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GENERAL HOSPITAL: After a Week of Episodes, What are You First Impressions of Rory Gibson as the New Michael Corinthos?

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After Friday’s May 30th episode of General Hospital, Rory Gibson will have aired in his first full week as the new Michael Corinthos replacing Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell in the role.

Gibson, who soap fans first took notice of for his previous daytime role as Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless from 2021-2023, replaced Duell who had been in the part of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly’s (Laura Wright) son for over 15 years; until he exited the series late last year and finished his on-screen run this January.

GH set up Michael’s return through an exciting and emotional series of episodes after his re-emergence on to the canvas in the climatic conclusion of the 2025 GH Nurses’ Ball last Friday. However, it wasn’t until this Monday that GH fans saw Gibson in actual scenes with many of the key co-stars within his storyline.

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This week, we saw Michael lay the smackdown on Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) that he will be aiming to win full custody of their children, Amelia and Wiley, unless she dumps Drew (Cameron Mathison). Willow chose to stick by Drew. Michael was also reunited with his mother, Carly and forgave her for her plans to move forward with the custody hearing without him, and shared hugs and ‘thank you’s’ for the man who raised him as a baby, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) for all of his help getting him back safely to Port Charles.

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In those scenes, Jason listens as Michael lets him know his feelings for Willow’s betrayal and what he intends to do – to get full custody of his kids.  Meanwhile, Michael also sees Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) for the first time since leaving for Germany for his burn treatments. He can now see for himself that Sasha is showing and several months along carrying his child.

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It is evident that Michael wants to be a father to his unborn child, if Sasha gives him the green light, but so far she hasn’t although, it would seem she is more conflicted than ever about Michael. Gibson has also showed his fatherly side and how he can work with child actors in scenes with young Amelia and Wiley.

Now get ready as the custody case is before us, which looks like it will bring to light bombshell revelations including; that Sasha is actually carrying Michael’s baby and more.

So, now that you have seen a bit more of Rory mixing it up with several of his co-stars and characters in the storyline of Michael Corinthos, what are you first impressions? Are you excited about what’s to come as played by nuMichael? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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Amazing casting! Rory is going to shine in next week’s court scenes. His chemistry with Carly, Willow, Wylie, Jason and Sasha is fantastic.

I agree on the amazing casting & chemistry with the other actors! Plus, he’s super cute and easy on the eyes! 🙂

Love him as Michael

He’s a amazing. Actor. Love him as Michael .

I do accept him as Michael. He hit the ground running with the material he was given and didn’t miss a beat.

I agree but you could see Steve Burton and Laura Wright trying to slide into that area of loving familiarity. They’ll get there but is an adjustment.

I wish both Chad and Rory much success and fulfillment in their new roles.

I absolutely love him! He is fantastic in this role! I am now TEAM MICHAEL!!!! (: Hooray! (:

He’s 1,000 times better than boring Noah on y/restless.

Y&R wastes great actors and keeps the bad ones!

Love him! I actually enjoy the character of Michael now whereas I had a very hard time liking Chad’s portrayal over the most recent years (maybe that had to do with the pairing of him and Willow or maybe it was Chad being done with the character and sleeping through scenes, or both – who knows). What I do know is that Rory is fantastic, and YandR’s lack of storyline for a prominent role of Noah, Nick and Sharon’s son, is GH’s huge gain!!!

Well said. Agree 100%.

I totally agree.

Thankful the writers didn’t play the “Michael has a new face” game and made the recast seamless.

I’m looking forward to Michael (via RG) being back on canvas. CD did a good job, but it was easy to tell towards the end, he was bored. And that’s fair. Actors rarely do the same thing for 15 years (obviously many soap actors do). I’m happy for CD to be moving on and spreading his wings and look forward to a new actor taking over. So far the change is seamless. I do like the 4-5 month gap of having him off screen.

Totally agree

wanted not not like him, missed Chad, but he is good

Very handsome and great body, but he barely has a pulse. No emotion, no facial expressions, no nothing. Now that fits if you consider the character of his father is the same way. I’d like a whole lot more…of anything.

I can certainly understand no emotion with what he has been threw and what he is having to deal with, with Willow and Drew. If he show to much emotion Willow will use it….
I have gotten to the point where I can’t stand Willow or Drew. Drew needs to go…

Amazing LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! GH is back to a must watch and must re-watch!

He’s great.

Love, love, love Rory as Michael!

He’s stepped into the role of Michael seamlessly. He’s especially good playing the loving and protective father. Rory Gibson has a classic movie star vibe about him.

He is awesome

I’m loving the new Michael which is crazy because I just knew I wasn’t going to like anyone taking chad place! Just goes to show

I love the new Michael!

Rory Gibson has definitely slipped into the role of Michael Corinthos with ease and comfortability. Hoping this works out long-term for him.

I believe he signed a multi year deal so he’s not going anywhere 🙂

I liked chad he was great. . And I like the new michael , he walked in that nurses ball with confidence. And he took total command of the room great job!!

