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General Hospital's Maura West Interview: The Making Of Ava Jerome!

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In a soaptacular performance, since debuting on General Hospital in May of last year, two-time Daytime Emmy winner Maura West has been chewing the scenery and has been mesmerizing in the role of Ava Jerome, gangster gal, who clearly would stop at nothing to get what she wants! Whenever West is on an episode of the daytime drama, we, and many others are happy campers because we know we are in for a fun ride. As played by West, you just never know what “bad girl Ava” is going to do next!
On-Air On-Soaps caught up with the “soap phenom” at the ABC TCA Television Critics Association Cocktail Reception to get some insight into the making of one of soaps new classic characters.
In addition, Maura weighs-in on having the opportunity to work with Ava’s leading men: Michael Easton (Silas) and current bedmate, Bryan Craig (Morgan). And, we take a few moments to remember the iconic Carly Tenney of As the World Turns, a role that earned West the gold twice from her peers. Here now is what Maura had to say about all that… and the Jerome vs. Corinthos mob war!
Maura, you have this incredible role on General Hospital, and you are so amazing in it! You light up the screen every time you are on. Ava is so delicious to watch, and you play her so wickedly!

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MAURA: Something wicked this way comes! (Laughs) And I just feel like, if you are going to do it … do it! And if you’re going to have to end up getting killed-off, get killed-off, but you can’t walk the line.
This is a complete 180 from your last soap role as Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless. And I can say, unfortunately, the writing of her was so bad.
MAURA: I can say it, too. Being on GH has absolutely been a breath of fresh air, and to have people who encourage you, that uplift you, it makes all the difference in the world. How can you do a job where nobody is saying, “I see something. Let’s mine that.” That other thing, I don’t even remember that. It’s not something I even think about, although when I tell my husband that, in fairness he will say, “Don’t you do that. You can call up any episode on that show, on You Tube, or anywhere, and you can be proud of what you did there.” I understand that, but sometimes in life you block things out. (Laughs) But to be here at GH, and have such a supportive producing team, and talented writers who understood Ava, and understood me, Maura, rather quickly, is a real gift. It’s magic.

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GH head writer Ron Carlivati told me in our 2013 year-end interview that he knew of your work as Carly on As the World Turns, and said this in relation to casting you in the role of Ava: “Immediately when Frank mentioned Maura’s name, I was excited, because I knew she could pull it off, but I only knew her as ATWT’s Carly. Now to see what she has brought to the character of Ava, it has just been amazing.”
MAURA: Carly was an iconic role in the soap genre, and I loved Carly. But I really didn’t want to play Carly anymore. But I do love her, and I have Emmys on my shelf, and a lot of pride and memories from playing her. And so when I took this job, I said, “I am going to make something different.” And out came Ava, with her short skirts and her curly hair, and high heels, and lipsticks. Putting her together is a whole team thing from: Shawn, the costume designer, with the dresses, Ron Carlivati in the writing of her, Frank Valentini’s input, and my creativity to define: what is this woman?
The role of Ava Jerome in the hands of another actress could be played way over-the-top. You have taken this role and made it an art-form!

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MAURA: I think if you are going to create a character, create the character, and go for it! That is what I was taught to do. I am an actor; I went to school to do this. I don’t want to play myself. I created something with the help of these talented people and here she is, and I love her. I am in love with her.
What did you think when they told you they were going to romantically pair you with the younger Bryan Craig (Morgan Corinthos)?
MAURA: Well, my boss came to me on the floor and said to me, “You two are going to be in bed in the next two weeks.” I think he wanted to see how I felt about it. Frank is a very respectful dude. And I said, “Well Frank, I am up for anything.” And I truly mean that. Bryan Craig is a great guy. He is a very mature young man. It’s actually a wonderful romance to me. I just said, “I’m game. I’ll play.” That’s what I am here to do. I am not here to be sedate. Bryan is very respectful during the love scenes. I am always very shy doing that kind of stuff, and always have been. I am a reserved woman in many ways. I am just a mom who sits at home and plays board games with her kids. And then you go and do this other stuff. But Bryan is a great scene partner. He is present and always prepared.
And, you also have the beloved Michael Easton (Silas) to play scenes with as a man with a torrid past with Ava on GH.

