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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Laura Wright and Maurice Benard Connect in Emotional Gem of a Scene Before Sonny Heads to Surgery
Sometimes on daytime soap operas the best moments are not the splashiest of scenes, or the big shocker or cliffhanger, but a small intimate conversation layered with history. On Thursday’s April 24th episode of General Hospital, as Sonny (Maurice Benard) is about to undergo heart surgery, his ex-wife Carly (Laura Wright) is by his side every step of the way.
During the scenes, Carly and Sonny discuss the surgery and with tears in her eyes, Carly tells him that to fight to make it through what’s to come as he undergoes the much needed procedure. Carly recalls how Sonny ended up here when he was shot 25 years ago, and how he flatlined on the table, and she wouldn’t let the doctors give up on him.
In the dialog it included: Sonny recalling being shot and almost losing his life, “Even if you want to forget it, things like that, get seared in your memory.” Carly responds, “You flatlined on the operating table. We lost you.” Sonny adds, “You wouldn’t let me go.” Carly says, “I wouldn’t let the doctors give up on you. I made them keep fighting because I knew you were fighting. I’m telling you right now, do not give up … not for anything. I don’t care if you see the pearly gates and St. Peter’s is standing there waving you in. You come back! Do you hear me? You make it through this.” An emotional Sonny responds, “I will. I promise.”

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Brick (Stephen A. Smith) is also in LA with Sonny and Carly making sure the security team is on point, so no one comes after Sonny during his hospital stay and recovery. A nurse arrives to prep Sonny for the OR, and Carly steps out. Later, Carly returns to find Sonny’s bed empty, and she is very concerned about the potential of losing Sonny. Brick returns to the room to keep her company.
Once in the OR, the doctor tells Sonny to countdown from ten as he administers the drug to put him to sleep during his procedure. As he is counting backwards, Sonny recalls many emotional moments with all of his children.
But as we saw earlier in the week from the latest ABC promo for GH, a woman (who we believe is disguised as a nurse) will most likely show up on today’s Friday, April 25th episode and inject Sonny with something from her syringe as he is recovering from his life-saving heart procedure. Stay tuned.

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So, what did you think of the scenes where Carly and Sonny discuss their worries about his procedure, and what happened 25 years ago? Do you think it’s time for CarSon to finally come back together? Sonny doesn’t have a bonafide love interest, and Carly, while involved with Brennan (Chris McKenna), won’t be too happy (initially) to learn that her daughter, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) killed Cyrus Renault, and in turn to keep it covered up had to agree to join the WSB. Would it be enough to tank their growing relationship with the WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief?
No matter what, the small intimate scenes between Laura Wright and Maurice Benard provided a glimpse into the deep history between Carly and Sonny, and it was effortlessly played by the actors in very touching scenes that for anyone who has faced surgery with a loved one by their side can relate to.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Carly and Sonny on yesterday’s GH? Do you think the writers should finally begin forging a path to getting them back together? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Loved it!
Sonny and Carly are super together. I watch the show because of Sonny & Carly and Jason. Please don’t kill Sonny off. Get a recast.
Sonny’s not getting killed off. But there will never be a recast in either case. Just like you couldn’t recast Luke Spencer or Steve Hardy.
I agree. My bet is Maurice Benard is getting ready to retire as he seems bored again. He has said in previous interviews that he thought Sonny and Carly had been played out and that was when Mike from Nixon Falls happened. He hinted that he’d retire if they paired Sonny and Carly up for the 8th time or so and there doesn’t seem to be any available female romantic leads for Sonny so re- enter Carly. He seems to be back to phoning it in again so my guess is they will reunite Sonny and Carly and then they’ll either kill Sonny off or he will leave Port Charles. Carly will stay because I don’t see Laura Wright going anywhere.
I agree.
Sonny and Carly are much better when they are apart than when a couple. These scenes clearly illustrated that.
Also on Thursday’s episode, it’s becoming more obvious that it’s time for Brick to go. The novelty (and cross corporate synergy) has worn off. One of the rival families (or Sidwell) offing Brick could up the tension.
I also fast forward through Brick whose slogan should be,” Nobody asked for this.” I can accept stunt casting if the subject can act but the guy can’t act.”
Keep Sonny and Carly together. Don’t kill Sonny off.
He’s not a real actor, he’s a sportscaster
Derick, I know that which is why I said I’m tired of the stunt casting. Stephen A Smith is a sportscaster who ought to stay in his lane.
He can act just as much as Sonny.
Agreed. Maurice seems “lost”, at times. Just sayin’.
For the first time, I like Carly—she seems to have stepped up in the honesty department. If Sonny does leave, I’d like Carly to stay.
I want them back together
Agree
I agree. They belong together
I love sonny and Carly together.. It’s interesting to see them act scenes.. people will stay tuned to see them and what unfolds?? make a love story between them two!!
