General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava Blackmails Alexis; Marco Calls Out Natalia for Her Bigotry
Blackmail and bigotry seemed to be the order of the day on the Wednesday, April 9th episode of ABC’s General Hospital. First, Ava (Maura West) has made her move to extort money from the Cassadine fortune; now armed with the evidence that Kristina (Kate Mansi) had intent to cut the brakes to her car, but instead cut the brakes to Ric’s (Rick Hearst). The move sent both Liz (Rebecca Hebst) and Ric to the hospital with injuries.
Ava comes to visit Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) at her law office, and Ava tells Alexis that Kristina tried to kill her and she can prove it. Ava tells Alexis about her argument with Kristina at her apartment and how she had the motive and the opportunity to tamper with the brakes on Ric’s car. Alexis wants proof, so Ava shows her the security footage from the camera in the garage.
Alexis wants to know how much Ava wants from her to keep this quiet, and that is when Ava brings up the money Alexis controls from the Cassadine Estate for Ace. Alexis asks about the car and Ava says she had it moved from the impound to an undisclosed, but safe location. Trying to push back on Ava, Alexis points out Alexis has broken the chain of evidence.
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Ava counters that Ric knows the brakes were tampered with, and that her next move is to let the police know, who will the inform the DA’s office. Since Alexis’ daughter, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) works for the DA’s office, she will learn that Kristina almost killed Molly’s father. In the end, Ava gives Alexis until 9am tomorrow to cough up the money, or she’ll tell Molly!
Elsewhere, while at the Metro Court restaurant, Natalia (Eva LaRue), after speaking with Jenz (Carlo Rota), joins her son Marco (Adrian Anchondo) at his table. He tells her about his interview with Alexis and Diane’s (Carolyn Hennesy) law firm and that if he gets the job, he’ll be moving to Port Charles.
The judgmental Natalia,says she is very unhappy with his choices and she’s not happy he’s been practicing law for 10 years and wasting his musical talents, since he could be on tour with his sister,Alison aka Blaze. Marco reminds her that he was angry because of her reaction when he came out to her; and how she tried to shove him back into the closet, the same as she later did to Alison. Natalia says she regrets how she reacted.
Next, Natalia blames Jenz for manipulating Marco into going to law school and how she did not fight enough to keep him from going. Natalia swears she’s changed now, but Marco is not buying it. After Marco storms out, Sonny (Maurice Benard) who was having lunch with Kristina and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), where he filled his son on his heart condition, spots Natalia at the bar as he was leaving, and heads over to ask her why she was talking to Jenz Sidwell. We fade to black.
So, are you Team Ava or Team Alexis? Who do you want to get the upper hand in this blackmail attempt? What do you think of Natalia having two children that are gay and her originally being completely unaccepting of them? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, check out some of the scenes between Maura West and Nancy Lee Grahn from yesterday’s GH, followed by a preview for today’s, April 10th episode where Sonny confront Natalia and says, “Why didn’t you tell me he was your ex?”
Finally.. the episode with the BIG re-write about her son… Marco suits being a lawyer more so than a rock star, in my opinion.
Team Ava all the way. Kristina needs yet again another hard wake up call.
Hey GH fan; we’ll have to “agree to disagree” on this one. (Uggg; I hate that overused expression so much, lol). Ava, in my opinion, is intolerably obnoxious. She backstabbed Nina in the worst way, and then hit her up for money. She thought she killed Nikolas and left him to rot, lied to Laura’s face, and then when it was discovered he was still alive instead of jumping for joy she was less than enthusiastic AND wants his divorce settlement money. She did cause Kristina’s baby’s death in a roundabout way; she knew Kristina loves Sonny and it would be horrible for her to have to testify against him. Yet, she and Scotty, just a few weeks before Kristina was to give birth, handed Kristina a court order to testify against him. Ava had to have known that would set Kristina off. So, to my mind had Ava not set that ball in motion, that argument in Ava’s apartment would never have happened. (Not to mention Ava goaded her by calling Alexis all sorts of names). AND…how vicious does one have to be to taunt Kristina about not being a mother; last argument they had Ava said something about a mother protecting her child, something “Kristina” wouldn’t know about. So…though Kristina has become unhinged; emotionally fraught, she’s still ten times a better person than Ava will ever be. I’m team Kristina on this, though she does need mental help to get through her anger and despair.