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MAURA: It’s really funny. I have pictures on my wall that were made for me by my husband. There are various pictures inside a picture frame from my Emmy wins. In my first Emmy win, it was Tony Geary (Luke, GH) who presented it to me. And the second one was Michael Easton. So I had pictures on my wall of these men I had never met, and it was so cool. And when I met Tony, “hubba hubba” … I couldn’t even speak.
And your first scene on GH was with Tony!
MAURA: I know, and I was very scared. And if you ain’t nervous, you ain’t doing it right. I have such respect for Tony. He is probably the best in our genre, and he is fabulous. When I saw my script come in I was chewing my nails, but Tony was an absolute gentlemen and a lovely, lovely man.

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What is Ava’s deal with Silas? It appears that she could be a murderess! You could see she could want some people dead to get what she wants.
MAURA: Well, have you actually seen her murder anyone? (Laughs) But, she absolutely loves Silas 100%.
Then, she would probably do anything to keep him … like putting his wife into a coma! (Laughs)
MAURA: Probably. (Laughs) You said it, I didn’t. But honestly, Frank doesn’t tell me anything. I ask him, and he won’t tell me. Nowadays, we only get our scenes, not the whole script. I think having the entire script is kind of important, so you know when other people are talking about your character, and the cuts where they may be talking about Ava, and then they cut to me. And without the entire script, I wouldn’t know that is necessarily happening.
I’ve got to go back in time for a second with you. I posted on the final airdate of As the World Turns, this wonderful interview you. I remember how bittersweet it was. I recall at the time that you alluded to how bad the budgets had become that production could only hire a few extras to round out group scenes or atmosphere. From your vantage point now, when you think of your time at ATWT, what comes to mind? And, what about getting Michael Park (Ex-Jack, ATWT) to General Hospital?

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MAURA: Yeah, but we held our heads high there until the very end, and we all are still in touch. And as for Michael Park, that’s not for me to decide, but I certainly would love to see him here at GH. Michael would be a great mobster. People like Martha Byrne and the producers from ATWT, we all stay in touch. It’s nauseating but true, we are like a family. It’s like blood brothers who shared blood, sweat and tears. We are linked for life, all of us.
What’s it like working with your on-screen brother, William deVry (Julian)? Had you met him before he landed on GH?
MAURA: I had never met William before. But, what do you think I did? I You Tubed him. (Laughs)
How do the two of you get along on set? You have to play this sister/brother mobster rivalry.
MAURA: It’s a very funny dynamic we have with each other on set, because we play such adversarial characters. Sometimes, you get thrown off because he is really this other guy in real life, and I am woman who is not really this “bitch.” (Laughs)
The scenes between Ava and Julian often have the sense that the siblings have a one-upsmanship with each other.

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MAURA: I don’t ever think about who has the power in the scene. If a scene is written that I am supposed to be affected, I will be affected. I serve the script.
Who got to the set of General Hospital first? You or William?
MAURA: I was on the show first, and then he showed up and got a dressing room with a window! How did that happen? (Laughs)
In other family news, what have you thought of your son Joe’s tremendous success being cast in NBC’s Sound of Music?
MAURA: Can I tell you, honestly? I wasn’t that surprised. In a way I was, because there were so many people auditioning for the part, but I have never met anyone who can sing like my son, Joe. Joe will be in an upcoming episode of The Crazy Ones where he does a song and dance number from Chicago.

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Finally, are the Jeromes any closer to taking down Sonny (Maurice Benard)? Is anyone? (Laughs)
MAURA: Of course not! You can’t take down Sonny! No one is going to take him down … it’s General Hospital. (Laughs) But there are other ways to win the battles. And Ava, as a woman, can certainly exert some power.
So GH fans, do you think Maura’s portrayal of Ava Jerome is one of the knock-out performances in the soap genre today? What did you think about her sentiments in the interview?
Do you want to see Ava stay in a romantic relationship with Morgan … or somehow venture back with Silas, even after their relationship has been filled with seemingly treachery? Comment below!
I like Ava. Let her stay a cougar! Makes the show fun.
great interview, as usual, Michael!! I adore Maura/Ava!
