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GH and DAYS Alum, Tyler Christopher On Family Legal Drama: “Being Homeless Was a Far Better Circumstance Than Being in the Guardianship”

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Daytime Emmy-winning actor, Tyler Christopher (ex-Nikolas Cassadine, GH, ex-Stefan DiMera, DAYS), was the subject of a profile on Bloomberg Law.

The profile had to do with illustrating issues that arise with legal guardianship cases.  In Tyler’s case, his sister, Susan Asmo Baker became Christopher’s legal guardian after he had fractured his skull in 2019 while withdrawing from alcohol poisoning.

While recovering from brain surgery, Tyler’s sister filed a petition in 2020 to put him under guardianship. She was granted it, but Christopher is alleging in court documents that his sister misspent or improperly received reimbursement for $40,000 to pay down her own credit card debt, bankrolled her own move, and even bought her son a MacBook.

In response, Asmo Baker says her brother’s complaints are unproven “allegations.”  She wrote to Bloomberg that, “If I hadn’t been his Guardian he’d be DEAD!”

When the guardianship ended in 2021, she allegedly reached out to the actor writing, “I would have never done you wrong, not before your injury, during or after and for some reason you think I need your money … I DO NOT TYLER! Sad that you don’t even trust me. That’s what hurts the most.”

Back in April of this year in an attempt to settle things, Baker agreed to pay for a forensic accountant to examine her spending under the guardianship. If the review supports her brother’s accusations, Baker has to pay it back.

As his guardianship evolved, Tyler shared, he was “completely in the dark about everything.  I was recovering from a brain injury so the choice for guardianship was made for me without my knowledge.”

In legal documents, Christopher said he believes his sister’s original intent and motivation was partly genuine. Once Tyler and his lawyer began digging into the finances, he said his relationship with his sister became “fractured.”

After the guardianship ended in 2022, Tyler went back to Hollywood from Indiana, to try to find work as an actor where he was homeless for the first six months.  Back in May of this year, Tyler was arrested for public intoxication.  Even with all of that, Christopher related that those troubles were not as bad as how he felt under his sister’s guardianship, adding, “Being homeless was a far better circumstance than being in the guardianship.”

You can read the entire Bloomberg report on family guardianships here.

So, what do you think about what Tyler went through following his brain surgery and being in a guardianship overseen by his sister? Comment below.

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Is this the impetus for the Gladys-Sasha storyline?

I was thinking the Sasha guardian story might have been “loosely inspired” by Britney Spears who just recently got out of a guardianship situation after several years, due to her mental health issues.

Tyler talked about his story on Maurice Bernard’s show State of Mind. It could be that his sister helped him with good intentions, saved his life and true he might not be here without that help. Then, person with access to free money (sister) could’t help but spend some… Hope Tyler can overcome, he is a terrific actor!! They don’t just give Daytime Emmys away! Also hope he can forgive his sister if she did misspend some of his money.

If she spent $40k, oh well! He would have paid more than that at a drunk tank for that long. Putting up with a drunk trying to get alcohol and those moods is not easy. Plus, he was recovering from brain surgery? She was a nurse maid and a dang therapist. If she needed some money, let her have some. But next time, she needs to ask. However, he was probably being a horse’s behind.

It looks like she was in NC and he was in Indiana. I don’t know that she was a nurse maid and therapist. Regardless of his condition, she shouldn’t take his money. If she needed something for living expenses, that might be understandable, but she should have receipts.

My understanding he was recovering from Brain surgery.

TC is an alcoholic ok he loves the booze it is the most important thing to him more important then his family his job everything. Being homeless would be more exciting because one can lay in filth and drink himself to death and that’s exactly what is going to happen to this man. He wants to whine about everything but I’ve yet to hear one word out of his mouth he wants to get sober and stay sober.

It’s advisable not to make generalizations about a disease you likely know little about.

One does not have to discuss their recovery plan in public. Yes, the tough struggles along the way often do hit the media.

What matters is his personal recovery – not whether he shares the details with the world.

Thank you, Steve. I have loved ones in recovery, and I’ve learned the most hurtful thing you can do to them is shame them
or not believe them when they’re telling the truth. The AMA has recognized alcoholism as a real disease. Moreover, Tyler is struggling with a dual diagnosis due to also being bipolar. He’s doing the best he can, and speaking his truth. We just need to listen without judgement.

I would not have come on so strong if I had not known what I was talking about! My father had trouble with the booze he took his problems out on my mom. I hope Tyler gets the help he needs and decides the booze is not that important

My heart breaks for Tyler. I pray that he will stay in a serious alcohol rehab program and maintain his sobriety.

Tyler sadly relapsed lately per his own words. Hope he gets the help he still needs. He couldve drunk himself to death. His sister may have saved his life and we have not heard her side. She agreed to forensic accounting per article.

Brain surgery is no simple recovery and his chemistry could have been messed up from the surgery.

If his was to return to GH… I would hope his many supportive cast members would always help him build his confidence and self esteem.

Nobody was shaming him certainly not me just disgusted he had a wonderful family he threw it away

Don’t make remarks I know nothing about! Hope he beats this ! But his family did not mean enough to him to get sober! Now if you have a problem with that I’m sorry his family should come first

Would love to hear he gets it together he gets his family back and he is sober ! Will pray that happens! He can do it but first he has to admit he is an alcoholic ! Can he do that

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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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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

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Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski

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).

Rocco and Scout

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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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