I can understand how Kristina’s situations have driven her around the bend. She is far from innocent but the need for retribution will lead to more hardships. The hardest thing is to let a wrong go, and the loss of her baby goes beyond letting something go.
Better to wait and relish in your adversaries downfall than be the cause it. I find it more sweet that way.
I don’t know; I’m a Scorpio and the thought of revenge is sweet, lol. Not in physical violence, lest this comment get blown out of proportion by less than rational people. (lol again. 😉 ) As for our soapy Kristina, she’s been in a downward spiral and will likely hit even more rock bottom before she hopefully reaches back up to the top. And at least after she cut the brakes she did have the sense and the conscience to call Ava and attempt to keep her from getting into that car. It’s not like she cut them and couldn’t wait for the accident to happen. As soon as she calmed down she realized how wrong she was; she also, as Lucky said, felt great concern after the accident even though she despises Rick. The show can take Kristina in two ways; when Maurice exits they can have her take over, or they can go the other way and she stays on the more productive path…
Ah-ha ! That explains everything as I am a vergo… a sensitive guy.
But I bet your house is neat and tidy!!
Spectacular !
LOL; I didn’t know Virgos were sensitive. In actuality, I’m extremely sensitive. So much so, that I think I’m an empath. Seriously, However those are two separate things. I can “feel” for you, cry for you, want to wrap you in my arms, make it all better… and hopefully in that situation you’re not pissing me off at the same time. LOLOLOLOLOL! Then I’d be in conflict. I’ll give you an example. I have a neighbor whom I detest. I don’t just dislike him, I literally detest him. He’s a despicable, callous, unfeeling “human being.” And I’ve said many times in spite of my empathetic nature, my overly compassionate nature, I’d step over him if he was lying in the middle of the road. And I meant it. But then, sigh, one day I saw him and he looked old; frail. Hunched over, skin and bones. And in the midst of my hatred for him I felt empathy…Because gone was the vicious creature and all I saw was vulnerability. But then I remembered how he made fun of people who were as he is now…
I think it’s clear that Kristina knows she caused events that lead to the death of Irene and that knowledge is too great of a burden so she externalizes that guilt onto Ava. Easier to target Ava ( who is an easy target given her crimes and misdemeanors)than it is to face the hard truth.
Yes; I agree she knows that Ava didn’t push her. Still, it WAS Ava’s fault for putting Kristina in a position that would have landed Sonny in jail. As I said to GH fan, Ava as always, pushed Katrina (pun intended) to the point of escalation. Ava should never have asked Kristina to testify against her own father. Ava was demanding she betray her father which would have caused him to lose A very and probably be locked up. I can understand Kristina’s fury; I would’ve marched over there, too.
I agree. I’ve always hated Ava and everything she stands for. She’s done all she can to torment Kristina, before and after Adella. Can you imagine poor Avery being brought up by this woman with no morals, especially after or when she loses Sonny. I’d bet anything that she’d give Avery to him if the right amount was offered . I’d also like to reiterate everything she did to Nicholas and her one friend, Nina. She is just a thoroughly disgusting human being and I hope I can watch GH long enough to see her demise or get put away for the rest of her miserable life!
I can’t disagree with your account of Ava’s crimes. But Ava Jerome was introduced to us as a classic soap opera vixen-villain. Sure, she’s had a few peaks and valleys along the way especially when she was victimized by Ryan and Esme. Now Ava has returned to her glorious villainous ways, and I love it. What I hate is when a character is presented to us as some kind of hero or heroine despite their villainous actions. To use a tired cliche, Ava is that character you love to hate.
As much as I love Alexis, I am Team Ava. Alexis needs to wake up and realize her daughter needs help. Whether she meant it for Ava, Ric or Elizabeth, sane people do not tamper with people’s brakes. Plu,s Ava is more fun when she is rich. The biggest question is where did all of the Jerome money go?