I love Maura West as Ava! She brings a vulnerability to the role which would otherwise be very one dimensional. I think she and Morgan could enter into some sort of quadrangle with Silas and Sam which could affect characters.
I have fallen completely in love with Ava Jerome. In my eyes, she can do wrong and that is all testament to Maura. I was unfamiliar with her work before GH, and now I see I was living under a rock. She just completely embodies the character in a way that a non-Ava episode for me really drags. I’m fascinated by how Ava is portrayed and the way Maura brings her to life. She’s the best part of GH for me by far.
Not going to lie, I am a HUGE Ava/Morgan fan. These two have so much chemistry that you have to fan yourself during their sex scenes (HAWT!), but then you have to “Aww!” at their sweetness and genuine feelings towards each other. I rewatch their scenes countless times. If I had my way, they’d be together for the long haul. I’m loving their new angsty vibe. Maura and Bryan both sell the hell out of this couple.
Wonderful interview, Michael, thank you!
Great interview! I love Maura as Ava!
I absolutely love her!!! GH definately did their selves good on getting her on the show,, I hope she stays for a long long yime!!!
I love Ava!! She is one of my favorites….. Maura West plays her so good I hope they keep her around a long time!
I love Ava!!! Maura West plays her so good!! I hope they keep her around a long time..she is one of my favorites!
She is amazing. I watched her as Diane on Y&R, which I have stopped watching, and the character was never given a chance. She was one dimensional. When I heard she was going to be on GH, I was not very excited. Now… I wait for her scenes. Just to watch the words she says come out of her mouth is entertaining. They hit gold with casting Maura. She is multidimensional. Great writing and a great character.
Great interview! Love her in this role!
I love Ava ” Maura West” I watched her on ATWT & Y&R. Maura has finally made a home on GH. I find her
to be witchy but very loving when it comes to family. Ava will do what ever it takes to protect her family but always watching out for her self. Ava loves deeply & passionately , she’s hurt by Silis so she finds love from a younger man. “Lucky-Girl” ! Maura West is a treasure , so glad GH has given her a home!
I just want her to stay on GH — period!!! I hope they find a way to.keep Ava on
I dont care what they do with her, she is marvelous in anything handed to her. Excellent portrayal of Ava
She is one lucky lady she has a precious husband in real life ! She said everything I needed to hear about what a awful place Y&R is to work at. I may not enjoy all that is going on over at GH but she is one of the smarter decisions they made. Good luck to her.
Love Ava! Another great interview. Thanks!
I’d like them to keep her with Morgan. They are great as a couple and the dynamics/friction their relationship causes involves both mob families. Trickle down theory…
maura is devine, love Ava, she’s one hell of a bitch!, i hope she has scenes with Donna Mills, oh my god, that would be awesome, i wish the great Sarah Brown would also come back to GH, Ava and Claudia would be must see tv for sure, and before anyone says Ava and Claudia are too similar, if the show can make room for guy mobster then theres room for the divas!
Maura West is a superstar. I’m so glad that she’s on a show that respects her talent unlike the treatment she got at Y&R.
I still believe Franco is really Kikkis father…hope Maura stays with the show and never leaves…like her and Morgan to remain a couple but i wonder if Micheal breaks up with Kiki over Franco would Morgan pretend to go back to Kiki while still sleeping with her mother in order to continue to fool Sonny to believe he’s no longer is with Ava?
I don’t watch GH, but I like Ms West. If Michael Muhney were to go to GH I would start watching. Y&R lost a great talent in Maura & Michael M. Don’t know why Y&R couldn’t write for her, she is a great actress! Y&R better wake up and get some better writers and new producer!
Love her!
She is fabulous…such a great addition to GH. She tears up every scene she is…clicks with every cast mate…quite phenomenal actress!
Thank you for this interview. Maura is a great lady and a brilliant actress! Kudos to General Hospital for recognizing what a treasure Maura West is! Ava Jerome is a blast! What a fun character! Can’t wait to see what Ava’s future holds!
Maura West is classic, like a taste of old Hollywood on GH. Love the character, you can change her to any side at any time, and she has an array of emotions. Well written, and of course Maura is an amazing actress!
