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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
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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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