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GENERAL HOSPITAL Promo: A Fire Changes Everything for the Corinthos Family, Cyrus Continues to be a Threat

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As previewed, in the just released ABC promo for the action this week on General Hospital, it is quite explosive, literally! As had been teased, Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) penthouse will become a blaze.

We hear the voice-over of Michael (Chad Duell) saying he “filed for divorce,” in what looks to be a discussion with his father, Sonny. Next, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) looks absolutely shocked. Is it about the divorce filing or something else?

At GH, Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) tells chief of staff, Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr), “There is someone in this hospital who is killing people.” We know that digitalis had been injected in the IV’s of Sam McCall and Dex Heller. Cut to an evil and glaring Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) leaving the hospital in an elevator as he stares down Portia. Does she suspect Cyrus is the culprit? Is he targeting her as his next victim?

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Later, an emotional Carly (Laura Wright) looks beside herself as she may be reeling from news at the hospital. Does she learn that her son Michael is the one who was engulfed in flames signaling the end of Chad Duell’s run? Stay tuned.

Check out the video promo for the drama the week of January 6th-10th in Port Charles below.

Now weigh in, what do you think will happen with the fire and Michael? Is Cyrus responsible? Who will be his next victim? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Buh-bye Michael Corinthos, and buh-bye whoever else is killing Cyrus is planning to kill.

I thought when Sonny was having the trouble with his heart when he was at the gym was because Cyrus had somehow gotten Digitalis into him.

Normally, I’m not in favor of them destroying sets for storyline purposes (still miss Mac’s house, Anna’s townhome and the Floating Rib). However, Sonny’s penthouse set is really not attractive and can definitely use an upgrade. Maybe they’ll have him move into an updated version of Sam’s now abandoned unit.

This turn of events could be great leverage for Ava to get custody of Avery long term.

Sonny can buy another house; Ava can’t even afford to pay attention.

He’ll probably move in with Carly or that other bimbo he’s been hanging with. At least with Carly they will have the loss of Michael in common, even if he is sent away to a special facility for treatment.
I’m no fan of Ava but poor Avery, didn’t see ĥer mother anyway, but at least she had Sonny , Carly and her family.

Sonny could just move across the hall to Jason’s penthouse. It’s been vacant since Sam died. And both Jason & Dante have been living at the Q mansion.

Though moving back into his old house with Carly is very likely, since Sonny’s first concerns when it comes to security breaches are usually his kids.

Yep

I was proud of Michael today for finally verbalizing what we all realized about Willow a long time ago. He’s finally realizing how screwed up she is and that she’s not the angel he thought she was. Michael recognizing her pattern of behavior was the best part of the show, especially starting with why she fell for Chase. It just emphasized the fact that Chase dodged a bullet when Willow left him. He’s better off without her. They both are. I’ll take Michael and Chase’s friendship over either of them dating Willow any day. I’m so glad they were able to get past Michael’s affair with Willow. She’s not worth losing that friendship over forever. Michael definitely should’ve listened to Diane about taking an aggressive first strike against Willow. 

Willow’s always been boring, and this cheating storyline hasn’t changed that. lol She’s insufferable with her “woe is me, I’m such a victim” act. I’ve never liked her, especially since she cheated on Chase. Chase/Willow were just as boring as Michael/Willow, though. I didn’t love them or hate them, because they were just kind of there. They were inoffensive, so I didn’t have a strong reaction to them one way or the other. It wasn’t some great love story with amazing chemistry. They were fine when they were onscreen, but I didn’t miss them when they weren’t. The only reason Chase/Willow were only slightly less boring than Michael/Willow is because Josh Swickard has a knack for generating chemistry with his love interests: Nelle, Willow, Brook Lynn.

The common denominator here is Willow. She brought Chase and Michael’s characters down, and made both relationships boring. Chad Duell had great chemistry with Sofia Mattsson, so it didn’t really make sense to break up Michael and Sasha. They should’ve just found someone else for Willow, because she wasn’t great with Chase or Michael. And, she’s treated them both like crap now. She really should just avoid marriage, since she falls in love too quickly and easily with men who are not her husband.

I couldn’t help laughing at Willow’s shock that Michael filed for divorce, and wants primary custody while giving her supervised visits. What did she think was going to happen after everything she’s done in the aftermath of her affair being revealed? She tried to take the kids without telling him, limited Michael’s contact with his children on Christmas, spent Christmas with Drew, and then took Wiley to D.C. with her and Drew without telling Michael. LOL Now, she’s worried about the sex tape ruining Drew’s career? 

