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Rory Gibson Marks First Month Since Debut on ‘General Hospital’ as One of Soap’s Most Successful Recasts, Sharing, “Honored to be Here”
Time flies! It has been over a month since Michael Corinthos returned to Port Charles in the form of Rory Gibson, who swooped into the GH Nurses’ Ball and took his son, Wiley with him. The triumphant return of the character of Michael, now in the hands of Gibson, has been one of the most noteworthy recasts in soap history, because usually it takes soap fans a fair amount of time to adjust to a new actor or actress taking over the part so identified with someone else.
In the case of Gibson, he replaced Daytime Emmy-winner, Chad Duell, who decided to exit the role after fifteen years on the ABC soap opera. And while it appeared the door was left open for Duell to return down the line, the GH powers-that-be made the decision to recast the role when the character was written off the canvas for a few months recovering from the burns sustained in the fire and explosion at Sonny’s penthouse.
Taking to his Instagram this week, Gibson shared a photo of the outside of the studio at General Hospital, and accompanying it, simply stated, “One month since my first episode (with an hourglass emoji),” along with “Honored to be here!”
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Several of Rory’s new GH co-stars quickly posted their comments in the thread, including, Michael’s on-screen nemesis, Cameron Mathison (Drew), who used the applause emoji, Josh Kelly (Cody) who stated, “ROARy!!” Then, Giovanni Mazza (Gio) added, “Killer, dude!”
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Recently, the soap genre has seen several key recasts go down. Billy Flynn, the former Chad DiMera jumped shipped at Days of our Lives and landed at The Young and the Restless, where he is now taking on the role of Cane Ashby, formerly played by GH’s Daniel Goddard (now Professor Henry Dalton). Then, Conner Floyd (Rory’s old castmate at Y&R) was cast in Billy’s role at DAYS as the new Chad DiMera! Floyd also jumped into Rory’s Instagram thread and posted the bicep flex emoji.
It also should be noted how one soap opera’s inability to utilize an actor for various reasons including story; can sometimes be another soap’s gains. In the case of Gibson, viewers first saw him as Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless, a part he played on and off from 2021-2023, before getting a chance to shine a few years later as GH’s Michael
So, are you enjoying Rory Gibson’s performances as Michael Corinthos? Is he one of the best soap recasts in recent history? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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Seems Y&R in recent years lands some solid and strong talent, but cannot provide story to keep them forefront and in story. Their losses are others’ gains. How wonderful for Mr. Gibson to have opportunity with GH. Same with Connor Floyd’s good fortune with DOOL.
Too bad the shows can t swap writers. Young Restless will take anything it seems these days. We re desperate. Hoping Carlivatti would come over but Gates took him. Too bad.
So many online and social commenters like to bash Frank when things don’t go quite right. And yes, sometimes he deserves it.
Let’s give credit where credit is due. Frank saw something in Rory when he tried out for the Vaughn role and it has paid off wonderfully. Michael is now the leading character he always (by soap lineage) was always intended to be.
Kudos to Rory for bringing it all. While he’s younger than Duell, it doesn’t really show with most of his costars (exception of one). He holds his own with cast members who’ve been on for decades.
The writers also deserve some credit for leaning into Michael’s ancestral ruthlessness- great grandfather Edward would be proud.
Right on, Steve. I think it’s important we acknowledge when things go right just like we do when things go wrong. In my experience as a teacher, I have found that students are likely to replicate their accomplishments when they are told they did a good job and WHY they did a good job. I just think that’s just basic human nature. Plus, right now with what id going on in our country, I think it’s important for the sake of our sanity that we take a break from negativity by observing something positive. That said, loving the Tracy and Martin scenes. Those two are comedy gold together, and it’s clear Michael Knight is enjoying the hell out of his scenes with Jane. And as much as I detest Drew, I’m even enjoying his scenes with Martin because those two actors go way back ( AMC) and you can tell they’re trying not to crack up in their scenes together. I think humor is key to getting us through our dark days of our current reality as well as our escapism from that reality(soaps).
Again Harry, you read like a warm hug. This time to your country.
