General Hospital
GH’s Josh Kelly Reposts Satirical Video on Actors Doling Out Political Advice as Election Day in America Nears
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.
General Hospital
Lane Davies Joins the Cast of General Hospital Setting up a ‘Santa Barbara’ Reunion with Nancy Lee Grahn
Some very intriguing casting news out of General Hospital. The ABC daytime drama has cast former Santa Barbara favorite, Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell), in the role of Fergus Byrne, an attorney who crosses paths with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
According to TV Insider, Davies will make debut the week of May 22nd. As soap fans know, together with the aforementioned Grahn, they created the Santa Barbara supercouple of Mason and Julia Wainwright. Davies portrayed Mason Capwell family from 1984 through 1989.
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time in Port Charles for Lane. From 2002-2004 he played Dr. Cameron Lewis and also shared on-screen story with Grahn. At that time Davies, played Xander Smith’s father.
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GH fans are wondering about the last name of Davies new character, “Bryne”. If you recall, Alexis got herself involved with therapist Dr. Neil Bryne, who died when Harmony broke into Alexis‘ house and killed Neil by injecting him with opioids.
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Taking to her Instagram, Grahn shared her excitement at the upcoming on-screen reunion with Davies, “It never gets old. We do 😂…. but it doesn’t 😍. Lookin’ forward to another romp.”
So, what do you think about Lane Davies returning to GH to play an attorney in Alexis’ orbit? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nikolas Gets an Earful from Ava About Sonny and His Meds; Nina and Drew Can’t Seem to Resist Each Other
Ava (Maura West) seems to feel she has a confidante in a jailed Nikolas (Adam Huss) on the Monday, April 29th episode of General Hospital. In story, Ava heads to Pentonville to visit her ex-husband before he is set to get transferred out of state.
When discussing her living relationship with Sonny (Maurice Benard), which Nikolas already knew about, Ava says she is happy about how her relationship with Sonny has been evolving, Nikolas ask if she’s in love with Sonny. Ava denies it, but goes on to say how great it is for her daughter, Avery to be living with both her parents, who are on the same side and not at odds.
Nikolas believes that Ava loves being in Sonny’s inner sanctum and the power that comes with it. Ava fires back that she spent years looking in from the outside and that everyone despised her. When Nikolas brings up Nina (Cynthia Watros), she says Nina never really could understand the true type of man that Sonny is.
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Then, Ava launches in on Carly (Laura Wright), and how she would love to stick it to her, for all the times she blocked Ava from seeing her child and Carly’s attitude towards her. Then, Ava admits to Nikolas that she knows that Sonny has a watered-down version of his bipolar medication, which is making him more vulnerable and she’s capitalizing on it for her own gain. She says she needs to figure out who is responsible, but Nikolas voices concern for Ava’s plan and that if Sonny ever found out she knew about it and did nothing, he would be on the warpath against her. Ava promises she knows what she’s doing. When she says goodbye to Nikolas, he looks upset and sad, as he still seemingly cares for Ava.
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Meanwhile in Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) office, Nina walks in complaining about Carly giving her a hard time about maintenance in her office. Nina wants payback for Jason (Steve Burton) buying Carly the hotel, but Drew is not up for playing games with her. She says they both want revenge on Jason and Carly, which Drew denies. Next thing you know, Nina grabs Drew and kisses him. Although, it seems he might walk out the door and away from her, he locks it, and the two proceed to have round 2 of their hate-sex.
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Elsewhere, Anna tells Jason about her shooting Charlotte and her concern about Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) involvement with Pikeman. Meanwhile, Valentin visits Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) in Pentonville, where threats are laid out to make Sonny look like the guilty party in eliminating Jason, while Anna is the line of fire, if she doesn’t keep her nose out of Pikeman business, which worries Valentin, who doesn’t want Anna getting hurt in any of this.
So, what do you think about Ava’s plans? Did you like seeing Nikolas back on the canvas? Are you all for a Drew/Nina continued affair? Will Anna get caught in the crossfire only to be saved by Valentin? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
Breaking News
Haley Pullos Receives 90-Day Jail Sentence Following DUI Charge And Wrong-Way Car Crash
Former General Hospital actress, Haley Pullos (ex-Molly Lansing-Davis) is going to be doing time in jail, exactly one-year after her arrest from a hit and run wrong-way car collision.
The crash resulted in bodily harm and damages to the other driver, and now Pullos who pleaded “no contest” to the charges and will serve 90 days in jail. She was taken in custody on Monday, April 29th, after the ruling.
According to Haley’s attorney, Mark Daniel Melnick, the 25-year-old actress struck a plea deal and after her three months in jail will be sentenced on July 29th. As part of that sentencing, she must serve five years probation, 200 hours of community service and pay $8,260 in restitution to Courteney Wilder, the other driver in the crash and her driver’s license is revoked for a year.
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According to TMZ, the plea deal for Pullos has the “no contest” to one DUI, while the judge dropped the felony DUI causing bodily injury and misdemeanor hit and run charges.
Melnick said in a statement to PEOPLE, “Haley is very grateful to the court for a minimum sentence and for recognizing her remorse and the strides she has made in her sobriety.”
Pullos had played the daughter of Alexis Davis (played by Nancy Lee Grahn) on the ABC soap opera since 2009, but after her car crash and DUI she was replaced by three different actresses until the show finally settled on the current Molly, Kristen Vaganos.
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Back in April 29 of 2023, and at the scene of the crash, the police found edibles and mini-bottles of tequila in Pullos’ vehicle and that she was intoxicated. As it turned out, this was to be the second hit and run in the evening for Pullos who had an earlier collision with another car.
The courts decision follows a year-long legal battle with Haley’s pleas changing throughout it, ranging from “not guilty” to “no contest”. She sought treatment for her drinking at a rehab following the crash.
Nancy Lee Grahn, who portrayed Pullos’ on-screen mom took to X on Monday night, April 29th and shared on the sentence and the specific jail, Haley will be serving time: “As Haley’s TV mom I can tell some truths about her as I’ve loved her since she was little girl. She made a HUGE mistake, knows it, owns it & has spent the last yr doing EVERYTHING imaginable to take responsibility 4 it. It’s not that I oppose jail. It’s that I oppose this jail.” The jail in question by Grahn is the L.A. county jail.
So, what do you think about Haley Pullos serving a 90-days jail sentence, and the other rulings that will be part of her sentencing? Comment below.
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