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GH’s Amanda Setton Talks Brook Lynn & Chase, Baby Bailey Louise, Being a Q and Her Emotional Scenes

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Friday’s episode of General Hospital saw the return of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) to Port Charles after her brief departure to Bensonhurst.  After all, Brook Lynn has been through the emotional ringer of late.  After passing off Maxie Jones’ (Kirsten Storms) daughter as her own, to protect the little bundle of joy from her biological father, Peter August (Wes Ramsey), all that came to a halt, when Peter wound up dead and Maxie came to the Q’s to take home her daughter.

In emotional scenes played to perfection by Amanda Setton, Brook Lynn knew she had to do the right thing and give the child back to its rightful biological mother and in doing so, Maxie forever named the child “Bailey Louise” and the two women bonded as mommas to the little girl.

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Now, in a new exclusive virtual interview that dropped today on The Michael Fairman Channel, Setton chats with Fairman about becoming Brook Lynn Quartermaine, and her thoughts on the emotional scenes between herself and Storms.

In addition, Amanda weighs-in on Brook Lynn’s burgeoning on-screen love story with Chase (Josh Swickard), and what it has been like to play the often-contentious father/daughter scenes between Ned and Brook Lynn with soap vet, Wally Kurth.

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Daytime fans first met Amanda when she played gold-digging stripper, Kimberly Andrews, on One Life to Live, and the character fell in love with Clint Buchanan (Jerry verDorn), but before that Setton appeared in the primetime hit, Gossip Girl.  Amanda shares some moments from her time in Llanview, her appreciation of working on a daytime soap, and more.

Watch the full conversation with Amanda below, and make sure to ‘subscribe’ to the Michael Fairman Channel for more celebrity interviews and features.

Now let us know, are you hoping Brook Lynn and Chase go forward with a romance? What did you think of Amanda’s performance when she had to give Bailey Louise back to Maxie? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Love Brook-lyn❤

Amanda’s portrayal of Brook Lynn is one of the best parts of GH!

Amanda’s portrayal of Brook Lynn and the writers treatment of this legacy character have been spot-on since she was reintroduced a few years ago. She seamlessly fits with all her screen partners and the pairing with Josh Swickard is pure magic. Hopefully a best supporting actress nomination is in her near future.

And finally this week, the wardrobe department is stepping up and putting her in outfits that don’t include blazers.

Steve
You said it! Give her some attractive clothes. Are they trying to make her less attractive or what?

I love Brook Lynn’. One of my favorite characters. I cried with her when she gave Bailey to Maxie…

Yolanda Grant
Yes, that was heart wrenching. I don’t know how Maxi can repay this debt, even if it was all out of love. Speaking of Maxi. I do not care for she and Austin as a couple. I would rather see him with Britt.

Agree with your assessment of Maxie and Austin, Violet. If they insist on pairing Roger with someone much younger, Britt (IRL only about 2 years older than Kirsten Storms) doesn’t have the ick factor.

Now, if they want to go in the other direction, a pairing of Austin and Alexis would put together two exceptionally strong actors who could play off each other’s quirks.

Maxie and Austin do NOT work. Maxie needs to find a “Chase” though that never was possible since Nathan. And I don’t think that Spinelli is wanting to return with a major storyline, though he and Ellie are no longer together. Time to SORAS Georgie and James a bit to catch up with Charlotte. I do see Austin with Britt, though the idea of Alexis is actually quite interesting. Everyone talks about Todd from OLTL, but I know Roger from ATWT as Paul Stenbeck and would love to have a bit more of that character show up. At this point, Austin has very little backstory other than being related to the Quartermines.

A huge fan ever since Gossip Girl days. Always wished for more. Enjoyed the OLTL days and so happy to see her now on GH.

Great interview too… thanks to her for sharing.

I love Brook Lynn. One of my favorite characters, too!

Amanda is a dream! She revitalized the Q’s! She is a Tracy in the making! Her and Jane are pure magic together! And like she said in the interview, her and Wally are believable as father and daughter. The best part about this interview, Amanda embraces daytime and she could stay on the show for years to come. Fingers crossed!

She is my absolute favorite … Love her.

Love Brooklyn, beautiful woman and great actress too. Let her get together with Chase. Great chemistry. Britt should be with Austin it seems a better fit than Maxie! Maxie needs a new player in town instead.

Glori
Agree with all you say. Definitely no to Austin and Maxi especially with three ready-made kids. He and Britt are great together and maybe a child of their own.

