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Kate Mansi Exits ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years as Kristina Davis-Corinthos
From a new report dropping over Memorial Day weekend, Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi has departed he role of Kristina Davis-Corinthos on ABC’s General Hospital after three years in the role. She made her GH debut the week of May 22, 2023.
According to Soap Opera Network, they shared that according to their sources, Mansi opted not to renew her contract and has already finished taping her episodes. There is no word yet on when Mansi’s last airdate will be on the ABC daytime drama series, but it is said to be sometime next month. There is also no word yet if GH plans on recasting the daughter of Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Additionally, a source close to the situation confirmed to Michael Fairman TV that Mansi has indeed finished up her run at GH. In recent months, Kristina’s story has diminished or been somewhat back-burnered after she reopened the bar, Charlie’s, with an open mic night. Some storyline rumors persisted that perhaps, Kristina would become romantically involved with Jacinda played by Paige Herschell, but as of now Jacinda is involved in a relationship with Kristina’s brother, Michael Corinthos played by Rory Gibson.
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WHY KATE MANSI LEFT GH
Now, Stephanie Sloane’s newsletter, Soap Steph’s Soap Dish, has revealed that Mansi made the following statement on her departure, “I’ve made the very difficult decision to leave General Hospital. I have a few new projects that require my full attention and with my husband (Matt McInnis) currently producing a series filming primarily abroad, I needed the flexibility to travel while continuing to develop and work in Los Angeles.”
In addition, Mansi shared, “I’m incredibly grateful to Frank (Valentini, EP, GH) ABC, and our writers for the care they gave Kristina. It’s been such a meaningful and unforgettable ride. I’ve loved being a fiery Corinthos-Davis girl in such a phenomenal family.”
Before joining GH, Mansi became very popular as one part of Chabby with Billy Flynn (ex-Chad, DAYS, now Cane, Y&R) on Days of Our Lives in her role as Abigail Deveraux DiMera. Kate took home the Daytime Emmy in 2017 in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category. Kate scored her first nomination as GH’s Kristina in 2025 in the Outstanding Supporting Actress as well.
Mansi’s other credits include feature films and projects including: Unwanted Guest, Boyfriend Killer, Maternal Secrets, and, most recently, Casa Grande. In addition, Kate has been directing at General Hospital and has spent time behind the scenes.
When Kate came to GH as Kristina, she became the fourth actress to take on the role and third in the grown-up version. Mansi followed Lexi Ainsworth and Lindsey Morgan. Ainsworth played the part from 2009-2011. Morgan stepped into the part from 2012-2013, and then Ainsworth reprised the role from 2015-2023.
This week, it looks the beginning of Kristina’s exit story when on the Tuesday, May 26 episode; official GH teasers indicate that Kristina receives big news.
So, what do you think about Kate Mansi’s exit as General Hospital’s Kristina? Do you think the soap opera will recast? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Thank you soap Jesus!
I use the same expression when you don’t call someone cute and cuddly.
Ha!
I’m not religious but out of respect to those who are, maybe don’t use the phrase,”soap-Jesus.”
I love Kate while she was on DOOL, but for the past year (or the end of the surrogate storyline), she hasn’t had much to do except to talk to Molly, Jacinda, Ethan and Alexis. With the cast continuing to swell and too many storylines, I hope this character is not recasted immediately. Lets focus on Drew/Willow/Willow, Jack, Valentin/Carly/Anna, the Sidwell umbrella story and finish the painful Curtis/Isaiah storyline.
Wonderful news! no offense, Kate started off well, but it’s the writing for Christina, it’s been quite poor with former actresses in the role, too. Christina has been on and off and off the screen several years, so it’s been the various writers who never really knew what to do with the character. Kate had some great material with losing “Adela” – Irene — and the after-month. Top performance. I hope the role is not recast… for now.
Kate must be moving to London to be with her hubby.
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If true that Kate Mansi’s leaving GH i can kind of understand why she’s doing it because if the show’s not going to use her why bother staying?However i wouldn’t be surprised if the show recasts Kristina again.
I hate she leaving! In my opinion, she is a main character. I love watching both of the Davis girls.
