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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kristina Crashes Through a Window During Her Showdown with Ava: What Did You Think of the Fall?
It’s going to be crisis-mode tomorrow on Friday’s episode of the General Hospital, following the ending of the Thursday, August 1st episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
The scene that has everyone buzzing featured Maura West and Kate Mansi as Ava and Kristina. After being summoned to testify against her father, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) that she witnessed the beatdown of Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) at the hands of the mobster, Kristina is on the warpath.
Next, Kristina shows up in Ava’s room at the Metro Court Hotel, John (Adam J. Harrington) has already conveniently left and put his duffel bag behind the table. Kristina confronts Ava demanding she withdraw the subpoena. Ava says she is a mother trying to protect her daughter, and she should know something about that, given her current state.
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Ava points out that if Kristina fails to testify she will be in contempt of court, and it will only bolster her case. Ava taunts Kristina about what she is hiding that has her afraid to testify. Kristina warns her to withdraw the subpoena or else. Ava says she’s looking forward to watching Kristina testify against Sonny in a court-of-law.
As the two continue to argue, photos are being taken through the window. Kristina promises she will make Ava regret making her take the stand, because when she does she’ll tell everyone what Ava did to Morgan and that she murdered Connie Falconeri. As Ava moves towards Kristina, she screams, “Don’t touch me!” Next, thing you know, Kristina takes one step back, trips over Cates’ luggage and crashes through the window landing in the Metro Court pool with several onlookers watching the terrible fall, including Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez).
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Kate Mansi spoke to Soap Opera Digest on taping the showdown between Ava and Kristina, that led up to her GH alter ego crashing through the window: “I think that was really smart and it leaves it in this really sort of knotty gray area because it’s like, ‘Wait, did she push her, or did she fall? Whose fault is it?’ The blame isn’t black and white. Kristina came to Ava’s hotel room so hot, you know? Off the charts! Kristina isn’t attacking her, but if you think about it, Kristina comes into her space and is yelling at her and upset with her and making demands and there is all this heat coming from Kristina. Ava did not lure her there; Kristina went there willingly, on her own.”
So, what did you think of a pregnant Kristina crashing through the window? Will the baby survive? Will Kristina see her brother Morgan (Bryan Craig) if she heads towards the light? Will Ava be accused of trying to kill Kristina? Share your theories via the comment section below.
Since Brick captured this all on camera for Sonny, I’m thinking he’s going to be sending Ava down this way very soon. If Alexis doesn’t beat him to it.
The argument and the fall wasn’t what I was expecting and I appreciated the surprise. On a different matter, I prefer the old TJ who was a sweetie pie and the old Scotty who would goad Sonny but not goad a young pregnant girl. I would have liked to have seen TJ return the “I love you” to Alexis instead of a bland “thank you.” Yes, I realize the writers need to set up situations to anger Kristina enough to storm over to Ava’s. And they need reasons to anger TJ enough to do whatever he is about to do. I’ll just be glad when the surrogacy story is over. I miss TJ the sweetie pie.
I agree. I cannot stand “TJ The Jerk”! If I have to keep fast forwarding past alot of these people all I will see is the commercials!
I did not see that coming! I was shocked and got goose pimples… that rarely ever happens.
I was just watching the episode like I always do, watching but then on my laptop, listening to the story, but distracted… yet finally GH pulled me in…. I heard most of the conversation between Ava & Kristina… and the last few seconds I looked up at the tv, and OMFG… I didn’t expect that to happen! Kristina flew out of the window and straight into the pool! Maybe not flew, like Cody flew into the pool.
I was shocked and got goose pimples. Well done, GH, you got me to look up and react to the beat of the scene.
I didn’t see this coming at all, omg, how is Ava gonna get out of this? Now ;she’s gonna have more people wanting to kill her, why is GH setting up to get rid of one of their best Actors? It was high drama for sure, I’m just not looking forward of what it looks like the show is setting up. but I could be wrong, but theres just no way crazy Sonny is letting Ava get away with this.
They should have dumped her exaggerated acting butt years ago, she’s nothing but trouble!vV
Years from now, will people misspeak and say that Ava pushed Kristina? Is this AJ and pregnant Carly on the Q stairs redux? Decades later some viewers still insist that AJ pushed Carly – he did not.
Does the PCPD keep hazmat tape at the MC pool? Curtis’ shooting, Ned’s slip and now this. Throw in Cody’s parachuting into Britt and this set certainly gets maximum usage each year. It’s almost like Frank challenges the writers to come up with a new pool catastrophe (or two) each season.
I’ve only got one question which has been bugging the heck out of me. Why are these kids being sent into the pool with their clothes on? Can just imagine what that must feel like, yuk! Wonder why they aren’t allowed to wear Swim Suits, speaking of which, could they have gotten a more frumpy and unattractive one for Joss?
Joss’s suit was the least offensive. Why is Brook Lynn at the pool with that long sleeve frock on? Does Amanda not feel comfortable showing her arms. Opposite end of the spectrum – Lois t-shirt was definitely more Bensonhurst than Port Charles.
Don’t mind the younger kids wearing shirts in the pool.
O.k, I’m still nit picking about the kids not wearing swim suits, and I wasn’t putting down Joss’s suit, only that it wasn’t very stylish, and as for Brook Lynn, she tends to be frumpy anyway, but thanks for your input.
