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General Hospital Reveals New Cast Photos

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As 2024 comes to a close, General Hospital is kicking off the new year with new cast photos of many of the returning favorites, latest additions, and main cast to freshen up the look of the series as we begin 2025.

Featured are brand new images of five-time Daytime Emmy winner, Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), beloved veteran John J. York (Mac), who returned to the series this year after his battle with two blood cancers, Michael E. Knight who is back as Martin Grey (sans southern accent), and As the World Turns favorite, Van Hansis (ex-Luke Snyder) who has taken over the role of Lucas Jones and made it his own.

In addition, there are new images of: Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah), Colin Cassidy (Aiden), Giovanni Mazza (Gio), Kristen Vaganos (Molly) and Rick Hearst (Ric), Jens Austrin Austup (Kai), Eva LaRue (Natalia), Carlo Rota (Sidwell), Kristen Storms (Maxie), Laura Wright (Carly), Donnell Turner (Curtis), Brook Kerr (Portia), Finola Hughes (Anna), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Tanisha Harper (Jordan and many more.

Take a look at a few of the other hot-off-the-press snaps of the GH cast below.

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Spixie in 2025!

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Here’s hoping Aiden (Colin Cassidy) gets a love interest and or storyline in 2025!

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Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) is going to be revealed as someone’s bio-son soon, but who’s?

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Selfie time for Donnell Turner (Curtis) and Brook Kerr (Portia)!

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Clearly, we have not seen the last of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota)!

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The on-screen father/daughter combo of Rick Hearst (Ric) and Kristen Vaganos (Molly).

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Sawandi Wilson is one of the most promising additions to the cast as Dr. Isaiah Gannon. Will Isaiah and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) enter into a major romance in 2025?

So, what do you think of some of the new images of the cast of GH? Who are you most excited on seeing on your screens in 2025? Let us know via the comment section below.

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A lot of new faces for this pickup shoot! Was hoping we’d get some others in it, too! Maybe in early 2025 there’ll be a bigger shoot done!

Hopefully some of these make it into the opening credits. Storms is still using a photo from 6 years ago that doesn’t match the lighting/tone of the others. Burton needs an update, too.

Kirsten Storms is one of about four or five that need major updating, although, her’s is the longest-running photo that has not been changed.

Steve Burton was at the previous shoot, but they did not use his photograph.

Storms was at the previous 2-3 shoots and they didn’t use hers. That picture predates the current credit “flipping faces” format and originated in the “flying multiple character” slides.

Assume the actors get to choose if they want the updated photos to be used.

From the new shoot, the only one that looks better currently (than new) is Vaganos.

And I strongly believe the photo(s) were not used due to one specific issue, and it’s one I am not comfortable stating publicly. And actors don’t get to choose if their photos are updated; that is a decision ultimately made by Frank Valentini.

I understand the reason you are implying. And, why do you suspect that actors have no say in what photo is used?

Because, that’s not how it works at all.

I don’t watch Y&R, but recently caught their opening and it was beautiful. I love that the show still uses the original theme song and video montage of the cast as opposed. GH should go back to a similar format and bring back a revised version of the original theme song.

Love them. Looking forward to seeing them in the opening soon.What about James Patrick Stewart?

His was updated not that long ago. He also was on a break from the show in September when the photo shoot occurred.

This cartoon villain Sidwell is back? Is Ron C back as head writer too? Only this would explain GH in 2024.

He’s been back.

Oh no, are you serious?? He ruined Days. If he’s here, it’s not good news.

I was speaking about Sidwell; he’s been back already.

Carlivati hasn’t been on GH in years. Chris Van Etten is the one who was fired and then rehired three months later and is currently writing the show.

Rebecca, I’m well-aware. Again, I was speaking about Sidwell. I know the history of HW’s on this soap, thanks.

Your reply was not specific which is why a few of us thought you were referring to Carlivati.

Scott clarified that he was specifically speaking about Sidwell.

Not at the time I wrote my reply.

And A G A I N, I clarified it in response one-hour prior to YOUR comment. 😉

Not at the time I replied. Our comments both say “a day ago.” I have no idea what time you wrote you were talking about Sidwell but obviously if I’d seen that I wouldn’t have thought you were referring to Carlivati. I’m not going to debate this back and forth. It’s been clarified; your soap prowess is intact.

That sounds like a bad idea. Fired? And now he’s a writer?? Karma??

Co-writing with Elizabeth Korte.

ReRon is working on “Beyond the Gates” now, so he wouldn’t be competing with himself.