What a nice thing to say, GH, Fan, and nice use of a simile. As I said, positive reinforcement is a good habit to have.
I’m not as wild as a lot of people about Rory’s portrayal. It feels a little “flat” to me, not enough variance in the different emotions. I’m more concerned about Josh Kelly’s status with the show. It’s strange that no one official has reported on it.
I totally agree. H’es handsome and has chemistry with the cast but his acting, like you stated, is flat.
According to the credits, Josh Kelly is now on recurring. ABC doesn’t comment on contracts, so unless Josh himself comments, we won’t get official word on whose decision (Josh or network) that was. The character of Cody had so much potential but has so far lacked direction.
I will be very disappointed if Josh Kelly is let go as Cody… unless of course ABC is planning an OLTL return with him playing Cutter Wentworth again
GH fan: It’s not likely, but, we can hope. I thought he was much better as Cutter.
Josh is definitely falling into that GH fate… not being written for !
If Rory’s portrayal is flat, what was Chad’s?!?!
YES! THIS!
Good question! What some call “flat,” I see as strength. I see Rory conveying stoicism in the face of adversity and trying emotional times. I don’t feel he’s flat at all.
Neither do I. He is doing an Awesome job as Michael so far I was impressed
☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝
The Josh Kelly status news is surprising since he was a lot of fun with Kelly Thiebold who’s returning when he first arrived in Port Charles. I do love our new Michael/Rory, and am bummed to lose Conner as Chance from YandR to DOOL
Kelly is almost certainly going to be featured with Steve Burton. The short-term fling with Jason and Britt had tons of chemistry – his best pairing in years.
Yes, Kelly/Britt is definitely headed Steve’s way, and I’m bummed that Sasha and Cody ended, though am hopeful for Sasha and Michael to connect and raise Daisy together, leaving Cody floating around PC. I just hope we do not lose Cody/Josh – thought he was headed into Molly’s orbit…
I totally agree with you. Lifeless performance. Even the way he walks and stands is lifeless. Chad was much more animated; expressive. This actor is monotone. And as cute as he is, he looks like a kid to me. Chad appeared older, more imposing.
Chad is 8 years older.
Probably the most obvious error so far was Mikey shirtless at the Metro Court pool. Dude had third degree burns over most of his body a few months ago, but not a scar on him.
Apparently that clinic in Germany really does good work after all.
Other than that, he’s doing a great job so far. GH doesn’t always get recasts right (see Molly 2&3, NuJagger, the thankfully forgotten third Carly, or pretty much any Nikolas that wasn’t Tyler Christopher) but it looks like they got lucky with Rory.
Yes, some duds in the past, but they’ve been pretty much on a roll – with Alexa Havins, Van Hansis, and Kristen Vaganos.
I am really liking Alexa as Lulu. She reminds me of Julie Berman.loved Alexa as Babe. She has made the character of lulu her own. She is Awesone in the role
An excellent recast. Now I can’t imagine the role being played by anyone else.
Agree 100%
It was brilliant casting
Love him in the role.
Rory is good looking but does not show much life. Chad was the better Michael, he showed much more emotion.
When?
Chad was emotional the way Elmer Fudd was emotional when Bugs Bunny outsmarted him. I don’t understand folks calling Rory’s acting,” flat.” He’s intense and is able to emote without being over the top. When the scene calls for it, he’s dark and serious. However, when his kids enter the scene or when he first laid eyes on Daisy, his face lit right up. Today, in his scene with Willow, he had tears in his eyes when discussing visitation. The guy can’t act- his approach is just different from Chad’s.
I have not yet mastered the edit button here. When I try and edit my comment, mere seconds after posting, I receive a message that says my message is no longer available for editing. Anyway, I meant to say that yes, Rory CAN act. Moreover, he has that leading man star quality that I felt Chad never had.
He’s great looking, but a TERRIBLE actor. He barely moves his face when he talks.
He is FAR from terrible. The tears on Tuesday’s episode (in a scene where it wasn’t required) was inspired choice.
From the moment it was rumored he was going to be NuMichael–I was excited. He impressed me today. He rage cried So glad they locked him into a 3 year contract.
