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GH's Chloe Lanier Dishes On Playing The Mysterious Nelle & Her Vendetta Against Carly!

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What goes around comes around, or so they say!  And for Carly Cortinhos (Laura Wright) on ABC’s General Hospital, ‘karma is a bitch’ in the form of Nelle Hayes (Chloe Lanier), the mysterious young woman who appeared suddenly in Port Charles.   As the story began to unfold, Nelle was ‘revealed’ to be Jax and Carly’s (Ingo Rademacher) daughter, Josslyn’s (Eden McCoy) kidney donor, which brought her to town in the first place.  After ingratiating herself to Carly and the Corinthos clan, Nelle is now Carly’s assistant at the Metro Court and taking care of baby Avery, while the family grieves the death of Morgan.  But viewers soon began to suspect there is much more than meets the eye; for Nelle couldn’t be that saccharine sweet.  Au contraire!  This gal has got an agenda, and its directed right at Carly to make her life a living hell.

This week, fans of GH got their first glimpse of just how low Nelle will go to bring misery into Carly’s world, when she drugs Sonny’s drink then makes it appear that the two had sex together, while seemingly filming the whole set-up on her phone for posterity.  She even makes it appear to the confused mobster that she feels horrible for sleeping with Carly’s husband!  Meanwhile, Nelle seems to be fighting her legitimate feelings for Michael (Chad Duell).  But are they really legit, or just another part of Nelle’s master plan?

On-Air On-Soaps spoke to actress Chloe Lanier, who viewers first saw on their daytime screens as a young Patricia Spencer in the Daytime Emmy Award-winning 52nd anniversary episode of the series. That performance won her rave reviews from fans and critics alike.  Now back on GH raising hell as Nell, she shares with us: her thoughts on Nelle’s plot, when she thinks the audience will know just what is driving her to do what she is doing, working with her GH co-stars, and how she is loving the audiences’ response as they post their theories on social media as to how Nelle is linked to Carly.  Here’s what this effervescent, and wickedly-good young star had to say about the life and times of homewrecker Nelle.

Did the powers-that-be at GH tell you what is going on with Nelle, and what this vendetta with Carly is all about, or have you been in the dark?

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CHLOE:   I do know.  They told me, and I have done all of my back-story and everything.  So, yes I know exactly what is going on, which makes it ten times more fun.  (Laughs)  I am having a really, really great time.

What we, the audience, know is that she clearly is not what she seems to be.  There is this letter from what we believe is from her father that she is carrying around.  The letter ends with “You owe me”.  

CHLOE:  Yes, you could say that is true.  However, that letter may not necessarily be addressed to Nelle.

Does Nelle really like Michael (Chad Duell) or is she manipulating him?

CHLOE:  Oh, no.  She likes Michael.  Of all the people in the family, he is the most genuine, and kind person.  Michael was the first one to reach out to Nelle when she first got to Port Charles.  Everyone turned her away, and he was the one to chase after her and say, “Look, I believe you.  Let me see if I can work something out for you.”  He is one of those people who seem to not have any alternative agenda.  I think Nelle has never had someone like that in her life, with an unconditional friendship, or love interest, or anything like that.  I think that is why she is drawn to Michael.

So those feelings are coming from a sincere place?

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CHLOE:  She is not conning Michael, and because she has feelings for Michael, it makes it ten times harder for her to do the things she needs to do.

How has it been working with Chad Duell?

CHLOE:  Oh, it’s great.  We have a really great time.  We goof around a lot of the times, and then are serious when we need to be.  He is just a really nice, normal guy.

When you came back to the show after doing the 52nd anniversary episode, did they inform you, that you would be Chad’s new on-screen leading lady?

CHLOE:  Yes.  Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) called and said this part would have the potential for a love story for you and Chad.   So, I was told that in advance.  It wasn’t definite, or anything, but it was hinted at.

Did you watch the work of the other Carly’s; Sarah Brown, or Tamara Braun (who you have been compared to) before coming to GH, to possibly glean more back-story on the character of Carly?

