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Leslie Charleson Returning To General Hospital
Great news GH longtime fans! Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) announced on her Twitter account on Saturday that she is returning back to the show after temporarily being replaced by Patty McCormack.
Back in April, Charleson revealed she had injured her leg, McCormack stepped in to keep Monica’s story going which has seen the head of the Q household being part of Nelle’s (Chloe Lanier) storyline, as well as Kiki’s (Hayley Erin) hospital harassment suit against Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva).
Look for Charleson to begin taping the week of July 23rd; meaning she should be back on-air as Monica by mid-August.
Leslie has now been with General Hospital for over 40 years since her debut back in 1977.
Glad to hear this veteran favorite is on her way back to the screen? Comment below.
So happy to have Leslie back & that she’s healed. I liked her replacement but thought she would make a better Audrey than Monica.
yes,,,nice to see her back…but im not watching after Nelle’s story wraps…Patty McCormack seemed more suited playing Helene Cassidine or her sister…
Ooh! Good suggestion, jimh!
Alex’s mom maybe????
How about as Monica’s long-lost evil sister ala shades of. “Rhoda?”
I will take that…her first job is to work as the Corinthos housekeeper who poisons the entire family…as she makes her escape she runs down Peter and a few others useless boring characters!!!
Works for me, Jimh! Paging Patty McCormack…..Port Charles once again requires your presence!!!
Yay! Love Leslie and glad she’s back. I love her interaction with Drew. She was so kind to him when Sonny, Carly, Spinelli, Robin, all turned their backs on him. She’s gonna get a wakeup call regarding Nelle, but that’ll be fun, too. Not to mention the infamous Dr. Bensch situation.
I like Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) but- I like Patty McCormack’s Monica much more.
Same as I like Maxies stand in better.
One would have thought you’d learned from your criticism of Laura/Genie Francis 🙂
Although she wasn’t the first to play her, Leslie Charleson IS Monica. 40 years.
It’s her part (Gloria gave it to her) just like it’s her house (Alan gave it her).
Welcome back LC.
hi Steve,
I never once ”criticized” Genie, I don’t do that.
I have never cared for Laura she irks me and I have said as much lol ..
I haven’t watched GH for four decades to be attached to Leslie Charleson’s Monica and I said I do like her.
However, I liked Patty McCormack’s Monica better.
You have every right to like who you like, Su. We all prefer different characters and actors. It’s just that many get used to an actor in a role if that actors been playing him/her for years, and we, the viewer, identify with that actor AS the character.
Again, an example would be Tom Ellis as Lucifer. Imagine if he left and someone else stepped in to play him. (Though it does and has happened even with prime time shows dating way back.)
By the way, I liked Molly as Maxi, too. If she took over because Kristen decided to leave I’d miss Kristen but I think I’d be happy with Molly. But then Kristen came back and it felt like home. LOL; what I mean by that is because I have been watching quite the while that familiarity I mentioned before kicked in and she just IS Maxi.
Makes sense what you said though; if you’re not a long time viewer you don’t have the same history with the character. People are all excited over at Days that Kate Mansi is coming back as Abby. I’m disappointed because as a newer viewer, I never saw her in the role and I LOVE Marci Miller and to ME, SHE is Abby!
No worries… 😉
I am happy that Leslie has recovered from her injury, and is back at GH. Now please bring back our GH queen Genie/Laura,and be great if you guys could get Tyler to return as well.Miss him,and miss Prince Nikolas Cassadine..Having some good storylines for both Nikolas C ,and Laura Collins is what we need ,and all our beautiful GH regular actors instead of all the new people brought on board and some given contracts..I have watched the show for many years and support our wonderful and outstanding actors that have been a part of our show for so years and have been dedicated to the show,and hung in there.Also looking to hopefully see more from our once beautiful couple Kelly/Sam,and Billy/Drew.They are outstanding,and miss them together.
IF Genie ever comes back to GH, then I’ll watch again.
Nancy please give it up this is Franks Gh and yes it will die but Genie is not coming back ! Back to what??? I have not watched in three months I have read weekly reports it is nonsense ! She was a very lively memory in the 80 and 90 but time moves on she is better off
Oh thank heaven! I used to love Patty McCormack back in the day. I remember when she was a very little girl in The Miracle Worker, as Hellen Keller on the old Playhouse 90 and a teen on I remember Mama, with Peggy Wood and many other greats. BUT, she is not Monica, and I would wince seeing her in that role.I am sure she was not give much notice, in stepping in like that, and know she did her best. Would love to see more of her. Welcome back to Leslie Charleson!
Come on you guys.There has to be some old broad out there, close to my age, who remembers Mama!
