General Hospital
Jens Austin Astrup Makes His ‘General Hospital’ Debut as Kai Taylor: What Were Your First Impressions?
Trina Robinson’s (Tabyana Ali) new love interest has arrived, but now will it stick? On Tuesday’s, November 12th episode of General Hospital, actor Jens Austin Astrup made his highly-anticipated debut as “QB1” otherwise known as Kai Taylor.
In Astrup’s first episode, Kai runs right into Trina and she spills a drink on the guy. It seems we are off to the races, in particular, because Trina is apparently pissed off that Kai is supposed to be part of their art history class group project, and she emailed him and he never responded.
Kai had no idea he was even taking an art history class as he has a tutor who signs him up for the classes he needs to take so he can get by in school. Josslyn (Eden McCoy) tries to explain that Kai is the star quarterback of PCU and is so good he may be turning pro shortly. Kai’s friend tells Trina, they are going to the playoffs because of Kai, and he doesn’t have time for art class. Trina says she can see that and storms off in a huff.
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However, in the twist, we see that Kai all of a sudden makes a call to his tutor to find out what classes he is enrolled in as he does not want to mess up Trina’s grade, which is important to her.
Jens has a tall order ahead of him as the new viable love interest for Trina; following the departure of Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Spencer Cassadine, and how popular Sprina was with fans of GH.
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The young actor addressed the challenges head on when speaking on it to Soap Opera Digest, “I don’t feel intimidated, because I feel that this (potential romance) actually exists on its own plane than Sprina,” shares Astrup. “I think we have a very different dynamic. I don’t feel that I’m competing or have to fill the shoes of Spencer. I don’t feel like I’m taking his spot. I just feel excited to get to know Tabyana better and for Kai to get to know Trina better. I think Tabyana is amazing and I hope we can create something special, too. And especially doing the scenes with Tabyana that I’ve done recently, I feel confident that (the fans) are going to see a dynamic that is differently fulfilling for Trina, and feel the chemistry and the bond that is being created.”
So, GH fans, what were you first impressions of Jen Austin Astrup as Kai Taylor? Are you going to give the guy a chance to win over your hearts, and that of Trina’s? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. But first, in case you missed it, check out the scenes below when Kai meets Trina.
I like that Trina called him out on the “no-show” in her class. She did a great job of conveying the message to him that he shouldn’t get special treatment just because he’s a star football player. So far, the interaction has been good to watch. She’s a talented actress and deserves an interesting story line. Let’s see where this goes.
I thought it was obnoxious. She didn’t know him and he didn’t skip out on her. He explained he wasn’t aware of his schedule, and she could have explained why it’s important. But obviously they’ll have some great romance and he’ll be smitten by her attitude. Another case where she’s pissed at a guy and then falls for him. Same with Joss and Dex, Trina and Spencer.
And the list goes on. This SL is boring and it hasn’t even srarted!
Here I go again–
I do not like Trina–because ‘phony’
She is a small person, teenytinny..
She is wearing 6” height shoes to stop talking into people’s buttons…
They hired a short person and need to stop camera tricks and have her walking on stilts–
I have a low tolerance for phony (Anna another day lol)
So- with Trina back, I dunno, but I do like the guy—- but he will bring Trina up soooooo.
0oooh well it is what it is, phony on display..
Trina is qshort let her be herself–
no shoe lifts and stilts.. be herself..
((all Triny fans enjoy her back on your screen )
Ummmm; so you don’t like her because she’s petite? You do know that females wear platforms, heels, etc, to add height, whether petite or a statuesque model. There’s nothing “phony” about that. Strange thing to have against her, lol. I’m 5’2″ and I’ve worn high heels or platforms too. Hey; even Prince wore platforms!
I too found su000 a little over the top ! Wonder if su000 is 6’4″ tall and hits their head on door frames??? I agree Rebecca1, what a petty issue.
Hi GH fan–
naww, not 6’4″ I’m might be 7″, and take the door frame with me .. LOL 🙂
Hi Rebeca, I hope you’re having a good day..
you said;; ”’Ummmm; so you don’t like her because she’s petite? ”’
— to answer your question–
No, I did not say that.
My exact words are-
”I do not like Trina–because ‘phony’”
And again– to her fans enjoy having her back on your screens, enjoy.. 🙂
Hi SuOOO, how you doing friend? Just like to add my 10cents, prices gave gone up you know, ha. I can’t stand the migity Trina, never could. I don’t care if she’s on stilts or standing in a bucket. I know she has lots of fans, but I’m not one of them. Not crazy about Joss either, too much ego and always in someone’s face. You take care and never change, I love your whole take on things.Btw, just turned 92 last week, can’t believe it!
Hi Violet—- I agree, two thumbs up..
And–
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 92 !!
God bless… I’m waiting for your 100th birthday, the big one!!
Stay safe and happy 🙂
00ooh and — Trina is the worst recast, ever..
I’m not happy with all the people that are being let go so its hard to enjoy any new character the only good thing about his debut is it puts Trina back on our screen, I love seeing her and I think she deserves to be on a lot.
Oh please no. Lots of GH vets and legacy characters. Trina’s not the pull to the show.
Oh look, she can’t stand the new guy. Gee, I wonder what’s going to happen next? So hackneyed and trite. We’ve seen these same stories a million times.
