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GH’s Josh Kelly Reposts Satirical Video on Actors Doling Out Political Advice as Election Day in America Nears

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Josh Kelly (Cody, General Hospital) has always had the ability to make us laugh, and now the General Hospital star once again, shared his satirical video as an actor/politician type, as to why it’s best to listen to your favorite celebrity for advice on what and who to vote for come election day.

In the Instagram post, Kelly calls himself an “Actor and a D-List celebrity”.  Josh posted the video with the midterm elections just a few days away sharing, “It was time to repost this old chestnut.”

Josh goes on to jest, “I’m here to talk to you about the upcoming election … I understand elections can be confusing for the layperson.  That’s why I encourage you to follow the advice of one of your favorite celebrities or sketch comedy shows.”

Kelly adds, “As actors, we have far superior brains than humans. Having to memorize lines and bring characters to life puts us at an upper echelon. For example, I personally, played a politician on an episode of a TV show once.  So I probably know more about government than most politics people.”

You can watch the entire satire below.

Now let us know, what did you think of Josh’s video? Are you enjoying him as GH’s Cody? Comment below.

 

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That’s hysterical. Sadly, there are people who do just that.

I love Josh Kelly. He was so good as con man Cutter Wentworth on One Life to Live. I hope GH is putting him to good use.

Since Roe Vs Wade was overturned after fifty years, I think it’s vitally important that everyone stresses the need to vote for reproductive rights. Moreover, Republicans are threatening to take away Social Security benefits. We have over 150 election deniers running for high office who subscribe to the big lie and who promise to throw out ballots that don’t support their guy thereby taking away our right to vote. This is the most important midterms of our lives- Democracy is at stake and the threat of autocracy looms darkly. I’m sorry Josh Kelly doesn’t get the seriousness of the situation and instead wants to ridicule his fellow actors choosing to exercise their first amendment rights. I’d say the actor is about as big of a fool as his character is and there is more than one horse’s ass dwelling in the Quartermaine stable house. I’ve never subscribed to the idea that actors should keep their opinions to themselves- especially right now. Yes, it can happen here.

Harry, I applaud your commentary here, and I agree with you about the seriousness of the situation, including reproductive rights, Social Security, election deniers, and democracy itself. I worry that not enough people (voters) understand the gravity of our circumstances, the importance of this midterm election. Nor do they get that the Republicans, including the massive number of election deniers and those who favor autocracy, are running on the current economic crisis (and outright lies about crime) and have no real plan to improve either situation.

On a much smaller point, I appreciate Josh Kelly’s self-deprecating humor (“D-list celebrity”). I think he is aware of the importance of the issues and simply pointing out that voters shouldn’t take their cues from celebrities. [Although perhaps I am just mesmerized by his star status… 🙂 ] But again, your main points and concerns are well taken. I hope people wake up from their cultist-induced coma before it’s too late. Take care, Friend!

Hi Jamesj75…I can never figure why some feel actors shouldn’t have the right to voice their opinions. Like Josh. That their opinions are less than yours or mine, even if I don’t agree with all of them. Granted they do have a larger recognition platform to work from, but some football players, tv celebrities/reporters/ authors do, too. But I agree…voters wake up. Do your homework. Too much is at stake. And remember those you vote for are supposed to work for you. Have a good day!

Rose, thanks for your great points here. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. Take care, Friend!

Harry & Jamesj75, this is the first mid-term election that has me truly frightened. I just can’t fathom the blindness to evil and oppression that people are willing to, not only tolerate, but to actually vote for. It’s like a form of madness that calls the events of January 6th a “peaceful protest.” How do you reason with that? It’s not just a matter of having a respected opinion; it’s a fundamental difference in facts. Oy vey! Regarding Josh Kelly… no, I’m not enjoying him or his character or his grubby appearance. I don’t know why we need the character.

I understand your feelings, Soaphound. And I agree that this situation is frightening. Reality deniers are a scary bunch. What happened on January 6th was despicable, criminal, and unfathomable. And yet so many turn their heads away, or downplayed the insurrection, or lied about it. It’s disturbing and unforgivable.

