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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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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

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It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.

Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.

In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

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WHERE IS SCOTT?

On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.

In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”

The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.”  Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.

So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?

In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!

Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?

Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.

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Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.

Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.

Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

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It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.

In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.

However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

Lucas and Joe

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE

Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!

“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”

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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.

So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”

While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.

Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”

Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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