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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Aiden Comes Out to Lucky; Then Elizabeth Delivers Devastating News
In an emotional Monday, October 7th episode of General Hospital, Aiden (Colin Cassidy) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) finally talk and have their long-awaited father and son chat. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) brings them to the GH break room so they can talk privately. At first, Lucky apologizes for not getting in touch with his son, and assures him it wasn’t because he didn’t care about him.
Aiden responds that at first he thought maybe Lucky didn’t want to get in touch with him. Then, Aiden reveals to Lucky he had so much to tell him, but he didn’t want to say it in a video call or via an email. Next, Aiden comes out to Lucky and says “Dad, I’m gay.” Lucky is, at first, not sure how to respond, and takes a beat to compose himself after Aiden’s declaration, but then as only Jonathan Jackson can, the tears well up and he says, “I’m your father, and I love you without exception.”
Lucky adds that he’s sorry if Aiden’s ever questioned that, but he is his son, and nothing will ever change that. Both Aiden and Lucky have tears in their eyes and share a warm embrace. Later, Aiden tells his father about his baking business. Lucky says his baking business reminded of his dad, Luke, and Luke would think what Aiden is doing is pretty cool. Aiden brings up Luke, Laura and Lucky and Lucky reflect on their time running the Triple L diner in British Columbia, Canada.
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At the nurses’ station, Elizabeth is worried how the conversation is going between Aiden and Lucky, when Terry (Cassandra James) comes by and admits she knows that Aiden is gay as well, because he told her. Just then, Elizabeth’s phone rings and Lucky’s test results are in. Elizabeth heads to the break room as Aiden gets reminder on his phone that he is late to meet up with a friend to play Carjack. As he exits, Lucky promises Aiden he won’t leave Port Charles without seeing him first. Once alone with Lucky, Elizabeth tells him he’s not a viable donor liver match for Lulu and he is left rocked to the core.
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Colin Cassidy spoke to Soap Opera Digest on Aiden’s coming out scene to Lucky, and shared, “Aiden literally says, ‘I feel like I can breathe now’” And when I was asking around and hearing other people’s stories (of coming out to a loved one]) that was the consensus: that it’s an incredible relief. Even if it doesn’t go as good as it possibly can, a lot of people feel like it’s just an amazing release to get it off their chest. And when it goes well, it’s got to be one of the best feelings in the world. You feel like you can be yourself, you feel like you are accepted for who you are, fully, you’re loved, and that’s all that matters. And I think with Aiden and Lucky, it does go as well as it possibly could. It’s kind of a new start to an amazing, beautiful relationship.”
So, what did you think of the Aiden and Lucky reunion and the moment Aiden told Lucky he was gay? Now that we know that Lucky is not a viable match to be Lulu’s donor, who do you think its going to end up to be? Comment below, but first check out the pivotal moments from today’s GH between father and son.
Aiden!
new Aiden is not bad
I loved the scenes with Aiden and Lucky and definitely teared up right along with them.
I have always loved Jonathan Jackson as Lucky. He is just an amazing actor. I loved the scenes between Lucky (JJ) and Aiden (CC). I knew Lucky would accept and love Aiden. I know fans are commenting that Colin looks too old to play Aiden, and maybe he does, but this kid can hold his own against JJ and BH. He is a great actor, and I can pretend he is 15 if he continues killing his scenes. Colin was also great in his scenes with Elizabeth (Becky Herbst) last Monday. Their instant chemistry reminds me of William Lipton and BH.
I am hoping these scenes are just the beginning of a new focus for GH, on legacy characters growing and changing, reconnecting and rebuilding after years impossible situations. I want to see some extended stories of human drama and joy, not silly spy adventures or mob intrigue. Lucky’s homecoming is what the doctor ordered for Port Charles. Eager to see more Laura, Lu, their extended families. I wish Bobbie were still alive.
WHY do the writers on the show GH feel like everyone they bring back to the show has to be gay???? I have watched this show since its inception, and I just think that having all the gays on there just destroys the storyline!!
Are you a Phelps cult member or what?
All the gays? Lucas, Aiden, and I guess you can count Brad, though he’s barely on. Hardly a gay invarison of Port Charles.
“All the gays”? Get real. Is Lucky gay? Holly? Let’s see other returns this year – Jason? Martin?
For those who don’t like a diversified community, I’d suggest watching 1950’s sitcom reruns. Maybe an episode of Love of Life from 1963?
Gays exist in real life, why shouldn’t they exist in Port Charles?
He was already gay and this comment makes you sound like a moron.
We had racism here yesterday about Robert Gossett only winning his Emmys because he’s black and there’s a quota, now today some good old fashioned homophobia. Some lovely people commenting on the site lately.
I shouldn’t even dignify this, but I will. GH has something like 65 characters on the show currently between contract and recurring actors, and exactly 4 of those characters are gay. That is hardly “Everyone they bring back to the show is gay. The gays are taking over and destroying my show!” Like seriously, give me a break.
Maybe you need to remember that Lucas and Brad are established characters on the show (whether the actors were recurring or on contract); this show has been adapting with all the writer changes.
Lynn…
I agree with Michael…your comment DOES make you sound like a moron.
As an openly gay man, I am not easily offended. Yet your comment pisses me off!!!!!
This is 2024!!!!! Remember that.
Most of all, if you currently don’t like GH, watch something else!!!!!
The 1970’s Tales from the City, Boy In the Band, or the more recent Queer as Folk would be good thing to watch. Or even try The Birdcage.
The way I see it, no one would blame Aidan if the focus of their reunion was “Why did you abandon me?”. Aidan’s sexuality is secondary and it’s too little too late to care what Lucky thinks. That scene would have been more meaningful to me if it involved a devoted father like Mac. I feel like Elizabeth and Aidan let Lucky off the hook. I think they would have been justified if they’d voiced a few verbal jabs about him leaving. Aidan, bless him, wants his Daddy’s acceptance as all kids do.
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
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Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava’s (Maura West) daughter Avery looks quite different, starting on today’s November 9 episode of General Hospital. That’s because GH has made Avery into a full-blown teenager and the role is now being played by actress Alya Bullington.
In her debut, the Tennessee native was thrown into the deep soap waters with Daytime Emmy winners, Maurice Benard and Eden McCoy (Josslyn). Bullington weighed-in to TV Insider about her first scene which featured Avery overhearing a fight between Sonny and Josslyn.
She explained “It was something I have never done before, I did not have a lot of experience with the screaming and the crying stuff, but I got my first script, and I was like, ‘OK, this is a huge opportunity to learn so much about how that stuff works and to become this character that I have never even tried playing before.’”
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THE TEENAGED VERSION OF AVERY WILL HAVE A LOT TO CONTEND WITH
Speaking of working with McCoy, Bullington shared, “She’s incredible. I remember her just laughing and making jokes on set, and then the minute that they started taping, she just locked in and she cried immediately, and my first thought was, ‘I want to be able to do that.’
The soap opera newcomer added, “I think she just inspired me so much because she is so great and she can just lock into whatever character she wants to in the moment.”
The character of Avery was born back in 2014, but as recently as the October 8 episode of General Hospital, the character was suddenly referred to as a teenager. This is the second young female character in recent months to be aged up following the casting of Kayden Brenna Tokarski as Scout Cain.
As for her take on Avery and what’s ahead, Alya said,“She’s emotional, and she’s curious, and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”
So, what do you think about General Hospital making Avery a teenager? Are you excited to see the conflict between Sonny, Ava and Avery now that they have aged up the character? Share your thoughts and welcome Alya to GH via the comment section below.
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