General Hospital
Jeffrey Vincent Parise Returns To General Hospital As Dr. Joe Rivera!
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On-Air On-Soaps along with many General Hospital fans were hoping that the powers-that-be at the ABC daytime drama series would find a way to keep fan favorite Jeffrey Vincent Parise alive and kicking on our screens after finally killing-off his alter-ego, Carlos Rivera.
First, we had Carlos back in visions taunting Anna (Finola Hughes) and Julian (William deVry), but this week fans learned the ultimate plan. Pull out the old twin plot device and bring Parise back as Carlos’ brother, and that is what they did!
Viewers were introduced to Parise’s new incarnation as Dr. Joe Rivera as he comes to the door at the Quartermaines and reconnects with Sabrina (Teresa Santiago). It is clear from Sabrina’s introduction of him to a leery Michael (Chad Duell) that she knew Joe way back when confirming the twin story is true. She also dated the guy. And to boot, what is Joe by profession? A pediatric surgeon! He could definitely help in the care of baby Teddy. Thus, throwing a wrench in the burgeoning romance of Michael and Sabrina.
Upon his re-emergence on to the Port Charles canvas, Parise was flooded by GH fans thrilled to have him back via social media. Jeffrey sent out this tweet in acknowledgement: “Once again I’m blown away by the kindness of @GeneralHospital fans. Thank U 4 the warm welcome back! Gonna B a fun ride!“
So, what do you think about GH playing the twin card and bringing Parise back to the show? Are you hoping Joe sways Sabrina away from Michael? Are you excited to have the actor back on the show in a new role? Are you perhaps a naysayer, who thinks that somehow down the line this could all be a twist, and Joe is really Carlos? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Becca
July 23, 2016 at 10:12 am
I’m thrilled to have Jeffrey back as a new character. He is a stellar actor and brings a great energy to the show whenever he is on. Welcome back, JVP!
Jamie
July 26, 2016 at 5:05 am
OMG, I didn’t know he was coming back until I saw the episode. I wasn’t a huge Carlos fan, but I LOVE me some Jeffrey. Is he like, the best looking guy ever or is it just me? I’m excited to see him back on screen!!
LeRoy Davidson
July 23, 2016 at 10:23 am
We’ve had so many “long-lost twins” in the past, some good, others not. Any way we can keep an outstanding actor like Jeffrey is just fine with me. Welcome back, JVP, glad you are (hopefully) here to stay for a very long time to come.
NancyH
July 23, 2016 at 10:25 am
Sometimes TPTB do listen! Thank you GH!!
elm1951
July 23, 2016 at 10:38 am
i am thrilled that tptb/writers found a place for jvp – he is such a great actor……………..
Patrick
July 23, 2016 at 10:50 am
I could cry…. I fall in love on these shows
tearful giddy salute
rebecca1
July 25, 2016 at 2:32 am
Oh Patrick…what you just wrote is so sweet…cute!
Jimh(leave it to beaver)
July 23, 2016 at 10:58 am
I wonder if he is really Carlos-you know…the twin switch, and maybe Carlos did have some medical training no one is aware of and its his brother Joe who is really dead!!!
Shay
July 25, 2016 at 12:04 am
You mean like when OLTL’s supposedly murdered pimp Marco Dane switched identities with his priestly bro? Now that was a clever, creative and ultimately, shocking, storyline….this one, however? Not so much….yawn!
Jimh(leave it to beaver)
July 25, 2016 at 10:24 am
Yeah…i agree…no real shocker here…i also seen twin switches on Dark Shadows, Return To Peyton Place, and Days Of Our Lives-all those shows were better at it!!
rebecca1
July 25, 2016 at 3:19 am
That’s what I said on another post Jim…it would be too ridiculous, and it wouldn’t get Julian out of a murder charge. I had hoped that Sabrina and Michael would have a shot…which we now know WON’T be happening since enter “the twin” just as Sabrina says she’s “finally getting her happy ending.” “Joe’s presence should send Julian straight to the psych ward…lol, that’ll get him out of jail! Maybe he’ll have an affair with Heather! I see BLT’s in his future…
Jimh(leave it to beaver)
July 25, 2016 at 10:25 am
and there is never ever really any soap happy endings!!!
Celia
July 27, 2016 at 2:53 am
Yes, Jimmy. Deirdre’s ( Marlena) real-life identical twin, Andrea on DOODL? Yeah. Too easy and too old a tactic.
Phil
July 23, 2016 at 11:01 am
Please keep him away from Sabrina and Michael! I like Sabichael!
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 4:05 pm
I like those two together, as well, six feet under!
Jimh(leave it to beaver)
July 25, 2016 at 10:26 am
Not far enough!!!-lol
rebecca1
July 25, 2016 at 3:28 am
I like them too Phil. Michael deserves to be happy…which is how I felt toward Sabrina too after being ditched by Patrick and losing her baby. I was surprised though when, upon her return, she made it seem like she went with Carlos because she loved him. My recollection was she went under duress…not threat of physical harm…but felt pressured. Also seemed like she loved Michael and didn’t want to leave him. There was no mention of this when she returned, which would have made their “live story” stronger. Seems now like Michael’s feelings are stronger for her than hers for him.
rebecca1
July 25, 2016 at 3:29 am
Love, not live, story
Patrick
July 25, 2016 at 7:33 pm
really, “strong” post
I will reiterate…. I have grown to adore Sabrina
first and foremost… I will always want more people of color
2ndly… I wanted a relationship with Michael… if this solidified her belong
I’ve made no bones about how uninterested I think the character Michael
lightning struck… not as strong as heat induced or come hither
but a chord of semblance… a chemistry WITH two characters
so yes… for all it’s worth… I like these two characters together…
where else could either of these two go ?
it would seem… and I’m still interested that she and Dr. John could… flirt with togetherness… I LOVED CARLOS passion and love for “his” son and sublime believe in his love for his lady love Sabrina
I know it worked
Sabrina has grown on me
Nathan has grown
Michael is much more interesting with finally at last a pairing that is a sensitive portrayal that he the actor can work with… I buy it
pairing Sabrina with Tracy always helps… anyone
I don’t know… I sometimes think.. the actor who portraits Sabrina… is doing a bang up job
a “Latina” and/or Puerto Rican who is finding her way… I root for her
she has a strong back up going for her… and I do not see it as trying tiresome or lack
so… for all it’s worth… Sabrina w/Michael… just like : dante/lulu, maxie/Nathan
go their
Rebecca1
July 26, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Thanks Patrick. i always liked Sabrina. She was sort of like Emily. Sincerely sweet; no ulterior motive which some had accused her of when she was with Patrick. She was supposed to be a stark contrast to Britt who was the gorgeous bitch…Sabrina the mousey nurse with a heart of gold. The problem is even though I like her they STILL haven’t evolved her into someone I feel connected to or look forward to seeing in an episode. On the other hand the show needs balance and it has very few truly good people. Michael and Sabrina, IF allowed to develop, could be a hot chocolate on a cold, winter day. Lol…a comfort couple. Home and hearth couple with baby makes three. They could continue living with Tracy and Monica, Dylan…and start bringing people to the house again. Sabrina, like Emily before her and Lila before her could be the ” heart” of the Q house if Michael took his rightful place in the Q family and they got married.
I always liked Michael. The original, adorable little red-headed actor who was the Spencer of his day…to this adult Michael. First, I think he’s good looking. And honest, sincere, compassionate, loyal. He’s just one of the good guys, untainted, miraculously considering his manipulative mom and mob “dad.” Of course I’m beyond pissed that he forgave Sonny AND Carly with what they did to AJ…the murder of course but EVERY rotten thing they did to him. There should still be some visible conflict in Michael even as he continues a relationship with Carly and Sonny. There should still be inner turmoil…
I agree about Ryan Paevy/Nathan. I think his acting has improved tremendously. I like the actor and the character.
Pam Roth
August 7, 2016 at 11:23 am
I am thinking that he is Carlos. Kevin Collins, Grant (can’t remember his name), were twins posing as each other in the past on GH. No one stats dead on GH!
Patrick
July 23, 2016 at 11:03 am
I am stunned at this turn
a revelation of cast aplomb and let the show begin
he’s so much FUN
he’s so intriguing
he’s so dashing
he’s so sense of humor
he will go wherever he should
he melds that well with the whole cast
what a dream
Patrick
July 23, 2016 at 11:06 am
Thank “you” General Hospital / ABC / Disney
Sincerely
this man is a KEEPER
I love gh
July 25, 2016 at 4:46 am
He is a keeper! He’s a fabulous actor. He could be paired with anyone on the show & make the scene better. That’s a rare quality for any actor, so kudos to GH for figuring out what a loss they had with Carrrrrrrlos’s demise.
Patrick
July 23, 2016 at 11:08 am
for a long…. long while… every other post of mine included JVP Talent
Mr. Carlos – NOW – Dr. John Rivera
let the dance begin with his charisma
he’s “fine”
Rose
July 23, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Patrick…Love having Jeffrey back. Yea! As a paediatric doctor maybe he can also help Carly on her search for Joss’s donor. BUT…I couldn’t help sense an undercurrent about him. We don’t want “John” to be too squeaky clean , do we?
Patrick
July 23, 2016 at 4:28 pm
LOL
absolutely
there has to be some menace to machismo his MOVE
i’m giddy reading all the posts
whenever I’ve read his stuff in SOD… or whathaveyou
it’s really endearing to read how .. he genuinely cares about this craft as an art form
I’m happy he’s happy to be in this genre
Celia
July 25, 2016 at 8:15 am
Hey, Rose.
You’re such a nice person. I really don’t care about the Joss kidney story. Proverbial needle in a haystack?
The only way this story would turn my head would have to be something astronomically out of this hemisphere. Who is the donor….someone we could never have imagined? Let’s see; Sonny? Another gold medal to add to his lapel and more fodder for his already swelled head.
As far as Joe, I agree. He has that aura of mystery which is so typical and ‘familiar’ to soaps. I think he is still in love with Sabrina. Carlos ‘stole’ her from him. Now, there is another obstacle…Michael.
But, I think jimh may have a great point; that is, Joe was Carlos and vice versa.
rose
July 25, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Celia I see merit in Jimh’s suggestion as well. Maybe thats why I sensed something under that calm demeanor. No one can account for all of Carlos time, where he’s been, and who he saw. So a real cameleon?
Rebecca1
July 25, 2016 at 8:35 pm
I’m back to take credit again…hey, we all do it! 🙂 I said on a previous post Joe might be Carlos! Not sure what I believe which is half the fun, but the thought immediately came to mind. Either way he’s probably trouble.
Celia
July 27, 2016 at 3:07 am
I know you always make sense, Rose. And, if truth be known, I felt the same undercurrent. But, not in a bad way…only that he wants Sabrina.
Then, again….the possibility that Joe and Carlos are one and the same, is the elephant in the room. There is that!!!
And, Rebecca. I see nothing wrong in taking credit. You did say this first. It is what it is.
Just as I will, eventually, take credit if Naomi is, indeed, Liz’s mother. I said it first. LOL.
Rose
July 27, 2016 at 7:56 am
Celia, Rebecca, & others…Isn’t it nice when we can all have a chance to be brilliant once in a while?!?
rebecca1
July 28, 2016 at 4:26 am
Yes Rose, it is! We’re actually brilliant all of the time. We just proclaim it every now and then. 🙂
Thanks CeeCee, but if it doesn’t turn out that way, I’m going straight to denying I ever even thought it! 🙂
Celia
July 28, 2016 at 11:10 am
What do you mean, once in a while? I am always brilliant! HaHa!!!!
I need your feedback, Rose. I am just joshin’, Rose. The camaraderie on these boards is the best thing, guys!!
k/kay
July 23, 2016 at 11:14 am
He has more lives then a cat!
Scott (ATWT Fan)
July 23, 2016 at 11:16 am
Sorry but, this was pointless. Especially since Dr. Joe just doesn’t make any sense. There was never any kind of mention of him existing, and it doesn’t paint Sabrina is a good light. And if you’re going to create secondary characters for people like JVP or third/fourth ones for ME, then how about other former cast members who fans loved? Why aren’t they being offered new roles?
Shay
July 25, 2016 at 12:08 am
It was one thing to do it for ME….people clamored for his return from an abrupt, unjust dismissal and the actor was already known for his chameleon-like array of characters from Port Charles past. But this instance is just gratuitous….more about the showrunner’s desire to bring back a favored actor than for the purpose of a justifiable storyline. Given GH’s propensity for look-alikes, perhaps it should be redubbed “Doppelganger Hospital!”
Celia
July 25, 2016 at 8:40 am
Very well phrased, Shaybelle. I like what you say about the probable reason for bringing Parise back. Not because he fits in a pertaining storyline, but because he is a fan-fave.
I wish it could always be thus….what fans want, fans get.
Jason Loves GH
July 23, 2016 at 11:20 am
I wasn’t particularly fond of Carlos but I have to say that I very much like this insanely handsome man being back on the show. If our first glance at him in his new role is an indicator of things to come…keep it coming, Mr. Valentini. Bravo! Welcome back to the show, Mr. Parise!
JK
July 23, 2016 at 11:47 am
SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS GREAT ACTOR BACK ON GH…..NICE SURPRISE!!! HOPE HE HAS A GOOD STORYLINE….
Jimmy
July 23, 2016 at 11:55 am
There are 3 reasons why I can immediately get behind this new character.
First, Jeffrey is back! He’s a fantastic actor and the show made a real blunder when they killed him off – twice. The only other alternative for Carlos was prison, since the writers seemed so intent on painting him into a corner time and time again, so he would have been off screen anyway.
Second, he’s not a total newbie because he has ties to the canvas, and a history with Sabrina, meaning he’s not some never before heard of long-lost relative. Even though GH used the tired twin plot device, this one works.
And third, he’s a doctor. The hospital staff needs to be boosted now that a serial killer is on the loose, and not with characters like Andre, Amy and Dr. Mayes who no one cares about. Plus, because he’s a pediatric surgeon, I have a strong feeling he’ll somehow be connected to the Josslyn kidney donor story.
This is one of GH’s best casting decisions lately, so I hope things work out better for Joe than they did for Carlos.
Melissa
July 24, 2016 at 8:27 am
As much as I hate the tired twin trope, I too am glad JVP is back! I’m willing it go for the ride on this one n
su0000
July 23, 2016 at 11:57 am
Awwwww this is good, very good..
luvs Jeffrey Vincent Parise !!!
Soaphound
July 23, 2016 at 12:09 pm
I do miss all of Carlos’ wild hair, but this guy is the real deal as an actor, so I’m thrilled anyway. NOW can we get rid of Aaron, Andre, Jordan, Naomi, T. J., Parker and her undoubtedly on-the-horizon wife, and especially Claudette? Pretty please.
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 4:02 pm
I support all of your dismissals!
Jimh(leave it to beaver)
July 25, 2016 at 2:30 pm
That list should include Hate-den-lol
Shay
July 31, 2016 at 3:42 am
Me three, Timmm!!!!….Plus Sabs, Teduardo, Nina, Alexis and Hayden!
Celia
July 25, 2016 at 8:48 am
Yes, yes, and more yes, Soaphound. But, can we wait and see what happens with the Hayden-Lizzie ‘intrigue’ first, before getting rid of Naomi? She’s smack in the middle of this ‘smelly’ storyline.
Shay
July 31, 2016 at 4:06 am
The only question is just how did she land in the middle???? Did she buy “Baby Rachel” from the almost supernaturally fertile Heather, unbeknowst to Papa Jeff????? (Meaning did Ms. Webber have another child or children under the radar just like with Franco? She supposedly suffered a miscarriage during her second pregnancy with Jeff.) It would seem that twins with Liz being the other child isn’t the answer, or this nuttier than fruitcake character would have been raising the red flag when her son expressed a romantic interest in Elizabeth…..so maybe there is only a half-sisterly link between Hayden and Nurse Webber? Or Naomi had Jeff’s twins and these two are full-on siblings, but then how does Heather enter into the equation??? Perhaps whilst she was participating in her own maternity ward hijinks during the Jason and Franco births, she happened upon Naomi’s own “special deliveries????” It still doesn’t explain Jeff’s past in the equation….when first he left Port Charles, he headed for Nevada, then overseas. Did he meet Naomi in Vegas??? I’m sure whatever scenario is conjured to set up this storyline, it will be as full of holes as most others!
Celia
July 31, 2016 at 10:05 am
@Shay.
Hey, babes….,
Well, now; this ‘Jeff-business’, as you know, is virgin territory for me. I am assuming Jeff is Lizzie’s Daddy?
LOL, Shay, as soon as Heather entered the ‘equation’, a few thoughts entered my mind….not as sophisticated as yours due to the fact of my limited knowledge……I find myself quite handicapped when many of you get nostalgic and take a trip down memory lane…… yet, I wondered.
If Nutty Hetty did not react to the news that her son is interested in Lizzie is perhaps for the simple reason she had not borne Hayden or Liz. Just speculating here. It is impossible to give a judicious guess on these soaps……so, ultimately we accept whatever is served on our plates.
So many scenatios: Liz and Hayden could be twins, fathered by this Jeff person, as I said. Naomi kept Hayden and gave Liz to the Webers. Daddy Ray was cockooled, and was never the wiser. As the Italians say; he is “cornuto”…. Wearing horns ( when a wife cheats on her spouse).
OR: the women are half-sisters, which would have no bearing on Franco doing the no-no with Liz.
On the other hand, if they are hanf sisters, and Heather did give birth to Hayden ( the father being Ray), then Franco and Hayden are half siblings.
Is it possible Heather ‘gave’ the baby to Ray and Naomi?A reverse situation could be applicable here. HaHaHaHaHa. Now, I am taking this to the utmost extreme……the imagination gallops, Shay. I hope you are following me because I can’t seem to follow myself, LOL.
Nonetheless, there is a definite ‘something’ between Naomi and Heather. Undoubtedly, the storytellers don’t have the plot within their grasp yet. Will it fizzle out like Fluke’s?
Whatever happens, I am just glad to see Heather. She is simply and indubitably a riot to watch.
Accidental pun. Later.
Timmm
August 1, 2016 at 5:13 am
We should wait a minute because you are correct sweetie, Hayden is FINALLY getting interesting courtesy of Liz’s suggested mother. Hayden and Liz can scratch their eyes out and then Sarah Webber rolls into town to put BOTH of them in their places and THEN Richard Dean Anderson reprises his role as Jeff Webber AND HE is connected to Laura. GH is back!!!
Shay
August 1, 2016 at 10:32 pm
@CeeCee…..Well, one can never underestimate Heather’s powers of duplicity….she is a seasoned pro nonpareil! You know, I had another thought about her lack of concern for a Liz and Franco physical pairing….just suppose she really isn’t the Franckenbirth mama after all….since she’s lied about nearly everything else when it suits her purpose, why not the truth regarding this mad artiste’s real origins??? That would clear the way for her to have produced baby Liz (and/or Hayden)…..just a notion! (I’m hoping against that first suggestion….I mean the lovely Liz as Heather’s daughter???? Ohhhh nooooo! Now Hayden, I would believe as this shedevil’s spawn, given she definitely has exhibited similar tendencies!) Honestly, even though I was pretty much privy to all of Ms. Webber’s inspired lunacy during the ’80’s when her antics were heavily featured onscreen, the modern day regimes have already so incorporated major revisionism into the past lives of all our beloved legacy characters that anything is now possible!!!! It seems as though Heather has lived most of her life in the shadows, and has plenty of skeletons in her closet left to unearth! As for the details of Jeff and his Heathers I/II, I had to check online for details, because I never really “knew” them…..perhaps I briefly saw them through some flashbacks, which soaps once heavily utilized—and would be an excellent means of bringing people up to speed today—but I still needed to fact check on specifics about these characters. Even with such information at hand, there are still plenty of major loopholes and lapses left open to interpretation…..and you can bet the showrunners will shamelessly exploit them! Let’s just pray this twisted family tree tale isn’t as convoluted as the “Clusterfluke!”
Becky
July 23, 2016 at 12:14 pm
I guess they thought it would be too soon to bring him back from the dead a second time. So they used the tired twin storyline. Too much! This show is getting ludicrous and I wanted to throw something at the tv when he walked in. Love the actor but enough is enough already. I may have to move on.
Alan
July 23, 2016 at 12:25 pm
How inspired to make him a pediatric surgeon since all the kids on this show are either SORAS-ed or rarely (if ever) shown.
At this point I just hope the show will just keeps adding more and more new characters every week until the credits take up the entire hour (that would be more entertaining than anything Jean and Shelly have on screen these days).
robbie
July 24, 2016 at 12:41 am
Hilarious!
jeremy
July 23, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Awesome News…. loving this new Character and he is looking good 🙂
Jo
July 23, 2016 at 3:04 pm
This actor can say more with his eyes than many can say with pages of lines. He proved that yet again when he stepped thru the door as Joe. Was a huge fan of Carlos and his rolling r’s so I am excited to see how he makes this polished character his own. Glad to hear the higher ups listened to the fans!
Patty
July 23, 2016 at 3:16 pm
Love him and happy he us back.in this awesome new role, I just do not want Sabrina and Mike break up I love them 2 together.
Trish
July 23, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Thank you, FV! I am so happy that Jeffrey is back. He is a superb actor and will be a great addition to the GH family as a character who has a chance of actually sticking around! Jeffrey, could you and Teresa make up a new song about Dr. Joe? I loved the old one about Carlos! Welcome back!
aria
July 23, 2016 at 5:53 pm
i hate carlos, so please don’t let this be a plot twist down the line where its reveal that he’s indeed carlos, i’m like joe or better yet, DR. Joe, so lets not turn this into a cheesy plot twist on top of and old twist,( twin thing) so far everything is playing out great let him be a doctor, and now we can have him budding heads w/ the other doctors, griffin and Finn, we need female doctors by the way.
lou piikes
July 23, 2016 at 6:38 pm
I love a greaseless cleaned up Carlos. He looks like a shiny new penny. Lol
Patrick
July 25, 2016 at 7:51 pm
I laughed the first time… your post.. and I continue to
from the very start… their were posts that …. were under duress that Carlos needed a bath a shave a mobbed up henchman that just would not do
LOL
lets go that 180
come full circle
Jeffrey Vincent Parise with full scrutiny REELED in spotlight
with the cast on his own shared the screen
and yes… character actors are that much better brighter and “shiny”
love him don’t you
lou piikes
July 27, 2016 at 5:40 am
Joe Rivera alright for now. Maybe he’ll give Michael and Sabrina something to do.
James R. Poissant
July 24, 2016 at 3:58 am
I don’t care if they used an old staple—I’m just glad the actor is back because he really is good. Always fun to watch.
pooki
July 24, 2016 at 4:55 am
Love having J back. Hope Michael finds someone more his age to love. Think Sabrina would be better with J.
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Sabrina would be better with a pair of cement crocs!
Shay
July 31, 2016 at 3:40 am
@Timmm….I second that motion!
Celia
July 27, 2016 at 3:20 am
Yes, pooki. I agree. As, I am sure, so will Shay. She abhors Sabrina’s interloping and mingling with the mightily colossal, aristo-cats, THE Quartermaines. LOL.
Did you used to watch PASSIONS, pooki? I do think that was Rebecca’s ( Andre Evans) pet name for Julian (Ben Masters).
As crazy and ridiculous that soap was, I truly loved it!!
SoftJohn
July 24, 2016 at 5:43 am
I have a funny feeling they’re just recycling the Ava/Denise storyline from last year. I feel Carlos somehow paid one of doctors to make it look like he was dead, and then said he came back as his “twin brother” so he can get the upper hand on Julian.
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 3:59 pm
I hope Joe kills Sonny and Julian but it won’t happen and I don’t think Joe is Carloooooooos!
Shari
July 24, 2016 at 7:51 am
Enough of this guy already! There are so many underused characters now and this one keeps coming back over and over. Somebody listen and bring back Ian Buchanan!
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 3:58 pm
No, FV has HIS favorites and that’s who we are stuck with!
Linda
July 24, 2016 at 10:21 am
I dont know if he is really Carlos but Parise is an outstanding actor!
Ghlover
July 24, 2016 at 12:49 pm
So many things can be done here. Number 1: reveal that Carlos and Jienare lily’s Rivera’s brothers and let Sonny feel terrible about how he treated Carlos.
Number 2: have Joe ask Sonny to seek revenge on Julian. Sonny agrees due to guilt even though he knows this will anger Micheal.
Number3: John and Alexis. I know seems off, but i dunno i think it could work. If not Alexis, have him paired with Claudette!!
Any other ideas out there?
Timmm
July 24, 2016 at 3:55 pm
Love that Jeffrey is back BUT that means more Snorebrina!
Shay
July 24, 2016 at 11:59 pm
With a bit of luck, maybe Dr. Joe will “surgically remove” Sabs and son by taking them all back from whence they came…..she always wanted to snag a doctor, so now here’s her chance!
Timmm
July 25, 2016 at 6:49 am
Edwardo, what a freakin joke! Edward is spinning and spinning! He is NOT Michael’s kid! Edward hated Sonny and would NEVER accept this thug as a grandson!
j9
July 24, 2016 at 4:38 pm
Best news of the week! Handsome, excellent acting skills, charisma galore! What a treat to see him when he was at the door!
Really don’t care what plot device would have been used to bring him back, just glad they had the sense to not let this talented guy get away!
Would be neat to see if he has a little bit (just a teeny bit) of a darkside to contend with.
Bravo GH executives!!
Patrick
July 24, 2016 at 9:25 pm
“… What a treat to see him when he was at the door! ”
I was floored
RIGHT ON post
Mister K
July 25, 2016 at 5:57 am
I would really like to see the characters that are on the canvas develop. I was never a big Carlos fan and really don’t think Michael fits in with this story very well. Just my opinion. =) Have a great day friends.
GRANTLOVER!!
July 25, 2016 at 4:26 pm
I am so sick of the bring back the dead with a twin that I been throwing up ever since I saw Joe!!!!!!!!!!! KILL HIM OFF TO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shay
July 29, 2016 at 1:00 am
Thank you, “Grantlover!” By the way, are you referring to “Grant Putnam/Andrews?”
Jane
July 25, 2016 at 6:08 pm
Oh come on. That’s all I have to say.
SuzE
July 29, 2016 at 3:23 pm
I am so glad GH found a way to bring Jeffrey Vincent Parise back. I think he’s an awesome actor and he’s quite good-looking, as well. I’m not bothered by the ‘unknown twin’ storyline – it’s no more unbelievable than a lot of other storylines on all the daytime ‘dramas’. I loved the character of Carlos with Sabrina, so I’m hoping that chemistry continues with Joe and Sabrina. I find Sabrina to be a bit boring, but she came to life when she was with Carlos. I’m not a fan of her and Michael together, so bring on Sabrina and Joe!
edith
July 31, 2016 at 4:23 pm
I am THRILLED to have Jeffrey Vincent Parise back! I screamed out loud when Joe came to Sabrina’s door! I really had to do a double take when he came on to see if it was the same actor! His whole aura had changed! But where did he go? What a tease!
Christy
August 2, 2016 at 10:41 pm
I was pleasantly surprised. It was a surprise when Carlos’ ghost popped up in Julians room, and then to see jefferey again when sabrina opened the door. Great they brought him back, and loved they voice, look change too.
Never been in love with Michael and Sabrina tho… not even a like.