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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Bobbie Spencer’s Family and Friends Say Goodbye at Her Memorial Service; While a Revelation Sets Carly and Felicia on a Mission
Bobbie Spencer’s family and friends and an unexpected visitor attended the memorial service of the beloved GH nurse, and longtime resident of Port Charles, on the highly-anticipated January 10th episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
As the day began, Carly is preparing to attend her mother’s memorial, when her brother, Lucas arrives. The two share an emotional hug as Carly says she doesn’t know how she will get through this, and Lucas says that he doesn’t know either, but they will.
Anna and Felicia arrive at Maxie’s ready to say goodbye to the woman who made such a huge difference in all of their lives, for Bobbie’s adopted daughter BJ’s heart, lives inside Maxie and saved her life as a little girl.
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Then, in what many of us hoped we would never have to see, Bobbie’s photo is now on the GH memorial wall, along with so many others that have passed before her that Port Charles and the viewers hold closed to their hearts. As Laura looks at Bobbie’s photo, Spencer shows up and the two hug.
Elizabeth meets up with Laura at Kelly’s before the service, because Ruby’s old diner sign broke. An upset Laura is calmed by Liz who says she will replace it and make another one.
Now at the church, there is a collage of photos of Bobbie through the years at its entrance as Anna, Maxie and Felicia share a moment. Maxie remembers Tony listening to BJ’s heart beating in her chest after her live-saving heart transplant. At that moment, Maxie spots an unknown young woman in the church where she feels like she may know her, but can’t figure out from where.
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Tracy tells Carly how sorry she is and that she admired Bobbie for her dedication to Luke. Sonny arrives with Sam and Dante and tells Carly how much he loved Bobbie. Alexis has a flashback of how Bobbie’s words of wisdom about abuse helped her after Kristina recalls how Kiefer abused her years ago.
Laura sees Scott in the pew having difficulties figuring how to speak about Bobbie, when its so easy for him to speak publicly in a courtroom as a lawyer. Scott is just overcome with grief.
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As the memorial began, there was the heartbreaking moment when the men brought in Bobbie’s casket. Next, Laura gave the eulogy where she expresses how Bobbie was a fighter for things she truly believed in and saw the good in everyone, something that was true about Jackie Zeman as well. Laura says Bobbie was an experience, one she will miss.
When Scott speaks, he admits he is at a loss for words, which is rare for him. He talks about how Bobbie had a eclectic group of friends from an Aztec Princess (Felicia) to fitness guru Richard Simmons. Scott shared he has realized that he and Bobbie were meant to be best friends. He puts his hand on her casket and says he’ll miss Bobbie. This one of the more emotional moments of the episode, because as viewers, know Kin and Jackie were so close and best friends in real life.
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Elizabeth spoke proudly of Bobbie and how she helped her and so many others. Last to speak was Carly. She admits to the attendees that she was a mess when she came to Port Charles, and a schemer. She says her mother accepted her and she loves her mom, so much, and how the world will be different place without her.
While there were cutaways to the attendees, we couldn’t help but be so moved by watching Lucas struggle with the grief of his losing his mom as played by the returning Ryan Carnes. What we don’t understand is why Lucas was not given an opportunity to speak at Bobbie’s memorial. After the service, Felix approaches Lucas and gives him a hug elaborating on what a terrific person Bobbie was.
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Reserving full judgment until after Thursday’s episode, but it’s a “barely like” so far.
Yes, the vets shined as expected and having Brighton back was a treat.
Did they get Carnes back on an “under 5” agreement? At least show his sister Sam comforting him.
Two clips only? One for Alexis and one for Felicia. Hoping that’s rectified on Thursday.
They had all contract players who interacted with Bobbie along with recurring Kevin, Lucy, and Scott. But, apparently couldn’t afford to put Robert (a long history) or Carly’s pal Olivia in the church instead of 2 extras. Brad seems to have disappeared. Terry should’ve represented the hospital.
And, while they couldn’t necessarily afford or fit past cast members, maybe a scanning of the cards on the flowers could have revealed those received from Audrey, Lucky, Jake Meyer, Noah Drake, Terry Brock and Valerie Spencer among others.
This!