Love Maura West!!!! So much!
Good interview. She plays Ava very well, and I would like for her to stay with Morgan. It’s a strange relationship, because of their age, but they don’t show too many relationships like that on soap operas. There seems to be a whole slew of Jeromes out there. Nice interview though!
Maura West/Ava Jerome is absolutely stunning! A great performer .
Every time she is on stage she brings it home!!
I love the Jerome’s, they bring excitement to GH ..
FV and RC were both genius to bring us the Jeromes !!!
I really love Ava! Plus her relationship with Morgan is so hot!
Absolutely love the character of Ava Jerome & hope TPTB keep her on GH. She’s so good at being bad but there’s so much more to Ava. Love her!
Maura West is amazing in the role of Ava!! She’s so much better than on the Y&R. She’s mad Ava a 3 dimensional character with many facets. She’s a joy to watch!
I am loving everything about the awesomeness that is Ava Jerome. I love her ruthlessness. I love the fact that nobody intimidates her. That scene where she threatened to wipe Carly off the face of the planet was epic. And I am such a huge fan of her romance with Morgan. They have amazing chemistry together and anyone watching can see how their relationship is slowly evolving to something real. I hope it continues for a long while.
Am I the only one who finds Morgan’s cougar romps with Ava to be seriously “Oedipal?” I mean, he has a mother who is a bold, brassy, blonde, trashy-not-classy, take no prisoners, loose cannon b*!@#-on-wheels and he hooks up with an older woman who shares those exact same physical/personality traits. Coincidence???? I think not…..
Maura West is amazing and if GH is smart they’ll keep her! Michael Park would be great too ! Off the charts chemistry they have .
I LOVE Maura West as Ava! She has chemistry with every scene partner, but I especially like her with Bryan Craig as Morgan. They’ so hot together! Every time she is on, I have to watch the entire scene; there’s no fast-forwarding anything Maura is in. GH struck gold bringing her on board.
I’m not presently a GH viewer. I’ve watched CBS Soaps since childhood. Carly (Maura West) was my favorite character on ATWT & Maura is my all-time favorite actress. Until 5 weeks ago, Y&R was my favorite all-time Soap & Michael Muhney is my all-time favorite actor. Having said this, if GH hires Michael Muhney, I will gladly become a loyal viewer of GH . MM & Maura both have the ability to be Bad, Good & everything in between. Y&R didn’t treat Maura right either. They needed to create a new character for her so she could shine. Instead they had her playing an old time one, much older than her & gave her nothing to sink her teeth in. They are fools. As far as what she’s like in real life, I’ve met her 3 times & she’s sweet & quiet , friendly & interested in her fans. I adore her & am so happy for her. Now it’s MM’s turn to get some appreciation & respect as an actor. I’m crossing my fingers.
I like Maura was so glad when she came to gh watched her for many years on as the world turns.
I would love to see her romantically with Luke someone who is her match not someone she can control.
Mark my words, Maura West is about to win another Emmy as Ava. Not to discount her great work as Carly or Diane, but Ava Jerome is West’s masterpiece.
Here’s the deal, I was nervous when I heard she was coming to GH! I know I am in the minority here, but I think she overdid it as Carly on ATWT! I didn’t care for her much! Fast forward to today, and I am in love with her! Maura has won me over. I hope GH keeps her!
Sure hope they can bring on some of the talent from Y&R, but Frank sounds very controlling. Might not be a good fit for MM who likes to bring his own touch to the role and memorize the whole script, not just one scene.
The best actress on daytime since Beverlee McKinsey.
Thank you for this wonderful interview. Loved Miss West on ATWT and lover again on GH. How blessed we fans are to have such a dedicated honest working actress devoted to the genre. And as Ava Jerome, we do get more than a caricature, we get a character, however wrongfully guided, we like. I look forward to years of deliciousness from Miss West and Ava Jerome. Miss West, you are a class act!
Just when I was losing hope with the show in came Maura and gave the show a much needed breath of fresh air. She was amazing as Carly, and now as AVA. I think I live Ava better though.
