General Hospital
GH’s Tabyana Ali Talks on ‘Sprina’: “There’s No Doubt That They Want To Be Together. I Think They’re Just in a Period Right Now Where They’re Trying to Figure It Out”
There has been so much discussion on how General Hospital is portraying the relationship between Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) and Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez) that it is always a red-hot topic on social media.
This week on GH, Spencer brought out the turtle doves as a romantic gesture and gift to Trina, explaining how they reminded him of how much he missed her last Christmas. However, Trina decided to only keep half the gift. Because they are two doves, she wanted each of them to have one, to remind them always that they are a matched pair and in the end, belong together.
Now, in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, Ali weigh-in on the status of Sprina’s relationship: “There’s no doubt that they want to be together. I think they’re just in a period right now where they’re trying to figure it out, ‘How do we stay together while dealing with our lives?’ There’s a lot to work out.”
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Part of what the young couple has to work out is the constant interference of Esme Prince (Avery Pohl), and how Spencer remains determined to be a big part of his baby brother Ace’s life, while navigating whatever relationship he is having with the the baby’s mother, and his ex, Esme.
As to the significance of the turtle doves scene, Tabyana added, “I think it was a beautiful moment. I love doves so much, personally and what they represent, which is, like, new beginnings in life. I think that’s such a perfect representation of them both.”
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On the horizon, a trip to the Big Apple for a romantic getaway, something Sprina fans hope will finally give the young couple a break and some fun and romance together. Wouldn’t that be nice for a change?
So, how do you view the current state of the relationship between Spencer and Trina? What do you want to happen next? What don’t you want to have happen next? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Not sure why they’re considered the current “it” couple. There’s no passion and the chemistry is palpable.
You would say something like that, I think they do have chemistry and they are best friends in real life. They get along good on and off set. So u r very wrong, they do have chemistry.
All these “soap couples” have publicity people having them photographed and doing things together. So unless you literally know they are “best friends” that’s just something the publicists want viewers to think: they want viewers to believe the fictional couple is really dating or are super close.
As for being the “it” couple, I don’t like them either. There’s nothing “it” about them other than some demanding the black girl gets the prince and if she doesn’t, the writers are racist. And I say “black girl” because that is the issue that it’s become.
No chemistry. Painful to watch. All the other actors support her in every scene and she’s just reading lines from a script like she’s in a high school play
Best friends do not equate romantic/physical chemistry.
I agree, OG Steve—getting along well has no meaning on stage—it’s an act.
There is no “palpable” chemistry because Tabyana does not have the “IT” factor—-she’s neither beautiful nor sexy. —-and, I doubt she would have “it” with anyone because she is too wishy-washy compared to Sydney. No spark and no spunk. In contrast, he is just a hot, hot hunk, and she’s not.
They make a good couple. No one wants an interracial couple. What’s the problem?
Please read my post carefully. Interracial obsession is in your head. Sydney is black—if I had the thoughts of which you are accusing me, I would not praise Sydney now, would I? Get a grip. It’s people like you who take the real power behind the word, “racism” and what it’s impact should have on people’s behaviors and psyche. Stop making inferences. I can read between the lines.
Playing the race card is sooo unnecessary. Chemistry is Chemistry. Doesn’t matter what race the couple is. There is no chemistry between spence and trina…esme? Uh huh…a ton of chem…Joss? A buzz zillion chemistry, it’s not about race, jus more about connecting with the other actor
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100,000% agree with you!
Yes what you said- chemistry is or isn’t – not here w this couple
Totally agree- zero chemistry
I agree. I’ve never seen two people who look so uncomfortable kissing each other. It’s hard to watch.
A weekend in NYC will not be so fantastique. NuTrina.
Do not like them as a couple. They have no chemistry together and why is a 18 year old girl and guy being made the center of GH!!!!????? He is a good actor but Trina is only so, do!
