General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Robert Leaves Port Charles with Holly
In a very emotional and well-written episode of General Hospital, viewers of the ABC daytime drama series were in for several touching and hankie-inducing scenes, and some that were unexpected.
The main thrust of the November 12th episode centered around Holly Sutton, in what would mark the end of Emma Samms latest run. Holly has shown up at Anna’s (Finola Hughes) office saying she needs help disappearing. She admits that she still has one of Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) diamonds that she must cash in to get into a high-stakes poker game, because she owes a huge debt to a crime syndicate. If she doesn’t pay up, the said “syndicate” will kill Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) and Robert (Tristan Rogers).
Holly says she only got into this trouble by freelancing for the WSB. Anna believes they should get Brennan (Charles Mesure) involved. It is then that Holly informs Anna she just came from seeing him and the only thing he could offer was an assist out of town. Holly tells Anna that with the money she got from the diamonds, she was going to take care of her children, Ethan and Sasha, and so she could retire in Italy. Anna has serious doubts she’ll ever retire. Next, Holly tells Anna to look after Robert for her.

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Meanwhile, Robert has come to see Diane in her office. Diane tells him she is surprised to see him and how he has been MIA since Holly came back to town. Then, in a heartbreaking performance by Carolyn Hennesy, she tells the man she loves that she is going to make life easier for him. With tears in her eyes, the often stoic legal eagle te Robert that she likes him, but reminds him when she agreed to give this relationship a try, she demanded she come first. She has treated this like a contract. However, she realized, that love isn’t a contract, and that he’s still in love with Holly, not her.
Robert tells Diane he loves her, and Diane responds that she knows she loves him. However, Sam’s death has opened her eyes. Life is short and she doesn’t want to be someone’s consolation prize. Diane says she deserves someone who looks at her the way he looks at Holly. Next, she gives Robert a big piece of advice and that is – to find Holly and make it work between them because he deserves happiness too. Robert knows she’s right and heads out, leaving Diane to break down.

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Later, Diane has called Anna to meet her, where she is drowning her sorrows in some drinks. Diane wants to know if she ever got over Robert. Anna says she has learned to have a life without him, but she will always love him. Diane fills Anna in about her break-up with Robert, while Anna suggests she quickly rethink that as Holly is leaving Port Charles tonight.

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Holly is now at Robert’s office writing him a long goodbye letter. She eventually heads to the private airport to wait for her plane. The mood becomes very “Casablanca’-esque. While waiting for her plane, Holly leaves Sasha a goodbye message. Then, the pilot comes to tell Holly she needs to board the plane. Holly tells him she needs to make one last call and she dials Robert, and the two start talking over the phone, until Robert tells her to “turn around.” Robert is there. He tells Holly he is going with her and that he refuses to miss any more time with her. They share a kiss and on his exit, Robert tells Holly, that this will be roundtrip ticket as they will need to come back to Port Charles, especially because their daughter, Sasha, is here.

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In other notable scenes: Jason talks with his son Danny, and the two discuss where Danny is going to live now that Sam has passed. Danny wants to be a unit with Scout and Rocco, if possible, but tells his dad, if they have to be broken up, he wanted to ask him if it would be OK to live with him. These scenes were played with tender simplicity by both Steve Burton (Jason) and Asher Antonyzyn (Danny), with the upshot that father and son will keep the discussion open and figure things out.
Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) also delivered in scenes opposite Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), where Lucky, yet again, says he is going to leave Port Charles now that Lulu is recovering well from her surgery. Liz lays into Lucky after Sam’s death. Does he have any idea what it would be like for Sam’s children to have one more day with their mother? Meanwhile, she tells Lucky, he has a son Aiden (Colin Cassidy), who needs his father, and eventually she storms out on the deadbeat dad.