I loved her pairing with Michael Park’s Jack on ATWT as well as when she would play opposite both Hunt Block and Jon Lindstrom (at different times), when they portrayed Craig Montgomery, Good times. I knew she’d be a keeper on the strength of her initial scenes with Tony Geary. Chemistry and a meeting of “equals”, so to speak. And she has been an excellent “teacher” in terms of (as with Maurice Benard), aiding Bryan Craig’s portrayal of Morgan. The young man has developed a much more layered portrait as a result of working with both of these “mentors”.
Once in a while there is a bit of over the top vampiness that threatens to push her to over the edge, but she’s been successful reining in RC’s obvious camp. Her ability to balance thaose elements, save her Ava from being a stock “mob moll”. Kudos to her.
Love Maura West & Ava Jerome.
Thanks for another great interview.
What a beautiful lady inside and out! I love her role on GH, and I love the way she talks about being a Mom in real life. She is such an awesome person.
Maura is a classy lady love her in all the roles except in Y&R. Love her on GH she is amazing would like to see her with Sony that would be great.
Maura is a professional and class act in every way that it matters. And her portrayal of Ava Jerome is so spot on and it’s delicious. Maura is a true resemblance of Old Hollywood actresses. Love her. She does no wrong!
Aha! I’m thinking it wasn’t Silas or Ava who tried to kill his wife…but his “vampire” twin! That’s why Silas “signed” the prescription…his brother impersonated him! For all we know…he might have slept with Ava too…letting her think he was Silas…and thus he would be Kiki’s father!
Ooooooh…..I like your way of thinking there, rebecca1!!!!! Would be a terrific twist to this brainteaser….I could dig a bit of Dracula drama coming back into the picture as long as we are spared anymore of the overdramatic “Lucy Coe Vampire Hunter” part. As I am not an Ava fan, per se, I would love to see the Silas storyline finally flesh out well beyond her past with him….think there should be some super surprises there, hopefully with Victor Cassadine and Donna Mills’ character in the mix…plus a dash of Dr. O. for good measure! (That wily woman must know where all the skeletons are buried…hence her new career path and position!) Speaking of the delicious diva doc, did you notice how she seemed quite enthralled with Dr. Clay’s dilemma the other day when she encountered him, and did you get a weird vibe from her icy, yet somehow familiar glare/eye contact with Detective West when he was in the GH elevator? Something is up with that guy….he is definitely not what he seems…either a secret Cassadine or Clay or perhaps even a….Westbourne????? Hmmmmm……P.S. I also considered the pharmacist’s reticence to identify Ava to be a possible consequence of receiving an “offer he could not refuse” from the Jerome clan….LOL.
Oh Shay…don’t even mention Dracula! LOL…I’m soooo hoping for a second season of Dracula…constantly checking the updates. But thaz a whole ‘nother story. Literally. So. Back to GH!
Yes, I’d love to see the vampire lore back in the fold. I think a lot of fans find that too fantasy-land for them, but I’d love it! Regardless, I do believe it was the twin that’s behind it all. As for the gorgeous Detective West, I’m thinking he’s very possibly Silas and Nina’s son! Maybe she was pregnant before she went into her coma…his father could be Silas or Stephen if the evil twin was going around sleeping with his brother’s women. Who knows?
No, I didn’t notice the look she gave him. Interesting…
I do believe, which I mentioned on another post that Jason is alive and Dr. O knows where he is. That woman’s got her devious hands in every mix…would be interesting to see her go up against Helena Cassadine if she every comes back to life again!
Lets get a ‘Dark Shadows’ moment in there too…lets have Stephan Clay hiding out in the now abandon Collinwood in Collinsport and have our favorite Dr.O pull a Dr. Julia Hoffman and try to cure him of his ‘vampirism’…i would love a nod to my favorite soap(just to relive a fun childhood memory) which was on ABC!!! im sure some fans would hate that but you cant please everyone!!!
I noticed you mention Dracula and i had to come here to see what you two were writing about…i love most vampire stories and ‘Dark Shadows’ was my favorite soap…some GH fans would think that would ‘suck’ bringing the vampire back but im all for it…would love a nod to DS and they rebuilt the Collinwood living room set and this is where Stephan Clay is now hiding out!!!