Robert was in Thursday’s opening scene.
Going back to my first sentence, after viewing the second episode, I will say job well done.
Judging by Robert’s voice, he might have been sick on the day the church scenes were shot.
Thursday’s show was very powerful, especially the reveal who the reporter was.
I feel that anyone who has lost their mother had a hard time not bursting in to tears. I watched GH with my mom since 1978 and I could almost feel her watching Thursday’s show with me.
I thought the memorial was well done though it was definitely missing a few people that should have been included as mentioned by another commenter. Robert was best friends with Luke for so many years. Not sure why he wasn’t included.
“What we don’t understand is why Lucas was not given an opportunity to speak at Bobbie’s memorial. ” I can’t agree more with this sentence. Why just those few lines? He was her son and such a wonderful actor. I’m sure he could have been given a heartfelt monologue and he would have pulled it off.
Waiting to see what Thursday’s episode brings.
The writing has definitely improved since the writer’s strike is over.
“BJ” had more lines than Lucas and she’s been dead for almost 30 years!
I thought the whole thing was a little off. First thing that got me was Lucas and the guilty way he was acting ,was it me or was he really acting strange, not grieving necessarily. Secondly, I feel like a fool that I’ve watched all these years and didn’t know that Bobbi and Felicia were best friends, oh well, Carly didn’t know either.
Carly knew. She said was she didn’t know why she and Felicia weren’t friendly all these years considering that her mom and Felicia were so close. I guess she thought trying to kill Felicia’s brother-in-law, Tony, (who Felicia was very close to), after she drove him crazy and spewed her cruelty at him, was no biggie.
I agree Lucas should have got more lines he should have been able to speak also why didn’t Carly consult him more that’s her brother would have been nice if they were both up there while she was talking about their mother
Not everyone wants to speak at a funeral. Lucas strikes me as a more private, quiet character (hiding who he was most his lfe). Add to that he left PC, has been out of town for so long, and is in shock (and/or guilt for being disconnected) I understand his silent emoting. I think it was a great acting choice, given Lucas’ history and disappearance – Ryan Carnes made great lemonade!
If Maxie has BJ’s heart how is BJ alive ?
BJ in these episodes was a ghost or angel. Still dead. Brighton did a great job.
She’s not alive; she was her spirit or ghost, however you want to refer to her…
No way would Bobbie be buried and Dr Noah Drake wouldn’t show up.
Great writing for the memorial episodes and to tie it back to BJ and to get the former actress was even better. Glad to have the lead writers back to take us into 2024! BJ back as an angel brought out the tissues and we did not even watch GH back then.
Not to me; I thought it corny.
I loved today’s episode. A wonderful tribute to both Bobbie and the actress. Jackie Zemam. didn’t realize the reporter was BJ till close to the end. Loved everyone’s memories and flashbacks. I wish I could be remembered like that
Andddd I didn’t realize till I read this synopsis the name of the reporter – ANGELA of course! ❤️
Whoever had the idea of seeking out Brighton Hertford to play Angela Brighton — B.J. in angel form — in this pivotal, brilliant stroke of casting and writing should be given an enormous raise and Emmy award! I was blown away by the two episodes for Bobbie’s sendoff. And it’s hard for this former GH zealot to be impressed by much of anything about this show. But the writing, acting, pacing, and casting were all phenomenal.
Sure, a mention of Audrey would have been nice, and one could quibble about maybe a couple of other characters who might have been there. But Laura, Scotty, Felicia, Lucas, Maxie, and, yes, even Carly, among others, provided believable grief and respect for Bobbie in this sentimental sendoff. Yet the stroke of genius in the return of B.J. was one of GH’s finest moments. Bobbie would be proud. Zeman would be proud. Thank you.
I thought Bobbi’s service was nicely done. Would love to have seen more clips but the ones they had were nice! It was very emotional and beautiful. I love to hear all the other characters speak but Laura was great and whomever wrote her eulogy. I actually did not watch GH when BJ was on so don’t really know the story. Will have to look it up.
I watch general hospital way back in the early 80s. I missed the part where Luke raped Laura. It was a nice funeral service. Bought back many memories wow time sure flew by.
