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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny, Valentin and Dante Find Themselves at Emotional Crossroads
On the January 3rd episode of General Hospital, three men found themselves at some defining moments in their lives, their relationships, and their futures.
First, Sonny (Maurice Benard) who is coming to the realization that he has a problem with his heart, sits down with Jason (Steve Burton) and explains to him that he has been having chest pains for awhile before the incident at the boxing gym. He feels he needs to make some long-term plans and needs to take a step back from the mob. Jason says he will step up his role for the short-term but he can’t take over the organization. He has to be there for his son, Danny after the death of Sam.
During their conversation, FINALLY, the mention of Sonny murdering FBI agent John “Jagger” Cates came back around. Sonny wants to find out who found the gun that exonerated Alexis. He tells Jason about giving “Charlie’s” to Kristina. Next, Sonny goes on about not wanting to be a burden to his kids. Jason tells Sonny the kids love and need him in their lives. In the end, Sonny says they have to come up with an exit strategy as there is no one they can hand the organization to.

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In Prague, Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) have a major showdown which brings up all types of points for the two exes. Lulu blames Dante for messing up her chance to bring her daughter, Lulu home to Port Charles. Dante tries to explain to her that Lulu brought the attention on the situation, which caused the sniper to shoot, which allowed Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) to getaway with Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez).
Dante believes that Valentin was being manipulative and the shooter followed her to get to Valentin. Lulu doesn’t want to give up on finding Charlotte, but Dante tells her to let the professionals handle it. Nothing is getting through to Lulu.
It’s at that point and in a excellent performance from Dominic Zamprogna, Dante finally lays into Lulu. He tells her that Charlotte has chosen to be with Valentin. Meanwhile, their son, Rocco (Finn Carr) sat by Lulu’s bedside for four years praying and willing her to wake up out of her coma. Dante says Valentin knows how to go under the radar, and her search for Lulu caused too much attention and danger for everyone.

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Lulu stands down that she’s going to stay in Prague and keep searching for Charlotte determined to bring her home. At that point, Dante lets loose on her. He tells her that Sam lost her life while saving Lulu’s. The way she is acting it’s like Lulu is going to throw it all away because she doesn’t care about the sacrifice Sam made. Lulu says she’s grateful for what Sam did, but it’s her life and she’ll make her choices, not what he thinks she should do. Before he storms out, Dante tells her he figures Rocco doesn’t matter to her anymore! Lulu smashes a vase in the hotel room in anger.

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Valentin is on the run with Charlotte. In his car, they have a heart-to-heart, which is touchingly portrayed by James Patrick Stuart. He asks Charlotte if she wants to go back to Port Charles with her mother, and that he knows she is missing out on a normal childhood with her friends, and her brother, Rocco, etc. Charlotte says Lulu has people in her life, while Valentin doesn’t have anyone. She wants to stay with her father. He hugs his daughter, and they drive off.
Elsewhere, Michael (Chad Duell) convinces Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) to stay in Port Charles to raise their baby. He says he will let her raise the child alone, but if she needs anything financially or anything medically he will be close by and has the means to help her. Sasha says that if she had to get unexpectedly pregnant, she is glad that he turned out to be the bio-dad.

