t been on in a long time and then thrilled again when I found out shed’ been recast. I finally like the character again.
Nonsense. Kate Mansi (who now plays Kristina) won a daytime Emmy while on Days of our Lives. Kristen Vaganos as Molly has rejuvenated that character. They are totally believable as sisters.
FF the same sex stuff if you choose but know they’re not going away.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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