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‘General Hospital’s’ Rory Gibson Opens Up About Falling on Hard Times After Being Let Go by ‘The Young and the Restless’
Before Rory Gibson won everyone’s hearts as the new Michael Corinthos on General Hospital in 2025, from 2021-2023, he played the role of Sharon and Nick’s son, Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless, where he essentially went from contract to recurring to never seen again on the CBS soap opera.
Now, on the latest episode of Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos, GH) mental health You Tube series, State of Mind, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning star welcomed his new TV son to the hot seat where they discussed a myriad of topics including; Rory’s tough upbringing and the difficult challenges he faced when he became an out of work actor smack dab around the time of the SAG/AFTRA actors strike in 2023.
For the first time publicly, Gibson opened up about the subject, and how he and his longtime girlfriend and fiancée, Alicia Ruela fell on very hard times, and how things ended at Y&R.

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Rory shared, “Things got real, real bumpy for a while because we hit the strikes. I’ve never shared this publicly, but me and my fiancée (Alicia Ruela) were essentially homeless.”
Next, Gibson elaborated, “I was doing Y&R and then I went recurring, and I was working here and there for a little while. Then, I booked one really big one – a small role in like the Zack Snyder movie (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire). I was pumped on it. Then, I kept testing for these big projects. I kept testing. I’m (feeling I’m) on the right road, and the (actors) strikes hit, and everything shuts down. Simultaneously, I’m not getting called in for Y&R anymore. So, all of a sudden everything goes dry. I already wasn’t making a ton of money. It got to a point where she (Alicia) was modeling professionally and that dried up too. Neither of us were making any money and we couldn’t afford a rent, and we had to bounce out. We were couch-surfing for almost a year.”

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Gibson then recalled how things began to get back on track, “So that was most of 2023 and then in 2024, I ended up getting back to work as a trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp gym. It like I was resetting in a strange way. I started working there again, started doing my thing, and the industry was still really slow. Slowly, it started to pick up and life got kind of comfortable again. It was this weird acceptance of like, I’m pursuing the thing that I love (acting) and that I want to do, and that I want to make something out of my my life with, and I want to enjoy what I do while simultaneously having to accept the fact that its going to come with a lot of trials and tribulations.”

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Reflecting back on hitting almost rock bottom and being scrappy and keeping his dreams alive, Rory added, “In hindsight, you look back on it and say, ‘If I hadn’t essentially been let go from Y&R and say, if I hadn’t had to couch surf for a year, and if I wasn’t broke, and I didn’t have to go through all the other stuff too,” that perhaps what awaited him wouldn’t have come.