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CHLOE:  Because most of my process is back-story, and everything I do for my preparation for the scenes,  I feel if I look at something that might be very similar to what I am doing, then I don’t want to try and copy that, and I want to make it fresh.  I have watched scenes of Tamara Braun and Sarah Brown, and they are both incredible actresses, but I wasn’t looking specifically for how they interacted as Carly, just watching their immense talents.

Nelle has it out for Carly!  Why did she keep Sonny’s letter to Carly from her at the funeral?  What was she thinking at that point?

CHLOE:  I think in Nelle’s mind it was the wrong time.  As much as she does have it out for Carly, Nelle does have a heart, and is not completely vicious, and evil.  She is a very conflicted person.  I think it wouldn’t have been the right time to do that, so that is why Nelle pulled out the earrings from her purse instead, because at the time it would have made things much worse then what was going on at Morgan’s funeral.

Then Nelle was lurking, even at the funeral! (Laughs)

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CHLOE:  Oh yeah, Nelle is always lurking. (Laughs)  It’s really funny.  She is a lurker! The thing about that is she doesn’t have anybody.  She is starting to have Michael a little bit in her corner, but she doesn’t really have anybody that is her friend in town, or somebody she can talk to and to just go home and hang out with, or go to the movies with.  I think she sees all of these people in this Corinthos family, who love each other and are so connected and close.  She wants that, but she doesn’t know how to address it.  She also feels awkward in that is not her family, and she does feel some distance from them, but she also thinks, “I want what they have.”

Does Nelle feel entitled to get what the Corinthos family has, because her life was derailed because of this kidney that was that was taken from her, and supposedly given to Josslyn?

CHLOE:  I don’t know if entitled is the right word.  I think she thinks she is owed a certain amount, because of what she has gone through, but I also think she wants to work for it as well.

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She really wants to stick it to Carly, especially after she sees her with Jax, which sets her heinous plot in motion.  What is she thinking?

CHLOE:  Nelle sees Carly seemingly back with Jax and completely ignoring Sonny, and that makes Nelle incredibly mad.  I think this may sound strange, but I think Nelle values honesty above all.  Now she is not the most honest person (laughs) and I think she expects that from other people, especially people that could have wronged her.  So she goes over to Sonny’s and is there for him, and talks to him.  Nelle is sort of like Sonny’s surrogate therapist where she can extract information, but she also sees him as a father figure, someone who is strong and loyal, which she has never had in her life.  As much as she does feel guilty about what she does, what Carly does with Jax kind of solidifies for Nelle what she needs to go through.  It justifies every preconception she has had about Carly, which is she is selfish and she only cares about herself.  She very much despises that in Carly, and that’s what makes her go through what she does.

Does Nelle in some way have the “hots” for Sonny?

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CHLOE: No!

When she drugs Sonny, what is she hoping to accomplish in the grand scheme of things?

CHLOE:  Well, that’s a loaded question. (Laughs)  If she can convince Carly that she and Sonny slept together at some point of time, and especially, if Sonny and Carly were to get back together, Nelle knows that metaphorically it would slit Carly’s throat.  I think Nelle was hoping to feel dignified after that moment, and there is some guilt there, but she doesn’t want to necessarily hurt Sonny.  However, he does say some things to her, which upsets her and are inconsiderate, and I think that pushed her over the edge as well.

What did she put in his drink?

CHLOE:  She “Roofied” him!  She basically “Charles Manson’s” him, where she convinces him she was drinking with him, as well.  She acts like she is commiserating with him, and she plays upon his pain and suffering.  And then once he is out, she goes in! (Laughs)

Did she take numerous pictures of this faux liaison to frame Sonny, and eventually show to Carly?

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CHLOE:  There could be pictures, there could not.  There is a lot of recording going on. Nelle records everything on her phone, or in her mind.  Everything is clocked, she doesn’t miss a beat.  She doesn’t miss anything.

Did Nelle really think Carly and Jax were together and hitting the sheets?

CHLOE:  I think she thinks Carly is shacking up with him again, and Nelle doesn’t like Jax.  There is something about him that she definitely does not like!  I think the feeling is probably mutual.  There is something about Jax she doesn’t trust.  She sees them together, and she also spent all this time with Sonny while he is suffering and in pain. So Nelle goes, “Well, what a queen bitch?  What is she doing going behind her husband’s back and hooking up with her ex-husband?”  Nelle sees Carly as completely neglecting her children, and that she doesn’t even care; she only cares about what she is going through.  Now, Carly lost her son, and that is a horrible, awful tragedy. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody, but she also has a family who has stepped up to the plate, and who has tried to make things better and make things more comfortable for everybody. To Nelle, Carly doesn’t seem to care about the repercussions of her own actions.