While Martin’s right about how courts normally don’t like to take kids from their mother, this is different. I loved his reaction to finding out that she was in D.C. (the wince), especially when he started ranting to Laura about his client making stupid decisions and making his job harder. LOL So true. Willow’s such an idiot. Drew making Michael out to be the bad guy is despicable, and his “I love you”s are over the top and creepy at this point. Can we stop that? I don’t want to hear it.

This is a soap opera people.

Um. This is the soap opera comment section, Mary. Folks do not need to be reminded that it is a soap opera. These type of statements are not only unnecessary, they’re obnoxious.

Yes. And? It should still make sense. Willow’s obsession with Drew that led to her kissing him behind Michael’s back for months came out of nowhere. That wasn’t built up well. Willow sleeping with Drew wasn’t surprising after she’d already been carrying on an emotional affair with him for months and had cheated on her previous husband with Michael. It’s the fact that her infatuation with Drew which led up to it wasn’t written well to sell this so-called love story.
Plus, she’s continuing to play the victim instead of accepting responsibility. Willow and Drew are acting like the victims here when they’re not.

At least when Liz cheated on Lucky with Nikolas, Elizabeth and Nikolas owned up to it. Elizabeth accepted Lucky’s hurt and anger. She acknowledged that there was no excuse for what she did, and Nikolas was genuinely remorseful that he’d betrayed his brother in the worst way possible. Liz also had the decency to admit to Nikolas that she’d blown up her boys’ lives, question what the hell was wrong with her and throw him out, telling him she didn’t want to be around him at that point. When she was finally alone, she legitimately broke down in tears over losing Lucky. She also never tried to run off with the kids without telling him, take the boys from him or leave town with the kids without telling him, let alone with the man she cheated on him with. Liz didn’t try to make Nikolas her sons’ new daddy.

Willow has done/shown none of that. She has no remorse, no regrets and no regard for Michael’s feelings whatsoever. She’s basically trying to replace him with Drew as her kids’ father. If this storyline was written better, it might actually be interesting – soapy in a good way. It’s not, though. She’s whining and complaining about Michael, acting like she’s the victim and like she had no idea he was capable of being vindictive. lol Willow didn’t have any problem with Michael being vindictive when it benefited her. Now, all of a sudden, she’s horrified and doesn’t know him at all? lol Drew acting like a victim is even worse, especially since he cared more about sleeping with Willow than comforting his daughter the night Sam died.

So sad! Why would they take michael out that way? Worst episode ever

So dishisting- have watched that show for many,many years and am done now

If you mean b take him out, kill him, they didn’t. He’s not being killed off.

He’ll definitely be back, maybe with a different face. The fire reminds me of Lucky’s “death” in 1999. When he does return, I hope he goes scorched earth on Willow and Drew before/while reuniting with Sasha.

I agree 100 % with you.

Why Portia is allowing Cy to creep around the hospital is beyond me!

It’s frustrating the writers haven’t allowed the other cast members to figure out Cyrus is the one killing the patients. Especially since he had so much free reign in the hospital all of this time. I’ll be so glad when and if that character is gone for good. He’s just too creepy. I understand shows need villains, but he’s also like a predator and he’s difficult to watch.

Did not see GH on TV today, watched it on Utube. Portia better watch her back , after she threw Cyrus out of GH, she’ll be his next victim.
Wonder how much trouble the new owner of Windemere will cause Lucy and her big nose?

Cyrus and the dirty, evil stare he gave Portia. …with his fake born-again self. Please let someone bring him to justice soon. He’s been there too long. He’s like a disturbing cult leader and GH has already had one of those.

Sad he’s leaving and someone please kill Cyrus off

So it looks like the writers are reading what a Devil posts here. A few months back I thought that Lorenzo Alcazar would buy Windermere because what makes a better home for an international fugitive paranoid about his own security than a literal castle with it’s own island?

So for what ever reason Alcazar hasn’t shown up but now we have Sidwell buying Windermere for the very same reasons.

Now here’s the question.. he sure seemed to enjoy the view of the Port Charles skyline from across the water. Was he expecting to see a “fireworks show”. Coming from Sonny’s penthouse, maybe?

Not sure why exactly Sidwell would have a beef with Sonny though. While Sonny did discuss “fencing” Sidwell’s diamonds with Holly, the deal never took place and Sidwell got his poached diamonds back (after kidnapping Sasha of course).

On the other horn Jason has ruined Sidwell’s plans twice now so he might have a grudge against Jason. Did he bomb the wrong penthouse by mistake??

I missed yesterday Jan 6 programming. Where can I watch it. Thanks

Go to abc.com. GH will appear in the list of programs. If you put in your tv provider, you’ll gain access to Monday’s episode.