I don’t like them as a couple either but in the story they’re 21.(not 18.) They should be out of college so I’m curious to see how long GH keeps the college story going. (In real life she’s 21 and he’s 24.)
I often wonder how adults can get so fan-crazed over “kids.” People who could be their parents and grandparents in real life spend money to meet them in person and gush all over them. Makes no sense to me. They fawn all over them on Twitter. I can understand appreciating a talented actor’s work, and enjoying their story lines, even crushing on a much younger actor if they’re hot (and of legal age!) and wishing you were still that age, lol… But falling all over people and kissing up to them (as people do on Twitter and probably at fan events) who could be your children; it’s embarrassing.
You know what is actually embarrassing and indicates that you have zero life right now.
Ypu spending significant amount of time in the comment section of an article commenting and replying to comments with crusade of spreading hate, negativity, lackluster criticism.
That is clearly you wasting time on here instead of your own life doing something positive.
Please go in pieces & do not bother replying to me. I do not care
Rebecca’s comments were not geared towards any one individual, yet you get extremely personal. There’s no need for that.
This site offers all (regardless of opinion) the opportunity to post their critiques. Feel free to disagree, but don’t attack a poster.
Rebecca 1,
Have been reading all these comments and I agree wiith you and Celia and the others that find this SL almost repulsive at times. What you said about the fans going crazy over these young actors hits the nail right on the head and I bet the viewer’s age group are middle-aged at the very least, maybe trying to relive their youth. At over 90,I have a 25 great-granddaughter and I could be less interested in her love life, only that she’s safe and happy. Good thing there are many SLs here, hopefully something for everyone, even an old fogy like me.
While I agree on your chemistry assessment, there was a time 45 years ago when the focus on a teenage girl (Laura) saved the show from cancellation and skyrocketed them to #1.
Forty-five years ago all the viewers were young; it was still a newish show and probably the viewers were around the same age…
It’s so clear that you’re only here to spread negativity and hate.
This article publisher should really fact check these comment before allowing it to be posted.
The consistency of the negative comments being granted publication in this comment section speaks volumes about your ethics.
I wonder about the writer fixation on them too. Zero interest- it’s as if they are trying to throw out something woke for interest. Trina is extraordinarily more likable without Spencer. Why force this?
Love Spencer and Trina I blame writers for the stall in this story
I agree with this
I can’t wait to see how the trip unfolds. There are plenty of couples on GH that have no chemistry and Sprina isn’t one of them. Get off the hate gas already. The actress that’s playing her is perfect for the role. It’s so funny how people like to critique but couldn’t do better themselves.
Why does everything have to be hate? You have your opinion and others have theirs. NuTrina is beyond mediocre. My opinion. She dies not have an endearing quality about her. Even when they’re making-out —-well, their scenes lack passion—i sense he can’t wait for it to be over.
Why do you assume people “hate” if they don’t like a couple. I don’t like them together either, what I “hate” is each time someone on Twitter keeps calling her a “queen” and she’s black and she BETTER BE WITH SPENCER! Ugh. Obnoxious.
Thank you Flava for your love & positivity.
Exemplifies what this world should be about.
Nicholas & Tabyana definitely work hard on their craft, have formed a friendship that I’ve witnessed a glimpse of, have great chemistry as Spencer and Trina.
They do everything they possibly can with their busy schedule to spend time with fans, and Tabyana makes it a point to give back to her community which I love.
I am also excited & intrigued to see how this trip to Manhattan unfolds every step of the way.
I love Spencer and Trina as a couple. They deserve to be together and Trina deserves to be happy with someone who puts her first. Spencer finally has someone who truly loves him. They have the chemistry and sparks every time they are in the same room. So, I can’t wait to see their trip to NYC.
Spencer and Trina had the best chemistry in all soaps! Their love for each other is surreal! And I’m happy that they get their alone time together
Not even the best chemistry in their age group on their show. Whether you like their characters or not, there’s a good reason we keep getting Joss & Dex in various states of undress.
