General Hospital
Kate Mansi Makes Her General Hospital Debut as Kristina; What Were Your First Impressions?
Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi made her first appearance on yesterday’s May 24th episode of General Hospital as the recast Kristina Corinthos-Davis. The former Days of our Lives star takes over the role from Lexi Ainsworth.
As to Kristina’s story, it is revealed that Kristina is building an LGBTQ+ youth shelter with the help of her father, Sonny Corinthos. Kristina’s sister, Sam (Kelly Monaco) is concerned that she is not thinking through all the issues that come with creating and building such a space and shares her concerns with their mother, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
Enter Mansi as nuKristina with the renovation plans for the youth shelter. She shares her excitement with Sam and Alexis. An enthusiastic Kristina discusses the cosmetic changes she wants to make to the place and even shows her family, the Corinthos-Davis House logo.
Sam voices her concerns that in the past Kristina has great ideas and visions and how they don’t work out, because she never follows through. Kristina gets angered and leaves the discussion to take a call from her contractor.
Remember, when Kristina lost her way, and then, seemingly everyone got looped in and involved with Dawn of the Dead cult?
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Meanwhile, Molly (Haley Pullos in these scenes) is struggling with her inability to have a baby and tension is mounting between her and TJ (Tajh Bellow).
Mansi comes to GH with an impressive resume having been front and center as Abigail Deveraux on Days from 2011–2016, and then again in 2018–2020. She took home the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award in 2017 at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition, Kate has continued to appear in primetime, streaming and motion picture roles.
So, what were your first impressions of Kate as Kristina Corinthos-Davis? How did you like her interactions on-screen with Kelly Monaco and Nancy Lee Grahn? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I love having her back on daytime.
She’s always been one of my favorites and is quite a dynamic actress.
She should have stayed on Days and let Lexi continue on GH…Frank screwed up. They’re both Emmy winners and had legacy roles that we loved them in.
Lexi chose to leave on her own accord.
No, Lexi did not. She was replaced. That said, Mansi did a fine job. She had similar mannerisms as Lexi and a smooth delivery.
Exactly. Lexi did a fantastic job.
Lexi was the one who made the decision to exit GH.
No, it was the show’s decision. Mutuality beneficial does not equal a mutual decision.
I agree with you. It looks like Kristina aged quite a bit. Please bring original Kristina back
In story, Kristina would be about 30. She was 16 in 2009 when she was being abused by her boyfriend. Lexi is 30 in real life but she has always looked much younger than she is.
The new actress is 35 but can easily play 30.
I agree bring Lexi back
Exactly
No
I don’t agree with you
I agree, she will be a great addition
I love Kristina on General Hospital. She is great. Hope she stays on General Hospital.
Agree!
Was her first day. Didn’t look like she was quite sure being on a new set. I’m sure she’ll feel like that’s her family given time. It’s always hard starting a new job. Go get them girl you have this. Welcome and looking forward to seeing her more
Same here, Shari—- as far as her age? Look at Sam— she plays a younger character than Kelly—and so many more. I know Kate will shine—-
I hope she devours every scene and also see a lot of her—-better than looking at sappy Willow overpowering Carly, wah-wah Michael and puny-boy, Dex.
I don’t care for Dex with the new “vixen” Joss. Why would a guy his age want a relationship with a 19 y/o? Can’t stand that they have been plying more makeup on her, sticking padded push ups bras & tight tops on her.
@GH watcher since 1978. Joss is going on 21 in the story, and we haven’t been told Dex’s age. But in real life the actor just turned 26. There’s no big age difference; both in their 20s.
Exactly my thoughts!
Kelly doesn’t play a much younger woman than she is in real life. Both “Sam” and Kelly Monaco are in their 40s.
Kate Mansi doesn’t look the age Kristina is supposed to be. I think Lexi just turned 30; Kate’s soon to be 35. I just think she looks too old for the role of little, younger, sister to Sam especially since the role’s been played by Lexi from the start.
I also think Lexi was given a raw deal. “Mutual agreement” means she was given the boot…
I loved her as Abby on DOOL, but not in the role of Kristina. For one thing, isn’t she about 15 years older than the character?
So happy to see Kate on General Hospital. Loved her n Days of Our Lives & was sad to see her leave. She will do a great job as Kristina.
Kate Mansi ina good actress and she will do a good job
As the new Kristina she was excellent as Abagail on
Days of Lives so I know she will be a great addition to the General Hospital addition and besides any character She can master the task of being
Alexis
Davis daughter and she will do a good job as she is a terrific actress
And I hope she get
A chance to really prove that she can master any task I hope she can help her sister Molly with her Endometriosis in trying to have a baby storyline she would be great in a surrogate storyline
I liked her.. perfect casting
I like her from her lifetime movies
Hate to say it… but the new Davis girls were excellent. It worked well seeing both new actress’ on the same day. I think they will be great replacements
Who was other new actress? Ooops! Didn’t watch GH today! Lol
Brian
Love Kate from Days and seeing the sister trio just looked like Nancy Ann Grahn had gotten two new daughters.
I couldn’t tell them apart they look alike to me.
THANK YOU, Marie. I’m glad someone else had that challenge! And I know it takes a new person a while to get in sync with a new show, that’s not usually a big problem. But… so far I’m not impressed. Maybe time will help matters.
I thought she was great!
Agree, but why hate to say it? The show must go on and I’m grateful there’s a great cast in place to sustain it
I think she looks like Marisa Tomei ! I thought she did a good job.
I was trying to think of who she reminded me of! Spot on.
I totally agree with you %!!!!! Every time I see her I see Marisa Tomei!!!! I just had to look it up and no where does it say that.
Hope bring back the original actress. And the same for Molly’s.
Agreed!
