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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.
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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