General Hospital
THIS WEEK on GH: Monica Is Back as Leslie Charleson Makes a Return
Look who’s back on all-new episodes of General Hospital! Leslie Charleson returns as Monica Quartermaine this week, according to the latest promo (check it out below) for the ABC daytime drama series. Looks like Tracy (Jane Elliot) and Monica have some Quartermaine business to discuss.
Elsewhere the story of the mysterious Brennan (Charles Mesure) picks up when he tells his henchman, “Find the report that Forsythe stole from Anna Devane. Whoever has it now … will be dealt with.” In addition, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) finds a passport-sized photo of Mr Brennan, and asks himself “Who are you?”
Will it be revealed that Brennan is Pikeman, or could he be Jerry Jaks as some viewers are speculating, or someone else with a connection to Port Charles? Stay tuned.
Courtesy/ABC
Here are the official GH teasers for the week of December 11-15, 2023 below:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
Dex opens up to Josslyn about his past. Violet has some questions for Chase. Curtis tells Marshall about a possible treatment. Olivia and Lois are suspicious. Nina makes an admission to Sonny.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Tracy and Ned reunite. Brook Lynn makes a decision. Scott reaches out to Obrecht. Nina ponders a proposition. Dante finds documents that could help with Anna’s case.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Josslyn and Trina make a discovery about Adam. Sonny makes a generous donation. Alexis is given pause. Ava tells Nina the truth. Carly and Donna have a chance run-in.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Diane and Robert make a decision about their relationship. Kristina reveals her plans to Sonny. Carly presses Ava. TJ has reservations. Alexis confides in Gregory.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
Jordan discloses something to Alexis. Blaze is surprised. Brook Lynn and Lucy have a disagreement. Sasha gives Cody a gift. Laura meets with Sonny.
So, excited to see Leslie Charleson reprise her role of Monica Quartermaine? Comment below.
great seeing Leslie Charleson in the promo looking forward to seeing her onscreen.
I’m very relieved and glad to hear she’s coming back. I’d heard she hasn’t been on for some time. I was worried about her.
God bless LC. Her absence was greatly felt. At nearly 79, long time fans will take whatever Monica scenes she’s able to share.
Couldn’t have said it better, OG Steve!
So happy Leslie Charleson is back. All the very best thoughts for her.
Always love seeing her! They should just have her retire to Florida and then she could make phone calls or periodic visits. It is not very realistic that she is practicing medicine at her advanced age.
She’s not practicing any more, she’s the Chairman of the hospital board.
Actually, in my many years of hospital work, I have worked with several surgeons and internists who worked into their early 80s in real life. ….one in her early 90s. Some doctors have a hard time putting down the stethoscope!
It will be good to have Monica around for the Hellidays at least. And I’m guessing they will keep her around for the Bobbie death storyline, when ever they finally go through with that. Aside from that.. who knows if this is a short visit, or if she’s back long term. If indeed there even is a “long term” for this show the way it’s been circling the drain for the last two years.
Your comments used be quite funny, even hilarious at times…. but of late, your constant opinions that GH will no longer be around are so tiresome.
Hope you can again, enjoy the show simply for what it is.
Wishing you all the joy the holiday season brings.
The whole Satan shtick is tiresome.
Satan, just wanted to chime in here: your comments
are always insightful and entertaining. You do you! 🙂
Just wanted to jump in to agree with Jamesj75: I think you’re hilarious, Satan, and I’m always glad to see when you’ve commented on a story. Rock on (or burn on, or whatever)!
I’m with you guys. I don’t always agree with Satan, only about 90% of the time, and I always know where to go for info, especially the last few years I didn’t watch GH but he’s usually on the ball with everything, delivered with humor as well.He gives us most everything we need to know, saves me Googling all the time. Note to Satan: just ignore these jerks. I don’t think you need to worry about outstaying your welcome any time soon.
Thrilled to see Leslie Charles back on screen as Monica. Her “confrences” are waayyy too long.
