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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sam Says ‘Goodbye’ to Her Loved Ones as She Heads to Surgery; Steven Lars Shows Up to Retrieve Heather from Prison
On the Thursday, October 24th episode of General Hospital, Sam (Kelly Monaco) shared many heartfelt moments and seemingly “goodbyes” as she heads to surgery to save the life of Lulu Spencer.
In story, Sam’s children, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Scout (Cosette Abinante) mom at the hospital to spend time with her before she is taken to the OR. At the same time, Laura (Genie Francis) is with Lulu when Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Rocco (Finn Carr) come by. Rocco sits at Lulu’s bedside and tells his mom, not to give up and to hang in there.
Back in Sam’s room, it suddenly becomes the place to converge for people important to Sam’s life, when Dante and Rocco, and then Sonny (Maurice Benard) show up to join Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn), Danny and Scout. In an emotional moment, Rocco thanks Sam for saving his mom’s life, leaving her in tears.

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Lucas (Van Hansis) and Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) are getting ready for their what is supposed to be a live-saving operation for Lulu and to keep Sam stable through the procedure. Isaiah informs Laura he’s giving Lulu anticoagulants which should mitigate the risk of the thrombosis but there are no guarantees. Laura says that Lulu has fought her entire life and she will come back from this.

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At the end of the episode, Sam is in a hospital gurney and is wheeled through the halls towards the elevator where everyone is present to wish her well in the surgery. However, GH fans see the writing on the wall, as what looks to be Kelly Monaco’s final moments with any of them.
Sam is in tears as Sonny, Carly, Rocco, Dante, Laura, Alexis, Danny and Scout look on. Just then, Jason (Steve Burton) gets off the elevator and comes by and shares a moment with Sam. Next, we sadly see Sam being wheeled away to surgery, after what felt likeKelly’s last moments with those cast members.

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Elsewhere, Ric (Rick Hearst) tells Heather (Alley Mills) she is being released from prison, while Curtis (Donnell Turner) brings Steven Lars Webber (Scott Reeves) back to Port Charles with the proposition to get his mother out of town asap, and that he will make it worth his while. Steven isn’t so sure she will come with him. Curtis threatens Steven that if she does not leave with him, he will explore other means to keep her away from his family.

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Heather calls Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) to come pick her up from prison. Later, Elizabeth shows up outside of the prison, but just then Steven Lars appears and Heather sees her son.
What did you think of Sam’s ‘goodbyes’ to her family and friends as she was wheeled in to surgery? Were you glad to see Scott Reeves back on GH? Will Heather go with Steven Lars? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Okay, while it won’t be addressed in story, there’s a strange timing coincidence going on.
Sam and Lulu are in an organ transplant storyline at the same time Steven Lars and Heather are newly free.
Steve spent 10 years in prison for organ harvesting. Heather made Sam believe newborn Danny died and gave him to Tea. Heather also held a grudge against Sam for what Franco did to Sam.
What’s more interesting than someone dying on the operating table would be the new organ going missing – but these writers won’t go there.
I wouldnt b so sure bout that
I think I’m on something or drank something because I keep thinking theirs going to be a twist, maybe not right away but theirs gonna be a twist and sam will be alive, but I don’t know if its just wishful thinking and I’m still shocked that the show is doing this but for now its the only way I can deal with this horrible decision and bare to watch the episode because I’m tempted to skip over them but I’ve never missed an episode of GH, but this is the first time I feel tempted.
So sad that Franks personal issues continue to negatively impact our show …
Please elaborate. What are you speculating about? Personal issues?
Totally agree, and fed up with his crap. He’s ruined an excellent show
I want someone to make a decision regarding plots. I want someone to allow characters to live or die, not live and die and live and die. I want someone to make characters develop. If Heather is leaving with her son Steven Lars, then let her embrace freedom and start a new chapter of her life. Heather Webber has been treated poorly. I would like to see Steven Lars redeemed and incorporated into frontburner Port Charles life with his family. Maybe he can be an option for women to romance with other than Sonny and Jason? I think smart writing would allow some characters to enjoy swan songs and storylines to be given endings to open door for new generations, new families, and new points of view.
Alley Mills is GREAT as Heather but the writing for Heather has been comical to say the least.
Ms. Mills take on Heather is a bit like Health Ledger’s take on the Joker and if the writers catch on to that, it could really take Heather to the next level.
Robin Mattson’s 2012-2013 return was magnificent, especially when teaming up with Roger Howarth, I’m just hoping Alley gets her moment to shine within the role and with the CORRECT writing, the potential is there
I am SOOOOOOOO done with GH after firing such a great actor and intricate character. 40 years watching the ups and downs but this is the last straw for me. Beyond Ridiculous
Glad Sam is finally gone. It’s funny she saw it fit to argue in Lulu’s hospital room. Disrespectful of her but what do you expect.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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