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General Hospital’s Sofia Mattsson Reveals Pregnancy
Well, the cat is out of the bag, sort of speak. GH’s Sofia Mattsson (Sasha) took to her Instagram to finally reveal that she is pregnant in real-life!
That comes on the heels of General Hospital fans watching the story unfold on-screen where Sasha learned she was pregnant with Brando’s (Johnny Wactor) child.
Mattsson shared a photo of herself with her baby bump expressing: “BIG things happening!! 🙈 So happy and excited to finally share this (almost ready to pop) bump with everyone!! 🥰❤️.Kept it a secret for a while to not spoil anything for GH viewers, but now that miss Sasha Gilmore’s pregnancy is in full force I can finally share that I’m so grateful to be sharing this pregnancy journey with her! ❤️”
Sofia is married to actor Thomas Payton. This is the couple’s first child.
So, share your congrats to Sofia and Thomas for their baby on the way via the comment section below.
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First, Congrats and Best Wishes to Sofia and Thomas. I really like Sasha now and find her heroic in many ways. Sofia is a terrific actress and meshes well with the other actors/characters especially Chase, Willow, Michael, Nina, and even Cyrus. I look forward to seeing what’s next for her…besides Gladys’ selfish machinations. Talk about a monster-in-law!
Congrats to Sofia and Thomas on your pregnancy. Sofia you will be missed while you’re away – take your time and enjoy your new arrival soon. I kinda figured she was maybe pregnant. Sasha seemed to be showing rather quickly after doing it with Brando. Love Brando and Sasha together…. I hope GH can make them work, and be a new super couple on the show. Much luck and best wishes to you Sofia and Thomas.
Congratulations! This actress has really improved, and in accordance, Sasha has really grown on me. There is just an inherent sense of sweetness, genuineness, and humility which breathes through her character. I’ll take Sasha over that phony, insincere, poser, Willow. I love Brando and Sasha together but Michael and Willow? Suffice to say, Millow makes me Ill- low.
Thank you, Harry. I’m so tired of Michael getting all these women, when Chase is a far better person. Not to mention far more attractive. At least Chase isn’t a typical Corinthos hypocrite. I hate what they’ve done to Willow.
Soaphound, also Harry, SuOOO
Seems like we all agree on this Willow, Michael, Chase fiasco. They should have told Chase about Willow and Michael’s re-newed love, it certainly wouldn’t have killed him back then, but now we also all know that when Finn saves his life as we know now he will, Chase will believe it was all Willow’s love that did it. My God, it’s so predictable. Don’t get me started on Abby and her custom made baby and missing husband, yuk!!
Harry…I really like Willow, have since day one for the same reasons you like Sasha…who I also like. But add her integrity, caring for others, fighting for Wiley, and how she has stood up for herself in a quiet way compared to other ladies in GH since taking on Valentine and Nina when in defence of a student being bullied by their daughter when she was teaching.
Hey Rose! I agree with you. Willow was my favorite new character. The actress is damn good too. I loved her as the dedicated school teacher who was fighting to get her life back after suffering the tragic loss of her baby and her traumatic past with the sexually abusive cult leader Shiloh. And I really, really liked her with Chase. But her coupling with Michael is kind of nauseating to me. It didn’t help that the writers had to constantly have Willow remark on the power of Michael’s sexual prowess. I find Michael to be an incredibly dull character who is played by a lackluster actor. Now, with Willow being all self- sacrificial in marrying an apparently dying Chase, her complexity has been forfeited. And now she’s coming off as an uninteresting Disney Princess. I’ve never cared for Disney princesses.
Harry…I don’t mind Michael, but I think he was better with Sasha. But that boat has sailed. Now I like her better with Brando. But his mom is going to be an expected soap problem. Another thing about Michael I don’t like is how he can be the sooo honorable Q, but at the same time seems okay with Sonny’s business. Big contradiction that even showed up again in his recent conversation with Carly about her holding the Corinthos business together until Jason can take over. But don’t let me get started on that. And I never would want to be a princess, Disney or other.
You too, Harry?
Hi Nancy! Let’s put Willow back in the classroom and back with Chase. Michael is the kids of death for this character.
I knew something was off–
The baby bump is way too big for her GH pregnancy.
And the pregnancy story was noticeably rushed, not a lot of sense to it-
And–
Too many dumb baby stories going on-
Maxie’s story seems to have the most oomph to it-
The barf-bag story is Y&R Abby– that story is sickening.
Y&R supposedly the #1 soap and that’s the best they have to offer, sigh.
((worse than the music box story lol))
Congrats to Sofia and Thomas !
You mean Abby and her invisible husband? I fully expect the Y&R’s casting department to purchase a male mannequin so we can watch Abby make out with it. That’s how bizarre, and yet dull, this whole storyline is. I fast forward through the Abby scenes.
I’m with you here, Su000. Other than some token scenes with Nina, the Abby story is unbearable and feels like it’s gone on longer than four pregnancies! Maxie’s tale (along with some BRILLIANT acting) is far more compelling.
I haven’t watched the soaps for as long as both of you- but
Abby’s baby story has to be the worst/fail soap story ever.
It’s total roadkill..
beyond stupid- it’s a brain bleed.
The writers of that story are chin deep in embarrassment and shame.
(((( It’s worse than Plan 9 from Outer Space LOL
I luv that movi e it’s so horribly bad that it’s totally Awesome! lol
but Abby’s baby story is 100% junk))))
Yay, Su000, I also LOVVVE “PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE”, such delightful fun! My favorite bits are the changes in night and day in the same scene. And Bela Lugosi’s “replacement double” is priceless. How about that makeshift shower curtain in the airplane cockpit? I also get a laugh when I watch “NORMA RAE”, one of my FAVORITE films, and see Gregory Walcott as Sheriff Lamar arresting Sally Field. What fun memories he must have had!
Bah ha ha ha! Soap hound! I see what you did there.
I also think between the three soaps there are too many baby stories going on. With Abby and Chance being the most boring. Sorta feel sorry for Abby starting with the Chance actor having to be switched around, to having a happy marriage but not able to have a baby, to Chance leaving right after the honeymoon and all of the filler space in between.
Congrats. Very happy news.
Best wishes for you, hubby and new baby.I am loving the SL with Sasha and Brando but we know Gladys will be the mother-in-law from hell. I thought Brando was good at reading his mother, but since she got shot, he’s kind of softened towards her.
You got that right, Violet? Did you see that look Gladys gave? She is a snake in the grass, all right!
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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.
Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.
Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?
Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”
Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!
You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.
Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.
Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.
When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND
Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: “I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and “Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”
One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”
Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.
Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.
However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X reacted by stating, “Phew!”
So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.
I’m not going anywhere ❤️❤️ just signed a new contract !!! ✨✨ https://t.co/GfTSt53xFQ
— Laura Wright (@lldubs) August 8, 2026
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Feels The Effects of Jacinda’s Drugs; Josslyn Find Out She’s CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises

On the Friday, August 7, episode of General Hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) unknowingly has put her children Amelia and Wiley in danger, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) appear to be in collusion against Sonny, and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) get off to a rocky start (which as you know in soaps could be a love match down the line!).
Here’s what went down as most of the action took place at the Metro Court pool area: First, Josslyn meets with Hudson, who reveals himself to be none other than the VP of Operations for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises). Hudson tells Josslyn he was sent to Port Charles from Australia, while her dad was sailing around the world as he had named her the new CEO of his company.
Josslyn immediately puts her foot down and tells Hudson she is not accepting the position. He asks, why? She informs him that she works as a WSB agent. Hudson seems stunned and his interest is piqued.

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HUDSON DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF JOSSLYN
In turn, they get into a tiff, where Hudson is annoyed that he flew all the way around the world and wasted his time. Meanwhile, Josslyn is annoyed that her father didn’t even bother to ask her if she wanted to run the company. In the end, Josslyn tells Hudson to get her a list of qualified candidates, one of which she can sign the company over to. She then storms off.
However, Hudson spots Ava Jerome, whom he knows was speaking with Ethan in Norway, and who knows about Ethan’s involvement with baby Phoebe. Ava is busy talking with Drew on how they mutual disdain of Sonny, and it should be the driving force for them to work together to take him down. Ava wants no more threats over her head of having Avery taken away from her by her father. Drew is all ears!
Michael (Rory Gibson) meets up at the pool with Jacinda. She shows him the restraining order that Willow got from the courts against her to stay away from the children. Michael promises to get his lawyers to fight it.
However, Michael knows something is up when Jacinda said, “Willow is about to make a public mistake,” hoping that pills she put in Willow’s iced coffee have begun to spin the congresswoman out of control. Michael demanded to know what Jacinda had done to Willow.

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WILLOW’S ABOUT TO GO FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVE
Elsewhere at Nina’s, Willow got a surprise when Amelia and Wiley showed up. Now, she will have them for the afternoon and decides they are going to have fun day. After a slight scare when Wiley picked up her iced coffee, Willow told her son to put down the drink because it has caffeine in it. However, then Willow began to drink it herself unaware that Jacinda spiked it with drugs.
In the final moments of the episode, Willow’s behavior changes as she is now over-excited about taking the kids to the arcade. A drugged Willow grabs her car keys, and she and Amelia and Wiley head out to the car. We fade to black.
So, did you feel on-screen chemistry between Hudson and Josslyn? Do you like Drew and Ava teaming up? Do you think Willow gets into a car accident with Amelia and Wiley in the car, which in turn, will kick Jacinda to the curb with Michael? Share your thoughts on what happens next and more in the comment section below. But first for some clues, take a look at the General Hospital preview that aired for Monday’s August 10th episode during the closing of today’s GH.
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