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John J. York Back at General Hospital

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On Friday, May 10th, General Hospital fans received some wonderful images and news. John J. York who has played the beloved Mac Scorpio on the ABC daytime drama series is back at work and taping all-new episodes of the show.

“Mac is back!” read the General Hospital social media post hashtag. John is pictured with longtime leading lady, Kristina Wagner and in other pics with Wagner, along with his TV son, Josh Kelly.  York has played the younger brother of Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) since 1991.

Previously, York announced he was taking time off from GH to undergo treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes and multiple smoldering myeloma (two blood and bone marrow disorders). This included chemo treatments, finding a blood doner match for  blood stem cell transplant and more.

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Late in 2023, York shared an update on his health on social media. At that time, John expressed, “(Things) are actually going along very well. I’m still in the middle stages of everything.” He added, “I’m feeling really good. Hopefully, hopefully, things go the way they are, maybe be back on the show late spring, early summer.

York’s return pics were greeted with wonderful excitement from his GH co-stars on the Instagram post, including  co-stars Finola Hughes (Anna) and Cameron Mathison (Drew).

Michael Fairman TV is wishing John well, and thrilled to see he is back at work.

Share your thoughts as “Mac is Back” to General Hospital via the comment section below.

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The best news in a long time! Hope John’s recovery is going smooth and we are blessed with Mac in PC for years to come!

Wonderful news! “Mac” has always been one of my favorite GH characters and I HOPE these new writers do “write” by giving Mac one fantastic relationship with Cody. So happy for Jon York; I’m so glad to hear he’s well on his way to restored good health. May it continue…

Doing “write” by John and his character would be for them to create a storyline based on the ACTUAL, ACCURATE history of his character. Such a story would have Mac at its center. It wouldnt have Mac playing second fiddle to a shallow cardboard character like Cody played by an “actor” who only got cast on GH because Frank Valentini is his former boss ( on OLTL) and he desperately begged Frank for a job! Let’s get real here. Both John J York and his Iconic character deserve so much better!

Always loved Mac. Can’t wait for “Mac’s” return and to FINALLY have Cody tell him he’s his son. I’m hoping these new writers know how to write a warm/loving father/son relationship for Cody and Mac; both characters are deserving of a wonderful father/son relationship and I’m really looking forward to it!

So happy for John! I was devastated to hear the news that he wasn’t well, encouraged and hopeful when he found a donor, and now relieved to know he’s doing well. Best to you John! So looking forward to you back on GH; you were missed!

Absolutely wonderful news. I love John and am so happy he’s back at work. Congratulations on your recovery John. Stay strong and well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The best news of the day. John has been missed by all and I’m so glad he’s feeling good!
Welcome back John!!!

Yessss!!

The nicest man ever!! So happy he is doing better

Awesome news! So glad to hear that John is apparently doing well and back on the show. He’s an inspiration, to be dealing with not one but two blood and bone marrow disorders, and to be able to return to work in a relatively short amount of time, all things considered. God bless him, and best wishes that his recovery continues to go well!

It will be great to have Mac back home in Port Charles, and I look forward to them finally being able to move along the Mac/Cody story. As Rebecca commented, and I agree 100%, I would love to see Mac and Cody develop a father/son relationship, as well as with Maxie and the kids, and Cody’s uncle Robert.

A great welcome back story for him would be to have Frisco come back and get Mac and Felicia involved in some mess that he’s in. That would make for great story and some great scenes.

So happy our “Big Mac” is back where he belongs.Your family isnt the same without you. Hope you find out that you are Cody’s dad. Stay well!

Wonderful, wonderful news! So happy he’s well enough to return. He’s been missed. Best Wishes for continued good health. I look forward to seeing John/Mac grace our TV’s again.

I am so thrilled that “Mac is Back !!!!” Finally, some good news out of GH. Keeping York in my prayers !

Yay, is he reentering by ship, like the 1st time he entered Port Charles? Great news! Sgmkj!

So happy he’s back missed him

So glad he’s back and healthy

Yes !!! I have missed seeing his handsome face. I’m so glad that he’s feeling better and I hope that he’s back for a long time

That’s great to hear! Hopefully he’ll be on more than two or three times a year now.

Im thrilled that John has recovered. I had literally thousands of viewers praying for his health on my GH Historical Museum Facebook Page ( It has 12K followers and the average post reaches at least 3K people).
But to be honest I dont look forward to his return to GH. The show has marginalized him for far too long. Im also not a fan of how Valentini completely rewrote Mac and Dominque’s history just to prop up the hiring of another one of his OLTL cronies Josh Kelly ( Cody).
John deserves a story that recounts the rich past of his character not to be in the shadow of another pointless GH newbie. SMH

I was just wondering how John York was…then I woke to this good news. I can’t wait for his return to the screen.

