General Hospital
Marcus Coloma Did Not Film His Final General Hospital Scenes Due to ‘Health Issues’; Plus More Details On His Departure
On late Tuesday afternoon, a rep for Marcus Coloma (Nikolas) offered up a statement on just how Marcus Coloma wrapped up his time on General Hospital.
It has been previously reported that once Coloma learned he had been let go he refused to film his final GH scenes as Nikolas Cassadine. However, he would last be seen on-air in late January.
However, according to Deadline, Coloma, and ABC and General Hospital, came to an agreement “that he should not film the remaining few days of the year” following “health issues with his recent Covid exposure”. That exposure has kept him away from being at the set recently.
In addition, Coloma’s rep is claiming that Marcus was not fired from the ABC daytime drama series, but simply his contract had run out. Coloma reportedly signed a three-year deal back in 2019 which was now fulfilled by the network.
Deadline shared the letter in full (below) which is addressed to Coloma’s fans and colleagues:
Dear Friends and Fans of Marcus Coloma, “As mentioned in a statement provided by ABC, we wanted to confirm that Marcus ‘will no longer be playing the role of Nikolas Cassadine. His last airdate will be at the end of January.’ Marcus has wrapped his 3-year contract with General Hospital and has thoroughly enjoyed working on the show with such a talented group of actors, writers, producers and directors. Unfortunately, due to health issues with his recent Covid exposure, the network graciously agreed that he should not film the remaining few days of the year.
Marcus has been thrilled to bring nearly 300 episodes of the iconic and complicated character of Nikolas back to life. “I was immediately taken with the family feel of the ensemble cast,’ said Coloma. ‘And I fell in love with the extremely passionate fanbase. Their outpouring of love and excitement, week after week has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. I will always be grateful for their kindness and support.”
So, what do you think about these clarifications from Coloma’s rep noting that Marcus did not tape his final scenes due to a recent Covid exposure and he was not fired, but his contract came to an end? Comment below.
OK, well I suppose if your contract is not renewed it is perhaps not technically the exact equivalent of being fired. But really it’s splitting hairs. The upshot is the same: Those in charge either didn’t want him personally or the character of Nikolas on the show anymore. And that’s showbiz, as they say.
It was nice of him to give a shoutout to his fans and say something flattering about his castmates — after unfollowing them all on social media. One thing’s for sure: His publicist has earned his paycheck today with some professional damage control.
I’ve seen it widely reported that MC unfollowed his castmates, but I think that’s all been blown out of proportion. Who someone follows is private. I think someone just made that up and it took off. My social media is locked down, I’m sure an actor on a soap where the “fans” can (& are) horrible human beings, is locked down too
Sorry but don’t believe it. Plus your REP makes a statement? Marcus is on social
Media all the time with live videos. He could have spoken his own words there. He previously said he couldn’t comment due to something ?? Contract runs out is nothing big at all.
exactly.
I agree. Why did it take 2 weeks for PR to come out with this story? I smell damage control. Oh what a tangled weave…
Many months ago on social media Marcus mentioned that his GH contract was up soon. So, from what is now known, GH did not renew the contract. That’s not the same as being fired and I hope more people understand that. Also, Marcus is a great person and is active on Instagram so I’m sure with his great acting skills and large fanbase, he will find new employment quickly.
Not renewing someone’s contract is the exact same thing as firing them. “We don’t need you anymore”.
It is the same as being fired if Nikolas isn’t being killed off.
It sounds like a face saving cover story to me. I think GH and ABC are being very generous to him by letting this be the official story.
Like I said before, I will miss him as Nikolas. I liked what he brought to the character. I will accept a recast as long as they don’t bring Tyler Christopher back and if they do end up going that boring route please do not revisit the huge snoozefest that is Nik and Liz!
Question remains. Will GH kill Off Nikolas Cassadine, recast, or bring back Tyler Christopher who is the Original Nikolas Cassadine.
My odds:
60% recast (new actor, not counting temporary time by Adam Huss)
30% Tyler Christopher returns by May sweeps
10% kill off (dead-dead like AJ, Emily and OG Georgie)
Although Genie would knock the grief plot out-of-the-park, one would think Frank wouldn’t make that mistake again.
Would love to have Tyler Christopher back playing Nicholas!
All about covid
If the Covid exposure claim is real, why did he abruptly stop following his cast mates? Why is this statement coming out weeks later?
In soaps, not being offered to have your contract renewed is the equivalent to being dismissed. To use semantics and say he wasn’t “fired” is just a technicality.
Wondering if the months long shutdown in production in 2020 caused contracts to be extended by a few months. Coloma started airing in Nov 2019 and his last air date will be Jan 2023.
Marcus obviously wants to find new work and doesn’t want a reputation as being difficult. Let’s just wish him well.
Where is proof that he stopped following his cast mates? Or are you just spreading gossip spread by others. My social media is locked down – I’m sure his is too. We don’t know who he follows or doesn’t follow.
Not gossip – an easily checkable stat that was widely mentioned on other sites.