I agree. They’re tolerable as friends but rather lackluster as a couple devoid of any sexual or romantic chemistry. I don’t get the unbridled enthusiasm some here are exhibiting for this couple.
I totally disagree, Carly & Sonny are true loves and soulmates FOREVER!
You hear that, Steve? FOREVER! The all caps declare it so it must be.
Thanks Harry. I appreciate seeing passionate comments. Carly will readily call Jason her soulmate (platonic on his end).
Leave the Brick alone. He’s a great addition we all miss.!!!!?
The question mark means you’re being sarcastic, right? If so, I agree. Brick is about as necessary as a brick in a life vest.
Thank you Brick bring that part that needed when thing going bad and Sonny need that added information and Brick that and no one knows who he is,maybe few and that what makes it interesting.and right now GH need that because CBS new soap is kicking GH ass
I’m not sure if I understand your point but it seems that you’re suggesting that with the addition of Beyond the Gates, GH needs the character Brick to boost sagging ratings. I assure you no one is tune to GH to watch Stephen A Smith play at acting.
Not certain what anyone means by the end of the chat feeds.. other than don’t type in CAPITALS unless you really mean something LOL
Not sure if this is the beginning of Carly & Sonny’s reunion, but we all know it’s as inevitable as a firestorm in Hell.
Had to laugh at Carly’s comments about St. Peter waving Sonny in the Pearly Gates though. I think we all know better. Sure, when Sonny eventually shows up here, he will have an air conditioned penthouse waiting for him in Beelzebub Towers, but I doubt anybody really thinks he’s going the other direction.
In any case, we aren’t expecting Sonny’s arrival anytime soon. Because nobody wants to see GH canceled yet.
Hi, I will like SONNY to recover from his surgery, and I will like if Carly and Sonny can get back together.❤️ ❤️
They belong together. Their history says it all. They will always put each other first no matter who they are with so why not let them be together.
I believe that Sonny and Carly should get back together. They make a great team and are always there for each other and their family. They also make a great couple. I’m hoping to see Carly and Sonny get back together soon.
Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but these two bore the heck out of me. I fast forwarded through their scenes.
I love them and am totally hoping for a reunion again! They are the only one for each other. Stop screwing with their relationship! Putting them with others just does NOT work! Their love is too strong.
I’ll try.
I have been watching for years. Yes Carly an Sonny should be back together. But I also liked Carly an jaxs.
Then d’ont watch. Put Carly and Sonny back together.
Well that’s original and constructive.
Yes! Please put Carky & Sonny back together again ❤️
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men…
People you are out of your mind if you think for a second that Carly and Sonny are not meant to be!! Sunny and Carly and Jason and Sam are what made General Hospital without them it would be one big boring soap opera!!
Curtis and that bimbo wife he has right now are so boring Curtis has to get back together with Jordan and the hell with this all worth this big happy family now, Ugh
I want sonny and Carly together
It will happen and the nurse will be found out by Carly
It was so good! I have always loved them as a couple and that was a great scene for their history. I wouldn’t mind them getting back together
I would love for them to be back together. They never stopped loving each other their whole married life and unmarried as well. Carly runs to Sonny’s side at the hint of him needing someone’s help.
I agree to Disagree this text, Carly always runs to Jason , even when Married to Sonny!!
Loved those scenes. Please catch that fake nurse and let Sonny be ok.
I started watching General Hospital off and on for two months after being disappointed with the storylines on Y&R for years now. I recognized some of my favorite actors from As the World Turns and I fell in love with the characters. It’s amazing how great writers can bring out the best in great actors. Now I hate to miss a day.I haven’t been on the edge of my seat since Dallas went off the air. One of my favorite actors played Alan Michael the son of Allan Spaulding from another soap. I love the chemistry, plot and intrigue.
I thought it was a beautiful scene. Very heartfelt. I like Carly and Sonny together. I always hoped they’d be a power couple. And I enjoy Brick. He had class and elegance. I liked him with Jordan too.
Yes get them back together again.They make the best married couple
No, they really don’t. They make a GREAT friends couple, like Carly and Jason. They’ll always have each other’s back. They love each other dearly, but they’re not “in love” with each other. I love the spark and chemistry Carly has with Brennan, and it’s time someone was brought in for Sonny. Otherwise, it’s gonna be like Ridge and Brooke on B & B…wash, rinse, repeat. Carly and Sonny deserve better than that.
Time for Sonny and Carly to get back together. Much better together. If she can’t get with Jason, then get back with Sonny. Get away from Jack.
Sonny & Carly are good together, I’d love to see them back together. The Show with Sidwell is strange though! A fan from the beginning.
Yes❤️
I would love it if Carson get back together
Leave Sonny alone. No Sonny, no GH!
Yes put carly& Sonny back together
Love them whether their together or not and love how they co-parenting. They best couple ever since Monica & Allen
Start getting them back together love to see that happen
I would like to see Carly and Sonny back together again.