Does anyone know the name of the song they played during the montage of Chase & Brook Lynn at the end of March 11th episode. Thanks

Soapgal
I think it was The Joker and The Queen. Check it out on Utube if you can.

Well, I guess we know who will be singing Brook Lynn’s music. Remember how well Chase sang at the Nurses Ball, sexy dancer too. They make a good couple.

Violet, pardon the pun but your words are music to my ears. Amanda/Brook Lynn and Chase/Josh are pure magic together. It wouldn’t surprise me if she miraculously regains her singing voice just to serenade the handsome, dashing detective. Finally, something to look forward to. Violet, is it just me or does another new couple, Maxie and Austin, give you the creeps? Something is waaaayyy off there. Not sure what.

Soaphound,
First, I think the same thing about Brook Lynn getting her voice back, only because she just takes it for granted that she’ll never get it back and secondly because she doesn’t even try.
I hate to admit that I’ve never been a big Maxi fan. I know everyone adores her but she rubs me the wrong way, and do not understand why men are so attracted to her. So, on that note I thoroughly agree that she and Austin do not belong together. I, on the other hand am crazy about Roger Howarth except during the pre tumor days. I loved him with Liz and I had hopes of him and Britt getting together but a very strong no to he and Maxi. I don’t get a creepy vibe, I just don’t see any connection at all, nada. So now, aren’t you sorry you even mentioned it? I gave you this long spiel, sorry friend.

Maybe that’s my problem. I like them both but just not together. It’s like watching your real-life friends walk down the aisle when you just know it won’t last two years!

Yes I think her and Chase need to be together they make a perfect couple.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Everyone Turns Their Backs on Sonny; Can Anyone Get Chase to Open His Eyes About Willow’s Treachery?

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the ABC soap opera picks right back up with everyone turning their backs on Sonny (Maurice Benard), and now the one person he hoped would be by his side appears to be abandoning ship when Justine (Nazneen Contractor) doesn’t believe him about ordering the beatdown of Sidwell (Carlo Rota) in the latest spoilers video.

Sonny screams at Justine, “Someone is setting me up.” She says, “It’s over!” He proclaims, “I didn’t do it!” Little do they know that it was actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) who set Sonny up to take the fall for the Pentonville drama that left Curtis  (Donnell Turner) with injuries as well.

Then, Lulu (Alexa Havins) is seen using her voice memo app on her phone to record her discussion with Sidwell while he is recovering from his injuries at the hospital. This moment is intercut with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) saying, “I wish there was someone who could get Chase (Josh Swickard) to open his eyes about who Willow truly is!”

Next, Willow is seen happily waving while at a table at a Metro Court Gardens, while Chase, Michael (Rory Gibson), Brook Lynn and Ava (Maura West) all receive text messages. Tracy (Jane Elliot) punctuates the promo stating, “That’s the real Willow,” while the words “The world knows” comes across the screen.

Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 5-9 below.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Sonny challenges Justine. Josslyn takes matters into her own hands. Britt and Willow discuss matters of the heart. Jason is taken to task. Serena finds herself in a bind.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Felicia has welcome news for Anna. Brook Lynn confides in Valentin. Hudson tries to talk Josslyn down. Lulu makes a daring play. Willow and Chase discuss his marriage.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Carly asks Anna for a favor. Tracy bites her tongue with Gio. Drew and Alexis go at it. Scout tries to broker peace between Danny and Rocco. Lulu pursues a lead.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 
Carly supports Sonny. Lulu’s latest article makes waves. Ava pitches a new target to Drew. Curtis gets a shock. Chase throws down the gauntlet.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Britt offers a lifeline. Anna offers her expertise. Sonny reassures Gio. Portia makes her loyalties clear. Dante’s investigation hits a roadblock.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo for the action this week entitled, “The World Knows” below.

Now weigh-in: With everyone disbelieving Sonny, what will be his next move? Will he hit rock bottom, or rise up and fight back and prove his innocence? Will Sonny enlist Jason to get to the bottom of this, even though Jason is out of Sonny’s business? Meanwhile, can this truly be the week that Willow is exposed for her multitude of crimes … or is this all a red herring? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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GH’s Kayden Brenna Tokarski Addresses ‘Positivity and Negativity’ That Has Come Her Way as She Embraces Playing Scout Cain

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Kayden Brenna Tokarski took over the role of General Hospital’s Scout Cain from her predecessor Cosette Abinante on the July 20th episode of the ABC soap opera, when they decided to age-up Scout.  Abinante has played the part since 2022.

Now, as the story has been unfolding, viewers are witnessing Scout’s journey and burgeoning teenage romance with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) and the conflict she’s caught in the middle of between her brother, Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) and her father, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison).