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Then, we have Laura at Lulu’s bedside demanding that it’s time for her daughter to wake up! Sam died after saving Lulu’s life, and she has her liver inside of her, and it can’t go to waste! Another touching moment well-played by the iconic Genie Francis.
The episode also included the debut of Jens Austin Astrup as Kai, Trina Robinson’s (Tabyana Ali) new love interest. Check back for a separate post on his arrival soon.
So, what did you think about Tristan Rogers exiting GH alongside Emma Samms as Robert and Holly ride off into the fog (err sunset)? According to Soap Opera Digest, there are plans for the characters to return to the canvas sometime in 2025. What moments from the episode tugged on your heartstrings the most? Comment below.
I’m still feeling a certain kind of way about G:H especially this year with everyone that’s been written out of the show, its sad disappointing and unwatchable but I still do, so its become obvious that as soon as GH starts paying attention to a character like Robert who for the most part is ignore then you know they are on their way out, I don’t mind open ended goodbye still this year its been way to much with all the exits, who needs to go next is the writers that’s for sure. And to comment on the other stories that played out today, again Lucky is a total bust, I mean he’s like a total boy men whose stuck in his teens, doesn’t want any responsibility a man child and its irritating to watch. and what’s up with both Lucky and Jason who always have watery eyes? they always look like they are on the bring of crying about anything.
Jason has a good reason for watery eyes – he just lost Sam. His son lost his Mom.
Lucky – not so much. He is even more selfish than Luke if that is possible. Anna and Jason fly to Africa and the WSB pulls out all the stops to save them to bring Lucky home. Now Lucky wants to go back to the same dangerous area of the World? Lucky go look for a job if you are that bored. I’m sure Brennan will be happy to hook you up.
I’ve said all along, my belief is the writers are sabotaging General Hospital.
The writing is abysmal.. I started GH in 1978 and officially quit the day Sam died. It was not just the loss of Kelly that caused me to stop watching but the worst soap parentage retcon in history with the Sasha /Holly/Robert reveal!! We, the savvy ex- viewers have not forgot the Sasha hair on brush not revealing she was biologically a Scorpio blunder. So insulting to us long time, I mean decades and decades long viewers.
I am so over done with GH after the last month or so. Killing off Sam and all the cheating between characters plus the whole Drew saga is on over kill they should write him out. Holly is totally obnoxious, Sasha is whinny and a terrible actress. It’s just garbage now, at least before it was inane but some of the characters were good and endearing. Now they are all annoying and the story lines are horrid. Bringing back Brad was ridiculous and I really despise Nina and Jordan. It used to be a silly diversion for me but I’m done wasting an hour of my life on this crap.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – Holly don’t come back! EVER!
You left Port Charles in shambles and a trail of destruction that won’t be cleaned up for years. 2 happy couples we loved – gone. Another collateral damage. One unwanted and inconvenient baby on the way who will surely be involved in a “switched at birth” storyline with another baby.
Some fans will never trust that GH writers will allow any romance on the show to work going forward.
You are right all baby’s on the the soaps get switched
When there are two or more people having babies at the same time – it’s GH’s MO.
I agree about Holly not to return to GH. They fire Sam after 20+ years who was so good on the show, until her role became less & less.They bring back Holly who is nowhere as good as Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco)!!
The writers should go. The stories are becoming boring. Sasha & Cody being first cousins! Really!! I’ve been a loyal fan of GH since 1967.
As a stand alone scene, I liked the “Casablanca” like send off for Robert and Holly. It was certainly a throwback and I appreciate what they were going for. I figured something like this was coming. Tristan Rogers has not seemed well lately, and you always know Emma Samms is in for a short visit.
This does make Robert and Holly look like awful parents. Robert just finds out that he has a daughter, and instead of trying to build a relationship with her, he says peace out, and high tails it out the door without so much as a goodbye, phone call, text, nothing. He was absent for a large part of Robin’s life, so I guess it’s fitting. Holly threw a grenade into Sasha’s life and then she leaves.
And then you have deadbeat dad Lucky, the show is really specializing in writing terrible parents these days. I’m also sorry to say that Jonathan Jackson’s return has been a total bust so far.
You are right on all counts! Also, I think Rick Lansing is a lousy parent, helping Molly ,only when it’s to his own advantage.
I watch everyday. I had a few appts and missed one or two shows. I have two questions. 1) What happened to Scott Baldwin? 2) What happened to the kid who played the violin?
I love the drama between Drew, Michael, Willow, Sasha and coming up Nina.
I still expect Scotty to pop in.
Scotty abruptly disappeared. The last time they showed him he was supposed to be hiding the doctor who tampered with Sonny’s meds on spoon island. He had also been handling Heather’s case but Ric swooped in and took over the case.
As for Gio he is still popping up from time to time. They really haven’t given him a story. Last time I saw him he was at the going away party for Trina’s grandfather– it was at this party that Ric revealed he got Heather free and she was to be released the next day. Gio later stopped by Trina’s place to see how she was taking the news.
Guessing he was supposed to be a Trina catch – he sure did look like Spencer coming out of that pool. At first he was in every scene and meeting more people than Cody has in 3 years on the show, He was certainly eye candy for the teen set. I don’t think they know what to do with him and since DNA story arcs seem required to take at least 2 years on GH he’s got time to praddle.
