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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of Lulu’s Reunion with Dante and Rocco?
On Monday’s, December 2nd episode of General Hospital, Lulu’s (Alexa Havins) emotional reunions with both her ex Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and their son, Rocco (Finn Carr) took centerstage. Throughout the scenes, Alexa Havins reminded everyone, who saw her work as All My Children’s Babe, that she is still a powerhouse of an actress, capable of bringing the tears and emotional range.
Switching gears with beloved characters (when a different actor or actress takes over the part) has happened many times before on daytime dramas for a multitude of reasons. In the case of the role of Lulu Spencer, GH decided to eventually recast the part after they had laid to rest the character in a coma for four long years.
Now back in action, Havins is showing Lulu’s spunk early on as well as her emotional heart. In yesterday’s first scene, after coming to the Quartermaines, Lulu sees her son,Rocco. The two are both in tear and hug. Lulu can’t believe how much Rocco has changed. She finally asks how long she has been gone and Rocco tells her that she’s been in a coma for four years. Shocked and confused, Lulu promises her son they will make up for lost time.
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At that moment, Dante walks in the front door of the Q’s and is stunned to see Lulu! At first, he is measured and not that emotional wondering when she woke up and how did she get here. Lulu goes into the explanation of waking up and then hearing from her bed at Turning Woods, Cyrus Renault’s (Jeff Kober) voice. She recounts how Cyrus was telling the doctors that he is making decisions for Lulu’s care.
Dante informs Lulu that Cyrus is actually her uncle, and that Cyrus and Laura share the same father. Lulu says she went to their old house and was surprised to see Maxie’s lives there, and then learned that the little boy she saw was Maxie’s son, James.
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In talking with Dante, Lulu explains what she remembers the night of the explosion four-years ago. She remembers Dustin proposing before he died. Dante says he is so sorry they didn’t realize she’d hit her head after the explosion which landed her in the coma.
Lulu says she is just thrilled to be back with her boys, as Danny Asher (Asher Antonyzyn) is in tears listening to the reunion behind the entre living room. Then, Lulu inquires about the scar she has on the side of her body. Rocco tells her that she had a liver transplant. She is confused as to why. Dante says there is a lot she’s missed and they will eventually discuss, as he becomes emotional knowing that at some point he will have to tell Lulu about Sam being her liver donor, Sam’s death and their relationship, and more.
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Still to come: Lulu’s reunion with Laura (Genie Francis) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson).
So, what did you think of the reunion scenes between Lulu and Rocco and Lulu and Dante? Were you reaching for the hankies? Did you wish something else would have happened? What have you thoughts of the performances of Alexa Havins as Lulu thus far? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Take away the instant mobility for a 4-year coma patient with a recent liver transplant, the writing has been very good. And, kudos to Valentini and Teschner for casting Havins who is perfect as Lulu.
Having Danny eavesdrop was an unexpected, yet moving, surprise.
Look forward to Lulu’s reunions with Laura, Tracy and Maxie.
Other names up for the role: Stephanie Gatschet (ex-Tammy, Guiding Light; ex-Madison, All My Children), Jen Landon (ex-Gwen, As the World Turns) & Marci Miller (ex-Abigail, Days of Our Lives). It’s very clear a “name” with award-pull was wanted for Lulu.
As amusing as it would be to have both versions of Abigail Deveraux walking around Port Charles at the same time, I’m just not picturing Marci Miller as Lulu.
Jen Landon is currently on Yellowstone, and it’s up in the air as to whether there will be a 6th season of that show or not (they’re probably basing that decision on whether that show’s ratings hold up in the long delayed season 5b, now that Kevin Costner has left the show) so she might not be interested in a daytime role.
Not familiar with Stephanie Gatschet’s work, but I did see that she had somewhat of a resemblance to Julie Berman, so I could see her being considered. But so far, I would say Alexa Havins is doing one HELL of a job, miracle recovery of her 4 year atrophied leg muscles all aside.
Oh see, I could have seen Marci Miller easily as Lulu. Not to mention, bringing her into the role would undo the continued SORASing the role received with the casting of Emme Rylan. And I do imagine she’d have palpable chemistry with Dominic Zamprogna, and seems to have a good rapport with the General Hospital cast. I’m fairly sure, however, her desires to not be in California are what kept her from the role, ultimately. The fact she was considered makes me excited at the [potential] return to daytime in the future.
Considering Jen Landon was up for the role suggests her contract with Yellowstone is/was up-in-the-air and was entertaining the job at some point. It wouldn’t surprise me.
Stephanie Gatschet did fine work at both Guiding Light and All My Children. But, I wouldn’t have seen her as Lulu.
Lulu’s return just keeps getting better and better every day.
It feels rush, but then again it took a while from the announcement that she was coming back to her debuting for this moment, underwhelming for me, the actress though is doing good job she resembles the original Lulu and Genie Francis, so that’s a plus. She’s gonna hear how much she miss from dad dying, sam donating her liver, then dying, Aunt bobbie gone to as is nephew Spencer, Then there’s that crazy uncle Cyrus. Still think GH 2024 worst year for the show.
It actually was never formally announced by Disney/ABC that Alexa Havins Bruening had been cast, and it also did not take that long from the “confirmation” of her arrival to debut. The fact the recasting process was announced is what caused it to feel longer.
August 5, 2024, is when the “Lauren” casting call was reported (via TV Insider), which resembled the description of Lulu; the following day, Emme Rylan (ex-Lulu) announced they were recasting the role and she wouldn’t be returning. Then, Daytime Confidential published their own report, claiming Havins Bruening had been cast in the role on September 10. And then, she made her episodic debut at the conclusion of the November 19 episode.
So, realistically, two-months and some days had passed from the September 10 report to the November 19 debut. It’s about the same amount of time from the announcement of Jonathan Jackson’s return as Lucky (June 11), to his return to set (August 5), to his episodic return (August 23).
Nope. As dysfunctional as the current writing is, the toilet spiral that existed from November 2021 up until March of 2024 was FAR worse.And before that… well pretty much 90% of what ReRon wrote from 2012-2015.
It’s not just because Jason was missing. It was because they tried to fill the void with Parasite Nina, and made her the most detestable character in Port Charles recent history in the process.
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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