General Hospital
Michael E. Knight Returns to General Hospital
Next week on General Hospital, look for the return of Daytime Emmy-winner, Michael E. Knight in the role of Martin Grey, when Laura’s (Genie Francis) half-brother returns to Port Charles.
In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, GH co-head writer, Dan O’Connor, previewed Martin’s reappearance on the canvas, teasing, “Martin returns to Port Charles, and he must choose between his friendship with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and his budding relationship with Lucy (Lynn Herring). While co-head writer, Chris Van Etten added, “Or you could say, choose between love and money!”.
GH viewers first met Martin back in 2019 when he became the lawyer for the nefarious Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier). Since that time, his ties to Port Charles expanded being revealed to related to Laura Collins, and another evil-doer, his brother, Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober).
Now, with Michael Knight back on GH, it appears many fans are hoping for more of Martin and Lucy’s relationship on
So, where do you stand? Are you hoping that Lucy and Martin’s relationship grows stronger, or that it collapses? Comment below.
This news just made my day. Looking foward to more of Martin and Lucy.
Always liked that man
Martin and Lucy need to be together
Always glad to see MEK and I hope there’s a way for him to be happy with Lucy and still be friends with Valentin.
He would be a great match for Alexis
I disagree! I am for Martin and Lucy all the way.
I’m with you, Anne. They’re so good together.
Mike, Alexis needs a vacay from situationships. Poor thing is traumatized. I was rooting for her and Harmony to start a little sumthin sumthin…Oh well.
I’m glad to read this! I think Lucy and martin are a cute couple and I love seeing Martin act with Laura and Lucy. Valentin better watch his step! Ha! Ha!
I just want to see more of Michael!! Any story line for Martin is a good storyline because it means Michael E. Knight is on the screen!
Absolutely agree
You make a great point. Any screen time for Michael E Knight is great! Have followed him for decades back to his first appearance on All My Children!!
Yes, agree, loved him on All My Children also! I love his grey hair!
I agree, just bring him back full time. Give him an excellent story line. To be honest bring in Cady McClain the ex Dixie from All My Children as a ex wife of his. Maybe his true love and a daughter and let Michael have to choose between Kucy. Valentin and his ex wife and daughter. Just my opinion.
Go MaLucy!
Where has he been all this time? Did he have to travel to Russia to close the KFC franchise operations over there
I usually get and love your humor… but this one goes right over my head ! (?)
KFC + Russia = Micheal (how and why)
He’s Colonel Sanders! Just look at him
He sounds like Colonel Sanders too with that accent he puts on, lol. Love Michael on the show, though. He was a welcome addition to the GH cast. Bad accent or not. I enjoy Martin and Lucy together.
Hahaha. That’s so true. The way he says, “Mama…” Adorable.
I’m thinking…Russia because of current events and KFC because people were saying he sounded like the Colonel when he first appeared on GH.
John York dropped the fake accent a few years into playing Mac. It’s time for Michael to do the same with Martin as it adds nothing to the character.
Thank you, Steve. I should have read ahead as I just posted the same thing well after you did.
Great minds think a like. At least with Mac, it made sense for him to have an Aussie accent since he is Robert’s brother. Still wise for them to stop it.
For Martin, neither Cyrus nor their mother had an accent. His character will be taken more seriously without it.
That’s so funny. I just got back from Jamaica where the KFC franchises are booming. The Jamaicans call it Keep From Cooking.
Please put him on contract
Welcome back. Michael—love you ever since when—-
…now, a word about sicko Esme—-She’s playing a good game of seduction. But, as I had intimated a few weeks ago, Is Nikolas leading her on, or is he simply an idiot? His son is sharper than he. Spencer has finally seen through her —Had no idea he was also into art and its many intricate techniques—chiaro e scuro? ( light and dark) . Contrast– WOW!! Impressive!! I shouldn’t be. He was educated abroud and he is a Cassadine. LOL.
More impressive? That the writers knew the Italian term. They must be connoisseurs??
Aside—I wonder why Harmony did not die? I thought that’s what the accident was all about. …. perhaps this whole mise en scene was for the benefit of either placing Sasha front and center or eliminating the character?