This is wonderful news about the return of a GH icon! Leslie has been very much missed. It was frustrating not hearing any news about her, or why she was missing from the show for so long. But I know she’s a very private person and I respect that. I’m glad she’s able to return, and as OG Steve so perfectly put it, I’ll take whatever Monica scenes I can get for as long as I can get them.
She looks unwell…I wonder if she’s well enough to stay or it’s just an appearance since they’ve kept her hidden for a few years now with no explanation, no recast…
Why?? This woman is ill she looks awful why would anyone put her in front of a camera?? You are sick individuals disgusting people
Hm. So you berate her fans that celebrate her return, and you don’t think she should be on-screen because she “looks awful.” I think you’ve misplaced disgusting in your comment.
You don’t recast someone who’s been in the role for 45 years.
Guilty of this at times myself, forgetting that all people age, even on soaps. Rather than celebrating them for their accomplishments, whether on the show or in real life.
If Monica, is the same age as Leslie herself, then bravo for Moncia still giving her time to the hospital board st 82!
LC will be 79 in February. There’s no need for anyone to speculate about her health. After nearly 2 years of not being on camera, we should celebrate her return and appreciate every moment.
The actress is very ill and did the show a generous favor by shooting a few scenes. She cannot walk currently and likely will not be strong enough to continue past this very special appearance.
How are you privy to such info, a family member would know better than to shoot their mouth off on a a gossip site, no less.
I honestly wondered about her ‘topple’ as Nancy Lee Groan put it. Knowing LC…if she took a topple it could have been from her horse. That would have been devastating for her little body. She was fine in February of 2022 and this happened
Nobody is trashing LC but it’s obvious she is not well . Why can’t anyone state their concern and not get attacked for it ?
How is it OBVIOUS she is not well? Everyone ages differently and at 79 I’m sure she knows what she’s doing, how she’s feeling and what she’s capable of doing, how long,etc. In front of the camera. Also she maybe isn’t the type to use tons of make-up like some of the other ones I could name on this show that aren’t close to her age, three bottle blondes and others.You think she looks unwell, I can imagine what they look like when they crawl out of bed, sans makeup,with dyed hair or wigs. Why can’t you all just enjoy her while she’s back? Everyone is a damn critic!
Leslie Charleston has not aged well. Oy
The woman is almost 79. No need to be rude.
Yes but think she may have had some cosmetic work done and one eye is always open LMAO just sayin
Love Leslie to bits let’s hope the costume department puts Monica in something other than those ugly gray trousers!
So glad Leslie Charleson is back!! Hey Michael, can you get an interview with her?!
All the hurt, ignorant comments about Leslie’s health are just so upsetting. Her comimg and makimg an appearance should Celebrated.. but most would rather post rude comments about her health
A picture is but a mere millisecond in time..
How many of your have an unflattering photo of yourselfs?
Wake up.. every person grows old. And one day you will too,
How great it is to see Leslie/Monica again. I can only hope that she is doing well. I’m trying to “unsee” all the uncalled for and hateful remarks. All I do see is a performer who has given us so many years of outstanding talent, and thank her for just being there.
I just don’t understand where all their unflattering criticism comes from and what terrible human beings they must be. Ditto what you said in your last remark, especially.
I loved seeing L.C. back on the screen. Wishing her the best. I love any time we get a Monica and Tracy scene.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ SORAS’s Scout Cain and Casts Kayden Brenna Tokarski in the Role of Drew and Sam’s Daughter
In General Hospital casting news, none other than Scout Cain just grew up right before our eyes! In a case of SORAS (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome) the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (formerly played by Kelly Monaco) has been recast.
According to Soap Opera Digest, Kayden Brenna Tokarski takes over the role from Cosette Abinante who has played Scout since 2022. If you caught yesterday’s GH 16,000 episode on set cast celebration video, you may have witnessed Kayden at the festivities. The young actress will make her debut in July since GH tapes about six weeks ahead of air.
Taking to her Instagram on Tuesday, June 2, Kayden confirmed her casting by posting: “A DREAM COME TRUE. So honored to be joining the General Hospital family!! Biggest thanks to Mark Teschner (casting director, GH) and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to work on this iconic show.”