I don’t care what people say, Spencer and Trina has mad chemistry. Their love for each other is so powerful and beautiful. Spencer deserves to be with a beautiful loving caring woman like Trina.
I love that this beautiful young black woman Trina is finally going to have her moment with Spencer. They deserve to be together and have the most romantic made love scene ever!
Your comment is EXACTLY why I can’t stand Trina and Spencer. I wish the show never put them together, but now we’re stuck with them. Black this/black that. We can’t just watch a romance; we’ve got to “root” for the black girl to get the white prince. It’s obnoxious beyond words. If race hadn’t been made an issue, if Tabyana (the actress) hadn’t done a YouTube video all of 21 years old telling people it was “time for an interracial couple” as IF she and Spencer were the first ever, lol, maybe I could have liked them. Now? They are the only part of GH I FF; and I’ve never FF’d GH in decades of watching.
Michael I think you should really do something about these racist comments towards Tabyana. When is someone gonna be brave and bold enough to call out the racism?
I’ve read all the comments here. It would be highly beneficial if you pointed out the specific racist comments.
Maybe it would be nice if GH “Sprina” fans didn’t make it all about race. FB, Twitter, they keep mentioning that Trina is black and Spencer better not be with Esme who’s white; that if Trina and Spencer arent’ together after all of this the writers are racist; the topic never ends which is why I posted MY comment regarding it in reply to someone else who just had to mention that Trina is black. To have to hear her race brought up with every discussion about the story has turned me off to the pairing. That’s not a “racist” comment; its a feeling brought about because of racist comments.
I am not on Twitter, Rebecca, but I agree with everything you said.
The only racist comment is made by you who calls racism out. It’s all in your head. Tabyana, black, white or purple is not a good fit for Spenser in my opinion. Sydney , who is also black, was. It is the person, not the color.
Spencer and Trina are the best thing to happen to GH in over a decade!! The chemistry between Nicholas and Tabyana is a rarity these days! It’s something so special that it elevates all their scenes together!! Tabyana IS Trina for me! She’s come in and made the role her own and I’m excited to see the rest of her journey play out on the show!
Sprina is the best thing to ever hit daytime!! Tabyana & Nicholas’chemistry defines both lightning in a bottle & must see t.v, The way Tabyana & Nicholas put their all into their scenes with so much love & always going above & beyond from major to minor details, while ozzing chemistry, makes it a privilege to be a fan.
Thank you, Michael
The chemistry that NAC & Tabyana portray on screen is off the chart. (They’ve DEFINITELY help boost GH’s ratings when they’re on screen – say what YOU want!) I’ve also seen them at GH events, and the “friendship” they have is 100% genuine. And YES, Tabyana is a beautiful BLACK QUEEN surrounded by her LOYAL fans to keep BIGOTED, RACISTS, HATERS like “some” (YOU know who YOU are) from tying to destroy this young, talented BLACK woman. YOU can kick-rocks and fall of the planet earth and take others like YOU along! Please and thank you!
Ratings down this year. Easy to google. People analyze actors of all ages, genders and races on this site. Just look at any of the posts about Nikolas. No one is trying to destroy anyone just offer opinions.
If you don’t like the couple feel free not to watch, and don’t judge others if they do like them as a couple. I think some people enjoy just being negative, and if you don’t like them as couple why read the article.
People shouldn’t be judged if they DON’T like them. I can’t tell you how many times people are called racist by “Sprina” fans if they don’t like them. When the subject of her race is brought up constantly, it’s maddening. Brook Lynn and Chase took forever to get together as did Sam and Dante, Alexis and Neil took forever too (& they soon after killed him off). But the delay with Esme & Spencer is attributed to racism. When Esme drugged Trina? Racism. I mean, how many soap stories are about triangles, women drugging others and getting away with it or other crimes against other characters. Carly comes to mind. But because Trina is black, it became the “white girl got away with drugging the black girl and now might get the guy.” If race is going to be an issue, I’d rather they kept GH a primarily all-white Protestant show. Either diversify with all races/religions, or don’t do it at all. But stop bringing race up in every story, because it ceases to be a soap about characters and stories, and instead becomes a platform for race issues. I personally want to get away from those topics when I watch a soap.
