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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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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.
Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.
Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET
Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.
Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT
At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.
Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.
The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.
So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.
In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.
Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST
Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).
Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.
Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.
TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES
Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!
Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.
Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.
So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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‘General Hospital’ Fall 2026 Preview: Unexpected Arrivals and Romance; Sonny and Drew at War, What Happened to Jack?

General Hospital’s co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte have given the ABC daytime drama’s fall preview of what to look for in the months ahead in Port Charles.
According to the scribes, as told to TV Insider, “Unexpected arrivals, unexpected romance and unexpected connections,” are the order of the season, plus, “secrets are going to be exposed that will upend lives for better and worse — and new secrets will need to be kept.”
In the relationship department, don’t expect everything to go the way you may think! Let’s take a look at some of the highlights that point to some major moments in the near future on GH.

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ROMEO AND JULIET
“The conflict between Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) will continue to build with potentially fatal consequences,” shared the head writers as Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) and Rocco’s (Finn Carr) relationship gets more solid, the more it will be tried to be pulled apart, especially by Drew. This is what they are calling their “Romeo and Juliet” young love story.
BURYING JACK BRENNAN
Nina (Cynthia Watros) will be in the hot seat, thanks to evidence planted by Drew and Carly (Laura Wright) overhearing her threatening the MIA Jack. According to the GH head writers, “Nina may face a dark future — but perhaps not as dark a future as those who seek her downfall.” Meanwhile Ava (Maura West) and Drew’s unholy alliance will have “repercussions for years to come.” Let’s not forget they buried Jack’s body.
JASON AND BRITT MAY NOT LAST
Those who wanted Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) romance to come to an end, may get their wish! As the head scribes shared, “Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under (Ross) Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”

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ANNA’S BREAKING POINT AND CAN VALENTIN STAY AWAY ?
As for Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), who Jason is trying to save and who has lost her way (thanks to visions of Peter August) and being gaslighted by Cullum and company, it will, “lead to her breaking point and may lead another person to an early grave.” On that note, Carly and Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) relationship is tested after his attempt to buy back Spoon Island. Only problem is someone else got their first, and it may be hard for Valentin to deny his feelings for Anna aren’t greater than he thinks.

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BROOK LYNN’S LIFE AS SHE KNOWS IT BLOWS UP IN HER FACE
The writers added, “Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) face a turning point. Her secret may finally unravel their marriage; worse, it may leave the family vulnerable when someone comes calling with a claim on Phoebe.” Will Chase now hop between the sheets with his ex Willow? And, will Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) stake his claim to be the father of the little Phoebe? How can Brook Lynn’s life as she knows it survive this?
TRINA’S STALKER … WHO IS IT?
Does Trina (Tabyana Ali) have a stalker … or a true number one genuine fan? Whatever the case, something ominous is going to happen to Kai (Jen Austin Astrup), when the GH writers shared, “Kai is true blue and will step up to defend Trina— but his closeness to Trina may prove detrimental to his health.” In addition, the stalker situation pairs up Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and Trina to try get to the bottom of who is behind it, but in doing so, may have put a target on Emma’s back.

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‘BLOODY’ SITUATION WHERE JOSSLYN IS CONCERNED
Josslyn Eden McCoy) gets new orders from the WSB after Brennan goes missing, and things may get “bloody” report the writers. They add, “Joss has her sights set on Sonny — but she’s a target, too. JJE is a big prize, and she isn’t the only one entitled to it.” Who else could be?

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PAST ROMANCE FOR ALEXIS COMES BACK AROUND
Could Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Ric (Rick Hearst) find themselves in each other’s arms? According to the GH head writers, “A past romance will rear its head in a surprising way,” for Alexis. Who else could it be if not Ric, who may feel jilted by Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) if she and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get any closer? Might it be the return of Jerry Jacks?
MICHAEL AND JORDAN BECOME CLOSE
Michael (Rory Gibson) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) will develop a “special bond” while working together at Aurora and while Curtis (Donnell Turner) is away in prison. However, “a face from Jordan’s past will complicate her future. We’ll start to learn more about the woman Jordan was before she ever joined the DEA and came to Port Charles.” Is this William Baines (Alimi Ballard) or someone else yet to arrive? Stay tuned.
So, which of the story points listed above pique’s your interest the most? Are you excited about the fall on General Hospital? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
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