When you saw the script, or were told about this moment in the storyline, what was your reaction?

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CHLOE:  I was excited, because if it were to be just Nelle hooking up with Sonny, I don’t think it would have worked.  First of all, there is a huge age gap between the two, and also Sonny being who he is would not cheat on Carly in the right state of mind, and also, Nelle has feelings for Michael, which are very strong, and she is trying to contain them.  But if Nelle should sleep with Sonny it would be horrible, and I don’t think she could function.  She would cry for days, and she would feel so guilty,

When Nelle showed up on the scene, she said she believed she was Josslyn’s organ donor and her parents were paid a lot of money.  Where to you see the trajectory of this story going, and how do her parents play into this?

CHLOE:  Nelle’s parents were supposed to receive a large sum of money for her kidney, and her parents are no longer with us.  I think this is all going to play out, but I don’t have all the scripts yet, just what I have done so far.  I can say there are going to be some really great scenes between Carly and Nelle.  I think they are going to have a “come to Jesus” meeting in a way.  I think it’s all going to play out through February and March.  Nelle’s back-story is unfolding by the day.  Viewers will certainly be learning more about her and her agenda in the coming months.

Did you think the way the story is constructed was a good way for you and your character to come on to the canvas?  It’s worked exceptionally well!

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CHLOE:   I think it was good.  Because a lot of people were going, “Is she really that sweet?”  She can’t be that sweet.  No one is that sweet.  I mean, maybe there are people who are.  I don’t know, but I feel if a person is that sweet all of the time, you’ve got to have a lot of rage inside, just bubbling under the surface just waiting to come out.

What has it been like working opposite Laura Wright?

CHLOE:  I love her!  Oh, my gosh.  I love her so much.  Laura is so sweet and down to earth.  She is not a primadonna, and lot of actors can be very needy, or want special attention for certain things, and Laura doesn’t need any of that.  She knows how good she is, and how talented she is.  Laura shows up on time, she does her job, and she works really hard.  And on top of all that, she is a great person. 

How is it up on set when working with Maurice Benard?

CHLOE:  Maurice is an interesting person (Laughs).  I love Maurice.  It’s always different working with him every day.  I never know what it’s going to be like with Maurice, as he is always bringing something new to the working environment.  Maurice is a really funny guy.  He is very supportive of young actors wanting to try new things, and so I have had a really great time with both Laura and Maurice.

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There are all these theories out there on social media, just who Nelle really is.  What are some of the oddest ones you have read, or received?

CHLOE:  There was one where the person was saying that Nelle was really Anna Donely.  So I would answer, “Well, you never know!” (Laughs)  There is definitely history with Carly, and a tie to her.  I will tell you that.

Do you think Jax knows what the tie is between Carly and Nelle, and that’s why he doesn’t like her?

CHLOE:  I think Jax knows there is a delicate situation going on, but I don’t think he knows the full extent of our past life.

Would you like to see a Carly/Nelle catfight?

CHLOE:  I would be up for a catfight!  I used to film catfights at my high school on my phone.  They are so hilarious … and I love watching catfights.  If Carly and Nelle have a catfight, it’s going to have to be done in a way that is not too cheesy, obviously.  But yes, I think it would be great, because I think Laura and I have a fire inside of us, and our characters are like that, so I think when everything is out in the open and on the table, I think everything is going to hit the fan, and be very explosive.

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When the truth does come out, it will be a rude awakening for Carly.  Thinking back to how she came to town and what she did to her mother, Bobbie, and others when she was younger.  It will definitely have ramifications.

CHLOE:  Yes!  I think she is going to have to re-organize herself, and come to terms with what she has done in the past that is wrong.  However, I don’t think Carly necessarily thought about how it affected other people, and other people that she loved.  Again, Carly can be very selfish.  She does lover her children and Sonny, but she does have a selfish tendency to her, but that’s what makes her human, and such a great character.

