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John Oliver Wraps His ‘General Hospital’ Guest Star Turn as Z: What Were Your Impressions?

Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver’s three-episode guest star arc on General Hospital has come to its conclusion. Oliver’s final appearance on the ABC daytime drama series was Monday, July 6.
Oliver, who publicized back on a March episode of his late night talk show, that he was offering himself up to the soaps and pleaded for a juicy role, certainly got his wish ten-fold on General Hospital in the role of the head of the WSB named Z.
During his run, Z helicoptered down to Spoon Island to survey the damage after the shootout which found, Cassius (Ryan Paevey), Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) shot. Cullum died, Cassius and Josslyn survived. Oliver’s first order of business after touching down was to shoot an injured WSB henchman!

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Z STRIKES A DEAL
Later, Z visited Josslyn at General Hospital, where the two brokered a deal. He would set free Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Jason (Steve Burton), and she would agree to put the blame on the entire messy WSB situation on Cassius as the scapegoat to make the organization look back because of Cullum’s misdeeds.
On Monday and to close-out Oliver’s visit to GH, he lived out some of his soap trope dreams when in a confrontation with Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), he gets a patented soap slap, when Z won’t help Carly get her daughter, Josslyn out of the WSB. Later, he tries to ask Carly out for dinner and flirts with her, but she flatly turns him down.

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ONE LAST LOOSE END TO TIE UP
In his final scene, Z enters a maximum security type hospital room where Cassius Faison is being held as a prisoner. Z informs Cassius that he will get the death penalty and be charged with murder, kidnapping and more, unless he comes to work for him. It’s Cassius Faison’s a get-out-of-jail free card.
Previously, Laura Wright who shared scenes with Oliver expressed to Variety on the talk show host’s job well done, “A lot of times people like to come on and make fun of what we do, and I’m not a big fan of that. Our job is as important as anyone else’s, and we don’t consider it a different type of acting or anything like that. So, I was so impressed with the writing that honored what he does well while also staying true to what we do, and how he showed up and delivered. It was incredible.”
Next up, Oliver will be seen in a undisclosed role on Days of Our Lives on August 11, 12 and 14. In case you missed it, here’s a preview!
So what did you think of John Oliver’s performances a GH’s Z? Would you like to see him make another return visit as the powerful head of the WSB down the line? What was your favorite moment of Oliver’s on GH over his three-episode arc? Let us know via the comment section.
I would love to see John Oliver return. He knew his lines, his acting was pretty good and convincing. He was cast perfectly in this role. Nice job John!
They gave him A TON of great material & he knocked it out of the park! He was inserted right in the middle of the climax to a HUGE storyline & fit in seemlessly. I hope he attends the next daytime Emmys with the GH cast when they submit that shootout episode for Best Daytime show AND THEY WIN! It was THAT SPECTACULAR. GH IS ON FIRE! Excellent job John, cast & crew. THAT is how you make the end to a long storyline PAYOFF!!!! KICK ASS GH!!!!!!
Most comedians make good actors with the exception of Jerry Seinfeld.
John Oliver understood the assignment. He did not disappoint. I wish he had more interaction with other players instead of orbiting around Carly’s sun. Now to those who recently discovered John Oliver, I urge you to watch Last Week with John Oliver on HBO. If you don’t subscribe, you can catch him on YouTube. Oliver is not only hilarious, he fights the good fight and underscores incredibly important issues largely ignored by the media. His promotion of GH will surely boost GH’s ratings so one good turn deserves another- watch Last Night wuth John Oliver. Moreover, I understand he is genuinely a nice fellow.
He proved he can act. Unlike some other stunt casting (SAS), John delivered with the quality material he was given. The way Z told Carly he never had an agent’s mommy complain was well written and well acted!
Kudos John. Come back again someday.
Loved,loved,loved him. The walk and face..shooting someone as you walk by a true soap move. My favorite was the slap heard around the world.
Excellent. Would love to see him return. Nice writing here, and good decision to have him in scenes with two of their strongest actors, Wright and McCoy. His scene with Joss was my favorite.
I mean, John Oliver is a known actor, so I knew he would be able to do the material. However, his portrayal of “Z” was nothing to write home about. It was a standard portrayal of a day player character for three episodes.
Bravo!! John nailed the character Z!!!
John Oliver’s appearance on GH was so fun and added an air of uniqueness to the show. He did a great job of acting. I would love to see him become a semi-regular fixture in the cast.
John Oliver makes no James Bond!I wasn’t impressed!And who slaps some one of his position!”Head of!”WSB”(CIA)!
Um…Carly does. Perhaps you haven’t met her, so allow me to introduce you to Caroline Benson, AKA Carly Spencer. She will stop at nothing to protect her children. She grabbed a bailif’s gun and shot her son’s kidnapper in open court, so slapping the head of the WSB is just another Tuesday for Carly.
You’re reminding me of another reason why I have hated Carly no matter what talented actress plays her. The “kidnapper” to whom you refer was the beloved Dr Tony Jones who was driven to temporary insanity after Carly tried to pass off baby Michael as his. By the time tests revealed that AJ was the biological father, Tony had bonded with the infant. So he snapped and took Michael in a state of tragic desperation. So Carly shoots poor Tony in the head while in court. Carly basically ruined Tony’s life, and she never expressed any remorse for that, or for what she did to AJ( which is another story). Yes, I hate Carly.
Oops. My response above was meant for Sue, not Mildred. (Although I’d like to tell Mildred that John Oliver would never presume suitable to play James Bond. In fact, the very idea would make him chuckle).
He did a great job and I hope they can have him back really soon
Writers missed a chance in the Carly-Z encounter, where an infatuated Oliver introduces himself as “Z … but you may call me Zed.”
I thought John Oliver fit in great with general hospital his a natural and and should return
Love Him please let him return. Love the it aint gonna happen with the Carly slap
Absolutely!
I want him to come back. Please.
John Oliver did it! He was a wonderful addition to the WSB story line. He came in hot
I totally loved it.My favorite scene is when he asked Carly to dinner.And thee slap it was comedy look on his face he bought a lighter act to the drama world love love loved him
He was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed him as Z. He managed to create an interesting character I wanted to know more about just in those few scenes.
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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?
In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!
Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?
Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.
Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.
Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.
In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.
However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE
Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!
“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”
STAYING CAMERA READY
However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.
So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”
While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.
Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”
Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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