I thought the fire scene was very well done. Soapy, dramatic, unexpected (unless you read spoilers). We know they’re not killing Michael off, so “Michael” will be off canvas in a burn unit (possible coma). Chad Duell said they left the door open for his return if he chooses to come back. If they’re doing that, then I assume his body will be burned but his face will remain intact. If they decide to recast, they’ll go with his face burned so badly he needed plastic surgery, route….

Michael will go away for rehabilitation leaving it open whether the actor wants to return to the roller. Maybe I’ll come back looking like Morgan..

It was hard to watch Michael engulfed in flames. Whether he lives or dies, Willow will have the freedom to be with her lover. No pity for her when she finds out about Nina and Drew. Too bad she can’t be loyal and she never deserved Michael who forgave her for not telling him about her leukemia. He would even be willing to work on their marriage after she cheated on him. When the truth about Nina and Drew comes out, she’ll whine and feel hurt because she thinks Drew owes her loyalty. Willow turned into an annoying character and could have been a good one considering all of the challenges she faced and survived.

Yeah it will be interesting to see how she handles the truth about Nina and Drew. Will she run to another man to save her again? Will she finally notice her patterns and address them? Carly will never stay out of her business now, that’s for sure. She’ll have to toughen up.

I will miss Michael so sad they took him out that way fire so sad

No no no no no no no !!!!!!! Stop this madness!!!!!

I think Sidwell is responsible for the fire at Sonnys. Michael will be badly burned.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’

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Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.

Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.

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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”

In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.

It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.

Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.

You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.

So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?

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On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.

As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.

Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?

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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.

BROTHERLY LOVE?

Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”

With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”

BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE

Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”

So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Reveals His Plan to Set Up Chase and Willow to Have an Affair

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After the Wednesday, April 29 episode of General Hospital, it’s clear outside interference and other circumstances are set to blow Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) marriage sky high, as Michael (Rory Gibson) reveals his plans to entrap Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and use her relationship with Chase to do it!

In story, Michael dropped by unexpectedly to Carly’s (Laura Wright). A plotting Michael reveals his plan to nudge Willow and Chase into having an affair. Michael hopes it would create both a political and personal scandal, where Willow would lose her seat in congress. In the scenario, she would be having an affair with her ex-husband, while taking care of her supposed disabled husband, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who cannot speak and is confined to a wheelchair, which in turn will look horrible for Willow’s character.

Carly asked does he really want to destroy his cousin, Brook Lynn’s life in the process? Michael goes in on Chase’s holier than thou attitude, and says he is going to set-up the circumstances that would lead Chase and Willow to betray their spouses, and hit the sheets together. Michael swears to Carly what the two of them do is up to them, but he’s going to go on the offense with this.

MICHAEL HAS BACK-UP

Later, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) is talking with Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) at Crimson and how much she dislikes Willow because of what she has done to Michael. Just then, Michael shows up and tells Jacinda privately, he’s figured out a way to fight Willow. Looks like Jacinda might work with Michael to bring down Willow and use Chase as the person to do it!

At the hospital, Lucas (Van Hansis) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) that Carly is cheating on Jack, but he doesn’t know with who. Josslyn suddenly flashes back to the moment she found her mother harboring a fugitive, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), in her attic, and as figured out that her mother is sleeping with him. She heads out.

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BRENNAN IS ABOUT TO LEARN ABOUT CARLY

Next thing you know, Josslyn has showed up inside Jack’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room at the Metro Court and when he enters his room, he is shocked to find her there. He lays into her for not keeping his distance and that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) will have no problem killing her if he knows she’s WSB. Josslyn fires back that he is only concerned about that because his relationship with her mother depends on her being safe. But then, she lays the boom, and tells Jack, Well, you’re too late. You already lost her.”

LULU GETS A GLIMPSE OF CASSIUS’ TEMPER

In addition, Lulu (Alexa Havins) sees a different side of “Nathan.” Since she is unaware that the man before her is his twin, Cassius Fasion (Ryan Paevey), he tells her that Rocco (Finn Carr) blabbed that he shot Cullum to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and now he thinks they should send him away to stop him from talking to everyone else. This concerns Lulu, who rails at Nathan for telling her what to do with her son and that she isn’t going to abandon him. With “Nathan’s” outburst at her on the matter, will she finally get a clue this is not the man she thinks it is?

So, what do you think of Michael’s plan to push Willow and Chase into an affair? Will it work or backfire? Do you think Joss will reveal that Valentin is the man sleeping with Carly to Brennan, which will send him in a rage? Will Lulu continue to be clueless about “Nathan?” Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, take a look at the GH video tease for today’s April 30 episode.

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