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Did ‘General Hospital’ Set the Stage for Erika Slezak’s Arrival After Martin Found a Shocking Letter Addressed to Monica?

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With all the reports and speculation bubbling to the surface on just who One Life to Live icon, Erika Slezak (ex-Viki) will be playing when she debuts on General Hospital, today’s July 22nd cliffhanger may have provided a clue to the affirmative answer.

At the end of the episode, Martin (Michael E. Knight) comes upon a letter underneath a chair at Drew’s (Camerron Mathison) that has crayon scribbling all over it mailed to Monica Quartermaine. Martin shows it to Drew, who said Amelia and Wiley must have taken it from the Quartermaines without knowing it, and he can just toss the letter.

After Drew exits, the ever-snooping Martin decides to take out the letter inside the already opened envelope which has scribbling on one side and a written letter on the other. Martin begins to read it, “Dear Monica, I’m sorry that you are ill. I know that it’s been a long time …..”  After that, the legal eagle looks shocked! What did the rest of the letter say?

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The smart bet is that Martin just learned that Monica has a sister nobody knew about it, which means, we could be close to the long-running soap opera killing-off the character, and paying tribute to the late Leslie Charleson who was the longest-tenured cast member at 47 years before her death earlier this year on January 12th.

Adding fuel to this, Daytime Confidential recently reported, “While ABC remains tight-lipped regarding who the six-time Emmy-winning actress will be playing on GH, sources tell yours truly Slezak is set to play the sister of the missing-in-action Q matriarch.”

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In story, the character of Monica grew-up off-screen as an orphan and was raised by her mentor Gail Adamson (Susan Brown), which might provide some of the back-story if Slezak arrives as the sister Monica hasn’t seen or heard from in years.

GH’s executive producer Frank Valentini took to X to confirm Erika’s upcoming arrival, after Slezak’s fan club president, Walter Miller and her official website revealed she was coming to GH for a short-term role.

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In his confirmation, Valentini shared, “I am thrilled to confirm that my dear friend and former One Life to Live colleague, Erika Slezak, will appear on General Hospital this Fall. Stay tuned as we prepare to introduce another daytime legend to Port Charles.”

Erika Slezak was the central heroine of One Life to Live more than 40 years, and received six Lead Actress Daytime Emmy Awards, the most for any actress in that category, and is tied with The Bold and the Beautiful’s Heather Tom (Katie Logan) for the most Daytime Emmy wins overall by an actress.

So, what did you think of Martin stumbling upon the letter addressed to Monica, which clearly was from someone from her past? Do you now believe more than ever that Erika Slezak will be playing Monica’s sister when she appears on GH? Comment below.

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Unlike the retcon parentage of Cody, Sasha, and Gio (which all played rather loosely with established timelines), giving Monica a never-before seen sister is not ridiculous. Yes, she grew up in an orphanage, but there’s a lot of leeway the writers could use.

Slezak likely begins taping in September, so we’ve got a few months to let this simmer working up to Monica’s passing and a memorial.

Seeing Slezak and Elliot battle for control of Monica’s house (Alan gave it to her – because he was an idiot) should be a blast.

I hoped that Victoria Lord Buchanan would come to Port Charles. After all, Lulu has had telephone conversations with her. The Llanview Banner has been mentioned more than once. Whatever role TPTB come up with, I will be thrilled to see the one and only Erika Slezak again. I know this will be a short term role. I sincerely hope she will appear much more than one day.

Is there any reason Viki couldn’t be Monica’s sister? Her father, Victor Lord, could have had an affair with someone at some point who then dropped Monica off at the orphanage because she was unable to raise her… could pave the way for more Lords to move to Port Charles?

Yes, Victor Lord did get around. He fathered Viki, Meredith, Tony, Tina, Todd, and Victor Jr. But the thought is Monica’s sister would fight for money and maybe the mansion – two things Viki doesn’t need.

As for other “Lords moving to PC”. Meredith and Tony are long dead. The iconic Andrea Evans passed away, so they’re not going to recast Tina. The network, when last speculated, has an edict about no more sexual assault perpetrators, which is why Howarth became Austin after Franco died and Todd was not brought back.

After all that, we’re more likely to see new or legacy GH characters than import more from Llanview.

A good thought Jimmy. Heaven knows Victor Lord was a lecherous so and so.

Not certain if she will be playing Monica’s sister as Lulu has mentioned The Landview Banner, twice I believe. Could be red herrings

I’m ecstatic that Slezak will be guest starring on GH! But the “long-lost sister no one knew about” trope does a disservice to long-term viewers who watched most, if not all, of Monica’s storyline. The character is dead; the actress is dead. There is no chance for the actress to play what might have been a gripping storyline. Yet I am hopeful that Slezak’s acting will win the day.