Though I don’t disagree that some of this recent out of character writing is reminiscent of his senseless garbage from 2012-2015.

The stuff playing out on Days of our Lives right now (thanks to their 9 months ahead taping schedule) is typical “end stage ReRon”. Every bit as awful as the “Fluke” story which got him fired from GH.

Sidwell was seen briefly last week sneaking into a church where Sasha was praying to my Former Employer about her baby. She apparently didn’t see him, but no doubt he will show up again soon and use this new information to his advantrage somehow. Using Sasha and her unborn child to get to Holly, most likely.

While I adore Michael Knight, I hate that his entry seems to come at the expense of Kin Shriner. Also, why is Natalia….?

As for Natalia, maybe Krissy will hire her as her bartender. Wish she’d just leave P.C.

I agree. She’s a useless character imo.

Yep

I like her. Sonny needs a new love interest and I think they’re paired well. And, I think her son will be coming to town soon and most probably will be Joss’s new love interest.

While I once liked Eva La Rue as Maria on AMC, I cannot stand Natalia. First, she was introduced as a homophobic bigot and then the writers tried to clean up the mess they made by referring to her as just “ old fashioned.” Second, she has no chemistry with Sonny. It’s clear that TPTB thought these two iconic soap stars would generate excitement but it’s been an epic thud as the two seem stiff and forced while interacting. Third, the actress has had so much work done that it has become distracting especially when she smiles. I fast forward through her scenes and luckily, she’s rarely on but that’s about to change because it looks like her son is arriving on the scene ( most likely the reason as to why they abruptly killed off Dex).

They didn’t make a mess. They were telling a story about a truth that happens in a lot of families. Not everyone was brought up to accept or understand gay people; not every parent accepts his or her gay child. This was a story about that. And though it triggered you and many others, it was realistic . And in that same story, this character grew. She got to see her daughter’s love for Kristina, she got to know Kristina, and her first-hand experience opened her eyes from what she was taught to feel or believe. The unrelenting ragging on this character from many in the gay community is beyond annoying. In real life, gay people are calling Hamas terrorists “freedom fighters” and spewing hate for Jews, but a character on a soap opera who “dares” to judge gay people is unforgivable. As a Jewish person I’d welcome an antisemite’s eyes being opened and his or her hate a thing of the past. There are former (very few I would imagine) white supremacists who once hated Jews and blacks who have changed their views when they got to know a people they judged, and feel completely differently today. Some people DO change and I for one welcome anyone who used to be a hater who isn’t anymore.

As for her looks? (Another hypocrisy you’re exposing about yourself. You’re allowed to judge the real person for her looks, but a fictional character can’t judge.) I think she looks great; the only thing that I noticed was it seemed to me she was spray tanned early on and looked three shades darker than she is. That was distracting to me. It was unnatural.

I agree that Natalia’s son is going to be arriving soon; probably a love interest for Joss. I like Natalia with Sonny. There’s something about them that works for me and actually I’d like to see more of them.

I think Rick Hearst comes at the expense of Kin Shriner. And while I always liked Scotty, I’d take Rick Lansing any day. A way more interesting character and romantic lead. “Scotty’s” been nothing but a goofball for years. He just pops in with some silly comments and an occasional court case which is never written well. Ric is much more believable and his stories much better written.

Looking forward to watching in 2025!

Ava needs a new pic

Yes Maura West (Ava) does, but she wasn’t at the pickup shoot.

I wonder why maura west wasn’t there? I surely hope they are not firing her.

No, they aren’t. It was a pick-up shoot for those missing from the last shoot/new cast members, and then some updates from those who were filming that day.

So does Felicia! I didn’t care for her current pic, or Molly’s, but I see that Molly’s has been updated! Yay!

Do not like the recast of Lucas. He’s terrible and doesn’t fit.

Many feel the opposite. Hansis is a good actor and brings a new depth to Lucas.

What does that mean, “he doesn’t fit”?

I don’t either.He comes back suddenly and we’re all expected to accept him interacting with established characters like he’s been there for years when we’ve lost cast members we’ve had long histories with.

I agree that Lucas doesn’t fit the part of a doctor and he comes back as if he never left. Speaking of never leaving, do the writers think that, we, their viewers, are so stupid to believe that Lulu came back from being in a coma for four years and almost immediately gets out of bed, steals cloths and hitches a ride to Port Charles! Really, how gullible do you think we are?!!

It’s hardly the actor’s or character’s fault that other cast members were let go. And the character of Lucas has known many of the current characters for years. Their relationships are perfectly normal for the situation.

