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GH's Bob Guza gives some scoop on the Sonny/Brenda nuptials!
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So you think General Hospital’s Sonny and Brenda can finally seal the deal and make it to the altar and say their, “I do’s?” Well, according to the man who pulls the creative strings in Port Charles, head writer, Bob Guza, viewers are in for some unexpected twist and turns, as he revealed to TV Guide.
Guza assures TVG that vows will be exchanged. But according to his conversation that doesn’t mean those looming threats won’t get carried out. The scribe explained, “Carly has the ammunition and the wherewithal to blow Brenda out of the water and she will use it. She will blow the secret, but not in the way you expect her to. And the Balkan is also going to make his move to grab Brenda. Something very, very big is going to occur that will turn our canvas upside down. What you think will happen is not what you get.”
Turns out the wedding and the events surrounding it, and the aftermath, will play out for six days, starting on the February 18th episode in which Guza says will be “epic”. In addition, Guza teases that the return of “Franco” played by Oscar Nominee, James Franco could figure into this story. On-Air On-Soaps also heard that Franco was on the set of GH today taping scenes for his upcoming appearances to air the Friday before the Academy Awards and the Monday following.
So, what do you think will happen at the wedding, and post-wedding. Will the fated couple even make it to the honeymoon? Stay tuned.
As suspected, Jacinda Bracken got a one way ticket out of Port Charles, thus ending the run of Paige Herschell as the escort-turned-girlfriend of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson). The story turn took place on the Tuesday, August 11 episode of General Hospital.
After Jacinda drugged Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) by spiking her iced coffee, and Michael finding Willow drugged out in front of their kids, Amelia and Wiley, he knew he had to break things off with her.
Michael gave Jacinda enough money to get out of town and start a new life for herself, because given these recent developments, Willow will use this against him to gain full custody of his children. In their final scenes, Michael and Jacinda said a heartfelt goodbye to one another.
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THE HISTORY OF JACINDA BRACKEN
According to Soap Opera Digest, a GH rep confirmed that today marked Paige Herschell’s final appearance in the role and that her exit was indeed, storyline-dictated. Herschell had originally auditioned for the role of Blaze a few years back. That part went to Jacqueline Grace Lopez.
Later, Herschell was brought in for a short stint beginning in April 2025, as the escort hired by Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Portia (Brook Kerr) to paint Drew (Cameron Mathison) in a bad light. So with Nina and Portia supplying her with ketamine, she drugged Drew. Next, Jacinda was able to get the then congressman to do liquor shots off her body in front of everyone at the Savoy Nightclub. After Drew made a public spectacle of himself, Nina paid Jacinda to leave town and she wound up in Australia.
However, by September of 2025, Jacinda was back in town, where she agreed to pretend to be Michael’s girlfriend for appearances sake and to give him an alibi on the night Drew Cain was shot. The arrangement eventually turned into genuine feelings for one another.
Back in April of 2026, Paige celebrated her one-year anniversary with GH as Jacinda and posted on Instagram,”Holy smokes! It’s been one year since Jacinda was introduced on Genera Hospital. I’m so grateful to this show for the work! Thank you to the amazing fans and the awesome cast and crew! One year! Holy moly! Jacinda- you continue to surprise me.” Fast-forward and now by August, Herschell has wrapped her run.
So, with the news of Jacinda’s departure on GH, are you glad Michael sent her packing. or were you hoping that Michael and Jacinda would wind up a bonafide couple that would go on for quite some time? Let us know via the comment section below.
Could it be after all is said and done that Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) might actually get back together? It sure seemed like a possibility after viewers witnessed the Monday, August 10 episode of General Hospital.
In it, Michael raced to Nina’s after Jacinda revealed she drugged Willow. Out of an abundance of concern, Michael wanted to make sure his children, Amelia and Wiley, were safe, but also to check on his ex-wife.
When he arrived on the scene, Willow was high as a kite and Michael was trying to defuse the situation when he sees Amelia and Wiley witnessing the whole thing. He is shocked to find out from Willow that Yuri dropped off the kids to her when it wasn’t her night to have them, because Yuri said he had a hot date. Michael noticed the iced coffee on the table, realizing he has to keep it away from Willow (who had been drinking it).
