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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kristina Breaks Up with Blaze, Then Blaze Fires Natalia as She Leaves Port Charles
The same-sex love story of Kristina (Kate Mansi) and Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) looks to have come to an end on the Tuesday, August 13th episode of General Hospital. With the ‘new attitude’ and grieving Kristina swallowed up in the loss of her baby, she is pushing everyone away.
When Blaze comes to see Kristina in her hospital room, Kristina already knows Blaze got the opportunity of a lifetime to be the opening act for Miquel Morez (Ricky Martin) on his world tour after Natalia (Eva LaRue) came to see her with the news. Blaze insists she won’t leave Kristina while she is recovering in the hospital and because she loves her and wants to be there for her.
Blaze tells Kristina, she is her everything and won’t be pushed away. However, Kristina insists Blaze go for her dream and go on the tour, especially now because Kristina says she is empty and has nothing left to give, because the baby was everything to her. When Blaze tries to reason with her that she can be there to help her though her grief, Kristina says she will end up resenting her because she put her life hold and this opportunity is something Blaze always was born to do.
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Kristina tells says Blaze that needs to live her best life. Eventually, after tears are streaming down are face, Blaze says she will go on the tour, but can they, at least, touch base, while she is away. Kristina agrees they can. They share a kiss and Blaze exits, and Kristina breaks down.
Now at the airport with her mother Natalia, Blaze learns that Natalia has to tie up some loose ends before joining her on the European leg of the tour. Blaze gets angry and tells Natalia that she got what she wanted – Kristina dumped her. Now, in turn, Blaze fires Natalia as her manager, before heading out to catch her flight.
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If this is Jacqueline Grace Lopez last episode for now, she delivered in these emotional scenes with Kate Mansi and Eva LaRue, and viewers know how on the soaps performers always get some meaty scenes before their exit!
So, are you upset that Kristina and Blaze broke-up? Does this set the tone for a whole new canvas for the character of Kristina moving forward? Do you think Blaze will return? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Never saw the chemistry between KM and JGL. Hard to believe Blaze is a famous singer as she walks around PC as a normal citizen. It was time for her to depart. Not sure why they’re keeping Natalia. Eva LaRue is a get, but the character is a dud.
Looking forward to the fireworks between Molly and Kristina as Molly now sees her sister’s not so innocent.
Poor Kristina can’t get a break. Her first boyfriend was an abusive piece of shit who put her in the hospital. I’ve pretty much purged the whole thing with Joe Scully’s son from my mind, since that recast of Krissy was so awful.
The Parker thing was just wrong on 666 different levels. Now just when it looked like she might have found “real love” (or at least what passes for that in Port Charles) despite the efforts of Blaze’s bigoted mother. Guess that all went out the window…. literally.
Ironic that they brought the name of Miguel Morez into all of this. For a while there, I was actually thinking Blaze’s backstory might have been that Miguel was her father, and then he dumped her mother Natalia for a man… and that’s why Natalia was a homophobe.
Your Miguel theory is one of your best storyline suggestions ever.
I don’t know. Kristina dumping Blaze feels like a rewrite. The rejection was portrayed well by Jacqueline, but I like her as Blaze and I hate to see her go. It was satisfying seeing her fire Natalia though. Eva LaRue is a likeable person who wonderfully plays an unlikeable person in Natalia. Great actors, both ladies.
This seems like a pretty hasty re-write to me, and one that I don’t like. I liked Kristina and Blaze together, and the fact that GH was finally portraying a real gay couple as something more than background window dressing.They’ve really done an abysmal job in that area in recent years.
The story with Aiden being gay has seemingly been dropped. They did the lovely scene with Aiden coming out to Elizabeth around Christmas last year, and then nothing for months, no follow up, not a thing. Then he was being bullied at school, Elizabeth was going to look into it, and once again, not another word in months. Dr. Terry Randolph has fallen off the face of the earth, as well. And now Kristina and Blaze, who from what I can tell from my travels on social media were a pretty well liked couple, are hurriedly dropped out of nowhere.
GH gives lip service to doing LGBTQ stories, and then never follows up on them for any length of time. I guess Disney doesn’t want to offend the bible thumper conservatives sitting at home watching and clutching their pearls, while they make a list of what books to ban next.
The cast needs to be trimmed even more of all these newcomers, so they can feature our legacy characters more. .It will be interesting to see who else leaves.I do look for Cameron Matheson to leave soon.Just my opinion. Write Natalia off. Send Cates away.
I agree that there are too many characters. I hope the cast gets trimmed down and more focus on the characters that fans have loved for years.
I loved Eva LaRue in CSI Hope her character on GH develops more.
Building this relationship into something that appeared it was going to be part of the fabric long term and initially doing a tremendous job with the storyline and all it represents , to do an about face and abruptly end it , is an epic fail on the writers part and anyone else at GH who played a part in ending it . Jacqueline did an outstanding job and deserved better . Why ask for the viewers comments , it doesn’t appear they are heard at all.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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