“We’ve seen these same stories a million times.” Yep, that’s true for all of the junk they’re writing lately. Even by soap standards, these writers are just phoning it in.
He was fine. The writing seems obvious, and I’m not really sensing a chemistry here. It matters not, because I’ve decided to ride into the sunset with Tristan Rogers. It occurred to me, upon his departure, that there are no other characters left that I’m all that interested in. They’ve completely de-clawed Tracy. Monica has become the Robin Masters of Port Chuck. Never been a huge Stone Cold fan. And don’t get me started on Sonny and Carly. And the Drew/Willow and the impending “who’s the daddy” stuff coming up makes me modestly ill. I wish the prgram well, but I’m taking a break for awhile.
Meh. That;s my first impression.
Meh is right!
So Trina is being set up for another great GH Romance that will take 1 – 2 years to get going.
Then watch for the big BOOM! That moment when GH crafts and discovers something to break up said couple forever. One of the main characters will leave and die – or they will make the couple brother and sister or cousins.
Why? Because GH hates its fanbase – we are always screaming and whining about their stories. That’s why they broke up Cody & Sasha to punish us in the worst way possible – for a storyline that is no longer even relevant because “Daddy” left town with “Mother” the ultimate destroyer of everything GH that is happy or joyful.
There is no JOY on GH – bring back the joy and maybe we’ll stop fast-forwarding almost the entire show.
Right: Trina will fall for Kai, then Spencer will return! Soap opera’s are so predictable!
Your absolutely right about no successful long term relationships on GH! For instance Sprina had a very successful fan base, bought in high ratings when they were on, even when GH tried to sabotage them with Esme! Understand Nic left but you think they would recast, knowing this pairing was so popular! Wake up Frank and writers!
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Tells Danny: ‘The Place They Were Holding Me Was Bad, Really Bad’
What happened to Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) when he was captivity by the WSB? That is the question on many minds of General Hospital viewers, especially following the airing of the Tuesday, July 14 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, which also received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards yesterday.
In story and in the pick-up of Monday’s episode, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes face to face with his father at the Quartermaine boathouse. Jason assures his son that he is home for good. However, Jason is confused why the WSB suddenly released him from Jakarta in the last 48 hours.
Danny goes in on his father for taking the fall for Cullum’s shooting when it was Rocco who shot the now deceased WSB director. Jason tried to explain he had to make a last minute decision and didn’t want Rocco’s life to be ruined by shooting another man.
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JASON WANTS TO TAKE A SHORT TRIP WITH DANNY
Jason promised Danny that from now on, he is his top priority, and that time away has given him a new perspective. When Danny tries to get more intel from his dad on what he went through, all Jason would say is, “The place they were holding me was bad, really bad.”
Danny admits that the person he told that Rocco shot Cullum was Port Charles bureau chief, Jack Brennan, but he told him that WSB would want Danny to drop the whole thing, and just leave it be now that Cullum is dead.
TRACY SEES JASON
Suddenly, Tracy (Jane Elliot) shows up and is happy to see that Jason has resurfaced saying she knew he would be back. As she welcomed him home, Jason has a favor to ask her.
Next, he proposes much to Danny’s happiness, that he and his son are going to away together for a few days to catch up on things. So, that there is no issue, Jason asks if Tracy can please tell Alexis that he has returned to Port Charles and anyone else that would need to know, so they are not concerned for Danny’s welfare and that they know he is with his dad. Tracy agrees, and she and Jason share a hug.
Now the question is, what happened to Jason? We know his face is beaten up. We saw in flashbacks he was held in a cell and we can see he had been experiencing what seems like PTSD from being in captivity.
Previously, GH co-head writer, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten previewed to Soap Opera Digest on Jason’s return, “His imprisonment has had a profound effect on his outlook and how he intends to conduct the rest of his life. His decision will have big implications for Danny, Britt, the Quartermaines, Anna and especially Sonny.”
So, what do you think happened to Jason while being held by the WSB? Did something horrific occur? Will Jason tell Sonny he can no longer work for him so he no longer puts himself or his family in any kind of danger? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Now that this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Nominations have been announced, several of the acting nominees will share their reactions and more to learning they are going for gold when the ceremony rolls around on October 30.
However, tonight on Tuesday July 14 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Michael Fairman once again host his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel.
Scheduled to appear thus far are: Beyond the Gates stars, Lead Actress nominee: Karla Mosley (Dani), Supporting Actress nominee: Trisha Mann-Grant (Leslie), and Supporting Actor nominees: Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
From The Young and the Restless: Lead Actress nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Lead Actor nominee Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Supporting Actress nominee Camryn Grimes (Mariah) and Supporting Actor nominee Sean Dominic (Nate).
In addition look for General Hospital’s Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn), from Days of Our Lives, Outstanding Guest Performer nominee, Christopher Sean (Paul) and from The Bold and the Beautiful Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam) and Supporting Actor nominee Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) plus more featured guests.
So, what did you think of this year’s Emmy nominations for Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless?
Be with us in the live chat with your questions and comments on this year’s nominations and for our special guests.
For upcoming celebrity features, livestreams, special event coverage and more, make sure to “subscribe” to the Michael Fairman Channel.
So, looking forward to tonight’s special show with the nominees? Let us know via the comment section below and if you can’t be with us live, if you have any questions you want posed to our special guests and we just might ask during the broadcast.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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