Oh Celia, was I wrong. A while back I thought Harmony was going to be an interesting, oddball character. Instead they turn her into a psychotic murderess with a syringe the size of a tennis racket. And Why? So we can have more of Curtis’ creepy dad, who even overacts his silences? Bad move. So I will enjoy seeing Martin again; his unplaceable accent has grown on me.
LOL–Oh, that syringe, Soaphound, seems to always be at the ready. Have syringe, Will travel.
I do agree, I started liking Harmony, too—At one point, I actually thought she and Ryan had been an item , once upon a time, and that Esme was the product of that demonic union –ergo, a psycho.
Marshall must possibly be the most uninteresting mystery of quite some time on soaps. Who cares where he’s been? —-or why he left his family? I think he and Stella did the “dirty”? Oh, I get it—Curtis is really Auntie’s love-child?
I haven’t warmed up to nuJordan either. Too impersonal and rigid—neither she nor what’s her name? —oh, yeah—Portia (from Willie’s, The Merchant of Venice—sorry….can’t help it.. LOL) appeals to me. I love Curtis, he’s hot—yet, we’re seeing too much of him—and, Sonny.
( excuse the typo in my previous post—abroad)—‘Nite❤️
I don’t think we have heard the real story about Marshall yet. Yeah, there was a “stigma” associated with mental illness which might have caused somebody to hide it from their family back in those days, but I seriously doubt it would cause somebody to fake their death and stay gone for decades.
Sonny – given his experience with the subject – will probably be the one to talk Curtis through all of that, but eventually Marshall’s going to turn up somewhere.
Makes sense, Satan—great synopsis of Marshall’s past, if true.
By the same token, I do not care much about the character unless a bomb drops…..
That’s the best description of Curtis’ dad that I could never think of!
I fully expect Harmony’s arrival in Hell by the end of the day on Friday. But I’m thinking there’s going to be a “deathbed confession” from her first. Only question is… who gets to hear it?
I’m thinking it will NOT be Willow. It damned well better not be Nina.
Why not, Satan? Regardless of how one feels about Nina’s character, she has a right to know who her child is—-vice versa for Willow, albeit I understand. You’re not a mother–LOL. Neither of them deserves to be in the dark.
If we must blame anyone for all this maelstrom of deception— then that person would be Madeline? Was that Nina’s mother’s name? Not sure.
Anyway—-Nina is an amazing mother, as we have witnessed —her treatment of Sasha ( before and after)—She is loving and comforting.
I also like the substitute Alexis—At least, I don’t have to watch her tossing her head hither and yon with every word she utters. Annoying!! And, the affectation of a lisp drives me to distraction.
When Nina thought she was Sasha’s mother she was at least tolerable. Since then, she’s reverted to psycho mode – possibly worse than her original red-haired incarnation, and has become a parasite who is eating the entire show, and I want her gone. Not necessarily in Hell, but if that’s the only way to solve the problem, I’ll take one for the team. She and Harmony could have their little talk in the dragon stables.
I have to disagree to some extent, Satan–Nina needs to be right where she is. The biggest story of her life is about to break open—you see her as a parasite, I see her as a lost middle-aged woman who has gotten herself caught into a trap of spitefulness ( to some degree) and stupidity. At least she didn’t shoot anyone.
I see Carly as a parasite, a hypocrite and an entitled nouveau riche. She was about to get down with Jason when Sonny showed up. She was given some respite when Jason was supposedly killed—-but, imagine if he hadn’t died? Would she go, eeny, meeny miny moe? She was spared that.
Also, you cannot compare her to Harmony and her syringe–Double LOL and HaHaHa!!
Ciao, baby.
The only reason Carly married Jason – first as a “business” strategy, but eventually a “real” marriage – was because they both believed Sonny was dead.
And whose fault was that? Oh right…..
Oh, c’mon, Satan—let’s get real here LOL. Carly has had the hots for Jason since forever—-she wanted both him and Sonny. A threesome even, yes??
Business deal, my you-know-what!! Perhaps I’m different? I don’t know—Jason was Carly’s “bestest” friend? Jason was just as yucky—he was Sonny’ best friend too. How do you do it with your best friend’s wife, dead or not??????!!!!!!