Love Lexi; I think she was treated horribly and was sad to see her go. On the other hand, thrilled to see Haley Pullos go. I hope the temporary recast becomes permanent.
She’s too tall for Christina,and the new Molly is taller than Alexis. Sorry, don’t care for either one.
Agreed……should’ve been switched and reverse the roles
Agreed but if they switched roles can you see Kate Mansi with TJ? She is too tall. Sam, Krissy & Molly are all smallish girls.
Kate Mansi is 5″2! The new Molly is the taller one; she’s 5’9″.
I agree I didn’t care for the both of them
The Molly is supposedly a temporary recast
Agreed
So agree….do not care for either of them….shame that Christina is not coming back and Molly maybe on long time away as she got a DUI
I agree with you
Maybe I’m just partial to the ” old” Christina, it’s going to get some use to the ” new” Christina.
I agree
Miss her on Days
Liked her on days she will be good I Miss the real Molly evidently she had a accident
The real Molly got a DUI and crashed into another vehicle injuring the driver. She is in a $2600 a week rehab
Ya think?
I think she was a natural to take over the role, I still felt Lexi’s version of Kristina and that Kate stuck to that but also made the role her own, I’m looking forward to seeing Kate and all her amazing talents.
I like her, she definitely looks like a Davis women.
Me and my wife don’t like her and don’t know her
Too bad, because she’s a great replacement for the one who chose to leave
Exactly! Sometimes people hate just to hate. Kate Mansi is a very good actress and will do a great job in this role. You have to give a person a chance.
Love her, she fits in perfectly!
She fell right into the scene as if she has been playing this character all along! Welcome back to daytime, Miss Kate!!
I think she did a great job! She looks like a Davis. I won’t comment on the Molly replacement.
Yes I will. Thw acting was fine, but she looks a tad bit too old to play Molly.
Lew S,
I agree . This Molly is just not right, can’t picture her with T.J.
She’s temporary
Completely agree!
Also too tall. Did Molly’s endometriosis make her grow 6 inches taller overnight??
For real? The show did a great job for an emergency, temporary replacement ofolly
Right!
Loved it.. love her acting!
I already miss Lexie! Kate is good and all but Lexie was one of my favorites. I cannot fathom why TPTB do not like her.
Consequently, I also preferred Marci Miller as Abby. Again, I like Kate just prefer the alternate actor on both shows.
Lexi chose to leave…wasn’t fired.
Not according to her social media. It was a “mutual decision” but she goes on to say that she was looking forward to the new storyline. Sounds like a forced decision to me. Read between the lines. ♂️
No, read the multiple stories. It wasn’t her decision.
I was not sure how I would feel as I do like her, but I liked the other actress as well. I admit I was really impressed with how she has stepped in and made Cristina her own. I think she works well with the other Davis family members.
I liked the old Christina much better. She has much more heart, and she had matured greatly after dawn of day.
I thought she was vicious to Molly! DON’T LIKE THE NEW CHRISTINA!
I liked her alot. Thought she said well.
So so. She needs more time.
Agree. When she first came into the house, didn’t like her at all. Thought she really was having a hard time during the the part with Molly. Last part with the apology, seemed more at ease. Will give her more time. Think she ages Kristina by about 5 years.
Love her I hope they show here a lot more than the other Christina
Mannerisms and even voice inflections sounded like the old Chrissy. . Close look alike . So good job!!!
Now we’ve got 2 KMs for the Davis sisters, so Kelly Monaco become KeMo & Kate Mansi become KaMa. Her first day she was excellent! She fit right in, brought plenty of energy to her role, etc. There are fans who are bruised over Lexi being let go but they mostly seem to be giving Kate a chance. Lexi has helped that by being so gracious. Right now Kate is trending on #SoapTwitter. A great sign. #Fans4WGAStrikers
Terrible over acts
Awesome she is amazing
She is an excellent actress and great job for GH hiring her.
Why did they recast? Lexi is kristina!
Lexi quit.
Lexi decided to exit GH.
Upset with the direction GH is going.
No chemistry between Grahn Monaco nor Mansi who was grsatvon DOOL. Giving it time. But cmon Lexi Ainsworth was perfect
Ainsworth needs to get straiten up personally
Not impressed . Miss the real Kristina
Great! Very seamless like she was playing it for years. She was my fave Abbi on DOOL.
Good job Kate!
My first thought was ” Abby get back to Salem! Chad and your kids need you.” No but actually she did good. In fact I like her better than the original, but I really do want her to go to Days Of Our Lives.
Nothing against the new Kristina but I liked the other Kristina better.
Like old Christina ! Please bring her back
Love her! Kate fits in so naturally. I hope she gets a big story.
Don’t like the new Kristina. Don’t like change.
Thiught she was great! Loved her,too, on DOOL!!
No! Just no! It’s not a good fit. Kate Mansi looks too old. And she doesn’t have that look of vulnerability that made Lexi so appealing.
Absolutely agree!
I think she’ll do a great job as Christina. She’s got the gutsiness that it’ll take. I like her.
She is great,seems more like one of the sisters.
Kristina fits the role better than Kate. Kate just doesn’t go well with TJ. Kristina plays the role better for the couple. Bring Kristina back please.
Love her. Miss Lexi, but couldn’t ask for a better replacement.
I like her as Kristina. She is a great actress.
I want the old Kristina back!
A great new replacement. She joined cast like she’d always been there. Great new fit.
Really good picks, both the new Molly and Kristina. They fit in well.
I think that both actresses are talented and attractive. However, GH picked the wrong one to replace Molly. She is too tall.
She isn’t a TJ fit. I have to give Christina’s replacement a little more time. The original had many facets to her character. She also had edge. I hope this new actress will not be one dimensionally sweet every day.
As The World Turns
Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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