Add to all this that a certain ex-president tonight stated that he will be making a special announcement on Tuesday, November 15th. This lying, hateful, criminal, incompetent, amoral, twice-impeached, wretched excuse for a human being has done incredible damage to our country and to civility. And now he wants to be in charge again?!?! Oy vey encore… Make it stop… Take care, Friend!

Jamesj75
Just saw the the event you mentioned last night and also the so- called Pence interview the night before. The man could hardly answer one question with a yes or no answer. Talking about beating around the bush and evading questions. The Clowns preformance last night was a little underplayed, for him, I thought. Not as much theatrics as expected, but kept my barf bag handy. I know Michael doesn’t want us discussing this, so just let me say, God, save us all.

Great to see your comments here, Violet. I wholeheartedly agree with you. I couldn’t bear to watch either event live, although I saw the pertinent snippets in the ensuing coverage. My blood pressure/sanity/outlook are far better served by not seeing the former president or hearing what he has to say, ‘er lie. And while I appreciate Pence’s actions on Jan 6th, I find I also need a barf bag handy when he speaks, in that deliberate, disingenuous, “Christian” tone. Pence certainly has good reason to break from and criticize Trump, but like so many Republicans, he is so deathly afraid of alienating the MAGA base. Despite all of Pence’s holier-than-thou platitudes, he simply doesn’t have the strength of character to fully repudiate Trump and his ilk, book tour or presidential campaign be damned. Your final phrase says it all, Violet. Take care, Friend!

I appreciate your viewpoint, James. You make a good point. I didn’t mean to be so hard on Josh Kelly. It’s just these are very scary times. I will try and hold onto my sense of humor.

Harry…Another main qualifier for my vote is Character. I have found this increasingly lacking in a large group of those in, out, or running for office. And what they say, and what they do.

Dear Rose, James and SATAN! I want you to know I read and greatly appreciated every wise word you all wrote. Eric Braeden, once an arch conservative, has been speaking out on Twitter against the atrocities he feels the right is waging against reproductive rights, same sex marriage, affirmative action, climate change controls and voting rights. He had been redundantly told to stay in his lane and stick to acting. My main point is that just because someone’s profession is acting, doesn’t negate their right to free speech.

Harry, James, Satan…A couple of observations. Coming from the winning tradition of Ohio State University football I can only think those in Georgia who voted for Hershel Walker must have thought they were at a Georgia football game. Or betting for their team to win. The Bulldogs won again last weekend, and are ranked #1 in the SEC. Otherwise no reasonable explanation. Unfortunately can’t figure for those in my home state who settled for a “celebrity” author with no governing or political experience. ??? :)))

It looks like Georgia is headed for a runoff AGAIN. Poor Herschel’s so dumb he probably thinks that actually involves running down the football field. So he’s thinking “Oh Hell yeah, I got this! I can run faster than the preacher man”.

Oh Satan, how can people vote for this tool? Heck, I’m afraid to say his name out loud lest he send me money for an abortion.

Just noticed your recent comments, Harry, Rose, Satan, and Soaphound. Harry, please know I wasn’t being critical of your initial reaction to Josh Kelly’s video. I saw only the humor in his comments. Lord knows, I have assuredly been critical of a certain actor or two; perhaps I allow my animus for a character to transfer to the actor, and that’s not really fair of me. I also appreciate your informing us of Eric Braeden’s recent comments, which show him in a new light. Rose, your discussion of voters’ allegiance to sports stars, despite all transgressions and transparent, tragic traits, makes sense. Satan, I like your joke about Walker and the “runoff.”

To tie it all together, I think it’s safe to say that so much chaos in our country that had its inception during the presidential campaign of 2016 resulted from misguided allegiance to, and fascination with, celebrity. Regarding the pre-politics celebrity of Trump, Walker, Oz, Vance, Lake, and others: As Rose eloquently states, character is so important and should not be overlooked! And as eloquently noted by Soaphound, facts should not be overlooked either. Don’t tell me a violence-fueled insurrection is actually a form of “peaceful protest” or a “tourist visit.” Take care, Friends!