Y Wasnt Luke There GH Has Ghosts All The Time
Tony Geary has retired to Amsterdam. Highly unlikely we see him on GH again
It was once again the Carly show; all Carly’s grief. Lucas barely said a word, no one personally spoke with him except for Felix. He didn’t give a eulogy, he was excluded from hearing what the ghost, lol, had to say to Carly, Maxi, and Felicia about Bobbie helping trafficked girls. I don’t even know why the writers asked him back with such a snub. To top it off, when he left the diner, he and Carly hugged while Liz and Laura didn’t give him so much as a wave goodbye. LOL; it was ridiculous. Nice flashback clips though.
The question of will Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) stay awhile at General Hospital after his recent extended hiatus from the show earlier this year, has reportedly been answered.
TMZ via court documents obtained in Burton’s ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife Sheree Gustin, shared that Steve actually inked a new three year deal with the ABC soap opera back in June.
That is significant because it was June when Burton returned back to work as Jason. In addition, the court filing confirmed that Burton had already moved back to California from Tennessee.
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STEVE’S HIATUS AND HIS RETURN TO PORT CHARLES
GH fans will recall, it was back in February of 2026, that Burton announced via his Instagram that he was stepping away from his role of Jason Morgan for short break and pointed to wanting to spend quality time with his new wife, Michelle Lundstrom Burton with whom he tied the knot back on May 17, 2025.
Steve expressed at that time, “I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family.” It was back on March 25 that viewers saw Jason carted away by the WSB after taking the fall for Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) who shot then WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Burton returned to work on June 1, and due to General Hospital taping roughly six weeks ahead of air, made his on-screen comeback on the July 13 episode.
GOING FOR GOLD AT THE UPCOMING DAYTIME EMMYS
Then, Steve and his enduring fans got an extra special treat on the same day, when it was revealed on Extra that he was nominated for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
Steve previously won in the Supporting Actor category for his work as General Hospital’s Jason in 1998 and as The Young and the Restless’ Dylan McAvoy in 2018.
Now with Jason and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship seemingly hitting the skids, plus Jason’s commitment to staying out of mob life to focus on being present for his son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), what does the future hold for the fan favorite character? Stay tuned.
So, happy to hear that Steve Burton signed a new three year deal with General Hospital? Knowing that, what storyline would you like to see Jason get involved and with who? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Reach an Impasse; Is This the End of Their Relationship?
On the Friday, September 11 episode of General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship becomes strained to potentially the point of no return.
Things take a turn when an unglued Britt having been traumatized by almost being killed by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) asks Jason to back her up with the PCPD when she reports Anna for attempted murder.
However, Jason told Britt, he can’t. Jason shares that he does not believe Anna would have gone through with shooting her. Therefore, Britt was not in any real imminent danger. Britt is flabbergasted and hurt that Jason is refusing to tell the police what he actually witnessed for himself on Mount Emerson.
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BRITT WANTS BACK UP FROM JASON
Jason counters that he can’t believe that Britt would want Anna punished. or sent to prison, or a mental facility after the trauma she endured while being locked up and mentally tortured while at Wyndemere.
He asks Britt, “How could you even say that you want her locked up or prosecuted for what she did when you knew she was being held prisoner and you did nothing to save her?” Britt is stunned by Jason’s response.
Coming up, official General Hospital spoilers share that on the upcoming Monday, September 14 episode, Jason confides in Carly (Laura Wright), while Britt is stung. In the video preview that aired at the end of the Friday, September 11 episode for this coming Monday, Britt says to Jason, “You don’t believe me. Do you?”
General Hospital head scribes, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte previously teased in their fall preview of the soap, “Britt and Jason have come a long way and fought a lot of enemies to be together. But the most stubborn obstacle to their happiness isn’t without, it’s within. Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”
So, what do you think will happen? Will Jason and Britt break-up over Britt’s lies and Jason’s unwillingness to report Anna’s crime against her? Do you want Jason and Britt to go their separate ways? If they do, will Britt become romantically involved with Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) ? If so, who do you pair Jason with? Anyone? Weigh-in via the comment section.
If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.
Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.
One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.
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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?
Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).
In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.
HEALING ANNA
On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital. Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.
So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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