— Disgustoso!! Nice Italian word. Pardon the oxymoron.
Or do it with someone with whom you were not in love? –which lets me to believe that Carlyhas always lusted after Jason—not that I blame her—-look at Sonny!!
Nonetheless, she should be honest with herself and fess up.
I am not condoning what Nina did. But, I will be honest and fess up—I abhor Carly. I love Nina.
See? I am as unreasonable as my husband says. I admit it. LOL.
Ciao.
Satan
Looks like you’re right and it looks like it’s Carly but she tells her that Willow can’t know about Nina and although I think Alex should have been the one to hear this confession, since she was the one who befriended her, it seems to me that Harmony obviously knows of the bad blood between Carly and Nina and Carly would be more than happy to keep the mother/daughter thing a secret.
Has anyone noticed Esme’s very weird clothes? She wears this reddish short dress with little flowers & awful sneakers. Worn this on several different shows, I can’t remember anyone repeating an outfit on a soap!
Wardrobe is likely dressing Esme like that to have her look younger. With pants and her hair down, she’d probably look older than the 19 year olds she’s grouped with.
LOL, Gloria—it’s weird to us —I have nieces from 13-17 years—They all dress like that–high-top Converse. They wear sneakers with cocktail dresses. I know–Strange.
As far as the repetition—yeah, I haven’t seen that either.
Celia, what about Esme’s hairstyle? Is it 1968 again? Personality aside, she’s very pretty and could use a DECEPTION makeover. That repetition thing is funny. On Y&R recently, both Sharon and Victoria wore the same dress four days running because it was all part of the same day! Funny, I don’t mind if Nick or Noah or Adam are wearing the same shirt…just hoping it will be removed.
Actually, Soaphound, all the hot men should go shirtless—-LOL—We sound like two desperate housewives!!
Esme’s hairstyle has really never gone out of style—-it’s just her hair. It is mousy, without flair or umph–that’s the problem.
Seems like they change Esme’s entire look about every three weeks or so. First time they did it, I thought that they were trying to make her look like Harmony, as a clue that Harmony was her mother. I still say she is, but Harmony is on her way to Hell, so who knows whether the storyline of her true parentage will be dropped. Surely Ryan knows who he made a psycho baby with? Has he told Esme who her mama is…. and what will her reaction be to Harmony’s death?
I would love to see Lucy and Martin get together, they will fit just perfect
Right just like back in the day
Tad and Jenny story I just love Michael so glad he is back in soaps
Gail
Looks like you got your wish everyone loves Lucy, even Valentin. She’s always annoyed me, but I can’t fight the majority.l
Love Martin and Lucy together. Lucy has enough money for both of them.
Hooray! So glad he’ll be back next week. I would rather see him with Ava or Alexis than flaky Lucy.
Pam
Martin with Ava or Alexis? They would eat him alive! Lucy, can’t really see him with her either, he and his home spun charm, doesn’t seem her type. As an attorney, I’d have him any day of the week, the sly old fox.
I think he could have sparkling dialogue with Alexis. She was still a lawyer when he first came on and I had visions of them duking it out in court and then it flipping to romance.
Ava is a more recent idea for me. He gives as good as he gets. I think he would be an upgrade from Nik. This Nik doesn’t have chemistry with Ava.
Pam
I’m enjoying our little debate here. I agree with the professional part of Alex and Martin, just not the romantic part. Ava needs a certain kind of man. Someone at least on her level or stronger and that sure isn’t Nick! He’s a dud and I can’t really see any woman on the show that he’d be right for. Now, Mr. CHRISTOPHER, yum
I want them to get together and be a couple long term
Best news I’ve had all week. ☺️
Great news…what about the Nurses Ball this year?
They already announced there is no Nurses’ Ball this year.
Martin and Lucy all the way!
I’m always on the side of love.
Grows they are cute together
Looking forward to his return
WHY ? can’t Valentin and Martin….. BE …. drumroll…. get your panties in a bunch…. TADA !!!!
THE NEW !!!!