I love my show, been watching my friends for 55 years. Sad to see Sam go. It’s been a tough year with real leavings and fictional departures.
I still don’t like that GH re wrote Holly and Robert’s history to have a child together. The storyline would have worked without it and I liked Sasha and Robert would have never cheated on Anna. I’m glad they were able to leave together though.
Wow, Holly and Robert both get to abandon Sasha. Lucky wants to go back to Africa and Sasha is headed for another heartbreak as she will probably be pregnant which won’t go well. This is why I stopped watchiny every day. Mostly read recaps.
Maybe the cast knows something we don’t and perhaps some want graceful “bow out now” storylines???
As much as I would miss GH, it does need some solid long arc stories ASAP
Both Emma and Tristan are struggling with health issues so yes, bowing out gracefully was the right thing to do. But I don’t understand why they had to make Sasha their daughter.
I totally agree. The writers have disrespected fans with the ridiculous writing. Casting and recasts, couple pairings. The writers knew ahead of time that the characters of Robert and Holly were l leaving. They should have kept the character of Sam.
I think the scene with Robert & Holly was so touching. GH did a good job. Something may be going on behind the scenes here. We may have seen the last of Robert Scorpio !!
Praying Tristan is ok.
Same here. He hasn’t looked well lately and has been seated in most scenes. I pray that some time off does wonders for his health and if this is the final goodbye for Robert Scorpio, it’s a fitting one to have him fly off to parts unknown with his lady love.
Yes, and Holly will probably come back alone to cause more trouble for Sasha.
Yeah, me too
Carolyn Hennessy is such a gem. She moved me the most. I suspect we saw Carolyn’s tears rather than Diane’s.
This is GH swan song I I think that is why you are seeing all these old characters coming back etc
I’m beginning to think this as well. CBS is creating the new soap (Behind the Gates) which will be airing at the same time as ABC’s GH. Seems like ABC is done with the soap world and CBS will continue it moving forward while in this new era of streaming. I just wish we could have Guiding Light and As The World Turns still around – those were my favorites!
And no just because I quit watching I do not wish ill will towards them I just sense that is something brewing. You put a new soap opposite the same air time against one that’s been on for years seems strange.
Beyond the Gates is only airing opposite GH in certain markets. Many major cities will get the new show one hour prior to GH.
Have loved Tristan Rogers since his debut as Robert Scorpio in the 80s! I’ve followed him to Y&R, then back to GH. His segue from superspy to lovable curmudgeon has been great fun to watch. But TPTB have never really used him to his abilities. Scorpio has been portrayed as a deadbeat dad now, not once, but twice. While we get a nice scene with Diane, a final farewell to Anna might have been nice.
I’m hoping that he and Holly DO return, and that the writers give them something of substance to do. Is Jenz the new Faison?
I should have known that, having seen an entire week with my favorite character, who’s pretty much been used on a monthly basis for the past few years, that he was leaving again. GH is going to have to get much, much better. I’ve pretty much been tuning in for a glimpse of my favorite superspy, who dabbled in law. Who knew? LOL!
I no longer enjoy watching GH the writers have ruined it with their stupid stories I detest Holly and if they want Robert to be a Casanova they need to bring in someone younger to portray him,I don’t like Drew or Willow anymore either these writers have destroyed a good show.
I’m with ya. I like Emma Sams but I don’t like Holly. They turned Drew into a selfish man whore. They’ve turned Willow, Michael and Sasha into impulsive twits when that title already belongs to Kristina. Makes no sense.
How can Robert, the DA, just pick up and leave without so much as a resignation email ? I’m sure Sonny won’t miss him.
And making them Sasha’s parents really suck. I still don’t know why GH keeps her around. Now I guess we’re stuck with her.
On Thursdays show, it was explained that Robert took a leave of absence.
Good! I’m so glad! They can both go and no one will care!
Hope it was Tristans decision.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but did Robert just leave and not even say goodbye to his own family and his most recent finding that he has a daughter also Sasha
Earlier in the week, Mac finally gave in and encouraged Robert to peruse happiness with Holly. We didn’t get a goodbye scene from Mac when he left for months (due to JJY’s illness). It’s not out of character for a Scorpio to depart like that.
Diane’s breakdown. I love her and wish she and Robert were together.
If they are leaving, then let them go. That’s how I feel about characters. If an actor doesn’t want to stay, recast. With serials, story comes first. I am happy GH is recalibration but I wish for a happier Lucky. And an end to baby storyline, and rehashed couplings. I would think it possible to craft a new adventure twist and maybe let Cassadines, WSB, and silly convoluted spy stories rest. A good mystery? A road trip? A rise in power? Something new.
Diane dealt with Scorpio well and I’m glad he did tell her he loves her. She did fantastic and then the tears. With the exception of that… It was pretty awesome Scorpio and Holly leaving together like that. I hope Diane gets the handsome, hot man she deserves and it’s going to take her awhile but she finally gives love a chance again. I love her character and she deserves spice and spontaneous and just in love with her… And she feels the same way.
So true.
Totally agree with you. Diane is the woman Holly could never be! Holly is nothing but trouble in every way..
Holly kall Robert fly home Diane heart Robert together make love
Halle is not good for Robert he gather kill I love Robert and Diane Vicky chose Holly turf no say no to Halle over is a pass in the past take the flight out and his office. He’s a DA.
Diane Robert together
General Hospital
Van Hansis Marks Two Years as ‘General Hospital’s’ Dr. Lucas Jones

