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Kathleen Gati Returning to General Hospital as Liesl Obrecht

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Kathleen Gati is making her way back to General Hospital as Dr Liesl Obrecht, as many had predicted, now that her former on-screen daughter Kelly Thiebaud, is also on her way back to play, what many believe will turn out to be a very much alive Britt Westbourne.

At the end of today’s July 12 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr), who has been upset to learn that Britt actually gave birth to him, not his mother, Lulu Spencer, decides to write an email to Liesl introducing himself as her “grandson.”

That move will soon prompt the start of Gati’s comeback to the screen in a role she has played on and off since 2012. When GH fans last saw the popular Gati, it was over 18-months ago. Obrecht was last seen on the GH canvas in December 2023, when Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) attempted to reconcile with Liesl romantically and she turned him down.

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On her upcoming return, Gati told Soap Opera Digest, “The fans have been faithful, loyal, begging me to return, continuously asking when, oh when will I return. I am truly grateful and so happy that I can bring some story and entertainment back to them again through Obrecht! It means a lot to me. This is why I became an actor, to entertain people through story and characters.”

Over the years, the once despicable Obrecht has mellowed (a bit), but she is never too far away from doing something nefarious, out of the ordinary, criminal, or for the love of her children, which brings us to Britt, plus we also learned she had son, Nathan West, played by Ryan Paevey, who was also killed.

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Viewers recall Britt died in her mother’s arms after being stabbed by “The Hook” and poisoned, even when she was suffering from Huntington’s Disease. When Obrecht returns, she will probably not only need to deal with the fact that her daughter passed Rocco of as a baby as “Ben Westbourne,” but if she is responsible for secretly resurrecting Britt from the dead, or what plan may be up her sleeve.

No official first airdate has been revealed at this time as for when Gati will first pop back up on General Hospital, but stay tuned for forthcoming details.

So, excited to hear Kathleen Gati is returning to General Hospital as Dr. Liesl Obrecht? Do you think Liesl somehow brought Britt back to life? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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I am ECSTATIC that Kathleen Gati is coming back to GH! I love her and she really is a goddess! Can’t wait for her to appear and I pray she’s with us for a long time!

Not surprised that Dr Ooblech would show up right around the time that her daughter gets paroled from Hell. I hope she also talks to her niece Willow and tells her what a “dumbkopf” she has become.

How Gati hasn’t received at least one Emmy nomination in all these years is a shame. Liesl is the true meaning of a supporting character.

Gati has taken what was intended as a short term role aiding in Robin’s disappearance into a viable long term character with multiple family members added through the years.

Nina needs her Aunt to get the upper hand on Drew. And I wouldn’t doubt Obtecht is involved with Dalton’s research project.

What a wonderful return! Long overdue. Liesl would never go this long without seeing her grandchild, James. Plus, there’s Maxie and her family, Nina and Willow and her children. Liesl was always family centric. So happy she’s coming back, and I hope it’s for a long time.

I forgot about the James connection. It is wild how basically evil Obrecht was at first, and now here we are geuninely rooting for her to reunite with her grandson. Credit to Kathleen and GH.

thank you, one of the most original characters on soaps, a very welcome return

Yay! I wasn’t a Leisl fan at first. But I loved it when she became Scotty’s Schnitzel. I miss that little phase when she and Scotty would make Britt uncomfortable with their canoodling. Lol

That is wonderful news.

So HAPPY!!!

She is needed. Not just due to her talent, her quirkiness and uniqueness but she’s the only way to viably explain how Britt is resurrected from the dead. The intense maternal love and science- fictional aspects of DR O will aid viewers with their suspension of disbelief.

Now bring Scotty back and get rid of Drew, Willow, Christina and Lulu

I totally agree!

Hello I am so Thrilled That Doctor LIESI OBRECHT IS Coming Back To GH She’s An Amazing ACTRESS And I Love her style I Have Been Watching GH for 60 Years.GH FANS NEEDS SOME Spice And DR OBRECHT Will Do IT. I’LL KEEP Tuning IN GH FAN 60 YEARS WATCHING MANY Blessings Maggie

So happy that they’re back. I was hoping that fake Britt death so she nurse her back to health. And a chance that Jason and Britt start their romance. Jealous Carly be furious that would be delicious.

I’m super excited Kathleen Gatti is returning to GH. She is sorely missed. Also, instead of resurrecting Britt from the dead, make her a lookalike. (Lookalikes exist in real life). Britt had Huntington’s Disease it would have eventually killer her, but instead, poison did. I know the death means nothing on GH. But I was an All My Children’s fan. I watched it slowly descend into something from the Twilight Zone when that Doctor brought back many citizens from the dead. This includes Dixie, Stuart, Greenlee and others. It was beyond ridiculous.

To the AMC writers credit, those returns from the dead were only done after cancellation was announced to give core families happy endings.

Funny, how Anna and everyone else seems to forget that she kidnapped Robin all those years ago and held her captive. If she is brought back, don’t bring Brit back. Not necessary.

Thank goodness! Liesl has always been such an interesting character. She’s one of my favorites. I’m looking forward to seeing what they have in store for her, although I assume it will have to do with Rocco since he emailed her. Maybe she can knock some sense into her dimwitted niece Willow while she’s at it. lol

Welcome back, Obrecht!

You’ve been missed.

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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

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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

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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.

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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

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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).

Lucas and Joe

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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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