Yes, yes and yes!
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.
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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
The Thursday June 4 episode of General Hospital paved way for the end of the line for Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) butler/fixer, Pascal (Marc Forget).
In the pick of the June 3 cliffhanger, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) was the hero and stopped the evil-doer from fleeing Port Charles for his part in aiding and abetting his boss with the cover-up of the murder of Professor Henry Dalton (Daniel Goddard) among other crimes.
Today’s episode did indeed mark the final appearance of Marc Forget who joined the ABC soap opera when he debuted back in July of 2025. Viewers met met Pascal when Kelly Thiebaud returned to the soap opera as Britt Westbourne and she was being blackmailed to work on Faison’s final project while at the Five Poppies in Dalmatia.
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A General Hospital rep confirmed to Soap Opera Digest, that the June 4 episode, “Will be the last viewers will see of Pascal for now, but notes that in the world of Port Charles, comebacks are always possible.” So, how did Pascal get written-off the canvas? Here’s what went down:
PASCAL GIVES LUCAS KEY INFORMATION BEFORE BEING DRAGGED AWAY
After Sonny intercepted Pascal on his desperate attempt to get out of town, Sonny informed him hat Sidwell would stop at nothing from trying to get retribution for whoever killed his son, Marco, and promptly turned around and said that he would help Pascal flee the country, only if he turned on Sidwell.
An absolutely terrified Pascal had evidence for Sonny that he could use against Sidwell. However, he feared he would get killed on sight if he tried to retrieve the incriminating photos of Sonny and Laura from the safe at Wyndemere. So instead, Pascal gave the combination to the safe to Lucas (Van Hansis), so he could get the blackmail photos himself. But, did Pascal just set up Lucas to be killed since he loathes him for being the man to win the heart of the late Marco?
In the end, Sonny had one of his henchmen drag Pascal away and whisked off to an airfield to fly away to parts unknown, and hopefully never to be heard from again. But what now? Is Lucas going to end up being pegged as Marco’s killer and taken down by Sidwell if he gets his hands on the incriminating photos for Sonny and Laura? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think of Marc Forget’s run as Pascal? Sad or happy to see the character go? Do you think he will be back down the line? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
In one of the more far-fetched soap opera moments in recent memory, while Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) are chatting at the Quartermaine boathouse in swimming trunks for him and a bikini for her, the two exes have a heart to heart on Wednesday’s June 3 episode of General Hospital.
The moment was set-up by Michael (Rory Gibson) and Jacinda (Paige Herschell) who want to find a way to push the exes together in order to get incriminating evidence of the two, so Michael can gain leverage over Willow for full custody of their children. once and for all. Jacinda notes how Chase definitely has a savior and white knight syndrome going on.
During Willow and Chase’s chat at the boathouse, the subject turns to how Chase was demoted at the PCPD in his efforts to help get Willow acquitted of attempted murder charges at her trial for the shooting of Drew. He has since gone from detective to patrolman. However, Willow comes up with an idea! Why doesn’t he come to work for her as her chief of staff. Willow feels he would be perfect, because he is only one of the only people she can trust.
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WILLOW LAYS OUT THE BENEFITS OF CHASE ACCEPTING HER JOB OFFER
A surprised Chase, says he isn’t qualified, but Willow thinks otherwise. She urges him to consider the position she is offering, because it would give him a more regular schedule that would be befitting for him being a new father to baby Phoebe.
Chase’s want to know why it was so important to Willow that he take the job, she continues to explain how she trusts him, but Tracy (Jane Elliot) spots the two in a close moment and hides behind the boathouse. Willow exits, but asks Chase to promise he will think over her offer.
Next, Tracy threatens Chase that this is the last time he will cheat on her granddaughter, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton). Knowing he didn’t “cheat” on his wife, Chase looks pissed off.
So, can you imagine, Chase as Willow’s Chief of Staff? Weigh-in if you think he will be stupid enough to take this job knowing the issues it would cause for Brook Lynn? Will the police officer ever get the clue that Willow is manipulating him like she does to everyone else? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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