Jamesj75…Thank you for your comments. Made me think we should all take a deep breath, and be thankful …things could have been worse. And to also be mindful about what we ourselves say and do. :)))

The Religious FundaMENTALists usually claim that I’m trying to control the elections. Hell, I wish I had control of THIS one. Actually, I wish I had control of the entire 2016 cycle, so things would have never degraded to this point.

Typically, the Far Left and Far Right only believe in Freedom of Speech for those with whom they agree. As for the “crime report lies” the statistics prove differently. Thousands of men women and children are killed (minority the vast majority) in the crossfire of the gang wars in the inner cities yearly…a fact the Community Activists and Soft on Crime Left is ignoring. I don’t know where you live but in my hometown, New Orleans , as well as almost every other major Democratic controlled city the violent crime rate is escalating yearly. Additionally, calling out the insurrection in Washington D.C. and ignoring the scores of victims shot and killed in the mostly peaceful BLM rallies where there was shooting, looting, rioting, and destruction of public and private property is utter hypocrisy. Roe v Wade was given back to the states where voters will decide the abortion issue by majority, as it should be.I haven’t seen or heard any politicians from either party state that they want any changes in Social Security. Google the facts with an open mind if you don’t believe me. Lastly, I don’t need a celebrity or politician to influence me, I vote for the Candidate who I feel will best represent my state, city and community regardless of affiliation to political party. I have both Demoratic and Republican friends and family whose opinions I respect equally. A CONCEPT that in this Divide and Conquer political climate by BOTH parties is a rarity..which is why I do my research with an open mind and don’t belong to any. In Purple Louisiana we are allowed to vote without affiliation to a political party. I wish there were more voters like me who would research the facts impartially.

Not true. I despise Kid Rock but I support like hell his right to free speech.

@CArbon. Thank you.

Hilarious. Hope his costars watch this.

Funny! Just happy that I am Canadian!!
On a serious note does working in daytime make one a “D” list actor? Too bad there is that kind of a ranking system in Hollywood.

Some people are taking this seriously and lumping him in with the Yikes!! Of Kimberlin Brown,
Ingo and Steve Burton!!! I think the joke is going over some people’s heads.

I’d vote for him! Certainly better than most politicians these days.

Josh… you are #1 on the A list for me. you are most enjoyable to watch and hope GH gives you long lasting big roles.

brian
I agree and I think we are among the few that feel that way. I wasn’t crazy about him when he first showed up, but he’s grown on me. I can’t wait to find out his real story and what hes hiding about his past. I couldn’t see that paternity paper well, but looked to me like it was positive for a match. I also read somewhere that Scott is his real dad.

Hi Violet 🙂 hope life is treating you well-
I do not care for Steve..watching him is the same ol’–
It’s like watching a clothes dryer spin for hours..
He is quite robotic and expressionless.eeehhh Steve/Jason ..

SuOOO
Hi! Nice hearing from you.Life is treating me as well as can be expected seeing as I just celebrated 90 yrs on Sun. Didn’t do much, just a B.D dinner with family and friends.
You mentioned Steve/Jason. I haven’t seen him since he left GH. I quit watching Days, it was just getting too crazy for me, the stories as well as the characters. Iam still enjoying GH but will be a lot happier when they get rid of that damn Uncle that has his nose in everyone’s life. I shouldn’t say this but wish someone would knock him off. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving .1

Hi Violet 🙂
__ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
90! How wonderful and blessed to have a 90–
you are awesome and hold a great amount of history
and life good and bad..
aaahhh the stories you can tell of 90 years on earth..
God Bless you on your journey to a 100 !!

SuOOO
God Bless YOU and thank you for the good wishes. You always know the right thing to say. You know, one of my regrets is not ever getting to meet you and others on this thing and yet I think most of us consider ourselves friends.

