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THIS WEEK on GH: Monica Is Back as Leslie Charleson Makes a Return

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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.

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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.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

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On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!

Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).

GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

Sonny and Dante

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A VISIT WITH DAD

Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.

Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!

Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.

Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!”  The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

Michael and Brook Lynn

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR

While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).

Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.

An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process.  As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”

CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER

At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.

Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.

So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section,  but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.

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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

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Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.

Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of  The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.

In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

The Compatibility Experiment

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.

The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.

General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.

Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.

Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

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If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).

In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.

Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

Maura West

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL

In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.

Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.

However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

Rocco

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.

WILL SCOUT WISE UP?

At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.

Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.

So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.

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