Jason and Sonny hunks all over again
Patrick
Jason still looks pretty good but Sonny is looking every bit his age and I think his hunky days are over. I see Nina dancing with this little old man and she’s all gaga and I cringe.
No…do not have Lucy Coe and Martin Grey as a couple. He needs someone else!
Yes, want to see more of Martin and Lucy!!!
I think he will be Harmony lawyer since Diane will not and Scotty is Trina’s lawyer.
Gg
I doubt if she’ll need a lawyer where she’s going!
But if she does need a lawyer, we have plenty to choose from. Since most lawyers end up down here!
A lot of lawyers end up in the ocean too, with the rest of the sharks.
Love him. Hope it continues.
I’m looking forward to this, however, I genuinely hope the accent is dropped. It makes no sense.
I couldn’t agree more. it’s really bad.
Yay! I have missed him and his character. Hope he’s back for good!
I would love to see this relationship grow into a “forever thing. I think they could become a real interesting and loving relationship.
I just want Michael to have the front burner roll he deserves. He has always been my favorite
I’m all for whatever keeps Michael E Knight on the TV canvas! While I never was a fan of dippy Lucy Coe, I’ll take it if it means more Martin Grey!
Love them together. More canvas time please.
Martin and Lucy will be the new Ricky and Lucy!!! Love them both!
Martin and Lucy all the way ❤️
Not a fan of Lucy… tired, fake character. They should hire Cady Mclain. They had real chemistry.
Martin is such a minor character in the overall GH canvas. They’re highly unlikely to pay Cady to come aboard as his love interest.
Other than Lucy, the only pairing that would be intriguing would be Martin and Gladys.
OOOOOOoooooo Martin and Gladys….I can see that!
OMG
Martin and Gladys! She really is a beautiful woman, would look good with him, but could he teach her what really is important in life? She is so materialistic, wants her son to work for Sonny, despite his way of life, as long as he makes the big bucks. Only recently has she shown any interest in Sasha and her well-being and her recently becoming a multi millionaire doesn’t hurt any.
Violet, based on Brando’s behavior to the sleazy reporter, I’d say a job with Sonny’s crew is coming soon. He was pretty threatening. And Gladys? I thought she was making progress but I can also see her leveraging that memory card for a share of Sasha’s fortune. Why doesn’t Sasha just admit she had a relapse? It’s more understandable than what’s gonna happen next.
I think Gladys would drive Martin a little crazy. But then he is sorta with Lucy who is a little “spontaneous.” And would she want try Martin after her experience with his brother, Cyrus Renault?
Love Martin and Coe together
I would love to see Michael and Lucy together.
Welcome back Michael, you were missed.
They need to be together its sweet
I’m digging on Martin and Lucy!
Excited to see him return and hopefully in time for the nurse’s ball. Would be great to catch he and Lucy in their skivvies
Michael E. Knight has the “niche” talent; slapstick comedy. I love seeing him on my screen, and with Lucy too … they are the comedy that General Hospital desperately needs!
Love Martin and Lucy together please.
Well, Yay! I absolutely adore this naturally affable, talented and charismatic actor. All I ask is that they let him give up his phony New Orleans accent. It distracts from his talent. John York as Mac Scorpio was allowed to give up his faux Aussie accent and no one cared or even noticed. I don’t think anyone will care if Martin gives up his phony accent either. In fact, he will shine even more without it
I love MarCy. Lucy loosens Martin up so much. I hope they are given a chance to grow their relationship. I frankly don’t see how Martin’s relationship with Lucy would affect his working relationship with Valentin. Make it make sense.
I like those two together!!! “Lucy Coe”, nobody else is like her!!!!!I love it when she’s on canvas.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Michael Puts Willow On Notice After Tracy Is Arrested
Next week on General Hospital, video spoilers for the Monday, June 15th episode share that after Tracy (Jane Elliot) was arrested by Chase (Josh Swickard) after “pushing” Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) in the waters surrounding the Quartermaine boathouse, Michael (Rory Gibson) gets wind up of it and has confrontation with his ex.
Michael lowers the boom on Willow and warns her that Tracy isn’t someone she wants to go up against, which he thinks she would know by now. But what was Willow’s plan? