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Is Hayden About To Wake Up Out Of Her Coma? Is Rebecca Budig On Her Way Back To General Hospital?

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Today are the birthdays of both Rebecca Budig (Hayden Barns) and that of General Hospital scribe, Jean Passanante!

And with Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher) and Elizabeth Webber’s (Rebecca Herbst) secret that “Jake Doe” is really Jason Morgan (Billy Miller), it’s causing them to act in ways that no one ever expected!  One of the things this duo put in motion was put a stop to Hayden mouthing off to Jake and Sam (Kelly Monaco) on just what his true identity is!  If viewers recall, Hayden was shot by a hitman hired by Nikolas, for which Shawn Butler (Sean Blakemore) took the fall! Hayden ended up in a coma with Nikolas and Liz’s secret tucked deep inside her mind!

However, now comes some hope that Rebecca Budig may be on her way back to GH sooner than expected!  In a tweet from Passanante to Budig today, Jean related on Budig’s birthday wish: “Thanks, Rebecca! It’s so fabulous to write for you again!”   Plus, it would just seem like a no-brainer for Hayden to start to put the threat of God into Nikolas and Liz’s plot of deception … if she were to wake up!

So, do you think Budig will be back on GH sooner than later? Do you hope she wakes up out of her coma and can escalate the truth coming out that Jake is Jason? Comment below!

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su0000
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su0000

grrrrrate! I knew Rebeca would be, she will put fire under a couple of characters, for sure!! After Lukes exist we are in for some good stories, much brewing in Port Charles.. I am now in love with Nikolas!! .. oowwwie what a bad boy! 😉 I’m looking forward to; Sonny getting his daughter Ava returning and being in Sonny’s orbit to get her baby girl back (I see Sonny and Ava hooking up/family style/2 mobsters stirring the pot a uniting of the Corinthos and Jerome’s.. GH needs a new crime family, perhaps Brad’s family.. Michael back home .. Dillion… Read more »

Jeremy
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Jeremy

And, there it is… the Laura comment. lol. Ah, su0000, I was following you along… until the end of your post! though, it did make me chuckle.

Harry
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Harry

Laura is the new Sharon.

Mr. X
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Mr. X

Except for the Sloane stuff (I think he’s a sleaze for taking advantage of a grieving Anna), I agree with almost everything else here su0000. As a longtime Y&R fan currently suffering thru the Pratt/JFP regime, while some fans are unhappy with the show and the ratings are kind of lagging, GH has been like a breath of fresh soap air for me and i’m also looking forward to what’s coming.

Laurie
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Laurie

I continue to say Mr. X that Sloane did NOT take advantage of Anna-at least in his mind. It is abundantly clear now, and even was pretty clear since he hit town originally in the form of Robb Derringer, that Sloane had strong feelings for Anna. Yes, he was an ass, but there’s a fine line between hate & love & you could tell he was besotted even when he was a jerk. lol I will stick to belief that GH is better than Pratt’s Y&R. His energy is a good idea. I like a few of his ideas but… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Yes, Mr. X. I agree with Laurie. We have been here before, discussing this very topic. I guess it’s a matter of perception. But, I really would like to dispel that notion, if I may…….albeit it does not mean I’m right. I do not feel that Sloane took advantage of Anna. She is not a babe in the woods….she is a grown woman. They found some solace in each other’s arms. He loves her. We could turn the tables and say she used him to ease some of her grief, which to me is ridiculous in the first place. But,… Read more »

Timmm
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Timmm

I dont blame Sloan. He didnt twist Anna’s arm to sleep with him. She pissed all over Duke’s memory herself!

Patrick
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Patrick

4 characters that are REELing… bringing it #1. isn’t it about time : nuJake is acting…. outside of the women in his life…. Carly, Liz, and Sam he looks so good doing his thing… LOL… i was hooting and hollering.. as he turned in Sam… to Michael… he really has a finesse and fine tuning… of espionage intrigue and delving in to his loyalties.. and what not…. Billy Miller… you are at last bringing it #2. and not any less than #1… Tyler Christopher… !!!! wow… how did this happen… he is so exciting dynamic… “sexy” and frontburner… and ALL… Read more »

Laurie
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Laurie

Patrick, wasn’t Billy great?!! He was so at home in those ELQ and Quartermaine scenes in his snazzy suit! Of course he would be because he did so much corporate on Y&R. He definitely turned it on! Playful, passionate, comfortable, eye contact, raised voice,digging in. Then, now more than ever he looks like he is happy to be on GH!! Those that continue to knock him on GH couldn’t possibly be watching the same scenes I am. He has finally turned on that undefinable thing-the “it” factor. Glad for all GH fans that don’t know his previous work. Meet Billy… Read more »

Timmm
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Timmm

I hate Denise!

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Wow, Patrick. You said it all….with such flair! There’s nothing more to add. You painted a true picture of the characters.

Patty
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Patty

Love your comments! Ava should move in with Sonny and become the nanny, also would be great to have Hayden wake up and find out Nicholas had her shot and drive him crazy blackmailing him with all the dirt she has on him. She could get a percentage of ELQ, 🙂

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Possibly, Patty. The most damaging information Hayden has on Nik is Jake’s identity. I would think that Nikolas is keeping tabs on her medical progress. I am sure that when she wakes up, he will try to finish her off. Everything else has already been exposed. But, you’re right, she may have more dirt on him of which we are not aware. Nonetheless, I want Hayden back. She makes the screen sizzle. I think the tide of romance may change course and Nik will WANT her, regretting what he did. She and Nik together are ‘the cat’s meow’. Is that… Read more »

Laurie
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Laurie

Ava as Avery’s nanny. Wow! It’s just as crazy as Theresa, the woman who tried to abort her from Ava’s womb as her nanny! Why not? RC would do it, too. He’s not scared. lol

Tim S.
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Tim S.

How can you NOT like Laura.. I have read your previous posts.. but it is Laura…………….. and she has been much better this go around than two years ago.. she actually has a storyline and meaty substance in her lines so far….

Harry
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Harry

nd Timm, Laura was rocking it in her jeans and leather jacket.
Nothing outdated and matronly about her!

Rebecca1
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Rebecca1

I HATE the thought of Michael forgiving Sonny…at least so soon. The little girl is much safer at the Qs than with either Sonny or Ava, and being separated from his daughter for such a short time, should Michael give her back, is nothing compared to keeping Michael from AJ his whole life…oh…and not to mention, killing him. I’d like Micharl to stay a Q, Jason to go back to the Q fold…and to start building that family again. (I’m hoping Dillon stays; still pissed Ned ala Wally Kurth is gone.) And If I hear Morgan call Michael, “Mikey” one… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Awwww, Su. What did Laura ever do to you?….LOL. She has the face and disposition of an angel.
I think the real shame here is what her son, Nik put in motion. The idea of Avery being placed within the clutches of Sonny makes me shiver; then, passed into the ‘loving’ arms of Carly?
Sonny is the one who should be locked up in the cellar with Nether-Heather.

Sherrill Parsons
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Sherrill Parsons

The sooner the better..loved her on gh she spiced things up

Jimh(leave it to beaver)
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Jimh(leave it to beaver)

I wish RC would wake up from his coma and write character driven drama instead of the disjointed mess he currently writes…Did Sylvester Stallone have a sex change and become cartoony Denise…isnt there any nice clothes in wardrobe for Genie Francis…she looks like she gets her clothes from a really bad thrift shop…Tony should shave…i know he has had medical problems but he looks totally worn out…time to drop half the cast and bring back more medical drama…add some romance…Maxi and Nathan are shown in bed too often…..Franco and Nina win for worse couple ever…..Rosalee’s secret is such a secret… Read more »

su0000
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su0000

Jihm ..
Because I like you, I will tell you Rosalee’s secret..
Are you ready?? .. OK- you’d heard it here first ..

She is none other than Sonny’s daughter ..

(if I am wrong, ohh well its the thought that counts)

Harry
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Harry

OH Suoo, everyone and their mother knows that Rosalie is Lily and Sonny’s daughter.
And nobodycares.
And the reason no one cares is that the writing is as God awful as Sam’s fashion choices. Until the writing improves, viewers’ apathy will continue.

Jimh(leave it to beaver)
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Jimh(leave it to beaver)

you are probably right…i heard that rumor some time ago…unfortunately, the secret is written so secretively i think RC forgot there is a secret…Sonny really dont need any more children…if the writers think he needs a daughter in the story they should bring back Kristina…Rosalee bores me…i still like GH but havent watched much because there isnt much going on…Luke’s exit storyline ill wait and see but its just not too interesting in the moment…and no matter what i reply to you whether i agree or not, you have become one of my favorite posters su!!!

Tim S.
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Tim S.

Rosalee is actually Ned’s daughter… but Justin’s daughter .. she will be doing a dual role on Days and Gen…

Timmm
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Timmm

I still think shes a Cassadine.

Shay
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Shay

Amen, Jimh! Other than taking a peek to see if Luke and Laura ever make it to that promised “big adventure,” I’ve been nearly completely avoiding this show for the past month…..because, yes, it’s THAT bad! And bringing back “Brazen Hayden,” creating yet another insipid newbie to force down our throats or dishing up more of the same old Sappy, Grossalie, TJ, Jordan, Ric, Nina, Val-Chops, Lucy or Alexis is NOT going to make things any better. I don’t know how many times the showrunners have to be told this….but after ignoring these pleas they then they have the temerity… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

I like a couple of these people, Shay. But, I must agree there has been such an influx of actors coming to make my head spin. I like Sabrina, as you know…but, unless there is a REAL place/purpose for her, such as Sonny’s daughter, then, I agree, …..she is not needed. And, Avery could have any nanny/ au paIr. However, I can see the story will be that the baby is accustomed to Sabrina’s presence, and it would be in Avery’s best interest to leave things status quo…even in Sonny’s house. To me, Rosalie, Valerie and Rick are the biggest… Read more »

Jimh(leave it to beaver)
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Jimh(leave it to beaver)

Yes…clean house with all those you mentioned…im not a fan of Hayden as well…she’s only around to sleep with Nik and blackmail him…so is Jennifer Smith there to do the same with Luke but Jen is far more interesting and better developed character…keep her as the new Helene and let her and Nik be enemies…Luke and Laura is slow motion storytelling but its a tad way better than all those characters i agree with you that they should drop…now watch…Sonny will go after Rosalee for trying to help Nik take ELQ from Micheal then he’ll learn Rosalee(a big yawn) is… Read more »

Harry
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Harry

Shay were have you been? You leave and all hell breaks loose. Erroneously blaming Laura’s return for the abysmal ratings, Suoo wants to lock Laura up in the cellar. In turn, I want to lock Su00 up in the cellar with Fluke acting as her persona security guard. Meanwhile, in what universe is Sappy the brightest bulb in town? How did this happen? She is not even wearing her Ugly Betty Glasses anymore, and yet, we are to believe she is smarter and wiser than Michael, Tracy and Sam? And every time I see Val Chops (Shay@copyright 2015) I am… Read more »

Timmm
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Timmm

Shay, I wont quit watching but I feel your discomfort. I agree with all the crappy characters you mentioned but I do like Hayden. She can act and is in the middle of a big reveal that helps make her relevant.

Rebecca1
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Rebecca1

Hey, Harry. I think Sabrina’s been portrayed as extremely bright from the beginning; she aced her nursing test, reignited the Nurses Ball, figured out Britt was lying…and self aware of her emotional state, motivation and regret after she recovered from her breakdown. I also think she’d make a great Lila/ Emily- type moral compass in the Quartermaine family so I’m hoping they keep her with Michael.

As for Valerie…okay. She’s got a touch of an, errrrr, overbite. Lol…but I still think she’s gorgeous and I’m curious to see where they’re taking her character, and who her father is.

Shay
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Shay

@Harry….Thank you for the kind thoughts, but I always feel perfectly at ease taking a few days off here and there because of your fine capability to humorously and commandingly address all necessary situations! Even if I failed to make much comment, I did read all of your marvelous recent remarks…..tres bien, mon cher!!!! Not only did you masterfully defend the character of Laura—as well as the great part she played in GH history—but you did so in a most beautiful fashion, whilst also putting su0000 in her proper place more than once!!!! (Especially the basement…..and with “Fluke,” no less.… Read more »

Timmm
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Timmm

Yo Adrienne!

Harry
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Harry

I meant, where, not were. I don’t type well from my I Phone.

Jimh(leave it to beaver)
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Jimh(leave it to beaver)

Im actually waiting for Denise…i mean Rocky…to utter those exact words…lol

Shay
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Shay

@jimh….I read on another website someone who posited the notion that Grossalie could be an Alcazar spawn….that could actually be interesting, since giving Sonny any more illegitimate offspring seems so predictable, and even the Cassadine angle has been mentioned to death! If Ms. Martinez must stay, I hope it is for a darn good and credible reason, not just another contrived plot point like the sort the show runners keep lamely inventing for Sappy! As for your thoughts regarding Hayden, I concur…she’s such a vulgar little trollop, and I haven’t missed her sleazy antics one whit….but coming back she is,… Read more »

Jimh(leave it to beaver)
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Jimh(leave it to beaver)

Yes…Jenlian would make a great couple…i started to get bored with Julian but he and Jennifer would make a hot pair…i hope you’re right about Rosalee too…i might actually come to like her if she does turn out to be Alcazar’s pawn!!!…as for Valerie they need to write her in scenes with Bobbi, Lucas and Carly…she is in too many Dante scenes…she’s like some stalker!!!

Shay
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Shay

Oh yes, jimh….It’s about time “Val-Chops” became acquainted with her actual relatives, as opposed to spending all of her time coveting her cousin’s husband. Putting her with Dante in an adulterous union is utterly gross…..and you are spot on about her constantly hovering about him….it’s so obvious she’s up to no good, so she should just cut out the innocent act, because I’m not buying it! As for “Juliffer?”….how about that little portmanteau? (Just a bit snappier than “Jenlian.” LOL.) I could definitely see those two joining up for business and pleasure, and they would make for a far more… Read more »

Fanny
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Fanny

@Hi Shay, missed you! If I’m expected to put up with Rosabeee
as yet another mob child, the least they can do to make me happy
and bring back Ted King from the “DEAD”. We never did actually
see the body Jason got rid of, for Skye. Who would her mother be?
how about Tracy?…. Crazier things have been written.

Shay
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Shay

@Fanny…..Bonjour and merci!!!! I’m having some issues with my Norton updates, so if I’m absent again in the near future, that’s why! (Aaaargh!!!!) Still, it is very nice to be missed by such a delightful array of people, yourself included!!!!! As for Grossalie possibly being an Alcazar? Could her paternity not also be courtesy of Lorenzo’s brother, Luis???? I wasn’t watching GH when he was prominently mentioned, but I am aware that he existed, although now is presumed dead? (As if that means anything…LOL.) Perhaps this familial link could be how Ted King could return to Port Charles, since his… Read more »

Fanny
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Fanny

@Shay….If I remember correctly to avenge her sister’s murder,
Alexis killed Luis in cold blood. Her defense was self-defense…
Then his identical twin Lorenzo came to town…. To bad Prospect
Park is still an issue at this point, otherwise we would have the
pleasure of getting Roger’s/Todd back and Michael’s/John as well.
But I digress… What if they were triplets, Luis, Lorenzo and
Lucian… I’m reaching.

Shay
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Shay

@Fanny….Reaching? Not really…That could work just as well as any other tortured plot device to which we’ve been treated by this regime….I mean, if Holly can say she never knew a guy that she actually did—in the biblical sense, no less—-one certainly couldn’t discount the notion that the Alcazars were triplets, or even, quads or quints. Why stop at just three??? LOL…

Linda
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Linda

I would love to see Rebecca come back and spill Jake’s secret. It takes somebody as devious as her to cause that kind of trouble.

su0000
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su0000

I luv luv Jake and don’t want Jason back !!

JUDY
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JUDY

BRING HER BACK NOW SO WE CAN FINALLY GET THE JAKE STORY LINE UP TO SPEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robyn
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Robyn

YESSS!! ‘Bout time we heard something to give us hope Rebecca is returning to GH. As Rebecca said when she first introduced Hayden, she really hoped the writers would give her a backstory to shed some light on this spitfire and why she is who she is……lots of potential story with Nikolas and others including Jake , Sam, Elizabeth and maybe Patrick…..who knows just glad Hayden is waking up!!!!
This little tidbit is great news news for RB fans !!!

Mary SF
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Mary SF

I never doubted that she would be back– that is why soaps invented the coma device, a means to delay a big reveal as long as possible. Of course like most coma victims on soaps she will wake up and not remember — delaying it all again. It is all so predictable.

Sheryl
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Sheryl

Can’t wait for her to come back ,she is a great actress and we enjoy seeing all the trouble she could bring to GH

PGP
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PGP

Give her a contract this time please!

Lew S.
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Lew S.

SU0000, Are you RC or FV? If so, HI! Look, us old-timers don’t want the past, but damn good storytelling. GH has a talented cast, but the storylines do not match the talent. No more newbies for a while PLEASE I beg you!! Oh, Genie is not the reason GH is suffering. It the stories that aren’t going anywhere and characters acting out of character. I have want GH is flourish, but it won’t happen this way.

Aden
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Aden

Really? Hayden who again??

Sandy
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Sandy

Yes, yes, yes! Bring Hayden back. She is just a superb firecracker of an actress. I would like her to go up against Prince Nicholas and Rosalie which would make some intense scenes. I am loving Nicholas’s as a bad boy and it has waken up his sleepy character. Come on GH, do not disappoint us. Hayden, Nicholas, and Rosalie need more storylines. 🙂

Jenny Brooks
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Jenny Brooks

It’d be great to see her back, but from everything I’ve read the big Jake reveal won’t happen until this fall. Does Billy Miller really only have a one year contract with GH that expires in October? That worries me for the reveal.

Timmm
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Timmm

Thats what I’ve been saying. Jake becomes Jason and Billy’s contract expires!

Scott (ATWT Fan)
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Scott (ATWT Fan)

Given how everyone reacted when she was written off of the series, it would not surprise me if she were being re-written back into the series.

I love gh
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I love gh

I felt like RB was just starting to hit her stride when she left, so it will be interesting to see what she does next. I miss Britt’s scheming, so this character fills that role nicely. She could be an interesting pairing with Patrick or Dante (though I like him with Lulu), or even Sonny.

I do think the character of Robin should be back to balance Hayden, especially since Elizabeth has gone crazy. Perhaps it’s time to recast with Elizabeth Hendricks.

conniemac
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conniemac

I hope she stays forever. I think she is GREAT with Nikolas. And speaking of the mighty prince, may I say Tyler Christopher ROCKS the evil prince role. He gives me chills!

su0000
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su0000

I think they put Hayden on hold until the Luke exit is over.. Then they have time to write a really good story for her and Nik.. Soon, GH will turn up.. I feel it coming! Hayden involved with Nikolas, giving him a great story of love sex and turmoil, perhaps betrayal, will be great ! It will rock the boat for many.. I’m waiting for the Ava and Sonny and Avery story, that one will hold heavy drama.. Ava will soon be back and Denise buried.. I’m also waiting for Sloane to be brought to action, he is Nikolas’s… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

I agree with most of what you are saying, Su. I Especially the Ava/Denise imbroglio. Something’s ‘gotta’ give here. I am just waiting to see how the writers will transition Denise back to Ava. Do you mean ‘bury Denise’ literally? That’s one way. Ava could also be found not guilty, with new evidentiary info…declare her innocent posthumously. Then, poof!!!! Ava re-appears saying she was convalescing somewhere, after she was fished out of the water…..she could even have had amnesia. I am sure the writers will think of something. How hard could it be? It will be a cockamamie story, wether… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Correction….Whether

Pam
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Pam

I don’;t want her back. I can’t stand her. I’m not watching on days Morgan Corrinthos is on cause I hate can’t stand him. Think I’ll doo that with her too. which means GH is losing a viewer

su0000
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su0000

Hi Pam..
It is good thing you did not say that about Laura
You would have upset Harry and made him grumble lol …:)

GH will have great fall , stay tuned ..

Harry
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Harry

Well, Suoo, I agree with your Freudian slip–GH will have a great fall–just like Humpty Dumpty
Your weird hatred of Laura defies logic and no one, I mean no one, agrees with you.

carol
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carol

Not enough air time for the current characters without bringing in/back additional ones. More focus and shorter s/l’s are in order.

su0000
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su0000

GH recently in soap time, lost;
Britt and then-

Shawn
Oliva
Ned
Duke
Anna (3 months)
Carlos
and- Luke

Hayden is an excellent new addition ..

kaffen
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kaffen

Let her comeback..and put her with Sam and Jason+ Silas

Then he can let RH and JT go..

But first she can blow the secret with Nick and Lizzy out

Hurry up put Sam and Jason togethr

Laurie
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Laurie

Not sure Kaffen who RH & JT are. If you mean Rebecca Herbst & Jason Thompson I can’t imagine the damage & fan outrage that would cause if Liz & Patrick exited the show. That would be such a huge hit. They are beloved & pros at their jobs. To each their own though. ha

I am more than ready for Sam & Jason reunion as well.

tina
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tina

Noooo
wow RC obsessed with so many newbies again

Linda
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Linda

I’d love Hayden to wake up from her coma and shake things up in Port Charles. She is a piece to this puzzle for Jake who needs to hear what never got to be said as to who else knows. Let the chips fall where they may as far as Nicholas and Liz. Jake as well as Sam will be forever greatfull when they learn the truth. I wanna watch the fall out. Liz should be afraid…she should be very afraid. Her world is about to combust and she deserves what she gets. She will probably run to Nicholas and… Read more »

su0000
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su0000

What may happen-
Hayden, Ric, Nina and throw in Madeline and Franco..
There are few ways of involvement that could occur with Hayden’s return..
Hayden and Nikolas, for sure will happen and……………………?

Timmm
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Timmm

WAKE UP HAYDEN! She has truly been one of the bright spots on GH in 2015. I hadnt been aware of her previous work so I didnt know what to expect. She is pretty and a pretty good actress. I love her instant chemistry with Jake and Nick. She is a fire bomb waiting to explode! She just needs to wake up and it seems like her birthday wish is coming true!

Harry
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Harry

Timm, Hayden is fun and doesn’t bother me the way the other cartoon figures on GH do. I attribute this to Rebecca’s performance.
Moreover, Hayden coming to toe with Lizzy brought out the best in the latter party.
I just wish the writing afforded to this character was better. But the actress is pitch perfect.

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Hi, Timmm.
When we first heard Rebecca was joining the GH cast, I was so excited….I knew her work from AMC. I knew she would deliver without fail, and, boy, did she deliver….in spades!! I think TPTB are keeping Rebecca on ice until the floor is swept clean. And, also to see the audience’s feedback.
Yes, she’s gorgeous and has a magnetic personality.
Furthermore, all of us who watch Y&R gave Billy Miller the same accolades, applause and honor. He is spectacular and appetizing…LOL.

Timmm
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Timmm

CeeCee, your own to something. Even though I want Sam and “Jason” back together, Billy and Rebecca would be pure magic if they were to fall in love. But I’ll take Sam and Jason and I would love to see Hayden and Nick. They both have THAT secret and their passionate love sessions would make 50 shades blush!

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Did anyone else find the threesome scene of Laura, Luke andHolly hilarious????. I am still laughing…
If this is any indication of the three worked together, I can see the appeal and the awe…..too funny.

Shay
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Shay

Why, yes, CeeCee, I did! However, I found the spirited, yet civilized, private little “b-fest” in which Holly and Laura engaged to be even more amusing! It was concise, but classy……and now that the air has been cleared between these two “Loves of Luke,”—-historical revisionism aside—-it should be interesting to see what further transpires! (I only wish Anna were around to join the party, along with Robert, of course!) The ongoing discussion of “Bill Eckert” made me wonder if this legendary “red herring” could indeed still be alive and holding Luke’s two sons? Or could it be Bill’s boy, Sly?… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

I just read this post, Shay. Sorry, I missed it. LOL… I admit, I am spoiled!!!LOL. I am back home in the Hamptons. Nico has local activities and day-camp lined up. The weather has been fantastic on MV…..warm during the day; cool at night. I always need pay special attention to the kids’s very fair, sensitive skin….as myself. I wish I could get a natural tan…but, regardless of amounts of SPF we burn. Drat !!!! Today I posted my praises for Luke. I am starting to like him….too bad this character is being stored away. I so understand what all… Read more »

Shay
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Shay

Better late than never, CeeCee!!!! At least you received THIS post, unlike so many recent efforts of mine! I’ve replied to you again and again….I’d like to think that my thoughts have personally reached you, but such doesn’t seem to be the case–to say it’s frustrating is an understatement! By the way, I don’t think of you as spoiled….you are actually very well-grounded and quite down-to-earth…surely most others in your shoes would not prove to be so genuine, kind and personable….that’s the difference the right upbringing makes! At any rate, I’m glad you enjoyed your MV break….I can completely relate… Read more »

CeeCee
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CeeCee

Hi, ShayGirl. I will never understand why some comments, which constantly harp on the same subject, over and over, targeting me and you, are posted and ours are not…..including some of my posts to Harry. This woman will not cease and desist. Anytime I make a comment which does not agree with her or I disagree with another poster, she just jumps in and repeats the same stuff from almost a year ago, which is spun into something grotesque….it just keeps growing. When will it stop. The moderators should actually put a stop to it. I call it harassment. What… Read more »

Shay
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Shay

I cannot understand it either, CeeCee. The same rules for posting here should apply to one and all…especially when we are repeatedly moderated, and not just in our responses to each other. I’ve had many a reply to Harry, Timmm, Fanny, jimh, etc. also evaporate, and on a variety of subjects….I can accept that it happens, but what I cannot for the life of me comprehend is why that vituperative virago’s vitriol is permitted to stand, while we are most often not even allowed to defend ourselves against her consistent, monotonous bullying. Furthermore, it is beyond me why a single… Read more »

Timmm
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General Hospital

GH’s Gavin Houston Teases How Zeke’s Love Life Is About to Take an Unexpected Turn

Next week on General Hospital, Gavin Houston returns as Portia’s (Brooke Kerr) brother, Zeke.  When viewers last saw Zeke, he was in Port Charles for Portia’a wedding to Curtis (Donnell Turner) back in February.

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Fast-forward to June and Zeke is back. However, from the looks of it, Zeke might find love this time around, or is it something more casual?

According to preview in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, when Zeke settles in at the Metro Court he grabs a drink at the pool, and while there sees a very attractive woman.

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Houston shared on the encounter, “He sees this attractive woman and tries to pick her up by being his fun-loving, charming self.  He buys her a drink and there is definitely some chemistry there.”

However, apparently this woman is someone who his sister, Portia, knows well.  The smart money is that he is hitting on Jordan, who has just walked out on a conversation with her ex-husband, Curtis.  This, following the two kissing and Curtis going back to his marriage with Zeke’s sister. But could the woman Zeke is impressed by be someone else?

Share your thoughts on Zeke’s return, and who you think will be the woman he is interested in via the comment section below.

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Pride Month Celebrating LGBTQ+ Soap Supercouples: Nuke, Kish, Otalia & WilSon … Which Stands the Test of Time?

June is Pride Month, the time when across the U.S and the world there are celebrations and commemorations to recognize all who identify as LGBTQ and their allies.

Daytime soap operas have had a rocky road when it comes to the representation of same-sex couples.  The soaps have been at one time leaders in portraying key social issues of our time, as well as treading lightly on other subjects, as to its concerns to ‘turn-off’ its core audiences.

When you look back at the groundbreaking first same-sex weddings, and the first gay kiss, the soaps have come far in some ways in their representations of gay characters, but there is always work to be done to serve and to shed light on the under-represented.

As we reflect back to the then and the now, which LGBTQ soap supercouple remains your favorite and had made a lasting impact? Let’s take a look at four duos who captivated many viewers.

Nuke  – Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer – As the World Turns

Van Hansis (Luke) and Jake Silbermann (Noah) were a key part of the evolution of, and representation of LGBTQ character on the soaps.  ‘Nuke’, as they were known as, became the first gay male soap couple to share an on-screen kiss back in 2007.  ATWT also became known as the first soap to depict a fully realized romantic male couple as an integral part of the show.  There was plenty of backlash along the way for the long-awaited kiss to happen, but when it did, the show moved forward to tell their love story.

Otalia – Olivia Spencer and Natalia Rivera Aitoro – Guiding Light

When Crystal Chappell (Olivia) and Jessica Leccia (Natalia) began to play the love story of Otalia, they had to show their affection by a kiss on the head, or holding hands.  It took quite some time for GL to move forward to have two women, two moms, no less, share a lip lock. The complicated love story featured Natalia being conflicted to face her true romantic feelings for Olivia, because of her value system and religions upbringing, and that made this all the more riveting and frustrating at the same time.  In the end, the rabid fan base for this duo was so great that Chappell wound up creating her own series, Venice, to honor and serve them, remaining one of the LGBTQ communities greatest allies.

Kish – Kyle Lewis and Oliver Fish – One Life to Live

In 2009, One Life to Live’s Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) was an out lab tech in Llanview, who back in college had a relationship with Officer Oliver Fish (Scott Evans).  It imploded when Oliver denied he was gay.  For years, Oliver remained in the closet, before finally coming out to himself and Kyle.

Kish had been a big success with the media and One Life’s gay audience. LGBTQ-advocacy groups honored the couple and the story.  However, Kish was cut short when the network felt that the data showed that the storyline was not resonating with the show’s core audience.

WilSon – Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis – Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives delivered daytime’s first-ever gay male wedding in 2014, between Will (then played by Guy Wilson) and Sonny (then played by Freddie Smith).

In an interview with EW, Days of our Lives executive producer, Ken Corday shared on the union, “Will and Sonny have been together for a while and it was the natural progression of their love story. We didn’t feel like there was anything we could or couldn’t do, we treated them like any other couple on the canvas and continued to grow their romance as such.”

In addition, the coming out story of Will Horton was critically praised and noteworthy for the performances of Chandler Massey, who won three Daytime Emmys for his work in the Outstanding Younger Actor category 2012, 2013 and 2014.  Freddie Smith also won in the same category in 2015.  Will has been played over the years by Chandler Massey and Guy Wilson, while Sonny has been portrayed by Freddie Smith and Zach Tinker.

There have been several other key LGBTQ couples throughout the course of daytime history including All My Children’s Bianca (Eden Riegel) and Reese (Tamara Braun). These two characters were involved in the first same-sex lesbian wedding on daytime. Problem was … Reese kissed Zach (Thorsten Kaye) before the wedding, making this infuriating for viewers at home.

Other notable LGBTQ couples through the years have included: Bianca and Maggie on All My Children, Mariah and Tessa of The Young and the Restless played bv Camryn Grimes and Cait Fairbanks, Maya and Rick on The Bold and the Beautiful, Lucas and Brad on General Hospital and others.

Which couple do you think has had the most lasting impact on the history of LGBTQ representation on daytime soap operas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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General Hospital

GH’s Nicholas Chavez and Tabyana Ali to ‘Sprina’ Shippers: “Thank You For Not Only Being Fans, But Turning into Family”

The hottest young duo on daytime drama these days belongs to General Hospital.  The couple known as ‘Sprina’ played by Nicholas Chavez (Spencer) and Tabyana Ali (Trina), is being given plenty of non-stop intrigue and drama and romance, much to the delight of their fans, who just can’t get enough of them.

In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands everywhere Friday, Chavez and Ali weigh-in on all the latest developments and recent airshows including: the reading of Victor’s will, what to do about Esme and baby Ace, the action-adventure scenes in ‘Greenland’ and the Haunted Star, and most notably, that emotional leap from Trina into Spencer’s arms when he turned up alive!

Ali told SOD on her preparation for the moment: “I did a couple of jumps and held a baby, and that was about it!”

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Chavez added, “That is my favorite ‘Sprina’ scene, Spencer is walking toward Trina and Trina breaks into a full sprint towards him, jumps into his arms and they kiss.  I’ve always wanted to do a moment like that, you know what I mean?” Ali said, “I really loved that scene, too. It was just so fulfilling.”

When addressing what each of them would like to say to their lively and constant fan base, Tabyana expressed; “I would just say we love you, we appreciate you, thank you for all of your support and thank you for not only being fans, but turning into family.”

Nick added, “I co-sign all of that. Every single word.”

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So, if you are a ‘Sprina” fan, what makes this couple so special and swoon-worthy for you? What do you hope happens next for Trina and Spencer in story? Let us know in the comment section below.

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