But the cast characters aren’t the ones watching. It’s us fans. Without us, they’re is no show.

I don’t understand this response. Lucas has strong connections and history with Bobbie, Carly, Willow, Michael, Sam, Brad, Wiley and of course, Ava. And the actor has slipped seamlessly into this part without skipping a beat. He’s natural, affable and so good you DON’T see that he’s acting. I don’t get not liking him.

He’s family.

For some reason, autocorrect wants to make me use all caps when I write a certain word. I DON’T know why! It makes me sound more obnoxious than I usually do.

I love this Lucas. He fits the part so much better

No new photo of Cody , that sexy man ???

I want to see Cody and Sasha after we find out Robert isn’t her dad

Robert ran a DNA test, Yes he’s her Father

I’m not so sure. As soon as Holly found out about the test she was on the phone asking someone for a “favor”.

Looking good! So happy to have Michael Knight back on the show!

I might be uncle sunny or it could be ric ma that haha peterson

Not looking forward to 2025 as GH has been dismal in ratings, casting, and storyline in 2024. The opening sequence pics will NOT save this show. Good luck!

No more dismal than the other soaps. Y&R & B&B, which I can only watch for 10 mins.

Yes, you got that correct, all the soaps are “reaching”. Good actors, bad story lines. Earlier this year Y&R really became “stuck on stupid,” it’s not just GH.

I thought there would be an update on the opening credits of the show

New photos started appearing on the January 2 episode. Isaiah was included for the first time while Dante, Anna and Curtis had updated pics.

Hoping Isaiah is a son or at least relative of RJ Gannon from OLTL!

That would be the ultimate slap in the face to GH fans. They had the opportunity to introduce a “new” character and make him a true “legacy kid”, Thomas Hardy Jr, the grandson of Steve & Audrey, the OG lead characters of GH.

Instead they give him the name of an OLTL family. After wasting an entire decade trying to force OLTL into the middle of GH by giving their favorite pets from that show multiple failed characters.

I’m OK with the character of Isaiah, but let’s just leave him without any family for now. And assume the name is just a coincidence. Like that cop Maxie dated for a while whose last name was “Barrett” but had no apparent relation to Brenda or her family.

That would be a kick Shari. I’d definitely tune into GH for that. I’d love to see ole RJ again. He could be so funny at times, i.e. horizontal mambo. Timothy D Stickney was outstanding as that character.

I miss sam

Would much rather have Evan Hofer’s pic instead of half these people!!!

Lucky and Elizabeth!

OMG, those two sad-sacks? They never change, even hair the same. lucky needs a hair do over, like a grown up, so sick of his messy, scraggly hair.

So grown ups can’t have longer hair? guess I missed that memo for myself.

No shots of Rocco, Danny or Lulu? They are all so good and need to be featured!

They were not at the studio the day of the shoot; it was done prior to Alexa Havins Bruening’s first day on set.

Great pics! I look forward to seeing them in the new line up. Folks are right. There are a few “stinkers” in the lineup that need refreshing. Hope they get on top of that soon so that there’s consistency in the picture quality.

I don’t see Sonny listed does that mean he dies from heart attack?

I want Sasha to tell Michael that she is pregnant. I want a storyline that has him including her in his life.

Michael Knight Still looks rather yummy as a silver Fox

They need to Jackson back. He was easy on the eyes, him and Carly looked good together ❤️ .

I am beyond happy that Rick Hearst is back and surprised he’s stayed this long since he lives in New Jersey. I adore him as Rick. Hope they keep him around…

And, though I’ll admit if it turns out I’m wrong, it seems it’s been pretty obvious for months now that Gio is Brook Lynn and Dante’s son, unbeknownst to anyone but Lois.

It’s time they update the cast photos in the opening. There are a lot of actors that are not shown.

Past few shoots have not been done for the opening; I do believe this shoot was more opening-focused, though.

Portia’s dress is ugly and non-flattering.

Great photos! I wish GH would return to using video montage and updated version of the pervious theme song during the opening credits as opposed to the format they use now.

Iam waiting for Isaiah GANNON to be or not
be tied to the OLTL GANNONS??? And I am so digging him and Jordan.

Lulu?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

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On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.

In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.

Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.

Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?

In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.

ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION

Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy  and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.

Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.

ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA

In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.

It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.

So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

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Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!

The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.

Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off.  A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”

Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing.  My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”

As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.

Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

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Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.

In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.

As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE

In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.

Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?

In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”

So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section.  But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.

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