We were referring to the current NBC primetime “Dracula” version, jimh….It just finished up its first season with none-too-stellar ratings, so a renewal is up-in-the-air, but what a fine program! Sumptuous production values, great attention to historical details, a mostly British cast…. just a lush, beautiful experience, so both rebecca1 and I are hoping for a second year. But, yes, I have noticed your numerous postings regarding the original “DS.” While what little I have seen of it can only be charitably described as “camp central,” it certainly did set the pace for later gothic soaps in primetime! Having said that, there should be at least a small tip of the hat to “Collinwood” on GH….since they both have ABC roots! Would be a kick! Oh, and “Dr. O.” definitely does have shades of Dr. Hoffman in her DNA, although I find our beloved mad mutta to be a far more complex enigma….cannot wait to see what insanity she implements as C.O.S. ; ) P.S. Have you recovered from your bout with flu????? Hope you are feeling better!!!!…
From his debut, it appeared that Detective West was supposed to be Silas’s son, given their striking physical similarities, but since that seemed so obvious, I’m thinking there has to be another twist, be it as Stephen’s offspring, and/or a Cassadine or Westborne biological link….I think once Victor shows up (which is this Friday, can’t wait!) we will get a better feeling for what that’s about, but yeah, I got a definite spooky vibe between Dr. O. and “new cop.” As for your supposition about Jason, it could be…I really haven’t missed the character all that much, as I found AJ to be the far more interesting Quartermaine son and I like Sam with her new love, as well, but it could be interesting to bring back a recast Jason….perhaps Michael Muhney???? (That would be poetic since Y&R took our dear Scorpio….) Just read that they lost over 500,000 viewers due to Muhney’s dismissal (not going to get into the politics of that issue….) but signing him to GH would undoubtedly bring a new audience to the show. Controversial, yes, but ratings gold….As for our primetime vampire guilty pleasure, I was a bit disappointed with the (season?) finale….it seemed a bit underwhelming (as did this week’s installment of “Downton Abbey.”) But I do hope to see it return….according to TVLine, it had slightly better numbers this last episode, so it will probably be a nailbiter ( or a neckbiter…haha!) as to whether it gets renewed….fingers crossed!!!! Quite frankly, I’m still blown away from the latest “Sherlock” series…it is just phenomenal. Loved the first episode and last night’s show was another stroke of amazing artistry. Both Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were superb, and so was Freeman’s real life love as his bride. Great, great performances all the way down to the supporting cast!!!! Truly fabulous! P.S. Didn’t mean to get off subject….I’m still not so sure that Helena isn’t finally good and dead….I think she has outlived her usefulness, and would prefer some fresh Cassadine blood….no pun intended, given our vampire discussion!!!! ; )
I knew you were talking about Dracula…it was very well made tv…i caught a few episodes and enjoyed it…hope it returns!!! and yes, im finally over the flu…thanks for asking…always enjoy reading your posts!!!
Great interview…and I absolutely adore Maura. LOVED ATWT and her portrayal of “Carly”. Def was (and will always be) a “CarJack” fan! I loved it when Maura was cast in Y&R but I was so aggrivated at the way they wrote the character – that could have been a great role but I feel the writers screwed it all up – so sad for them but SO AWESOME for GH because “Ava” is amazing. Please, please, please don’t let her EVER get killed off – she needs to be around for the long run. I’m one of those people that when someone asks “Who is your favorite actress?” My answer is “Maura West” – unless people are soap fans they’re always like “Who?” I’d put her up agains ANYONE else out there!!!!
Ava Jerome is awesome and so is Maura! Love the jab at Y&R in her interview, goes to show what really goes on behind the scenes of that show. Ava Jerome was a part made for her!
I sure hope Ava takes down Sonny—permanently!
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Mistakes and Cover-Ups Impact the Lives of Drew, Nina, Dante and Brennan
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, several residents of Port Charles are reeling from their actions in the just released GH video spoilers for the week of May 11-15!
First, Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) confesses to Portia (Brook Kerr) that he is a suspect as the other driver who was involved in Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) car accident that disfigured her face. But as viewers know, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is the one after a talk with Portia that pointed Justine (Nazeen Contractor) towards Isaiah. But is the culprit really Isaiah, or is it Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton), or is Jordan solely at fault for taking her eyes off the road to kiss Curtis?