A lot of people will disagree with my new thing here but I really like Austin with Britt and think they were crazy trying to make a pair of he and Maxie. I really hate that she’s leaving GH with so many possibilities for her and whomever her choice ends up to be. I’ve seen her four times on Station 19 now so don’t know how long she’ll be doing both shows. What a loss to GH viewers as her role on here is so much meatier than what she’s doing on the other show.

Violet…First let me start with a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!! . As for Austin and Britt, I don’t know. Too many things left out and secrets. For one, I don’t trust him around the necklace. Plus I think Britt needs a stronger, stand-up kind of guy. As much as I don’t miss Jason, I think he was it. If she is really leaving I will miss her, too.

rose
Iam talking about Dr.Austin Gatlin Holt . I think you are speaking of Cody who yes, seems to have a lot of secrets.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’

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Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.

Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.

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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”

In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.

It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.

Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.

You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.

So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?

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On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.

As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.

Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?

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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.

BROTHERLY LOVE?

Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”

With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”

BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE

Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”

So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Reveals His Plan to Set Up Chase and Willow to Have an Affair

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After the Wednesday, April 29 episode of General Hospital, it’s clear outside interference and other circumstances are set to blow Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) marriage sky high, as Michael (Rory Gibson) reveals his plans to entrap Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and use her relationship with Chase to do it!

In story, Michael dropped by unexpectedly to Carly’s (Laura Wright). A plotting Michael reveals his plan to nudge Willow and Chase into having an affair. Michael hopes it would create both a political and personal scandal, where Willow would lose her seat in congress. In the scenario, she would be having an affair with her ex-husband, while taking care of her supposed disabled husband, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who cannot speak and is confined to a wheelchair, which in turn will look horrible for Willow’s character.

Carly asked does he really want to destroy his cousin, Brook Lynn’s life in the process? Michael goes in on Chase’s holier than thou attitude, and says he is going to set-up the circumstances that would lead Chase and Willow to betray their spouses, and hit the sheets together. Michael swears to Carly what the two of them do is up to them, but he’s going to go on the offense with this.

MICHAEL HAS BACK-UP

Later, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) is talking with Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) at Crimson and how much she dislikes Willow because of what she has done to Michael. Just then, Michael shows up and tells Jacinda privately, he’s figured out a way to fight Willow. Looks like Jacinda might work with Michael to bring down Willow and use Chase as the person to do it!

At the hospital, Lucas (Van Hansis) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) that Carly is cheating on Jack, but he doesn’t know with who. Josslyn suddenly flashes back to the moment she found her mother harboring a fugitive, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), in her attic, and as figured out that her mother is sleeping with him. She heads out.

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BRENNAN IS ABOUT TO LEARN ABOUT CARLY

Next thing you know, Josslyn has showed up inside Jack’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room at the Metro Court and when he enters his room, he is shocked to find her there. He lays into her for not keeping his distance and that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) will have no problem killing her if he knows she’s WSB. Josslyn fires back that he is only concerned about that because his relationship with her mother depends on her being safe. But then, she lays the boom, and tells Jack, Well, you’re too late. You already lost her.”

LULU GETS A GLIMPSE OF CASSIUS’ TEMPER

In addition, Lulu (Alexa Havins) sees a different side of “Nathan.” Since she is unaware that the man before her is his twin, Cassius Fasion (Ryan Paevey), he tells her that Rocco (Finn Carr) blabbed that he shot Cullum to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and now he thinks they should send him away to stop him from talking to everyone else. This concerns Lulu, who rails at Nathan for telling her what to do with her son and that she isn’t going to abandon him. With “Nathan’s” outburst at her on the matter, will she finally get a clue this is not the man she thinks it is?

So, what do you think of Michael’s plan to push Willow and Chase into an affair? Will it work or backfire? Do you think Joss will reveal that Valentin is the man sleeping with Carly to Brennan, which will send him in a rage? Will Lulu continue to be clueless about “Nathan?” Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, take a look at the GH video tease for today’s April 30 episode.

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