Since Tokarski has arrived on the scene, Scout has shed many tears and been in the middle of some heavy emotional beats. On Sunday, October 4, Kayden Brenna Tokarksi took to her X account and dropped a video message to all General Hospital fans.

Kayden Brenna Tokarski

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During her message, Kayden addressed how General Hospital has been handed down generations within her family and how she had watched the soap before having the incredible moment of actually becoming a cast member, plus fans positive and negative comments since her debut.

Here’s what Kayden expressed, “I just wanted to come on here and show my gratitude for General Hospital. It’s been the largest dream come true. Seriously, I’m pinching myself. Every single day I get to come to work, and work with the incredible cast and crew. My mom grew up watching with her mom and I watched with her. So it’s very full circle. It’s insane that this is my life. I wanted to give a huge shout out to Cosette who played Scout prior. Thank you for building such a beautiful foundation, and really large shoes to fill, but just such a phenomenal, brilliant actress and young woman, and I just wish you all the best.”

As Scout has grown in front of our eyes, Tokarski shared, “Thank you to everyone for your grace, welcome, and support as Scout is transitioning into a teenager and more. I have never been on a soap opera before, so as I’m navigating this new world, thank you. Thank you for all of the positivity and also negativity, because I don’t look at it as negativity. I look at it as a way to learn and grow and evolve because right now.”

Being on a soap opera is always a work in progress, for any actor who has never fully performed in the medium, it is like no other, with the pace and how it required the actors to make things work often without much rehearsal time. Kayden added,  “I’m at a stage where I’m figuring out what works for me and what doesn’t. And if we take it too far, we’ll pull back. Don’t worry. Thanks for being in the ride with me, I hope you stick it out and keep watching General Hospital.”

You can check out Kayden’s video message to all General Hospital fans below.

Now let us know, have you been enjoying Kayden’s performance as the teenaged Scout? Do you appreciate her addressing her love of the show, plus how she hopes to continue evolve in the role? Drop a comment in the thread below.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali on a Potential Kai/Trina/Gio/Emma Quadrangle, ‘I Don’t Think That’s Impossible, But That Would Be Messy’

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Kai, Trina, Gio, Emma

On recent episodes of General Hospital, music executive Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) has been pushing and demanding that Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza) play up a faux relationship when they are onstage, or in front of the camera, to add to their allure as new recording artists to his label.

Simon knows full well that Gio is dating Emma (Braedyn Bruner), and Trina is with Kai (Jens Austin Astrup). It was apparent from the start, that Kai seemed a bit more comfortable with the “arrangement” understanding this was for business, and not pleasure, while Emma initially didn’t like the idea.

Now with Trina’s stalker story in full gear, and as fans eventually find out who is completely obsessed with the budding young singer, while initially seeming to be Simon that would seem to be too easy of a choice. But is GH toying with the idea that somehow Gio and Trina get stuck in a situation and one thing leads to another and they develop feelings one another, too?

Simon with Trina and Gio

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SIMON’S MANUEVERS

In addition, after Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) beatdown at Pentonville, where everyone is accusing Sonny (Maurice Benard) of ordering the deed, will this find Gio and Trina on the same side, believing it’s Sonny, or will Gio end up sticking by his grandfather when by week’s end he was also questioning if he was telling the truth?

During a new conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel, Tabyana Ali shared her thoughts that if Gio and Trina were pushed closer together, what that would mean for their relationships with Emma and Kai, respectively.

Emma and Gio

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MUSICAL CHAIRS?

Pondering the soap staple, Tabyana exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness. Who knows? I mean, quite honestly, I don’t think it’s it’s impossible, but, oh, wow! That would be messy!” Ali added that its something that could be quite intriguing to play. “There’s a part of me that wants it to happen just to see, how does it play out? Right? Then, there’s another part of me that’s like, “You can’t do that to Emma and Kai.” That’s so wrong,” believed Ali.

However, Tabyana did admit a complicated love story wasn’t far from her mind. “Originally, I wanted something like a quadrangle.  I really wanted that to happen. And if this is a moment where it could happen, I think that would be fun too.”

When asked to tease what’s coming up for Trina in the next several weeks, she offered up three words. Things for her will “(get) Suspicious, (be ) spontaneous, (and) very dangerous.”

So, do you think the GH writing team is teeing up a situation where Trina and Gio become more than friends and musical artists together? Would you be down for it, or be against it? do you like Emma with Gio and Kai with Trina? Share your thoughts via the comment section, nd in case you missed it, check our chat with Tabyana below.

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