You think, Bobbie (Jackie Zeman) will be integral to this?

CHLOE:  Yeah, she could be.  I think Bobbie will take a special interest in Nelle at some point, and I am just speculating here.

The funniest thing is … Bobbie has been on to Nelle this whole time, and no one else is believing her … yet!

CHLOE:  Oh yeah, Bobbie has been around that block before, so she knows what is going on.

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How hard it is being on your first soap, playing a mysterious character, and not stumbling with the press by letting the cat out of the bag?

CHLOE:  I just try and stay as politically correct as I can, because I want to keep my job, but I like that people are into the mysteriousness of Nelle.  I like that people are picking up on that.  I don’t think it would be as effective if I would have come in and just had everything out on the table.  It’s interesting to know why people do what they do.  If you met someone on the street that was a complete jerk, and you were to spend five hours conversing with them and hear their back-story, there is usually a reason that people are the way that they are.

Can you see Nelle be redeemed, and later becoming a bonafide heroine?  Would you prefer to see her in shades of gray?

CHLOE:  I like playing with all the different facets of Nelle.  I don’t see a character as a good or bad, because I think everyone has good and bad inside of them.  We are all people.  We do good things, and bad things, and it all just depends on what has happened to us and what we want.  I could see Nelle being redeemed.  I would like to also see the lighter and more truthful side of Nelle come out.

When you were part of GH’s 52nd anniversary episode, did you have any idea it would be such a major thing?

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CHLOE:  No.  I had no clue.  Are you kidding?   I had never watched the show.  I knew I was auditioning and it was very secretive.  Mark Teschner (casting director, GH) had the part marked down as “girl number two”, and to be honest with you, I was thinking I’m not even going to go in for it.  I thought, “Am I just standing in the background?  What is going on?”  Then I read the side for it, and I went, “OK, there is something I can play with here.”  It was a fake scene where I was talking to Lena (Laura Wright), after she has passed away where Patricia is saying, “I’m so sorry.  I feel terrible.”  My boyfriend was like, “Go in for this role, I think this is going to be a good thing for you.”  I went, “OK.” (Laughs)

I was blown away by your performance as young Patricia Spencer.  I was like, “WHO is this girl?”

CHLOE:  That is so sweet.  I was working at an Umani Burger at the time.  I had a Twitter account, but at that point my only fans were those who saw me on Army Wives or NCIS.   So I had a limited fan base. Then, I looked on my phone after the 52nd anniversary episode aired and I had 100 new notifications.  I was like, “What the hell is going on?” (Laughs)  I saw that people were really responding to the character of young Patricia, and I thought it was very, very sweet.  I was very humbled that they had responded to the character and to the episode, because everyone was fantastic in it.

Did you ever see the episode?  It won the Daytime Emmy!

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CHLOE:  Yes, that was what I was told.  I was very happy that I was able to have that opportunity, and then for Frank Valentini to bring me back for this great character of Nelle.

In closing, what should we watch for in the coming weeks for Nelle as she plots away on the Cortinhos family?

CHLOE:  Watch for Nelle’s true feelings to unfold!

So, what do you think is the reason that Nelle is hellbent on making Carly suffer? What could be the history between these two?  Are you enjoying the performances of Chloe Lanier as Nell?  Do you hope Nell and Michael become a bonafide couple?  Will Bobbie save the day and figure out who Nelle is before Carly does?  Share your thoughts and theories in the comment section below!

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This is just lazy storytelling…… zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I don’t care for this storyline at all. The “sleep with the married guy, wave it in front of the wife” storyline on soaps has been done way too many times. There’s something creepy about Nelle, something odd with her appearance. Looks like she could have been a factory defect off the production line in Stepford.

You are so right Kevin..So lazy, boring and SO predictable..Geez, the moment this character debuted, I knew it was a Carly mini-me storyline.

You will think the writers and Frank will respect the long time viewers and NOT recycle this storyline..Chloe is a good and talented actress..Just wish the storyline about was not a redo!!

Nelle is evil but this story line is silly– Any man (or woman) KNOWS (there are signs, one’s own that are so Known) knows if he/she had sex the night before. For Sonny to believe that he had sex is just– well, plain STUPID!!! Look at the sheets, use your nose, etc etc etc!!!!!