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since Van Hansis made his debut as the recast Lucas Jones on General Hospital. It was back on October 4, 2023 that GH fans got their first look at the former As the World Turns (ex-Luke Snyder) favorite in his new soap role.
Hansis became the fifth actor to play the role of the adoptive son of the late Bobbie Spencer and Tony Jones, and the biological son of the late Julian Jerome and Cheryl Stansbury. Prior to Van, C.J. Thomason (2002–2003), Ben Hogestyn (2005–2006) Ryan Carnes (2004–2005, 2014–2020, 2024) and Matt Trudeau (2020–2021) had played the part.
When Van left daytime after As the World Turns sadly went off the air in 2010, it would be 14 years until he stepped back into the updated frenetic pace and grind of acting on a daily soap opera.

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LUCAS CAME HOME TO PORT CHARLES
Since Lucas has been back in Port Charles, he fell in love with the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who was murdered, moved into a new apartment with his current roommate (soon to be love interest?) Joe Fitzpatrick as played by Jonathan Bennett, has become best buds with the “Britch” Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), and has found himself involved in multiple other storylines. However, now that Van is firmly implanted on GH, might Lucas get a leading storyline of his own? Stay tuned.
In the meantime, to acknowledge his two-year anniversary at General Hospital, Hansis shared via his Instagram a photo montage and some heartfelt “thank you’s’ and words. “Two years ago yesterday, Lucas Jones came home to Port Charles looking a little different. Looking exactly like me.” began Hansis.
“When I took on the role, I was told it would be a heavy recurring for a few months and then we’d see where it goes – being based in NYC at the time, I thought it would be a fun little gig that would bring me back to my old stomping grounds of daytime for a bit.”

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GENERAL HOSPITAL HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING FOR VAN HANSIS
Next, the longtime New York-based actor confirmed he has now moved to Los Angeles as this new chapter of his life has unfolded, and how grateful he is that the show’s writers and producers have continually given more for Lucas to do.
Van explained, “But then they kept writing for me more and I fell in love with Lucas, and everyone around him (in front of and behind the camera). I wanted to stay a while and am so grateful I have. Being a part of GH these last two years has been life changing. Literally. My family and I are Angelenos now, I’ve made incredible new friendships and have been able to revisit old ones.”
The three-time Daytime Emmy-nominated actor concluded with, “Thank you Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH), thank you Mark (Teschner, casting director, GH), for inviting me to the party. You throw a great one. ”
So, happy to know Van is sticking around General Hospital for some time to come? What has been your favorite Lucas Jones moment over the first two years of Van’s run? Let us know via the comment section below.
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Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘General Hospital,’ ‘Days of our Lives’ and ‘Another World’ Star Dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, who became prominent as a one of the leading men in soap operas back in the late 80s and 90s has died at the age of 62. TMZ first reported the news of Robert’s passing on Saturday, October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
According to the St. Peters police report, officers responded to call at around 8:16 pm about an unconscious man who was not breathing, as paramedics and other EMS were en route, Kelker-Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event.
Officers and paramedics administered life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful in reviving Kelker-Kelly. The cause of his death is still unknown and under investigation.