I very much enjoyed the Kristina character. I will miss her.
I agree 100% Sandy Page. I love Kristina and all the Davis women. I hate that Alexis will lose another daughter. I also love Kate Mansi. She has proven that she can really deliver when given something meaty to work with. I really hate to see her go; but, her stated reason makes sense. I wish her and her husband great success in the future.
But can she deliver? When she was in a state of histrionics at her ( Molly’s) baby’s grave , she had no tears and left me cold.
Not surprised she opted to exit the role. She did say she only took the role because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, so it was a way to work. She could have worked effectively well in the role, but the writing was just never there for Kristina. At this point, rest the role and revisit the character by the end of 2026 with another actor.
Maybe Lexi Ainsworth can return to the role of Kristina?!
Like many others here, I am not sad to see Mansi leave. Sure, the writing sometimes didn’t help, but she never felt like an essential part of the canvas.
Send Kristina off to join Blaze on tour and rest the character for a year or two. While I like Ainsworth, I’m not sure she would work well with Vaganos, who is a keeper (despite the lackluster storyline with Cody).
Perhaps Mansi turns up one day on Y&R.
With Kristina offscreen, it’s time for Sonny to focus on Avery – who should be SORASed into the teen set.
I will not miss her version of Kristina, writing was poor, trying to steal TJ and Molly Baby, bad rivalry with Ava, getting a away with attempt murder of Ric and Elizabeth, trying a hard reset to forget about her crimes. Frank and writers did poor job with character Kristina. I hop recast the character, try again with Kristina and Ethan.
I hope Lexi returns cshe was great!
It’s sad to see her go
Be interesting to see how she exits.
I liked her as Christina. She.blended in well with the other Davis women and the Corinthos family.
I’m hoping to see Kate return to Days as Abby. It seems Days’ shooting schedule would allow Kate the freedom to do other things, including traveling. She and nuChad would be interesting. Come back, Kate!
DAYS shooting schedule really isn’t more flexible. They’re churning out the same amount of episodes, with a 10 (soon to be 11) month advance. It’s a machine they apparently don’t know how to slow down.
Days has several dark weeks per year.
So does GH. They are also dark the entire month of July.
Don’t need to recast the role. Too many characters on the show as it is.
Yes there are too many characters. But the answer to that problem is NOT to cut characters from the “core” families. And Kristina is part of two of those.
The correct answer to that question would be… start with characters created after February 2012, and narrow it down from there.
Kristina should be around in one form or another. Don’t think they could bring back Lexi Ainsworth at this point. Unless they also brought back Haley Pullos as Molly at the same time, because Molly being older than Kristina would make no sense at all. (see the previous failed 40 year old Molly recast)
The return of Abigail Deveraux to Salem is inevitable, but I suspect that’s already in the works, and it will be a different former GH face that will be seen in that role when she eventually shows up on screen, probably in time for the Hortons to hang their balls on the Xmas tree.
I didn’t care for the stories written for her anymore than I cared for her overwrought approach to emoting. The way she has been licking her chops while gazing at Jacinda and later, at Baby Phoebe, (Ethan’s secret biological daughter)makes me think she’s leaving in the nik of time. I did not want to see the seed of those stories come to their fruition
I wish Kate all the very best in her new endeavors. She’s a very talented actress. My hope is that the role will be recast. Alexis needs more than one daughter in Port Charles. I would love to see Frank Valentini bring back Lexi Ainsworth. She knows the role and all the players. It would be an easy transition.
I thought the flirting between Kristina and Jacinda was kind of hot.
I am sad to see her go… Kate has been by far my favorite Kristina….but agree, the writers and those in charge, have not used her to her best ability. I think she played her role given realistically and perfectly. I thought that the three sisters finally looked like sisters with their deep brown eyes, dark hair… looking like they really belonged to Alexis … especially Kristina who looked like a natural to be the child of both Sonny and Alexis. I will miss her but wish her the BEST!
Bring back Lexi!
I hope they don’t recast. I think she was the best fit. Only thing is they need someone to fill in at the refurbished bar.
Ethan (if he’s sticking around) can take over running Charlie’s once Jason returns.
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.”
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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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