100% agree with your thoughts on a long lost sister, especially when Lulu speaks with Vicki.

Now that would be odd to have Erika on screen playing a new character while Lulu chats to Vicki.

Well since the rights for OLTL went back to ABC, Erica might be playing vicki bc of the lulu connection but somehow make her Monica’s long lost sister or not. Whatever they do, its great to see slezak back on daytime even though its only a short story arc.

Erika Slezak’

Since her time on GH is short-term, what will the story be about?

I believe she enters to wrap up an old mystery or to wrap up an ongoing story…

Then after she will be gone.

Please, no reaching for the past and no rethought of families. I thought OLTL did that too much during its run. Oh look, another Lord heir we did not know about! I very much like the idea of Erika Slezak in a new role that connects dots and completes a picture. For me, the arrival of a long-lost sister to Monica Quartermaine is an acceptable twist. How wonderful for Leslie Charleson to be remembered and celebrated with the involvement if another celebrated and beloved daytime colleague. The thought of Miss Slezak sharing scenes with Jane Eliot is too exciting to be believed. I relish a classy storyline featuring veterans, hopefully without making it opportunity for the overused tropes of more surprise children and forgotten affairs. I wish Miss Charleson’s health allowed her more visibility on the show. And it is sad that Denise Alexander and Lesley Webber are gone too. That is sad as Lesley will not be present to say goodbye. Will the show say goodbye to her and how?

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Are Michael and Willow Headed Back Into Each Other’s Arms?

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Could it be after all is said and done that Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) might actually get back together? It sure seemed like a possibility after viewers witnessed the Monday, August 10 episode of General Hospital.

In it, Michael raced to Nina’s after Jacinda revealed she drugged Willow. Out of an abundance of concern, Michael wanted to make sure his children, Amelia and Wiley, were safe, but also to check on his ex-wife.

When he arrived on the scene, Willow was high as a kite and Michael was trying to defuse the situation when he sees Amelia and Wiley witnessing the whole thing. He is shocked to find out from Willow that Yuri dropped off the kids to her when it wasn’t her night to have them, because Yuri said he had a hot date. Michael noticed the iced coffee on the table, realizing he has to keep it away from Willow (who had been drinking it).

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THE SPARK BETWEEN MICHAEL AND WILLOW

Once the kids left the room, Michael informed Willow she was high. She tells him she would never take drugs and that he was ruining her buzz kill and asks him to please not fight with her. When Michael finally gets Willow to lay down on the couch she tells him that she likes when they were friends and his calming voice. Michael told Willow, “I liked that, too.”

In that moment between Michael and Willow, it appeared like the spark was still there between the former couple, but how could they go back to anything after all the terrible things they have done to one another, and mostly all of Willow’s machinations, which to this point Michael doesn’t even know?

If Michael finds out (as in the preview this week where it’s teased that Trina and Kai tell him about Willow shooting Drew), will he still feel the same about her, or understand all of her motives and what led to it?

JACINDA IS OUTTA HERE

At the end of Monday’s episode, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) called Michael, and was so relieved when he told her he was able to get to Willow in time, before things escalated further. Jacinda say, “No harm done. That’s good, right?” Michael looks over at Willow asleep and is beyond pissed with Jacinda.

Now. in the preview for today’s Tuesday, August 11 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Jacinda is in tears telling Michael, “I’ll go, on one condition.” Looks like this will be the end of Michael and Jacinda, but what will she ask of him before she makes her exit?  stay tuned.

So, do you think the GH writers will circle back to Michael and Willow getting back together for the sake of their children, and fall back in love with each other? Do you think Serena Baldwin and Michael being teased as potential pairing, was just a tease and no more than that? Glad that it seems like Jacinda is on her way out, or do you like Jacinda and Michael together?

Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out the scenes from Monday’s GH, where Michael rescues Willow, and the GH video teaser for today’s episode below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Can Trina Help Michael Stop Willow From Taking Away His Children?

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the action picks right back up with Michael (Rory Gibson) questioning Jacinda (Paige Herschell) on what exactly she did to exact revenge on her after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) got a restraining order against her.

In the newly-released video teaser promo for the ABC soap opera, Michael is with Jacinda and is astonished when he says, “You drugged the mother of my children?” Jacinda realizes she made an irreversible mistake in her relationship with Michael, which may now be kaput.