Good question… since all the other Jeromes are now here in Hell. And they couldn’t bring their money with them.
I think Natalia could teach that old dog Sonny some new tricks .
So out of thin air, they explained how the studio musician became a lawyer…well sort of. Because Natalia was claiming he was still a working studio musician just a few months ago when Blaze was about to go on tour. But now we’re supposed to believe he’s been a lawyer for 10 years??
And I guess we’re not supposed to remember that his name used to be “Eloi” and not “Marco”??
And why does he have a last name (Rios??) different from both of his parents?? Seems obvious to me that it was daddy Sidwell’s idea that he take a job with Diane & Alexis’ law firm, probably so he could get some inside information on both Corinthos Coffee, LLC and this Cassadine Trust Fund that Alexis was recently appointed to.
Seems unlikely that Marco is going to be able to keep the secret of who his parents are, now that he’s living in Port Charles. Poor Lucas… he thought he found somebody with better ethics and morals than Brad? Doesn’t appear to be the case.
Well, we really don’t need to see Natalia waxing on anymore about her disappointment with her children. So, let’s just accept the name change (Marco is much better) and job switch. Makes me we wonder if Adrian can sing and if he’ll be part of the NB.
Sidwell is apparently not Allison/Blaze’s father, so Natalia must have married again after Jenz – hence the Ramirez name.
Hense yet another new character soon to come then.. Natalia’s 2nd husband.
I sure hope it will be someone so great that we can all say, “no wonder they aren’t together”, and I’m really happy Sonny dumped her miserable butt!
I agree. She tells Marco she’s changed but how does a fifty- something year old woman, who has remained resolute with her belief that homosexuality is bad, even after her son came out to her, just suddenly “ change” overnight?
I wasn’t convinced anymore than Marco was.
Oh Harry; I have to disagree with you again. I am so sick of everyone, from viewers to characters, bringing up Natalia’s views on gay people. She admitted she was wrong, and I DO believe it was sincere. Do I think she embraces it? Loves it? No. But I think her hardline view has softened, and I think the views she had were understandable since she was brought up in a strict, Latin, Catholic, home that were not accepting of that choice. She did get to actually see Blaze and Kristina’s love for each other and it did give her a certain realization. Until and if she shows a judgmental side again to either of her kids, I think the dialogue is beating a dead horse. What I expected her son to say was that he spoke to his sister, and she told him that their mom had had a breakthrough; that she had softened her stance and was more open and accepting. So…yes; I do think people can change their views. Natalia didn’t change overnight; she changed after she was saw how much emotional hurt she caused (which she never intended; not publicly) and the devastating fallout.
The way it was written is that yes, Natalia did change her life- long views on homosexuality abruptly. And in her conversation with Marco demonstrated, she still views him as a disappointment because he didn’t follow her plan for him (in this case, becoming a lawyer instead of a musician).
Well, to paraphrase Mae West, Ava is very good but when she’s bad, she’s better. Ava might be bad but she doesn’t have an orbit of people swirling around her trying to rescue her. I wish Alexis would stop enabling Kristina. Kristina now has Lucky joining her litany of enablers while she grows more self-righteous and self deluded day by day. Alexis should turn her daughter in. It’s time for tough love.
And what? Have her go to jail for possibly decades? She needs psychological help; not jail.
She could plead guilty by reason of insanity and get the help she needs. But Alexis’s continued circumvention of Kristina facing the consequences of her actions is codependent behavior, and it is weakening her daughter. No more coverups!
Hmmm after watching Friday’s episode…you and Rebecca1 called it… off to Shady Brook she goes
Diane gave great advice although it’s not that easy to have someone involuntarily committed (not in California anyway).
I bet Kristina will be just as much trouble in Shady Brook as she is out. Will she just accept what’s happening to her, due to her mother’s instigation, or try escaping?
I hope she’s sent to a spectacular asylum in the Swiss Alps and we get a nice long break from that petulant overgrown child.
Love the Easter egg
Team Ava entirely. This is the Ava I have missed: the strongheaded, confident person she was.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!
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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric
With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’
In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”
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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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