Meanwhile, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) armed with the information that Rocco (Finn Carr) shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), confronts his ex-wife Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) at her home. An angry Dante says, “You know it was Rocco who shot Cullum. Why wouldn’t you tell me?” Lulu admits it was Rocco, but how is she going to explain why she kept Rocco’s father out of the loop?

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Then, in the exciting pick-up from Friday’s cliffhanger, Nina (Cynthia Watros) is in a continued panic as now Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) finds himself at the hospital looking unconscious and hooked up to machines. In addition, back at Drew’s house, now that Drew (Cameron Mathison) did not receive his dose of medication to keep him in a locked-in state (since Nina jabbed Jack with it), he is starting to show signs of life and is moving his fingers to try to dial the phone for help.
Later, a series of images are set agains the statement by Sidwell (Carlo Rota), who says, “We have a mess on our hands.” Sidwell is the one supplying Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) with the drug to keep Drew paralyzed and unable to speak. Now that Jack got a dose, how can they control what happens next, and what will Willow do when she finds out that Nina gave Jack the medication meant for Drew? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of May 11-15.
MONDAY, MAY 11
Nina warns Willow. Lulu is in the hot seat. Elizabeth puts the pieces together. Ethan and Ava clash. Ric defends himself.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Lulu seeks out Britt. Dante has words with “Nathan.” Curtis takes on a mission. Rocco clashes with Danny and Charlotte. Isaiah is in the hot seat.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Ethan issues an invitation to Kristina. Michael lets Jacinda in on his plan. Willow meets with Sidwell. Curtis worries about Jordan.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
Britt weighs her options. Tracy is outraged. Laura explains her actions. Carly has questions for Nina. Dante has a tough conversation.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Carly stonewalls Cullum. Valentin strategizes. “Nathan” confides in a surprising someone. Elizabeth opens up to Dante. Ric and Alexis come together for Molly.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, Mistakes Leaves Traces below.
Weigh-in: What do you think Nina and Willow will do to cover their tracks with Jack getting jabbed with Drew’s medication? Will they continue to somehow keep him in a locked-in state? Will Drew pretend he is still unable to move as he starts coming around to dupe Willow and Nina and eventually get away? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and let us know what story point you are most looking forward to this week on GH.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Asher Antonyzyn Teases When Danny Finds Out Rocco Shot Cullum and Jason Took the Blame, Relationship Status with Charlotte
On General Hospital, Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) cannot just sit idly by why his father, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) was dragged away by the WSB for shooting WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes). As Danny one day will find out, it was Rocco (Finn Carr), his brother, who did the deed, and Jason covered for Rocco to protect him. Thus, Danny feels all alone in this world without his dad.
In addition and in recent scenes, GH viewers saw that Danny is considering and wanting to get into the mafia like his dad. He had gone to see Sonny (Maurice Benard) about it and wound up in a conversation with Ric (Rick Hearst) and Sonny. Afterwards, he overheard the men talking about Sidwell (Carlo Rota). So, Danny knows that Sidwell had something to do with Jason disappearing too.
On Sunday, Asher Antonyzyn joined his TV dad, Steve Burton and Burton’s That’s Awesome Podcast partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) for an all-new episode, where the young actor was able to articulate his feelings and thoughts on Danny’s current emotional state and situation in Port Charles while his dad has been taken away to who knows where.

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MY BROTHER, MY FATHER
When asked how Danny will feel when he learns Rocco was the person who shot Cullum, and who is dad took the fall for, Antonyzyn shared, “Danny still doesn’t know that it was Rocco who shot Cullum and and all that. He still thinks, ‘Why would my dad do this (and shoot Cullum)?” Then, they take him away. When he does find out, I think he’s going to be pretty upset that his dad is being wrongfully accused, and that this entire time Rocco has just been watching Danny struggle through it all and he hasn’t said anything. I’m super glad Danny and Rocco are eventually going to go at it. They’ve been like brothers and they are so close to each other. I’m excited that they will get a little conflict with each other.”
Asher also also shared Danny’s impulsive nature is a big part of the story. “Right now, I think it’s about the anger that his dad was the only person he kind of had left. In the stuff that will be coming out soon, it seems that his dad’s the only person he can trust. So, he’s just missing that relationship and seeing Rocco with his family, and Charlotte with her family, and just all of that. He is just really upset that his dad was wrongfully taken from him.”