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THE SPARK BETWEEN MICHAEL AND WILLOW
Once the kids left the room, Michael informed Willow she was high. She tells him she would never take drugs and that he was ruining her buzz kill and asks him to please not fight with her. When Michael finally gets Willow to lay down on the couch she tells him that she likes when they were friends and his calming voice. Michael told Willow, “I liked that, too.”
In that moment between Michael and Willow, it appeared like the spark was still there between the former couple, but how could they go back to anything after all the terrible things they have done to one another, and mostly all of Willow’s machinations, which to this point Michael doesn’t even know?
If Michael finds out (as in the preview this week where it’s teased that Trina and Kai tell him about Willow shooting Drew), will he still feel the same about her, or understand all of her motives and what led to it?
JACINDA IS OUTTA HERE
At the end of Monday’s episode, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) called Michael, and was so relieved when he told her he was able to get to Willow in time, before things escalated further. Jacinda say, “No harm done. That’s good, right?” Michael looks over at Willow asleep and is beyond pissed with Jacinda.
Now. in the preview for today’s Tuesday, August 11 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Jacinda is in tears telling Michael, “I’ll go, on one condition.” Looks like this will be the end of Michael and Jacinda, but what will she ask of him before she makes her exit? stay tuned.
So, do you think the GH writers will circle back to Michael and Willow getting back together for the sake of their children, and fall back in love with each other? Do you think Serena Baldwin and Michael being teased as potential pairing, was just a tease and no more than that? Glad that it seems like Jacinda is on her way out, or do you like Jacinda and Michael together?
Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out the scenes from Monday’s GH, where Michael rescues Willow, and the GH video teaser for today’s episode below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Can Trina Help Michael Stop Willow From Taking Away His Children?
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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Wow. Not about a word about the characters who actually work inside the hospital — as in General Hospital. I know that Luke and Laura’s escapades took us out of the hospital, but now the show is turned into a bargain basement version of Goodfellas and the Hospital is a third rate prop. Shame on Guza for ruining what was once an American institution.
This show is getting so contrived. I don’t think that Sonny will get married, unles there is a fake minister or something. Carly maybe will not tell Sonny about Brenda and Dante. It’s enough already with the Balkan. I hope he will be exposed shortly. Also , Lisa is too darn conniving and dragging the new doctor from her past to join her plot of wooing Robin and away from Patrick. I don’t want to see Rebecca Herbst leave, either. What the heck is happening over at GH?
Sounds Exciting!
Im excited as well! mostly to get this bulkin storry over and on to the breakout stories instead of the brenda show. Also Ithink these people that think this is no longer about general hospital, you really cant have a whole show about a hospital. Times change and I think its a real good mix.
The Mob/goodfellas in my opinion make things interesting and fun to watch.
I think and from what I read the limo blows up so the question is, whos in it? I also herd that Brendas character goes missing for a while (think Venessa taking time off is what I heard, not sure if true) so everyones gonna think its her. So maybe Sonny goes to Claire, she ends up pregnant (how many kids does this guy need!) Brenda runs to Jax.
I also think that maybe Sean is gonna turn out to be a nice guy. I also heard that Jason is a no show for the wedding, thank god! It should have been Edward to walk her down the isle in the first place.
Shibion I think is working for Interpool but do beleive that her sister really was taken. Also heard rumors that she turns out to be Jax sister, I was hoping that it was gonna be Abby.
With 5 days of the wedding stuff, I hope that its at least exciting and that the whole cast is involved rather than just Sonnny, Brenda Jason Jax and Carly.
Wheres Sam? She helps Jason all the time especially since they got back together, so out of character. Wheres spinelli he should be helping on this as well. GH is good at haveing these type of things happen where the whole cast is involved so I hope that is the case here.
Im just waitng to this to get over and get back to the way these people were before Brendas return. PLEASE!
And we care? Give us actresses that can move their mouth and don’t phone in their lines! thank you RB and GF for your wonderful performanes over the years! We miss you Beauty inside and out!