Wonderful news.

awesome news, God bless, Mac is Back!!!

Best GH news in months. So happy to have him back and he looks fantastic. Now come on lets do the son reveal ASAP

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General Hospital’s Rena Sofer Remarries Sanford Bookstaver

Congratulations are in order for Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo, General Hospital) and her longtime love, TV director and producer, Sanford Bookstaver. The couple re-tied the knot over this past weekend in a wedding ceremony.

In a post on her Instagram, Sofer shared the details, expressing, “This weekend on what would have been our 21st wedding anniversary I got to Re-Marry my best friend Sanford Booksaver once again!”

The GH star and Daytime Emmy-winner added,”The journey we are about to begin is the most exciting adventure, in a new state and town, but most thrilling is that we get to do it together as husband and wife!”

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Alluding to their time apart, Rena noted, “The three years we spent apart were humbling and heartbreaking but vital to us finding each other again. The love I have for you now is the foundation of my life. I can’t imagine another moment NOT walking through life with you hand in hand and our hearts entwined. You are the love of my life, and it’s not ‘oops we did it again, but I’m so grateful we did it again!❤️❤️❤️”

Previously, Sofer was married to GH and Days star, Wally Kurth (Ned and Justin, respectively) from 1995-1997, and the two share a daughter together, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth. Rena and Sanford were previously married from 2005 to 2017 and share a daughter together, Avalon Leone.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Alexis , Finn, and Kristina Face Life-Altering Moments

This week on ABC’s General Hospital could bring a shift in the lives of several lives in Port Charles. In the latest promo for the daytime drama series, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is seen in court facing her accuser, the brother of her former lover, the late Neil Byrne, in the form of Lane Davies as Fergus Byrne.

Will Alexis finally be reinstated as a lawyer? Will Fergus and Alexis actually hit it off since Lane and Nancy Lee Grahn played the beloved Mason and Julia Capwell on Santa Barbara, and Davies was previously on GH as Dr. Cameron Lewis?

Meanwhile, a pregnant Kristina (Kate Mansi) is reeling after seeing her father, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) lose his grip and threatening to kill Jason (Steve Burton) and Dex (Evan Hofer). Will her unborn baby be in danger?

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Finally, Finn’s (Michael Easton) sobriety is really tested and it all seems to be inadvertently caused by the Cerullos. First, at the wedding reception of Brook Lynn and Chase, Carmine hands Finn a glass of champagne after his daughter Violet’s performance. Not paying attention, he takes a sip of champagne during a toast.

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Now, Carmine and Gloria send a bottle of bourbon to Finn with their “warmest regards.” However, Finn can’t stop himself from pouring himself a drink.  Will Finn finally give in, and we are off to the races with another addiction storyline for the good doctor? Stay tuned.

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Now, let us know. What do you think will happen with Finn, Alexis and Kristina on this week’s GH? Share your theories in the comment section.

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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Defends Sonny Going Postal, “It Could Definitely Happen”

Last Friday’s May 17th cliffhanger of General Hospital saw Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) beating up Dex (Evan Hofer) and threatening to shoot and kill both Dex and Jason (Steve Burton), who is restraining him outside the ballroom at the wedding reception of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard).

For months, Sonny has been taking less than his prescribed dosage of medication to control his bipolar disorder.  The mobster has no idea that he has been duped by Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), who is the one that set this dangerous situation in motion, in an effort to eliminate Sonny and eventually Jason from interfering in Pikeman taking over the territory.

One fan questioned the validity of Sonny’s reaction to Dex and Jason after the pei, when he took to X and expressed, “People off their medications don’t necessarily go around hitting people and being out of control. This was the WRONG message to send. I don’t expect anything from Frank Valentini and General Hospital anymore, but you could’ve (and should’ve) stopped it cold.”

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Maurice Benard replied back to that comment and defended the actions of Sonny given the circumstances. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winner shared, “This is true but when you have a character like Sonny who’s volatile and is drinking and is manic and his thoughts are taken him over it could definitely happen like I said, ‘bipolar ain’t pretty.”‘

GH has portrayed Sonny’s battle with mental illness and the importance of keeping on your meds, plus the issues surrounding it for years. However, some fans have not been pleased by this latest plot point.

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The pick-up of the story begins tomorrow on Monday, May 20th where teasers for the episode share: Sonny is horrified. Blaze consoles Kristina (who walked in on her dad threatening Jason and Dex) and Jason summons Carly.

So, what did you think of the plot point of Sonny threatening to kill Dex and Jason, after beating up Dex, given his growing paranoia? Comment below.

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