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.
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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
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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