Yes. It’s the AJ- pushed-Carly-down- the- stairs all over again!!!
That episode was unbelievable! I was in total shock! Totally didn’t expect that.
Totally caught off guard and very shocking scene !
But after Fridays show, Ava would have been far better off with the truth rather than staging the fall in a different manner. All these lies when really, who cares if Jagger stayed over ? Trina has already seen everything. The real truth was very believable.
That’s just the way Ava’s mind works. Her first instinct? “Cover Your Ass”
Also her second and third instinct. Which is why she called Scotty immediately, then hid NuJagger’s bag and constructed a very fake looking “accident scene”.
Fortunately Dante realized right away her story was a steaming pile of dragonshit, but she’ll probably demand that Scotty make an issue of Dante being the arresting officer, since the victim is his sister.
Brick’s pictures, of course will show the real story. Which will include not only the accident itself, but things that happened before then, like a mostly naked NuJagger standing in Ava’s room.
Obviously nobody really cares who Ava hooks up with in her personal life, but when he happens to be the FBI agent obsessed with Sonny, at a time when she is trying to take Sonny’s daughter away from him, well that’s going to raise all kinds of issues. Not just with our favorite “coffee importer” but also with Jagger’s FBI bosses… who are probably already investigating him, since his ridiculous “evidence” against Carly suddenly disappeared, and his login was the last one used to access the file.
I keep reading,” since they got rid of Pikeman”,and I’m confused. With all the action, etc. did it actually turn out to be Valentin?
I think Sonny’s people are going to make it look like Ava pushed her and that due to her fall doctors will need to take baby as she goes into labor. FBI agent is in hot water as they uncover Ava’s secret regarding Sonny’s meds. She should get arrested and he should be demoted and forced to leave area.
I think Ava is going to wish she was DEAD when Sonny gets his hands on her.
Wow!! I had a feeling something would happen to Kristina, but I don’t think anyone expected to see Kristina fall out the window and into the pool. What a way to shock the audience.
I knew someone was pointing a camera at Ava, not trying to shoot her as others assumed. Those photos might make it look like Ava intentionally pushed Kristina out the window since there is no way the duffle bag can be seen from that angle. Plus there’s the people that saw her fall out the window.
I’m sure Krissy and the baby will survive, but this ordeal may give Krissy a stronger desire to keep the baby.
I am behind on watching episodes, but I noticed something today watching the episode from 7/24. In that episode, Ava had a balcony where the window Kristina broke through is now.
Continuity has never been this show’s strongpoint.
Okay, on further review, this was a different window. The balcony is on the other side of the cabinet
However, I always understood that the Metro Court pool was on the roof. So how was Ava’s hotel room above the pool?
And that sudden taller building adjacent to the pool would’ve made Cody’s parachuting into Britt nearly impossible.
Exactly what I was thinking but didn’t know how to say it. Good thing she didn’t have a shovel handy to help dig that hole she made for herself.
Kristina is going to give birth and not be able to have any more children. She is going to fight to keep her child.
The baby dies,I read somewhere.
I’m in shock & can’t believe what I jus saw!! Brick’s fotos shud show it all. Can’t believe it! I hurried to change the channel (bcuz I watch at night w/o commercials), and saw the tragic beginning! Omg, that was craaaazy!!! So I changed the channel & wondered how long it wud take Josh to save her!.
Well, this might sound callous but the whole scene has me roaring with ribald laughter. First, you have Kristina twirling like a jewelry box ballerina before she crashed through the window, second, her scream sounded like one of those Halloween sound effect recordings, third, you had Gio looking like he was watching a classmate get pantsed in gym class, and finally, you have Brooklyn wearing the most hideous dress with the boots and belt only adding to the horror. At least Ava is already wearing prison-orange. Dark comedy at its best!
Is that what’s called a comedy of errors?
Why write these dramatic medical crisis storylines and fail to follow through featuring contract players working to save Kristina and the baby. I was expecting to see Portia, Terry and Liz working to save Kristina. But all we got was a set of extra cast members working on them off screen.
I miss the old days when the hospital was used for more than just a prop.
Kristina DID go to fight with ava
and Kristina Is having Her own baby she doesn’t want to sign the papers for her sister molly How ever I do understand if the papers say never see the baby and is being forced to relinquish right than she should take Avas side Sorry but this is what I take from avas understanding PLUS Kristina has seen Sonny threaten Jason and other people’s life in the metro court both Ava ND Sonny have had characters killed and than they come back to life sometimes
GH must have been happy with how it turned out since they showed time and time again on Monday’s episode. But thats okay, it was done really well. Geo looked like he was going to poop his pants! Joss is a lifeguard. She overreacted just a bit. Yeah, she works at a ritzy hotel where nothing ever happens so it had to surprise her but she seemed a bit to bothered by it. Nothing like sex with Dex to soother her mind! My guess is the actress who plays Ava is going to take a “Genie Francis” vacation and will show up a few months later with her brother Julian to solidify Jerome unity against Sonny. They wont kill her off. But for now, she has done too many bad things to not go on the run. And by the way, Kristina is 10 times better now with Kate Mansi portraying her. And the Molly recast is superb. T.J., a bust! The actor is not right for this part. But, thats small change. The stunt was great!
Question – Where is Michael? Kristina is his sister and no Diane at her bestie’s side??
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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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