Courtesy/ABC
The decision to make a sharp turn with the age of the character was for upcoming story purposes, and to open up Scout for more teenaged and young adult storylines; especially since Drew Cain is eventually going to come out of his locked-in state and perhaps Scout can go at war with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she did to her father? Stay tuned.
SCOUT CAIN READY FOR TEENAGE ROMANCE?
As General Hospital viewers know, Scout was born in 2017, which makes her about 9 before the SORAS occurred. Some rumors are circulating that a more teenaged Scout could become a love interest fo Finn Carr’s Rocco Falonceri? Previously, the two characters bonded over Sam’s death, since at the time Rocco’s father, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) was engaged to Sam, and the two, along with Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), tried to stick together as “brothers and sister,” after her mom passed. But will that relationship dynamic change?
Tokarski who is 16, has an impressive acting resume which includes: Gaslit on Starz. Lifetime’s My Professor’s Deadly Secret, where she played Lauren the on-screen daughter of Passions and Y&R alum James Hyde (ex-Sam and ex-Jeremy Stark, respectively) character of John, and another Lifetime thriller, Killer in the Woods.
More recently, Kayden completed production on the indie thriller Quads & the Kicker, and can be seen in the upcoming Curse of Vandor starring Dee Wallace (ex-Pat Spencer, GH). The actress has also appeared in numerous national ad and branding campaigns including being featured opposite Joey Fantone in a Red Lobster commercial and voicing the part of “Wednesday Addams” in a Wendy’s commercial as a tie-in to the Netflix series Wednesday.
So, what do you think of General Hospital casting Kayden Brenna Tokarski as the new Scout Cain? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
Monday, June 1, ABC’s General Hospital celebrated yet another milestone in their iconic history with the taping of their 16,000 which will air on July 13th. To mark the occasion the cast and crew took some time out to acknowledge the big day.
General Hospital’s Instagram and social accounts posted a video of the cast cavorting on the set where it was revealed that longtime favorites, Steve Burton and Finola Hughes are back in action and taping all-new episodes of the series in their signature roles of Jason Morgan and Anna Devane.
Today marked Steve Burton’s actual return date, while according to Soap Opera Digest, Finola Hughes has already been back for some time. As GH fans know, Steve went on an extended hiatus from the show in February, his last episode till now aired on March 25, but the two-time Daytime Emmy promised to be back in June and here he is.
THE WHEREABOUTS OF JASON AND ANNA
In story, Jason took the fall for Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) who shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) who was attempting to kill Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud). Now that Cullum has figured out Rocco is the one who shot him, Rocco fled Port Charles along with Britt and they remain MIA. Might they find Jason, while they are on the run?
As for Anna Devane, the character was last seen on-screen in February. Hughes was written out after Anna was kidnapped and given hallucinogens by Sidwell (Carlo Rota), Cullum and company believing that her nemesis Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) was alive. Eventually, a gaslighted Anna wound up at a mental health facility in France, tried to break free, and was captured again and put back in the facility.
Recently, Congresswoman Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) helped ensure that the French authorities would drop any legal charges against Anna potentially paving the way for Anna’s return to Port Charles? We shall see!
Below you can check out the special video marking General Hospital’s 16,000 episode with the accompanying words, “There’s nothing like celebrating a milestone with family, friends, and cake to cure a case of the Mondays. 63 years and 16,000 episodes later, we’re still going strong thanks to all of you! Thank you so much for watching.”
View this post on Instagram
Today on June 1, General Hospital marked another milestone with the taping of their 16,000 episode. And along with that, came some very intriguing casting news when actor Dean Geyer was spotted in the social media video that made the rounds of the cast celebrating on set.
As it turns out, and according to TV Insider, Geyer has joined the cast of the ABC soap opera in the contract of role of … wait for it, Tristan Roberts. If you think it’s a nod to the late great Tristan Rogers who passed away on August 2025 and who played Robert Scorpio for decades you would be correct!
