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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??
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
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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