General Hospital
Michael Blake Kruse Joins the Cast of General Hospital
There will be a new cop at the PCPD and on General Hospital with the casting of actor Michael Blake Kruse in the role of Rory.
Soap Opera Digest confirmed the news after online speculation that Cruse has been added to the canvas in Port Charles.
Michael recently appeared on Grey’s Anatomy and the series Everything is Fine.
Kruse is on-contract as GH so viewers will see a lot more of him
How do you figure Rory will figure into the current storylines? Who might he be romantically linked to? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Well…. if they pair him up with Maxie, we know he won’t last long. Just ask the last three cops she hooked up with.
You’re definitely deserving of your “name.”
I’ll take that as a compliment. Are you enjoying my work on Days??
Loved your work on DAYS at first, but I think you have overstayed your welcome.
Poor Maxie!! Too soon to make any predictions–Nonetheless, will new cop, Rory, be the good cop or be under your spell, Satan, as the bad cop?
Methinks, he is developing some feeling for Trina….Unless, he is working for Ryan or Victor, as a spy.
Fantastic casting choice, I love when GH adds more diversity and inclusivity. I’m not sure of the name Rory, however, I approve of this casting choice. What will Chase do…? Will he finally re-join the cop squad with Dante and Nu-Jordan? Where’s Valerie???? She just vanished…. a new recast would be important, to keep the Spencer family dynamics in play.
I agree! Where is Valerie? GH needs to strengthen their police force!!
I don’t want to see less of Officer Chase…
Chase is a detective, the new guy is a uniform officer.
Story wise, it looks like they may be heading down a Frisco route with Chase – cop by day, singer by night.
Sorry Steve…i used “officer” as a generic term..but you are correct.
I noticed this new “officer” in the interview room gaurd when Trina was being held.
No need to apologize.
Rory’s soft intro is very unusual which makes the character even more intriguing.
Also, per Friday’s credits, Robert Gossett is now on contract which means the Marshall storyline will be kicking up.
Thanks Steve… lol..it’s Canadian trait…
It’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the table. Maybe another long-lost Wu relative that could spark some spice with Britt Westbourne? Or maybe awaken Mikey’s true sexuality?
Michael isn’t gay
Here we go again — more unnecessary characters brought in. We already have Chase and Dante…or are we filling up the police department to handle the upcoming crime resurgence? We can see Madame Wu pulling Brad’s strings and Sonny will have to refocus energy on his syndicate. I resist new characters when existing ones are underused. So, hopefully this young man will offer something special.
Yes, let Sonny wake up and reclaim his place…this whiny person he’s become is a . and lose the Nina connection. Selena Wu cannot take over, please let Brad get some “grit in his craw” and tell Auntie that “enough is enough”.
He has a little Asian look going. I hope he’s not a plant of Mrs. WOO
Hey why not? If Sonny can have a son in the PCPD why can’t she, right?
I spoke too soon. Looks nothing like his picture. This young man is adorable and hope he’s a good guy.You can tell he likes Trina, and she needs someone as good as she is and nothing like that spoiled, two-faced Spencer.
Oh, my gosh!! By his picture, my first thought was that he’d be an addition to the College crowd—That’s how young he looks to me. LOL—
Welcome—
Maybe Esme will use him to help her. Or maybe he is her secret brother. Or Victor hired him for no good?
It definitely can’t hurt ♀️ So many of these story lines are going know place. I don’t really care for the New Trina either she seems robotic to me . doesn’t have that real effect as the other Trina did .
Right
It can’t hurt. Many of the story lines are going No place. I don’t even like this new Trina she seems robotic Doesn’t have that real feel to her like the original Trina did.
It always takes a while to get used to new characters. Give her a little more time to get comfortable. I’m sure she’ll be great : )
CeeCee ( derivative of Cecelia) has been my nickname from birth!!—WOW!! I switched to “Celia” because my account was hacked. It’s weird seeing it here. I have never ever encountered it before now. I’ve seen “Cece”, “Cici” and “Cicci”, but never as “CeeCee”….Hmmmm….
And, I agree with Doris. NuTrina has not grabbed me yet. However, you’re right. Let’s wait and see.
Hi CELIA! Yes, nuTrina is competent and seems dedicated to the role. I think what’s happening here is that every so often, a performer has that special quality that just can’t be forgotten. Sydney Mikalya is one. It’s no one’s fault. I have my list of daytime performers who just can’t be replaced…Maura West, Billy Miller, Jane Elliot, Jeanne Cooper. Makes you appreciate when shows find that special talent (like Josh Swickard).
Maybe he’ll get involved with Amy. Her name came up a couple of times this week.
he was really nice to trina today i knew he was going to be important to the show.
Yes, Brenda, I thought he seemed wary of how badly Spencer was treating Trina and then…the most romantic can of soda I’ve ever seen. He won me over right away with a can of pop…not sure what that says.
Soaphound
Oh, I agree, she seemed surprised as well.
Oh Violet, I am SOOOOO mad at that tool known as Spencer Cassadine. How DARE he trot down to the station just to tell Trina that he believes that she-witch Esme is innocent. “Oh Trina, I wanted to believe you but…” Bull Puckey! The only “butt” is him! He’s a spineless jellyfish with good hair. I hope this sweet new cop is genuine. I’d love to see Spencer jealous and squirming in Esme’s evil cauldron!
Soaphoud
Tell us how you really feel, you go girl! My sentiments exactly. I’d add more if I could think of it. That girl is the worst. Thought Ava would have a coronary when she saw her sitting there. I’ve been trying to remember ever gating a character as much as this one.
I was thinking someone for Trina
I think there already is a connection between Rory and Trina. Some of the looks he’s given her are already stoking the fire…he will prove to be the one to get the “goods” on Esme and Ryan. Yes, there is a romantic thing going on with Spencer and Trina, and she is good for him, but Roy will cause Spencer to wish he’d made a better decision than staying with Esme. Perhaps he’s just lying low until he gets proof that Esme is guilty and NOT pregnant…Don’t wait too long Spencer!!!!
Answer me this;
Why does every male or female that enters GH (all) soap need to be hooked
with someone from near day one..
There are millions of men and women that are single.
Is it a sin to be single on a soap, it is not realistic, not even close.
There are a tremendous number of single people who love it.
I want single people that love their lifestyle.
SuOOO
Love your question and it’s true. The minute a new guy or gal enters the show, a lot of us and I do it too, are already trying to figure out who they might pair well with. I have only two theories to offer. One, they are helpless romantics or is the other thing that the Soaps are the only place they find love, very sad.
Agreed on the single character front. On GH, I appreciate Britt’s not being desperate to find someone new.
However, actors know soap job security comes with being part of a popular couple. Brando and Sasha, two characters who have little purpose on the canvas make a rootable couple which justifies keeping them around. While Scotty and Liesl are both popular characters, pairing the two was a brilliant move that showcases each character’s softer side.
With soap economics the way they are, we’ll likely never see another Amy Vining, on contract for nearly 20 years with maybe one relationship.
Well said, Steve. Soaps are basically fantasy, right? I guess most of us enjoy a love story that works. Same with movies; even mismatched lovers make great movies, like THE WAY WE WERE; GONE WITH THE WIND; CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD; CASABLANCA; etc.
I can’t agree more!
I wonder what he was up to today listening in on Jordan and Dante. He seems very interested in Trina’s case and her. Hope it’s in a good way.
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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.
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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’ 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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