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What do you think will happen to Sonny? Are you glad Dante told off Lulu? Do you want Charlotte with Valentin or do you think she should go back to Port Charles with Lulu? Will Valentin ultimately figure out a way to live back in Port Charles for his daughter’s sake? Share your thoughts in the comment section. but first check out the scenes between Valentin and Scarlett below.
For Dante (and the Davis women)… why do none of them know about Sam’s autopsy and the digitalis overdose? It seems outside of hospital staff, Lucky and Ric are the only ones aware of this. Not sure it’s against HIPAA to release autopsy results to family members.
Wouldn’t the hospital have to call in the PCPD as part of the investigation?
Whether you agree with Sam and Dex’s deaths, at least they’re creating a hospital-centric storyline.
Both actors were in active storyline, and both were good.
The new writers need to consult with a group of daily watchers to see where our heads are at. I personally wouldn’t have axed either one of them. Willow is getting boring after her sorded affair with that stupid Drew. Send him off too DC and leave her home with Michael. I would have recast Michael instead of writing his character out.
Don’t Write Out Michael, Bringing Him Back!!!Gives Great Story Lines For Sonny, Carley, Willow, and Brings In Jason Having To Deal With Drews, Depraved Lust For others (Carley,Nina,Willow)
Has To Be Dealt With…. He Went From Michael’s Mother Carly… To Nina, Ex-Wife To His Father Sonny…and Willows Mother…. To Willow Herself!! Ohhh My Goodness!! All That Right There Is Major Storylines…And Now A Baby With Sasha!!! Lots Of Storyline There With Michael’s Character….Now Is A Good Time To Bring Back Morgan…??? The Car Blew Up… And No Trace Of Morgan; Was Presumably Dead??
Being Heald By Sonny’s Enemies Finding His Way Back To Port Charles To Help His Father And Jason Take Over The Organization and Help Michael He Be The Unknown Man Sasha Could Say She Slept With…DNA Could Match and Save Michael Secret For Another Storyline Sasha and Carly Too, As Well As Eva Jerome…..
Just looked up N.Y laws and Autopsy reports are given to next of Kin or as requested. Yes, why hasn’t Alexis demanded a report? They say it can take months, depending on the circumstances surrounding the death. In Sam’s case, it seems pretty cut and dried, except to us viewers.
I agree with Michael Fairman and others that Alexa Havins is truly a great casting choice as a Lulu recast. She’s doing an outstanding job! But I just realized something- I despise Lulu no matter who is playing her.
6th
DNT like the new Lulu. Want the old one back. PLZ
She’s not coming back.
I do too. I miss Emme Rylan. I know they’re not going to listen to us because they’re not going to switch actresses now, but those of us have been watching for many many years have become invested in our characters. I lived all over the world while I was in the Air Force and my mom would record the shows for me and the characters were like my family
The key thing you wrote is investment in the characters (not the performers).
Alexa is playing Lulu closer to the original adolescent/adult performance of Julie Berman. For many, Emme (and the writers) took Lulu in a direction far from the character’s original persona.
Exactly. Emme Ryan was a bit too Lulu-Goes- Gidget for me. Too perky and spunky for my taste.
I thought it was just me. Couldn’t stand Emme’s Lulu, Gidget is a good description . I could not understand Dante with this crazy person.”Perky and spunky” was a nice description but I always found her interfering, butting in and in everyone’s business.I like Alexa and her more grown-up interpretation of Lulu.Wouldnt mind seeing she and Cody together, unless they find out that he and Sasha are actually not related.
Agree with Judy. Gavin’s has a boring face & don’t like her. Get rid off Drew. Another boring character. Both Lulu & Drew are not needed to continue the storyline.
I’ve pretty much always liked LuLu. And Alexis Havin is doing a fantastic job in the recast, imo. But I must admit that right now her character is really starting to get on my last nerve. I was so glad that Dante set her straight before he left that hotel room.
Agree
True. I was kidding when I said I detest Lulu. I kind of have a love hate relationship with which she is blissfully unaware. But yeah. Alexis Haven has nailed it.
Her denial is going to get someone hurt or worse. I can’t decide who’s worse- her or Portia. Both ladies are such good actors that most of us despise them! Daytime Emmy deserving, both of them!
I can’t stand Portia’s interfering and a too long list of other things but I can’t compare she and Lulu, who are very different people.
Ditto! Obvi she’s a good actor!
Lulu is her father’s daughter: Head strong AKA: STUBBORN! I know she’s concerned about her daughter and she should be. Valentin has placed Charlotte’s life in danger and he is being very selfish. Charlotte’ shouldn’t have been asked to make that choice.
Also agree
Has it occurred to you that Charlotte would be in grave danger if she wasn’t with him? His enemies would use her as bait to get to him.
Ah. no – That shouldn’t be the decision of a child. My opinion.
I think the writers have ruined this show. Lulu needs to leave the bratty Charolette with her father! Maybe another bullet will make her wake up! No body acts like they know Sam and Dex were murdered except Josslyn. Crazy!
It’s about time Dante told Lulu off. This Lulu is acting arrogant and self-centered I hope that changes. People on the show like Edward quartermaine have lived very very long time with a heart condition I think it’s a bad idea to take Sonny out of his position however Jason is what he is already and Danny is his kid I don’t understand that decision either. They broke him and Sam up because he is Sonny’s #2 which was stupid but ok so he can still be in that position but no other??? And Luke’s son is back! Valentine’s being very selfish keeping her on the run and in danger he should make a deal that he will turn himself in if they keep him in port Charles near his daughter. TJ’s character has been terrible lately. Just needed to vent
Charlotte is a brat that should stay with her Dad. Dante is right. Lulu is tossing Rocco aside chasing a pipe dream.
Agree, thoroughly!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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