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Gibson explained, “It was just through the past five or six years of these really big ups, and then here were a lot of really lows. We lost a lot of people, and we lost dogs, and it was a weird time, but then especially getting off of Y&R, and being broke, and trying to figure everything out. Say I was still doing that show (Y&R) and everyone there is lovely. I appreciate them beyond belief. They gave me my first big job, but maybe things would’ve been the same. I wasn’t feeling terribly fulfilled over there. It wasn’t the most ideal situation for me. Whereas now (at General Hospital) it kind of does feel that way. I feel extremely fulfilled.”
You can check out the full conversation between Rory and Maurice on State of Mind below.
So, what are your thoughts on Rory Gibson opening up and sharing what many people have gone through at one time in their lives when they fall on hard times? What did you think about the sentiments he expressed, that in a way, he was not feeling fulfilled with what they were giving him to play as Noah Newman in high contrast to now being front and center as Michael Corinthos on General Hospital? Let us know in the comment section.
I’m glad things are better for him.
Feel bad to hear about his bout with being homeless And yand r so misused him they way they’ve done to 100 others! Even though I don’t watch gh I wish him nothing but the best in the role of Michael Corinthos
Agree!
It actually seems that Y and R doesn’t know what to do with ANY of the characters in the younger generation(s)
I’m 54, and I was just at a fantastic family destination wedding this weekend. The Father of the Bride being my Cousin Once Removed, and the Bride being my second cousin. I was able to enjoy talking with the grandparents, parents generation, bride and groom’s generation since they are literally 25 years younger than me, as well as have some fun with the little ones who were there. That’s 5 generations of enjoyment, and many many stories were told as we all got to know each other with awesome fun and celebration.
I simply do not understand why anyone under 35/40 years of age is not featured. Don’t we need some young love stories for future weddings and babies rather than corporate mergers and acquisitions???
Anyways, you GO Rory!!! You ROCK as Michael on GH, and so glad you you have new beginnings on all accounts, both personal and professional. Keep up that fantastic job!!!
So glad you had a nice time at wedding ! It seems they don’t understand the name of the show is young and the restless . At a recent party for Nikki not one of her grandchildren was in attendance except Claire who became there grandchild 15 minutes ago ! They are certainly not writing for the future
And they just killed off Chance and Damien (and Cole – to ultimately become a grandfather to Claire’s kids). None of it makes any sense. At least GH understands the need for drama around young love and have developed the younger generations, and Rory as Michael will definitely help continue that.
Happy you had a wonderful time at the wedding, Margherita.
I’m a talker and hope i’m civil to you also everyone who read it. I don’t meant to be rude or cold. Sorry for that!
I don’t agree with Claire it is in her right to be there but you have good point on not inviting Nikki’s other grandchildren on the party. It’s not the first time
At a recent party for Nikki not one of her grandchildren was in attendance except Claire who became there grandchild 15 minutes ago ! They are certainly not writing for the future
Remember the anniversary of Victor and Nikki. Neither of grandchildren of them were there just Harrison who isn’t their grandson. The anniversary didn’t finish it was all about kidnapping Harrison & Summer and Kyle right away. To me it was bad.
Foreign fans were roasting Y&R because they didn’t do research on the adoption in foreign. Major fans sided I saw and other fans were insulting them. It was nasty!
But I wanna keep it positive. Team Rory/Michael(GH)
Agree, His story about being homeless moved me. He is magic in GH and has chemistry with everyone. I’m a fan of him but indeed Y&R misused Rory. Did it with Kelsey too as other. Picked AL/MM over it where a lot of actors and actress were pushed back previous years in stories. Now AL/CF are gone too. I feel bad for them because the Skyle fanbase/fans and media behaviour that ruined for everyone. They never get called out but attacking people personal who spoke against them. The same people are doing it with Haley Erin that doesn’t like something they see.
The world is full of crueilty what cruelity or obsessive nature can do to people over a soap, ship and character you love. That others don’t like or like instead of enjoying while those who act do/tries their best. If we had no soaps what would we watch then.
Y&R has not known what to do with the character of Noah, since he became an adult. Which is a shame, because he could be a positive voice and a new generation of the Newmans. I am glad things are going well for Rory Gibson. From what I hear, he is killing it as Michael.
Rory Gibson was only cast in the role of Noah when Michael Mealor quit as Kyle Abbott, and when Mealor came back, Josh Griffith clearly had no need to keep Gibson in the role of Noah.
Two different characters and two different families. Y&R is in need of young blood and storylines. If a person has the talent and given the opportunity, they can shine. Anyway, it’s great that things have turned around for Rory Gibson.
I respect Scotts comment, but well put. Lewis. Y&R wasted Alison Lanier and Connor Floyd. They could have done more with characters they played. I saw chemistry of both and saw why the fans loved them too much. You know with storylines and finallly a Newman/Chancellor blood. There is enough Newman/Abbott blood. Harrison and Dominic aren their bio children. They still can do that by undoing Chance death. Recast Chance and Summer so they can find happiness. Y&R need a new producer other than Griffith and good writers. To end this! I love how GH and fans embraced Rory.
Two different characters and two different families. Y&R is in need of young blood and storylines. If a person has the talent and given the opportunity, they can shine. Anyway, it’s great that things have turned around for Rory Gibson.
As a fan of GH. I know a lot in en outs on Y&R. It was repeatability about Michael Mealor/Alison Lanier. Summer and Kyle. It will be again if Y&R recast Summer with a new actress. I know how fans are feeling for not giving Rory neither Kelsey. AL Neither CF a chance for their character they play. The pairing which fans love to grow. Those who are attacking other over something they like or Claire& Kyle. Is low level.
Rory Gibson was only cast in the role of Noah when Michael Mealor quit as Kyle Abbott, and when Mealor came back, Josh Griffith clearly had no need to keep Gibson in the role of Noah.
I don’t like Willow and Michael. Each to his own but I don’t attack their fans or other over opinions or such. Not like that!
I don’t see anyone attacking anyone here. ???
Thrilled to watch Rory as Michael. The experiences that he had to endure made
him the fabulous actor he is now!!! Seeing
Emmy in his future!!!
Well said
I am glad things worked out for him; I slowly warmed to him on The Young and the Restless (although Robert Adamson held my heart), and when Chad Duell (whom I loved) announced his exit from the role of Michael on General Hospital, I had a small chance of hope Adamson would reprise the role again (my dream Michael recast), but alas, Rory Gibson came into the role and has smashed my expectations. He was meant to be in the role of Michael. Meant to be.
Wow! High praise indeed coming from you- loved the build up. I agree with your every word.
Happy for Rory Gibson! He’s good at GH Love Michael. I’m a GH fan.
I’ve read negative things overall about Y&R mainly fans/fanbase. Fans have right to judge a fanbase and media. Fans have right to complain about a fanbase and media. Major fans were victimized and were personally attack by fans huge/small followings or not, the fanbase over an opinion because they didn’t like Skyle. Because fans felt AL/MM were given to much attention, stories and publicty over other favorites actors or characters who were less given a story. Because of this Rory Gibson and Kelly wang are gone as Allie & Noah who were never given a chance. fans felt. Because of this Alison Lanier and Connor floyd are gone because fans liked Summer and Chance who also was never given a chance. Fans felt. It was about Skyle. The same fans, Summer and Kyle fans doing it again with Haley Erin because they don’t like Claire and Kyle. I like them together. Blame the show at the fullest but mostly the fans/fanbase/media played a role for hurting other fans.
People get you are fan of ships or not. But If you can’t take no or disagreement for a answer that people want something different then don’t watch! But this attacking personally crosses a line which never has been called out.
I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason; good or bad. Everything happens in God’s time. I am glad you are getting back on track. You are killing the roll of Michael. The fans gain and others loss.
His story moved me still and is killiing the role as Michael indeed. I agree with your comment.
Y&R has someone young talented as Michael Mealor too. I feel he isn’t on the right place and the show is wasting him so much while i see more in him. Same as Alison Lanier. Put her on Days!!
The bold and the beautiful has talented actors/actresses too. B&B is destroying them while they giving everything they can in a bad storyline =(
I saw that episode of State of Mind. Appreciated his honesty and love Rory as Michael. He deserves all good experiences after what he went through.The cream rises to the top.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!
Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).
GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

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A VISIT WITH DAD
Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.
Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!
Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.
Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!” The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR
While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).
Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.
An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process. As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”
CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER
At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.
Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.
So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section, but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.
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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.
Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.
In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.
The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.
General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.
Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.
Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).
In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.
Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL
In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.
Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.
However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.
WILL SCOUT WISE UP?
At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.
Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.
So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.
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