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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sam Accepts Dante’s Marriage Proposal; Michael is Flummoxed by Drew’s Admission
Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) is still alive going into Wednesday’s, October 30th episode and now is engaged to be married to her man, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna). That moment, and more happened on yesterday’s Tuesday, October 29th episode of General Hospital.
In story, as Sam wakes up from her transplant surgery, Dante is there and surprises her with a marriage proposal at her bedside. At first, he tells her that the doctors say she will be released within a week and can come back home. In the meantime, she reminds him of all of the things that need to be done for her children, Danny and Scout, while she is laid up at GH.
When Dante pull out a ring, Sam is surprised. Next, she tells him it’s OK if he still loves Lulu. (Remember those words, people! We are sure they will “haunt” him or give Dante the “go-ahead” that he can go back to Lulu, down the line.) Sam also tells Dante that he doesn’t have to propose to her now, just because she was a liver donor to save Lulu’s life.
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Dante says that’s not the case. He’d like to marry her so they can grow old together, and because he loves the family they created. Sam says “yes” and they share a kiss.
Meanwhile, Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) tells Laura (Genie Francis), Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) that Lulu is out of surgery and in recovering and that things went well. Now, they have to wait to make sure her body accepts the transplant. Lucky hugs his friend for saving his sister.
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Michael (played by the subbing Robert Adamson) is about to get a bombshell dropped on his head. Now that Cody (Josh Kelly) publicly outed Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) kiss (es) with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) all the while sleeping with her mom, Nina (Cynthia Watros), the word is about to get out everywhere, and in part due to the PI that Ned hired to get evidence of Drew’s duplicity.
Drew comes to the Q’s after being roughed up by Cody and Ned (Wally Kurth) and Tracy (Jane Elliot) confront him with the evidence on the video tape, and blackmail him to step down at ELQ. In fact, Ned tells Drew that he will side with him on every decision as Tracy wants to confirm Ned as the company’s CEO.
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Nina has come to tell he daughter that Cody knew about the kiss between Willow and Drew. Now that it is out there, she needs to come clean with Michael. Back at the Q living room, Michael comes in at a tense moment. Then, Drew admits to Michael he kissed his wife, just as Willow runs into to tell him. Michael walks out.
Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) heads to the same bar that Cody got taken into custody at, and is just starting to knock down drinks after her massive confrontation with her mother, Holly (Emma Samms), for her ruining her life with Cody. We are sure Michael is not far behind to join her.
What did you think of Dante proposing to Sam at this juncture in their history and the story? What did you think about the way that Michael found out about Drew and Willow’s transgression? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, take a look at today’s October 30th teaser for the action in Port Chartes.
I hate this. Kelly Monaco said that this move to kill off Sam (and fire her) was an act of “retaliation.” I agree with her. Yes acting is a job. Yes actors have bosses. And yes, we all know bosses can fire their employees. But on a sixty-year-old soap, where the entire genre is based on continuity of legacy families and characters, and many viewers watch for decades, just plucking a legacy character off the canvas AND killing him or her off, like they did to Alan Quartermaine, AJ Quartermaine, and now Sam (why didn’t she ever change her last name from Morgan??? Just realized that…) is not only cruel to the actor but cruel to the viewers who have watched these characters for years. Both Kelly and Sean Kanan’s characters were killed off, both actors let go, for “drama behind the scene. It was known when AJ was killed off (not too long after Carlivati brought AJ back to life, that the two had issues and poof! AJ and Sean gone. And now Kelly…
So, as much of a tearjerker as this will be, as much of a story that may develop, many of us will notice “Sam’s” absence for however long we continue to watch the show. I never stop lamenting that AJ was killed off. Every Quarteraine scene I think how much better it would be if he was still “alive.” How much more drama and Quartermaine internal bickering, competition, snark, backstabbing that made the Quartermaines who they are would still be ever-present. Look how long it took them to FINALLY put Ned and Tracy into scenes together; how long it took them to have Tracy once again show an interest in ELQ and go up against Drew with her son. These writers don’t seem to understand continuity of characters or families; newer viewers don’t like Ned or Holly, or Lucy, because they’ve been off the show for so long that to them they’re just new characters who we don’t need. When you break the history, when you ignore the characters and families who ARE GH, then you have different generations of viewers watching who have no clue what came before.
So I’ll watch the last Sam episodes and cry my heart out. It’s not that in the scope of real life that it’s important; it’s because real life has so many problems that these fictional lives take us away, allow us to escape into their world with these familiar faces. And now a very familiar one, one that we thought would be there for years to come (however long GH is on) will be forever gone.
Such a petty, vicious, decision. No different than when they pulled OLTL off the air. They couldn’t care less that viewers invest years of their lives with these characters…they laugh all the way to the bank because to them it’s “just a business.”
It sounds like she was a prima Donna and that doesn’t go over well in show business.
GH is starting to feel intentionally torturous for the audience… we’re meant to invest in Dante’s marriage proposal to Sam, when she know she’s going to be killed off very soon? This whole story feels like a long, drawn out goodbye that the fans don’t want.
Why can’t they let Sasha finally be happy? The twist of making her Holly’s daughter is fine, but Robert should not be her father. And neither should Luke. This would be a great opportunity to tie to someone like Leopold Taub, have her inhereit his fortune, and become the powerhouse she deserves to be.
And while I’m glad the ‘Drillow’ secret is finally out, why couldn’t they wait until Chad Duell was back to film the scenes? Nothing against Robert Adamson, but for a story beat this important, it should be the original actor in the role.
And don’t even get me started with all the Heather ridiculousness!
Agree with your assessment on Sasha not being a Scorpio. Might have been more drama between Holly & Robert if she wasn’t his daughter.
As for the Michael casting, it’s not as easy to reschedule shooting anymore with the block method GH uses. Scenes (which can be spread over a month) are filmed when the required sets are in place and any non-contract cast are available.
As for Adamson, when playing Michael, I always view him as the son of Billy Warlock’s version vs. Duell as the son of Sean Kanan’s portrayal.
Let’s hope that Heather has left Port Charles and the show for a while.. I would prefer Robin Mattson playing Heather if we do see her return.
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”- Albert Einstein. I love you. All will be All will be well. There are some things a TV mother just knows.” ~Nancy Lee Grahn.
Sasha must be the most tortured daytime character in history. This is madness.
GH has always been a little darker in tone than other daytime dramas, especially since the introduction of the mob families. How can it not?
I know many lament the death of Sam, but it happens. We cannot keep every actor/character on the canvas forever. the sudden departure of one really can allow for many storyline changes and character growth. If there is an actor issue, I do accept recasts yet it seems they do not happen as they once did.
If there is a beef for me with soaps, it is resurrections from the dead, lost and forgotten children who show up in adulthood, extended comas, comic book drama, and evil twins. The tropes can be fun, yes, but not when they are overdone. Too many in Port Charles have succumbed to these in recent decades, and please, no more mad scientist/spy nonsense where someone has been held for years. There is great heart and emotion in humanity and everyday living. I’d like to see some of that, and a little humor and joy. GH has been better than other soaps in allowing there peripheral and supporting characters shine this way.
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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