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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Portia’s Pregnant: Who Will Turn Out to Be the Baby Daddy, Curtis or Isaiah?
General Hospital’s Co-Chief-of-Staff, Dr. Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr), learned some stunning news on the Tuesday, October 7, episode of the ABC daytime drama series. After feeling out of sorts and queasy, and after head nurse Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), puts in her mind that she might be pregnant, Portia begins to put two and two together.
After all, in pretty short order, she had sex with her husband, (with whom she’s become estranged) Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner), and then began an affair with her co-worker Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and had sex with him, too! Now the good doctor doesn’t know what to do, when after taking a quick turnaround pregnancy test, it turns out positive.
The story came as a big surprise to actress Brook Kerr, who revealed how she found out that her Port Charles alter-ego was going to end up preggers! “I was about to shoot some scenes and Frank (Valentini, EP, GH) came down and he did this little finger thing, like, ‘Come here,'” recalled Kerr to Soap Opera Digest.
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“So I came around to where he was, behind the set, and he goes, ‘You’re doing a great job with this,’ with whatever it was we were shooting, and I was like, ‘Oh, thanks!’ I love an ‘Atta girl!’ every once in a while, you know what I mean (laughs)? And then he goes, ‘Don’t tell anybody, but Portia’s gonna have a baby.’ I was like, ‘Really? Are you serious? Wow!’ I was just kind of in shock when he dropped the bomb on me. It’s such a weighty thing; it’s so beautiful to have a child on a show, you know? It’s all these new things to play. And Trina’s going to be a big sister! There were all sorts of things flooding through my mind for about 10 seconds — and then I had to go shoot some other doctor stuff!”
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In a twist of fate, the storyline is déjà vu all over again, when this now unplanned pregnancy mirrors the same scenario when decades ago when Portia was married to Marcus Taggert (Real Andrews), and he had an affair with Curtis, and became pregnant with Trina. Years later, the truth came out that Curtis was Trina;’s true biological father.
On history repeating itself twice, Kerr shared, “I think she’s (Portia) a little disappointed in herself, like, ‘How could I get myself in this kind of situation?! There’s a possibility that two men could be the father of my child!’ “
So, who do you think will wind up being the father of Portia’s baby? Curtis or Isaiah? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
If Portia does give birth, that newborn would be the first Black baby born on GH since 1989 (Tom Hardy, Jr). That 36 year gap is both astonishing and rather disappointing. Tommy was also a WTD baby.
The elephant in the room must be addressed – Portia’s age. The risks in a pregnancy at that point in life and the practicality of how old she’d be as that child reaches teenage years.
Curtis will likely be the father as they probably don’t want history repeating itself with Portia having another baby from an extramarital affair.
I am not happy with the way Sawandi Wilson’s Isaiah is being written. The way he was all up in Curtis’s face after one or two encounters with Portia is odd, even after Portia told him she wasn’t ready to start anything new. I liked Isaish with Jordan way more.
Agreed. Isiah and Jordan seemed fun and organic together. He and Portia seem a bit contrived.
Agreed
Portia pregnancy storyline would be the first time a black baby is born in decades on gh absolutely insane it took this long and this pregnancy storyline involving Curtis and Isaiah characters could be similar to how Days had Bo and Patrick characters where people thought the baby was for Patrick then it was later revealed as Bo and with Isaiah character still being a newbie character i would be surprised if they don’t have Portia baby be for Curtis especially because they had Curtis talking about only wanting children with Portia during Trina paternity storyline in the past
I love this typical Soap storyline….who’s the daddy. It will be great to add another child to family. Plenty of women are giving birth later in life. I think this is great!!
I hope Curtis Is the father , I don’t think him and Jordan should get back together I mean Jordan was married to his brother and she was secretly having affair with Curtis lied and said Thomas was TJ’s father when he wasn’t
So who Is Jordan to judge ?
WHY he keep going back and forth from Jordan to Portia ? I think It was none of Jordan’s business to tell Curtis about Portia’s pregnancy she should have mine her damn business I hope
Portia and Curtis get back together
Jordan Is just as nasty she was cheating on her husband Tommy who was Curtis’s brother why Marry your husband’s brother I hope they bring
Sean back for Jordan cuz Jordan stay too much Invested In Curtis and Portia’s marriage she need to go away an find new life and a new man I am sick of general hospital with these storylines half of the people on the Soaps Is related or have kids by the siblings that’s In the same family it’s nasty find Jordan a new man and leave Curtis with Portia I’m sick of these damn story lines and Curtis need to get off his high horse cuz he didn’t tell Porsche about his dealings with Selena Wu and all that illegal gambling and why he going to be mad at her for keeping a secret about being blackmailed she was the one getting hurt not him and he kept running to Jordan too much she stayed In their business In their marriage instead of moving on what woman want to deal with a man who keep inviting his ex-wife into the marriage and running to her every time he have a problem with the wife you go to your ex-wife It’s Ridiculous Jordan slept with Portia’s brother she slept with this new doctor while she go find herself a new man General Hospital is getting ridiculous I’m getting to the point where I’m not even interested in watching it that much anymore because I’m sick of these storylines I’m still team Portia
I hope the baby’s Curtis
I’m sick of Jordan she always interfering and Curtis’s marriage to Portia she need to get a life it was not her story to tell about Portia’s pregnancy and Curtis ain’t no better he keep running back to her interacting with her is disrespectful no wonder Portia got upset and frustrated Jordan did the same thing she cheated on Thomas with Sean and had Thomas believing that TJ was his son when he was showing they need to bring Sean back come get Jordan so how is she in better she should have stayed out of their marriage there was no concern of hers and Curtis don’t need to get back with his late brother’s widow it’s disgusting y’all keep writing these incest storylines y’all turn the siblings into sibling cousins cuz they having babies by siblings in the same family it’s nasty find Jordan a new life bring Shawn back so she can get with him cuz I don’t think her and Curtis should get back together
I just think he’s on the rebound
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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