Meanwhile, in what appears to be the aftermath of her drinking the laced coffee, Willow wakes up from her couch, somewhat disheveled, and is seen asking Nina (Cynthia Watros), “What happened?” Later, Michael and Willow come face to face after the incident with Nina’s voiceover as a precursor to the action, saying, “Willow’s war with Michael is escalating.”

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MICHAEL MAY FIND AN ALLIANCE TO FEND OFF WILLOW

Now an angry Willow, who had finally got shared custody of her children with Michael, Wiley (Viron Weaver) and Amelia (Sienna Goerisch), feels emblazoned to get them all for herself. Willow tells Michael, “I am taking my kids.” But, not so fast Willow!

From the looks of it, Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) arrive at the Quartermaine mansion just in time to talk to Michael. Trina confesses, “We can help you stop her!” Will Trina and Kai finally admit they know that Willow is the person who shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)?

Finally, the verdict is in at Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) trial. Will he be found guilty or innocent of assaulting Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson), which put an end to the doctors surgical career? Stay tuned.

WHAT ELSE WILL HAPPEN IN PORT CHARLES THIS WEEK?

Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for episodes airing August 10-14.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Jason tries to reason with Drew. Michael makes a promise. Josslyn shares news with Carly. Britt receives encouragement from an unlikely source. Brook Lynn is alarmed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Cody encounters Serena. Emma is disappointed. Nina runs interference. Jordan is caught off-guard. Michael suffers a loss.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
Sonny prepares for battle. Drew relays his plan. Michael is stunned. Scout confides in Rocco. Portia is conflicted.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Willow is threatened. Anna sets a trap. Britt seeks out Rocco. Trina is left reeling. Josslyn stands her ground.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Jason opens up to Carly. Tracy receives a shocking request. Brennan makes an offer. Danny asks Charlotte for help. Molly presents Cody with an idea.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Declaring War” below.

Then weigh-in: do you think Trina and Kai will finally tell Michael everything they know about how Willow shot Drew and covered it up? Is it curtains for Jacinda with Michael? Should Curtis be found guilty for accosting Isaiah? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Reveals Jane Elliot’s Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination

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On General Hospital, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) have been appearing together more and more in scenes together and storylines than in recent years on the ABC soap opera.  The result has been emotional moments built within the rich history of the Quartermaine family between Jason and Tracy.

In 2025, it was Jason who found his mother Monica Quartermaine upstairs in her room passed away, which then led to Jason having to tell Tracy that Monica was gone. This began the beats of the story that played out for weeks and then months as General Hospital paid tribute to the late Leslie Charleson.

Coming up at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Burton is up in the Lead Actor in Daytime Drama Series category and previously reported, Steve revealed on his That’s Awesome podcast with Bradford Anderson that he did not include scenes from Jason at Monica’s funeral in his Emmy-nominated reel. However, he did share without naming specifics, he did include some moments from Monica’s death.

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JEFF KOBER DOUBLE EMMY NOMINEE

Now on Sunday August 9, Steve and Bradford welcomed double Emmy nominee, and former co-star Jeff Kober to their show.  Kober is up for a Primetime Emmy in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Duke Ekins in The Pitt. He is also up Outstanding Guest Performer at the Daytime Emmys for his work as Cyrus Renault on GH. Kober previously won a Daytime Emmy for Supporting Actor back in 2022.

Kober was discussing how many takes he may get working on a scene in various projects from movie roles to primetime to General Hospital and one particular note he received from a director on a take was just to do it and be ‘simpler,’ and as an actor to strive for ‘simplicity.’ That prompted Burton to recall the moment Jane Elliot congratulated him on his Daytime Emmy nomination last month.

A TEXT MESSAGE FROM JANE ELLIOT

Steve shared, “Jan was gracious enough to to text me when I got nominated and she said something to the effect of like .’thank you for not chewing the scenery’. Thank you for not chewing it. You know, because it’s easy sometimes when you get that meat (referencing a scene or story material) and you’re like, ‘Here’s my shot,’ and especially in daytime, and you go, ‘This could be my Emmy material,’ OR ‘Here’s your chance to blow it. Here’s your chance to ruin everything.” (Laughs)  It’s just all very interesting.”

Check out the discussion with Jeff Kober, Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson below.

Then, let us know what do you think of Jane’s comment on Steve’s Emmy nomination, ‘thank you for not chewing the scenery.” Coming from Jane, who shared several scenes with him during the aftermath of Monica’s death, it’s a very high compliment, because Burton moved many to tears with his moving portrayal of a man grieving the woman that raised him. Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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