0ohh my gorsh!
Michael Fairman !!! Your are the best of the best
Your interviews are absolutely the ultimate..
You ask the most revealing questions that give us answers that are enlightening.

I really appreciate You and love for All the soaps.. Your interviews and the time and effort you give to all.
Just saying– Thank You

((I always wanted to tell you that 🙂

I agree, su….Mr. Fairman is a master at interviewing….I just wish he were able to get some more of my faves: Genie; James Stuart….to name a couple.

This is one story that’s really firing on all cylinders and a lot of the credit must go to Chloe Lanier. Her performances are those of an actor who is obviously dedicated to her craft. She is rarely “soap” acting, as some do. Of course she was great in her first go round as Patricia, but she is really sinking her teeth into the role if Nell. I find her both sweet and incredibly sexy in an unpretentious way. I look forward to her scenes and am intrigued as to how her story will play out. She’s a solid addition to a great cast. Long live GH!

That is exactly how I would describe Chloe, Mister Media. Her performance is stunning. We may not like the character; but, she never bores me.
I cannot condone her storyline, and many others….and, I certainly agree with James about how the most despicable/imperfect character ( Sonny) is glorified in all things…..But, Nelle does keep me ‘going’……I do not think this girl can ever disappoint.

GH made a huge mistake bringing in another new character with no historical ties to an already bloated cast.
Chloe’s good but who gives a flip about Nelle? She should have been hired to play Serena Baldwin or Christina Collins. They would be characters we’re invested in because we know them and their parents are actually on the show.
Nelle and Michael? Bland, blonde and boring.

I’m with you on this, Scoma. The actress is very good, but in service of what? Another mean-spirited revenge tale based on yet ANOTHER misunderstanding about “did they or didn’t they” adultery? How many times!?

I know what you mean, Scoma. Too many superfluous characters. I suppose TPTB can have Nelle be relevant by making her a main character’s child.
I would love to meet these other characters you mention. I hear their names discussed by Scotty and Lucy?, but I cannot relate because I am sort of a newbie.

That I can like and hate this character, often both in the same scene, is a real testament to Chloe’s acting. I want to know more about what “Nelle” is up to even though I’m not fond of the character. I think the writers are laying the ground work pretty well on this one, so i’m looking forward to the pay-off.

I agree, Chloe is a huge talent and very nuanced and pitch perfect. It’s certainly not her fault the writing continues to be poor-bad. As a Sonny fan, this Nelle mess and Morgan’s murder storyline are both infuriating to me. However, for those who are inexplicably wed to having every new character link back to someone in ancient memory/history…we should all wait and see. We just don’t know enough to justify instant disappointment unless you take into account how lousy it feels to know after so much time invested, the actual, hyped, convoluted, poorly constructed though well-acted story will most likely fail like most other recent ones.
Also, I’m just terrified to see what pathetic scenario will get us back to the fabulously sexy Julexis they unnecessarily ruined or, what far-fetched foolishness will blow up the perfectly beautiful Laura and Doc love affair. God forbid we should have actual love in the afternoon.

I sure agree with ya about the poor writing…big time….

They also need to nip Alexis’s drunk storyline in the bud…just dragging it out…

The whole thing you wrote was very well stated & TRUE!!!

She is a really good actress. The interview was good BUT she cannot really reveal much so we didnt really learn anything new.

I wish Valerie was getting more scenes with Carly then Nelle.

the girl who plays Valerie is a weak actress….she needs more acting lessons….

Lol Mer, I agree. Was hoping Paul would have taken her out. Glad they moved her away from Curtis too!

First off, I think Chloe Lanier is hitting it out of the ballpark here. She’s terrific and I think she has good chemistry with Chad Duell. I’m annoyed that we have yet another character on GH when so many who are already on the canvas seem to be ignored, but let’s face it, anyone the writers put in Sonny’s orbit is going to get a lot of air time.

I’m a little concerned about where this story is headed after reading the interview. As far as Carly is concerned, the only real selfishness I’ve seen is her willingness to put her kids at risk so she could be with Sonny. I’ve had a huge problem for a long time with the way GH has turned Sonny into a hero and I was interested to see that finally being addressed. I was hoping that we’d finally have the writers do more than acknowledge from time to time that Sonny maybe is sort of not perfect, but it looks like it will be more of the same.