Trina and Spencer are finally getting what most of the people want to see. Love and Romance displayed on screen, showcasing all that chemistry between them. Cannot wait for Sprina to take their relationship to the next level.
Trina and Spencer have no chemistry. I don’t see it and I feel that in reality they themselves feel the same onscreen. Look at other couples on GH. Sam and Dante have chemistry. Dex and Josh do too. But with Trina and Spencer it seems forced. She’s too mousey for Spencer. Spencer needs a girl with a much stronger personality. Someone who will challenge him.
Well with that said, I think you should make your opinion know to the GH writer’s abt. the way they’ve been writing for Trina. Because I actually agree with you abt. that mousey, no POV, completely OOC writing they’ve doing for Trina lately, as well as for Spencer.
Fact–saying over 10000 times the couple is special and highly marking the couple is done to make you believe Spencer and Trina are special, they are not, it is quite the opposite, actually..
A huge casting mistake was made with nuTrina and all the marketing hype by ABC/DAisnet is their way of hopefully saving face..
Spencer and Trins are a horrible couple, no chem, no nothing it’s all forced..
If they write them having sex it will make most people up-chuck..
Spencer and Trina do not have passion, not even a hot passionate kiss they are a total failure..
Imagine them naked and having hot sex neither is good-nuff actor to pull that off..
Well, Chavec is- he has been pulling off the pretending so far..
aha at times he talks to her like she is his little sister-
Them doing the nasty, to me, will make Spencer look like a pedo…
((( to be avoided at all costs!!
Exactly, SusieQ—Well said!
My older sister & I watched soaps witn our mom, aunt & Grandmother when we were kids, but Iv’e never been so invested as I am with Sprina. Sprina brought me back to watching daytime. Spencer & Trina’s chemistry is so amazing, it’s truly In a league of its own, Not just daytime but television all around. From their very first scene together in an interrogation room, I knew this pairing & these two immensely talented actors would have a fan for life in me. I’m beyond elated to see the Sprina lovestory blossom into the next era.Tabyana & Nicholas are the best of the best & can’t wait to see them take the entertainment industry by storm. GH is just the beginning.
Marcus Coloma Should Have Never Left , I Don’t Enjoy His Replacement At All ,
They did have and are bringing back their chemistry… keep them going regardless of the obstacles but no cheating!!! Stay loyal to each other ❤️
I find it interesting that some people think this couple is wonderful, yet many of us (including me) see absolutely NO chemistry between the two characters. I feel like someone said, “We need an interracial couple. Who have we got that we can stick together?” They came up with Spencer and Trina, and that is that! I didn’t like the pair with the first Trina actress, and it is only slightly better with the second. IMO, it is time to give it up as a loss, and find new romantic partners for them both.
Did you notice in their pictures they posed Spencer and Trina looking eyes to eyes and
other pic her head under his chin??
She must have been standing on a ladder..
Again the marketing of the failed couple is fake perception, lies..
I don’t like this couple together and have said so on numerous occasions. On another site a few weeks ago we went through this same crap and when I said I didn’t like Tabyana no matter her color. I was attacked for being a racist. I said I didnt care if she’s was pink, blue or purple, I still didn’t like her and the man that answered said my answer sounded racist anyway. So I give up, I don’t like this actress and BTW, I can’t stand her mother either, poor Curtis. With Tabyaba being so short and Spencer so much bigger and taller, their scenes are almost distasteful, like she’s underage. I’ve just been FF their big New York hotel scenes, too much for me.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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