On Twitter you can easily see who someone follows – the account doesn’t show if you mark it private. Just checked and Marcus has stoped following anyone.
And, yes, as Em checked, he’s still following Kin and Mo on IG as they regularly make videos together.
It’s just a fact that Marcus stopped following his castmates. I believe the first reports that Baby Wah Wah threw a tantrum upon learning his contract wasn’t renewed and refused to film his last scenes to be true. Why did it take 2 weeks for his PR agent to come up with the real story? Clearly, they’re trying to rebuild the bridges Marcus burned.
on Instagram he’s still following kin n marcus
Weird how in Marcus Coloma video he released talking about his departure from the show sounded more like he was fired kinda thing than this article is letting on to believe.
Think it’s an excuse to cover up letting Marcus go
nope.
Sounds like ABC could create a new soap called “Behinds the Scenes”
With all that has happened to the once beloved ABC soaps… they would have lots to write about. I do however, appreciate that GH is still on the air.
I do remember back in an interview he did in June it was said his contract was up in a few months…but he was hoping it would be renewed and said it was up to the powers-that-be, so I knew it was because his contract wasn’t renewed. If he’ll no longer be playing Nikolas, unless they’re killing the character off, (which I hope don’t do. Then-writer Carlivati getting rid of AJ was hideous), then it’s the same thing as firing him.
No offense but he isn’t important enough to have a PR team, plus, his social media activity shows other than what this statement says. This is damage control for him to try and take the narrative time, but it isn’t working for me. Can’t cover up the unprofessionalism of walking off-set and refusing to film.
If they are keeping the character than why recast! Marcus did an amazing job! So much storytelling for his character also. Definitely more to this story. I’m very disappointed this happened.
I love marcas so much I am going to miss watching him playing nikolas I want to see Adam Huss to take over the role and I want him back and on contract and on the opening can you please help me out thank you so so very very much
He fulfilled his contract and it wasn’t renewed so it’s not exactly the same thing as getting fired but they chose not to renew it so they chose not to hire him again. He did fulfill his contract and I hope maybe he will show up on one of the CBS soaps. I have a feeling that his contract was not renewed because they are bringing back Tyler Christopher I know many say they will never do that but I’m not so sure about that especially if the fans want it. TC had mental health struggles which he admitted, he got help for and now he’s trying to stay on the right path. I think he deserves another chance.
I hate to see him go. He made that role his own. Bring him back!
the statement was by his pr team. and with him not finishing his scenes his pr had to come out with something because i heard he was very angry that Disney didn’t renew his contract. he n covid 2 months ago. his pr team have to protect his career.
Exactly. I give ABC a small amount of credit for allowing Marcus to use this “health issue” ruse to cover what actually happened. Career saving indeed.
I wish Tyler Christopher would reprise nikolas
GH sucks we all know nutty Esme is going to shove him off a cliff and we’ll be told he died but they’ll bring in the guy who replaced this nic when he was sick or Tyler.. GH writers need to pay those 2 year olds that’s writing for them more money GH you need new writers for years, new producers, new owners, then maybe GH could be saved. You drag out so much BS and take FOREVER to finish the storyline or it doesn’t get finished. You have literally ruined sonny’s character, he is nutty Nina’s twin. You could send him and her to outer space on a one way ticket. Sonny’s character has been dumbed down so bad I don’t see a comeback. Send them away
Why would he delete all the GH people from his social media like that? That’s what tip everyone off that he may have been let go. I don’t understand why nobody clarified when the original announcement was made that he had not refused to film his final scenes. People have been talking about this for a few weeks now.
Unless Tyler Christopher is coming back letting him go is a bad move in my opinion. He did a great job with the character! I’m sad to see him go.
Rather have performed 3 years instead of being let go. He was hired to do a task under contract and completed the obligation specified under contract.
Wish him well moving forward.
Covid? Lol. Covid is a cold.
Well, JJ, over a million people who had COVID would like to have a word with you. Unfortunately, they cannot because they are dead.
OMG. Tell that to the families of the millions who died worldwide. Or, those like Emma Samms and the many still suffering long term effects.
Maybe you got it and luckily had a mild case. Not all were so fortunate.
Right… and Hell is just a sauna.
JJ,
You sound like an ignorant idiot!
Non of this makes sense. Renew his contract. Not fire him. Marcus Coloma wouldn’t take to social media and say he is sad over this. Something else is going on. If he couldn’t go to work because of Covid, then he can film his parts when he goes back to work. Come in on the weekend like the rest of working society. If you’re missing days,the PTB shouldn’t mind. It’s not like you’re taping more scenes. It is too fishy for me. Something behind the scenes is going on. If he got fired, then Marcus is not bound by policy.
Why would Marcus unfriend his cast mates on SM everything went down like his reps stated. Anyway, As you wrote in the worsts of 2022, NC has fallen farther than Esme off the parapet of of crappy storylines. Is the character off the show or being recast?
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
GENERAL HOSPITAL PREVIEW
So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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