Oh Violet, I do “remember Mama” and “The Bad Seed”, Patty’s Oscar-nominated role. And I’ve been begging for the old “Playhouse 90” CLASSICS to get a DVD release. Those TV milestones need to be remembered, preserved, and treasured. “Twelve Angry Men”, “Days of Wine and Roses”, etcetera, weren’t just movies. They were often classic television plays FIRST. And most were done LIVE, so they had to get it right the first time! But, those were days when actors learned their craft and respected it, much like daytime actors. No “instant stars” like the “legends” who’ve been here less than 5 years. And why did George Clooney receive the AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at age 56? Because he’s a nice guy? Give me a break!
Soaphound, You sure made my day today! So surprised to hear of someone remembering all you spoke of.Ronald Reagan’s G.E Theater was pretty good too. I will really have to forgive you now, for not caring for Wes/Peter.Ha! Have a good day.
Welcome back, Leslie……all fixed and brand new. LOL…..cheers!! To your health!!
I wasn’t feeling it with the temporary replacement. Soooo happy to finally get you back!!
I join you in welcoming back Leslie to the GH canvas, CeeCee, but I have to say that I thought Patty Mc Cormack did a superb job as Monica in the interim. I didn’t find her presence to be jolting whatsoever, and she picked right up where the character left off before Leslie’s departure. A total pro! Hope she gets another soap role as a reward for stepping in so skillfully at a moment’s notice.
Hey, Shaybelle,
I had never heard of Patty McCormack before now……she was just the opposite of Monica…. too smiley and cheerful; almost not into the role….just my feeling. The ‘interim’ was too long. LOL. Nonetheless, Leslie needed to heal fully and completely.
Take it from me, every time the weather turns —becomes inclement, that is, Leslie will feel pain, unfortunately.
I can’t even kneel on my knee, any longer….it’s that bad!!
@CeeCee….I.previously knew of Patty from, of course, “The Bad Seed,” plus, she did a lot of episodic tv work during the late ‘70’s and ‘80’s…heck she even co-starred in that dreadful “Three’s Company” spin-off, “The Ropers” which I believe is currently running on retro tv? But, yes, she is generally a genial spirit in her roles, so that makes her quite likable, not to mention, I think, very youthful! I do wish that she had been given an opportunity on GH to share a momentary glimpse of what an adut “Rhoda” could have been….what a kick! As for your ongoing painful injury aftermath, I can only imagine what an ordeal church is for you these days….all that kneeling and up and down business. Ouch!
HaHaHaHaHa….all that Church kneeling?!?! You’re right….Mass is excrutiating. I hope the Heavens do not punish me for laughing.
I just do not kneel any more…..tying my daughter’s little sneakers, when she goes to the park with Daddy, is a chore…..I just squat or sit on the floor. LOL. And, Daddy has a long way to go….to reach the floor. HaHa. My son ties his sister’s shoes when he’s around…or Nanny.
Next time I watch “The Ropers”, I will make sure to catch Patty. She just has such a happy face, even when not smiling.
It’s not that I didn’t like her, Shay…..as I said, one becomes so used to the original portrayer that anyone else is looked upon as an intruder. I know it’s not a rational way of thinking, but, hey…..can’t stop the mind from thinking what it wants to think.
I won’t correspond for a few days, mia bell’amica…..soooo, Happy Independence Day. Happy celebration to you and yours. To your health, Salute; Salut, Til din helse ……
Thank you, CeeCeeGirl! Same to you, yours and all of the nice people here at MFtv!!! And of course, Happy Birthday, America!!! I hear you about the mass thing…I haven’t been for quite awhile, but I have bony kneecaps and it really did hurt to kneel, no matter how well padded the kneelers in question happened to be! I really do not miss that at all! But yes, do look out for Patty on “The Ropers.” She was their next door neighbor/wife of Jeffrey Tambor’s character and they had an adorable little boy. Quite frankly, the show was pretty awful, but Patty was a bright spot in the otherwise dismal series. Having said that, I can fully understand your preference for LC’s Monica…even though you’ve only known her for a few years, I’ve been accustomed to her my entire GH viewlng life, so for anyone else to portray this character was indeed jarring. I simply appreciated Patty’s very professional and capable job that she performed at a moment’s notice. I hope she gets more soap work out of this experience! Anyway, I still owe you a lengthy response from a few days back, so I will get on it as soon as the opportunity presents itself…so sorry for the delay! In the meantime, enjoy your holiday….may it be a happy and safe one! Later, mia amica!
Patty was good but you can never watch a replacement and not wonder how the original actor would have done things differently and often times better.
Yay!!! I get my Monica back. I missed you, Leslie. Patty McCormack did a very good job filling in for you but you’ve always been my favorite on the show.
Very glad to hear she’s returning to the fold and in better health! Can’t wait to see her scenes air!
This is great news. Leslie Charleson’s Monica has been missed, although the temp replacement did a good job.
Patty did an admiral job BUT Leslie IS Monica! Glad she is okay and I hope she brings Jimmy Lee and Celia with her!
Yay! Glad to hear you are doing well. Miss seeing you and spending time in the water with you and all the others. Good luck and may you spend many more years doing what you love.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
Photo: NATAS
In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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