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Daytime fans first saw Robert back in 1987 when he was cast as Sam Fowler on Another World. He played the role for three year suntil 1990. Two years later, he took over the role of Bo Brady on Days of our Lives replacing Peter Reckell, who at that time decided to leave the show.
As Bo, Kelker-Kelly was major in story playing opposite the likes of: Crystal Chappell as Dr. Carly Manning, Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams and Lisa Rinna as Billie Reed. When Peter Reckell returned to his signature role in 1995, Kelker-Kelly left the show.
Next, Robert returned to his original stomping grounds at Another World but this time as race car driver, Bobby Reno who was actually Dr. Shane Roberts. His second AW stint lasted from 1996-1998.

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Eventually, the actor would begin his run as the evil Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital in 2001, then make returns in 2002 and 2003. In 2013, he briefly returned as Stavros as part of the show’s 50th anniversary celebration, and made one last appearance in 2014.
Robert has also became a professional pilot full from 2003 to 2015 and had been married to former Days of our Lives star, Miriam Parrish (ex-Jamie Caldwell) from 1997-2011, but the couple divorced in 2011. Since that time, he has not remarried.

Recently, Robert was back in the news when Lisa Rinna talked about her time working with her former Days of our Lives co-star in her recently released memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.
Rinna shared on her then on-screen love interest, “Behind the scenes, we hated each other. Remember when Kathy Hilton said I was the biggest bully in Hollywood? Not true. Not even close! I have legit stories about the real bullies in this town. Robert Kelker-Kelly is one of those bullies.”
The former Billie Reed and reality star even punctuated that with, “He made my life a living hell on the set of DAYS, He was horrible to me, I’d go so far as to say verbally abusive. He was passive-aggressive, manipulative and played weird mind games.”
Michael Fairman TV will provide further updates as they become available on the death of Robert Kelker-Kelly.
Now, share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Robert Kelker-Kelly via the comment section below and let us know of all his daytime roles, which was your favorite.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Everyone Turns Their Backs on Sonny; Can Anyone Get Chase to Open His Eyes About Willow’s Treachery?

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the ABC soap opera picks right back up with everyone turning their backs on Sonny (Maurice Benard), and now the one person he hoped would be by his side appears to be abandoning ship when Justine (Nazneen Contractor) doesn’t believe him about ordering the beatdown of Sidwell (Carlo Rota) in the latest spoilers video.
Sonny screams at Justine, “Someone is setting me up.” She says, “It’s over!” He proclaims, “I didn’t do it!” Little do they know that it was actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) who set Sonny up to take the fall for the Pentonville drama that left Curtis (Donnell Turner) with injuries as well.
Then, Lulu (Alexa Havins) is seen using her voice memo app on her phone to record her discussion with Sidwell while he is recovering from his injuries at the hospital. This moment is intercut with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) saying, “I wish there was someone who could get Chase (Josh Swickard) to open his eyes about who Willow truly is!”
Next, Willow is seen happily waving while at a table at a Metro Court Gardens, while Chase, Michael (Rory Gibson), Brook Lynn and Ava (Maura West) all receive text messages. Tracy (Jane Elliot) punctuates the promo stating, “That’s the real Willow,” while the words “The world knows” comes across the screen.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 5-9 below.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Sonny challenges Justine. Josslyn takes matters into her own hands. Britt and Willow discuss matters of the heart. Jason is taken to task. Serena finds herself in a bind.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Felicia has welcome news for Anna. Brook Lynn confides in Valentin. Hudson tries to talk Josslyn down. Lulu makes a daring play. Willow and Chase discuss his marriage.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Carly asks Anna for a favor. Tracy bites her tongue with Gio. Drew and Alexis go at it. Scout tries to broker peace between Danny and Rocco. Lulu pursues a lead.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Carly supports Sonny. Lulu’s latest article makes waves. Ava pitches a new target to Drew. Curtis gets a shock. Chase throws down the gauntlet.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Britt offers a lifeline. Anna offers her expertise. Sonny reassures Gio. Portia makes her loyalties clear. Dante’s investigation hits a roadblock.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo for the action this week entitled, “The World Knows” below.
Now weigh-in: With everyone disbelieving Sonny, what will be his next move? Will he hit rock bottom, or rise up and fight back and prove his innocence? Will Sonny enlist Jason to get to the bottom of this, even though Jason is out of Sonny’s business? Meanwhile, can this truly be the week that Willow is exposed for her multitude of crimes … or is this all a red herring? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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