JOINING THE MOB
The young actor also explained, because of Danny’s upset, it’s what drove him to wanting in on the mob. “Danny went to Sonny and Rick not knowing where to start, as he was just so angry. He just wanted ammunition, ans he just wanted to do something”. Asher added, “Danny just couldn’t just stand there anymore. So, I think him hearing the name “Sidwell” gives him like a target to try and do something to get his dad back, just so he feels like he’s doing something.”

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One of the hot topics on social media a few months back occurred when Charlotte and Danny (Bluesy Burke) shared a kiss. Fans were screaming how they were related. Well, it seems from Asher’s comments, that entire potential romance had been sidelined.
CHARLOTTE AND DANNY BESTIES FOR NOW?
“There was for a hot second (something between them). Danny and Charlotte had those scenes together,” Asher stated. “They (Charlotte and Danny) really didn’t really know how to go about it. I mean, Danny talked to his grandma and his dad about if they were related and they said “distant cousins” like great grandfathers, great-great grandfathers, but at the end of the day, still related a little bit.”
Antonyzyn clarified where Charlotte and Danny are with each other, as of now. “So after that, they had one scene together and they’ve kind of realized that it’a like a Jason and Carly (Laura Wright) relationship where they have so much love for each other that they don’t feel like it’s right to go into something like that again.”
You can catch the full conversation with Asher, Steve and Bradford below.
Now let us know, what do you think Danny will do with the intel when he finds out that Rocco shot Cullum and his dad took the fall for it? Are you glad it seems that Charlotte and Danny seem to be no longer a romantic young teen romance? Do you think Danny will go after Sidwell, and get entrenched at Wyndemere? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
General Hospital
GH’s Dominic Zamprogna On How Dante Plans to Deal with Lulu and Rocco’s Cover-Up After Learning His Son Shot Cullum
By the end of the Friday May 8 episode of General Hospital, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) with the help of Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) put two and two and realized, that his son, Rocco (Finn Carr) is the person who shot WSB Director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) in the back, and was the person who Jason (Steve Burton) was protecting.
This revelation hits the police commissioner like a ton of bricks, especially when he realizes his ex-wife Lulu has been in on the secret and not telling him about it. So, where does Dante go from here? In a new conversation with Soap Opera Digest, multi-Daytime Emmy nominee, Dominic Zamprogna shared what viewers can expect.
Zamprogna expressed on Lulu and Rocco not coming to him for help, “He gets that the reason they probably didn’t want to tell him is because they’re worried that he’s too by the book, but this is his son! He has a lot of anger over them not telling him.”

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KEPT IN THE DARK – COMING INTO THE LIGHT
Armed with the truth, Dante’s caught between a rock and a hard place, “This puts him in a situation where he’s potentially going to do things that he wouldn’t normally do, and that’s a big deal for him. Dante having to confront these people for lying to him is going to be good drama and conflict. There is huge emotional fallout from all of this. It has a big effect on his relationships.”
Next week, look for Lulu (Alexa Havins) to be the first-person Dante confronts, “Alexa is so good in those scenes. She is such a powerful actress. But as far as Dante and Lulu go, I could see it taking them a very long time to heal from this, because of her lack of transparency.”
A THANK YOU TO JASON
As far as what Jason did for his son, and how Sonny’s enforcer was grabbed by the WSB and sent away, Zamprogna knows Dante will have a lot of thanking to do, if and when they connect on-screen when Steve Burton returns from his hiatus this summer.”
“Like we needed another reason to love Jason,” Zamprogna scoff, but acknowledging how Dante “definitely (is) going to be owing Jason big-time when he gets back to town!”
So, the once happy family of Dante, Rocco and Lulu is about to fall apart, but can they all work together to keep Rocco safe? Just wait till Dante finds out that his buddy “Nathan” is really Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) ! Something tells me in the end he is going to save Lulu from the guy.
Now, let us know are you looking forward to Dante confronting Lulu and Rocco? How can he protect his son in his position as police commissioner? Will he just look the other way? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
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