Rory is a breath of fresh air. Nothing against the other Michael. But when he walked into the nurses ball and Wiley called out Daddy it was perfection. Rory picked him up and stopped and looked at Sonny and they were on same wave link. He is a great actor. Good luck Rory!!!

Often, when a recast starts, I imagine what the previous portrayer would’ve done. Not this week. Rory made a profound entrance and was immediately believable as (a more confident) Michael.

Appearance-wise, Chad looked like he could be Sean Kanan’s son. Rory reasonably passes as being related to Billy Warlock.

Everyone seems to like to rail on Frank for everything. In this instance, his gut seems to have been right.

He’s a great new Michael! Looking forward to watching him. Hopefully he plays part strong.

I love him as Michael. He was great in just a few days. Remember, he was Victor Newman’s grandson but even better as Michael.

I like him I feel he can do just as good both, where handsome

I absolutely ❤️ the fire in his eyes when he was talking to Willow but let me tell you Sasha and him make a great couple, when Michael touched her belly Damn loved it

Love this guy! He seems to have just a little more of a “bad boy” vibe to me than Chad did. Chad was at times very goody goody (not in a bad way) but Rory seems a little edgier. I can’t wait for court next week!

Excellent choice!

I really like the new Michael! He is handsome and plays the part very good. He’s a great addition to GH.

Love this guy I see a great future for him at GH definitely a keeper

I like this actor as Sonny’s son.! Good choice.

Very impressive

I miss Chad but learning to love Rory & I will.

I like the new guy ! He comes off strong but gentle. Definitely not a push over!
Good looking too

Miss the old Michael….but welcome Rory !!

Paddeus. You nailed it! Strong but gentle. Fully capable of being intense, and loving.

Love Him, he’s fits in perfectly he hit it out the ball park!!! Love You Rory!!! Oh almost forgot he is fine very good looking!!!

I think he is perfect for the role replacing original Michael.

Rory is the 4th actor (not counting babies or temporary fill-ins) to play Michael.

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I’m so happy about Rory being cast. I have loved him since YR.

I think he did a good job breaking in as Michael. I can see him growing into the role as he gets more familiar with his character and I think he will bring new life to GH.

What a great recast! He’s adorable. So happy Michael is back on General Hospital!

I think he’s fantastic. GH casting hit gold with this one. No disrespect to Duell but it was his choice to leave. Rory is great. Really enjoying his scenes with everyone and see lots of chemistry with his Michael and Sasha.

I was afraid they were going to recast the one who would fill in for Michael at times. He definitely wouldn’t have been good as a recast, he reminded me of the old Molly. Always overacting the part! This new Michael got me when Wiley said “ Daddy!” He is definitely going to do great taking over the part of Michael. Great choice General Hospital, just when I was giving up wth the terrible writing on the show. You bounced back wth the Gio and Michael scenes. It’s about time the writing got better. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the good writing, it was long overdue that’s for sure!

I love this new Michael! He has chemistry with everyone and the transition was smooth because he’s very similar to the previous Michael. Good job with the recast!

I accepted him immediately. He’s a far more varied actor than Duell, who I found to be going flat in the part.

Truly enjoying this actor. Charisma in spades and chemistry with everyone he interacts with. He truly looks like a movie star and that deep baritone wow. He is someone you don’t change the channel and I appreciate this casting. I haven’t really ever cared about the Michael character if I’m honest. Now I’m finally taking an interest in this story.

I think Rory is a great replacement t for Chad Duel. It is nice to have Michael back in the active story line..

I really like him…he should be a keeper

For the first time I’m seeing a grown-up Michael. Congratulations on some great casting!

He’s pretty good, but am used to Michael being taller, so he seems odd to play that character. He would have been good as a new and different character.

What on earth does his height have to do with anything? Gawd. What some people will go to, to find fault.

Moreover, GH has a litany of leading men who aren’t very tall but it’s never circumvented their ability to convey strength. Chad is tall but had a goofy cartoonish presence and conveying Michael’s dark side didn’t come easily to him. Rory is of average height but already has demonstrated Michael’s darker side.

He is two inches shorter than Chad Duell; first, we obsess over hair colour and now we’re obsessing over height? Dang. Some people will find any reason to……

Love him so far. Very handsome and much edgier than Chad’s portrayal. Wish Chad the best. He seems to interact well with all his costars. I can see him taking over for Sonny if Sonny retires. Great charisma….great eye candy…

Absolutely love him. Please keep him as Michael. I can see chemistry between him and Sasha.

Not a fan

I love Rory as Michael. He has a harder look to him. Would love to see him take over Sonny’s business and make Drew and Willow pay.

Omy was so easy to like him right off the bat.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”

Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.

Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.

Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.

Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.

Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.

Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80

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Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.

The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.

As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.

PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL

Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)

According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”

Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.

Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.

In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.

Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.

Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.

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