This girl playing Nell is a fabulous actress. She has done phenomenal scenes with every actor she is in.
I am glad they brought her in as we don’t want things to get boring.

They need to wrap up the “drunk” Alexis & quit dragging it out.

The Nell storyline is the best one & the drunken Alexis is good too, but they are dragging it out wayyyyy toooo long!

Its very obvious that there are new writers….we need to see more Quartermaine interaction!!!

I really think Chloe is super talented. Do I like the story? Eh….. I waant minding it so much until she “slept” with Sonny at exactly the same time Carly decides to forgive him. Yes, lazy & unoriginal writing there. I also don’t like any character being overused or shoved down my throat. Luckily, the actress is very capable & entertaining to watch or I’d be hating this!

I can’t wait till they come to blows, both her and Carly.

I love GH. The Nelle s/l is great. I just dont want her to get pregnant by any Corinthos.Also, let Carson be together and stay together!

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Talk about your impressive line-up! It’s a soap fans dream and for a great cause. General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) is prepping her one-night only ALS fundraiser which will feature many of her friends and co-stars.

The benefit is set for May 4th in Glendale, California. Slated to participate are Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Peter Bergman, Maurice Benard, Eileen Davidson, Thorsten Kaye, Michelle Stafford, Stephen Nichols, Rena Sofer, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Claire Egan, Maura West, Kristina Wagner, Gregory Harrison, Trevor St. John, Kate Mansi, Kirsten Storms, Cynthia Watros, and many others.

On Wednesday, Grahn took to her social media and released an “I’ll be there” video shout-out featuring, Monaco, Elliot, Bergman, Bernard, West, Harrison, St. John and more. In a touching and important moment in the new video, Michelle Strogny, who is battling ALS, is featured.

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Previously, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest on the impetus of the event, Grahn recalled, “I was actually doing Zoom events during Covid and I met this woman that I just fell in love with, Michelle Strojny. At the time, Michelle had been living with ALS for four years. Now, it’s five years. She is a mom of a teenage son, she has the most wonderful husband, and she has been dealing with this [disease] for quite a while. And obviously, there isn’t a cure yet. It’s not survivable yet. But as she says, it’s not incurable. Nothing is; it’s underfunded. But anyway, I just really dug this woman. She is so grounded and filled with grace, and she spends all of her time working to raise money for the cause. We did a fundraiser for her last year and then I thought, ‘You know what? The soaps don’t ever get together to do something for charity.’ Collectively, we have this amazing community and we don’t collectively use it for a good cause, and I think it’s such an easy thing for us to do and we could potentially really make a difference.”

As GH viewers know, Gregory Harrison is playing the character of Gregory Chase, who is also battling ALS in a touching storyline that is currently playing out shedding a light on this disease.

For information on Nancy’s event, including the stars who are s scheduled to participate click here. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

Check out the video featuring Nancy’s friends and co-stars below.  Now let us know, your thought son the line-up for the benefit and helping raise awareness and funds for ALS research via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’ Writer Shannon Peace Let Go, and Shares on Sprina: “One of My Only Regrets is to Not Have the Opportunity to Develop That ‘Ship’ Further”

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Now comes word via breakdown writer Shannon Peace that she is no longer on contract with the long-running ABC soap heading into its 61st season. Peace shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, thanking the fans, and the show for the opportunity and the importance of diversity in the writers room.

Peace began, “After almost 3 years on staff and 106 episodes penned, I am no longer on contract with General Hospital. Writing for this country’s longest running television serial drama has been an education of epic proportions; I will forever be grateful that I earned my WGA card on a daytime fixture that holds memories for so many.” (Peace pictured below with GH EP Frank Valentini and script writer, Charlotte Gibson from about ten months ago).

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Shannon added “Even more importantly, as the sole Black breakdown writer (and only POC in the writers room) during my tenure, I pushed for vital interactions and discussions that prioritized inclusion, visibility, and representation”

The writer pointed to the example of vital interaction when in story, “Stella and Portia’s frank July 2022 conversation about the role race played in Esme’s framing of Trina is just one example of the impact I’m gratified to have had.”