I Love that scene, please let their Love be renewed in a powerful scene. They are the world’s Go to couple! Of soap operas. If they can just stay together- there’s hope for us in the real world.
Bring sonny and carly back
Bring them BACK!!!
PLEASE GET RID OF AVA OR WAIT IF CARLY AND SONNY GET BACK TOGETHER.THEN AVA,NINA AND DREW CAN GO TO THE TOWN AND LIVE WHERE NINA KEPT SONNY HELD AS A SECERT FOR MONTHS THEY ALL CAN LIVE THEIR HAPPILY EVER AFTER THAT WAY SONNY NOR CARLY WON’T BE ACCUSED OF ANY CRIME..
AND PORT CHARLES CAN REPLACE THE CITY WITH A CONGRESSMEN…
FOR SURE…
Sounds like a brilliant plan! The all caps are quite helpful too.
Haven’t watched in yrs. So, where is Jas?
GH needs Ava. Granted she doesn’t have a lot of redeeming qualities, but she does inject a much needed “bad” girl quality. And sometimes she’s just downright funny. I like her scenes with Trina. But I’m really waiting for someone to get Drew.
Rita, you are so right! hats off to you that would be Awesome. Get rid of these hasbeens and bring on some new rotten people because without the bad we couldn’t have the good, loving, and honest people that live in Port Charles.
Please God bring Sunny and Carly back together. You have to do that before Sunny retires. Due to all the years. He’s been on the soap and now dealing with his podcast!!
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To me those two really belong together. I do not want them with nobody else. That scene was amazing as usual. I not stop crying.
Yes get them back together
Yes , I think they are meant to be together.
I love me some Sonny and Carly
Sonny and Carly are awesome together love them.
I would like that Carly and Sonny back together.
Sick to death if Carly and Sonny…they have hammered it and hammered it till the whole relationship is pulp. They stink together. Keep em apart and bring back Brenda..even if another actress has to come in.
Daniele if you are soooo sick of Sonny and Carly then please STOP watching GH because you’re such a downer! They have been through thick and thin so YESSSSS please bring them together, Simply love them with Jason as the peacemaker!
Dear Geri, you ought not to tell viewers to stop watching GH if they don’t care for Sonny and Carly. We need to sustain or increase the ratings to keep GH on the air. Maybe just advise them to do what I do when they’re on screen- use the handy fast forward button.
I’m with you Daniele!!!! They hammered those 2 for years and it gets old. No question, both are incredible actors but I felt that since Brenda was on and off the show, they had nobody else to pair the Mob boss with. In comes Carly. Brenda will always have Sonnys heart. ALWAYS
no Brenda please!
I like Carly and Sonny as friendly exes. Their toxic when together romantically but dynomite as they are now.
Rodd, I agree. When they were together, they both acted like they didn’t like each other much.
Thank you for the writers
I loved it, it’s a shame they couldn’t do flashbacks of that due to change of actress playing Carly but it makes you want them back together.
Been waiting for the writers to figure that out!!! What was the hold up????
They should get back together,Absolutely!
I would like to see them back together, they’re good partners, love each other and always have the others back.
I always say old is gold
But sometimes old gold rusts.
I hope Carly and sonny get back together .
Don’t kill sonny off, love sonny and carly together
They need to put Sonny and Carly back together.
Please put them back together! They are better together than apart!
Sonny and carly need to get back together and you can leave brick along I love him he is sonny right hand man if anyone needs to go its Rick Drew and Ava because I’m sick of all three of them
They should never have split Sonny and Carley up in the first place. The show has gone down hill ever since.
They should never have split Sonny and Carley up in the first place. The show has gone down hill since then. I don’t enjoy watching it anymore.
Yes!!!
Just want to say yes absolutely they should get back together hope this happens and sonny returns safely from his next journey
Have always loved the relationship between Carly and Sonny. If Maurice is going to retire, at least recast him. He will be hard to replace, but can’t kill him off cuz I think he and Carly WILL get back together… once again.
I would like Carly to be with Jason…How could they get over each other so quickly ⁉️
Carly and Jason should be together.. When they got married, they were so in love..
Carly is the only one for Sonny and Sonny is the only one for Carly. Their chemistry is off the charts. It’s time for CarSon to find their way back together. I expect lots of sweet romantic scenes. OK?
Please keep sonny.it is not a show without him. He is the show.
Definitely do not want them back together. I like them apart . I don’t like that GH made it a Sonny, Carly, Jason show. Although I love all characters, I love seeing Dante, Chase, Brooklyn, TRACY and honestly, Nina and her comical ways with Ava. Bring back love in the afternoon and bring back BRENDA! The chemistry between Sonny and Brenda is undeniable and even Carly, deep down knows it. Carly deserves ONE man that will only compete for HER heart and her heart only.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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