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GENERAL HOSPITAL: James Patrick Stuart Exits as Valentin Leaves for Steinmauer Prison With Parting Words, ‘Till Next Time’

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It’s the end of the line for now for Valentine Cassadine. On the Monday, March 24th episode of General Hospital some final goodbyes and getting some things order were paramount for him as it also marked the last appearance (for now) of popular star, James Patrick Stuart.

In story while at the PCPD interrogation room, Valentin asks Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) to take care of his daughter, Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez) financially when he explains how he was the one who basically locked Ava (Maura West) out of getting her hands on any of the Cassadine inheritance. Alexis says her hands are tied, and she has to protect the estate for Ace until he’s twenty-one. However, she goes on to say, she will give Charlotte all the love and support she could ever want. Alexis doesn’t understand why he did what he did with the Pikeman Arms deal/WSB mess (neither do we really?) but she knows he loves his daughter above all else and he did the right thing bringing her home to her mother, Lulu and Port Charles.

Anna (Finola Hughes) goes into the interrogation room to check on Valentin. She doesn’t know why he couldn’t have left it all alone. She is so frustrated, sad and heartbroken at the same time as she rattles off the list of his crimes and entanglements with the WSB, Pikeman, and all the lies. She asks him, “Why did you let them pull you back in? Why did you put yourself in a position where you could lose it all?” Valentin simply says it was for Anna.

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Charlotte arrives and wants to her papa. Anna calls Lulu (Alexa Havins) to get down to the PCPD as Charlotte wants to see Valentin before he is taken to Steinmauer maximum security prison probably for life. Anna tells Lulu it would be good for both Charlotte and Valentin to have one final goodbye.

Now down at the PCPD, Lulu runs into Alexis and for the first time since Sam died the two have an uncomfortable and emotional conversation where Lulu says to Alexis she has been afraid to face her. Lulu tells Alexis she is sorry for the loss of her daughter and grateful to Sam for her life. They embrace.

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Lulu takes Charlotte into the interrogation room where she runs into Valentin’s arms and they hug. He thanks Lulu for letting him have that moment with his daughter. Brennan (Chris McKenna) arrives and tells Valentin, “It’s time, your chariot awaits.”

Anna releases Valentin into Jack’s custody. She warns Brennan to make sure Valentin arrives safely to Steinmauer, if not she’ll hold him responsible. As he is being led out in chains by Brennan; Valentin looks back at everyone at the station before departing and says, “Till next time.”

The moment wrapped the most recent stint for James Patrick Stuart as Valentin Cassadine, but leaves the door open for yet another return down the line. After all, how do we know that Valentin won’t escape Steinmauer or Brennan?

So, are you sad to see Valentin once again written off the canvas? Were you hoping for a ‘Vanna’ reunion? Are you glad it finally looks like he will pay for his crimes over the past few years? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Valentin is one of the show’s best characters. It’s a shame that he’s leaving again. I’d happily take him over both Brennan and Sidwell, who seem to be taking his place in terms of gray-area characters. Really hope he comes back soon.

Why don’t they put him.on contract??!! It could be his choice, but there is so much storyline.

JPS has said he appreciates the flexibility that being on recurring allows him. Frank offered a contract when he first joined the show, but JPS turned it down. His one agreement is for weeks when he’s on, Stuart is listed first amongst the recurring performers.

Considering how long he’s been on the show and is always the #1 non contract actor when he appears that week, I get the sense that it was his choice not to be on contract.

Very sad. I hope James Patrick Stuart returns soon. There are tons of stories that could be explored with the return of Valentin.

Upset he’s gone. He made me want to watch.

I agree, he was my favorite character. I am so sad he will be gone.

Buh-bye! Don’t ever come back!

I’m with you. I despise the character.

JPS will be missed hope he returns soon if only for a few weeks

I am upset he’s leaving. He’s an amazing actor. I will miss him a lot but hopefully he’ll return some day.

Valentin made the show worth watching for me. I love his dynamic with Charlotte and Alexis. His live story with Nina was epic and so was his romance with Anna. Hopefully, he will return soon. JAMES PAYRICK STEWART IS A PHENOMENAL ACTOR..I WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY AS VALENTIN.

I’ve been watching him for years, he is also a good comic actor – hilarious on Fraiser

I remember him on Frasier from years ago. Yes, it was hilarious. JPS is not only a great actor but a very funny comedian as well. I love him GH and hope comes back soon!

One of my favorite actors. So sorry to see him go.

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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

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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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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

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The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.

Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.

Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET

Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.

Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT

At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.

Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.

The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.

So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

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The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.

In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.

Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST

Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).

Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.

Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.

TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES

Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!

Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.

Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.

So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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