Acknowledging former GH co-head writers was also part of Peace’s farewell expressing, “Appreciation to my former bosses, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor – not only taking a chance on me, but for valuing my opinion and championing my voice.”

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Many GH fans know that Peace was key to the development of the love story between Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine as played by Tabyana Ali and Nicholas Chavez. Shannon gave a special shout-out to ‘Sprina’ fans, “I also want to thank fans who were supportive of my work, especially the recognition of my love for ‘Sprina’. One of my only regrets is not having to develop that ‘ship’ further.”

She concludes her statement with,”In the aftermath of a historic writer’s strike that shed new light on the troubling ways writers are regarded in daytime, my sincere hope is that General Hospital recommits to valuing staff writer efforts and input, with a more intentional focus on diverse viewpoints — and thrives for another 60 years.”

Accompanying her post, Shannon added, “Thank you all for the love and support these last few years. I hope GH fans get all they hope for and more!”

So, what do you think about GH not renewing Shannon’s contract? Will there be more continued changes afoot? What do you think is the future of ‘Sprina’ anyway at this point as viewers wait to see if Nicholas Chavez officially returns to the show?  Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Learns Britt Died and Tells Anna He Has Been Working For Cates Since November 2021

On the Tuesday, March 26th of General Hospital, Anna (Finola Hughes) and the viewers learn about where Jason (Steve Burton) has been for over two and half years. However, Jason gets some news of his own.

Anna is visiting Jason at the PCPD interrogation room. She asks him if he shot Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), which he flatly denies. Anna believes him, but she tells Jason it doesn’t matter, because video footage shows him on the roof at the time of the shooting

When talk turns to Jason not willing to speak without his lawyer present, Anna can’t grasp why Jason would instead spend an hour alone talking with John Cates (Adam J. Harrington).

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It is then that Anna brings up that John went by “Jagger” and that the two of them knew each other in high school. Jason doesn’t recall much of his time in high school following his brain injury, but then he gets furious realizing John knew about “Jason’s” past. That is when Jason slams the table and tells Anna, “I’ve been working for John Cates since November 2021.”

Next, Jason explains further that he has been working as an informant for the FBI. Anna wants to know how this came about and he tells her that after the tunnel collapsed, and he couldn’t make it to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud)… all of a sudden he sees Anna’s face drop.  Anna is the first person to tell him that Britt died and was murdered. She tells Jason the killer is in custody, but he continues to be shocked, overwhelmed with tears welling up in his eyes. Realizing he has to pivot to save his life, Jason continues telling Anna how he wound up working with John.

Jason explains that after the tunnel collapse in Greece, FBI agents grabbed him and placed him under arrest and took him to Quantico where he met John. At Quantico, John played a recording of RICO violations and offered Jason a deal if he agreed to be an informant against Pikeman, the illegal arms dealer.

Anna hears from Jason that he thinks Pikeman is selling illegal arms to anyone flagged by the NSA but has ties to the WSB which they needed a civilian to infiltrate their organization as a military soldier, a mercenary.

Jason tells Anna he was a part of the team brought into eliminate Sonny (Maurice Benard). Every time an attempt was made on Sonny’s life over the last two years, a different team was sent to do the job. Anna gets furious when she learns that John told Jason his job was to kill Sonny and she was with John at the warehouse that night. Jason ensured the sniper missed Sonny and left the rifle behind. However, they were supposed to meet an extraction team. Before he was shot, Dante saw it was Jason on the roof and when he turned around with his hands over his head, Dante was shot by the other guy. Jason says if Dante dies, he’ll be charged with capital murder and then will be useless to the FBI.

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Meanwhile, John visits Bobbie’s and runs into Carly (Laura Wright). She learns Jason is in custody and is going to head to the PCPD. Before she does, Carly has some words with Cates when she learns not only does John have a vendetta against Sonny, but Jason too.  Carly tells John he should recuse himself from the case.

So, what did you think about the moment when Jason learned Britt died? What do you think of Jason’s return storyline thus far and what we learned about Jagger/Jason and more? Comment below. But first, check out a moment from today’s GH with Jason and Anna.

 

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