Tristan Rogers hailed from Australia, and Dean is also from Australia by way of South Africa. Geyer moved down under at 15. So, yes, “Tristan Roberts” will indeed have an authenticate Aussie accent.
GLEE AND NEIGHBOURS ALUM
GH isn’t the first soap Geyer has appeared on having played the role of struggling musician Ty Harper on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours from 2008-2029
Dean may look very familiar to primetime fans having appeared in some major television shows including: Terra Nova as Mark Reynolds, Glee as Brody Weston, Zoey 1o2 as Todd, plus 9-1-1 as Zane Williams.
The talented Geyer is also a singer/songwriter having appeared on season 4 of Australian Idol, where he came in third. In 2007, Dean released his album titled Rush.
Look for the 16,000 episode to air on July 13 since General Hospital tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
You can check out the music video for Geyer’s track, “If You Don’t Mean It” released in 2007 below.
As well, look below for the video that surfaced today where General Hospital shared on their latest milestone, “There’s nothing like celebrating a milestone with friends, family, and cake to cure a case of the Mondays. 63 years and 16,000 episodes later, we’re still going strong thanks to all of you! 🎂 Thank you so much for watching.”
So, what do you think about the casting of Dean Geyer in the role of Tristan Roberts and the nod to the beloved Tristan Rogers? Who could be Tristan’s love interest when he gets to Port Charles? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
View this post on Instagram
Spencer Pratt, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Guest Star and Reality Show Notable, Holds Second Place and Poised for L.A. Mayor Runoff
Peabo Bryson, Grammy Award-Winning Singer of Memorable ‘One Life to Live’ Theme Song, Passes Away at 75
Daytime Drama Casting Directors Talk Four of the Most Challenging and Important Recasts of Their Careers
‘General Hospital’ SORAS’s Scout Cain and Casts Kayden Brenna Tokarski in the Role of Drew and Sam’s Daughter
‘Beyond the Gates’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Event Preview: A Tornado, Scandal and Dangerous Liaisons
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: The Search for Rocco and Britt is On; Willow Wants to Stop Drugging Drew
‘General Hospital’ Cast Maxwell Caulfield as Apollo, the Suspicious Gallery Owner in Guest Appearance
‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Talks: Working with Andrew Hawkes, How Britt is like a ‘Cool Aunt,’ Brother Elliot Carr’s Debut
‘The Bold and the Unscripted’ New Reality Competition Series Gives Actors a Shot at Role on the CBS Soap
REPORT: Ryan Quan Back to ‘Days of Our Lives’ as Co-Head Writer
Peabo Bryson, Grammy Award-Winning Singer of Memorable ‘One Life to Live’ Theme Song, Passes Away at 75
Daytime Drama Casting Directors Talk Four of the Most Challenging and Important Recasts of Their Careers
‘Beyond the Gates’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Event Preview: A Tornado, Scandal and Dangerous Liaisons
Steve Burton and Finola Hughes Back Taping Episodes at ‘General Hospital’
‘General Hospital’ Casts Dean Geyer in the Role of ‘Tristan Roberts’
-
General Hospital1 week agoGENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: The Search for Rocco and Britt is On; Willow Wants to Stop Drugging Drew
-
General Hospital6 days ago‘General Hospital’ Cast Maxwell Caulfield as Apollo, the Suspicious Gallery Owner in Guest Appearance
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Talks: Working with Andrew Hawkes, How Britt is like a ‘Cool Aunt,’ Brother Elliot Carr’s Debut
-
News7 days ago‘The Bold and the Unscripted’ New Reality Competition Series Gives Actors a Shot at Role on the CBS Soap
-
Days Of Our Lives1 week agoREPORT: Ryan Quan Back to ‘Days of Our Lives’ as Co-Head Writer
-
General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ James Patrick Stuart Featured in Cast of New Indie Thriller ‘Boot Lake’
-
General Hospital6 days ago‘General Hospital’ Alum William Lipton Featured in ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,’ the Next Installment from Video Game Franchise
-
General Hospital2 days ago‘General Hospital’ Casts Dean Geyer in the Role of ‘Tristan Roberts’