General Hospital
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!!
Suggestion – if you want people to read a comment – take the CAPS LOCK button off.
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.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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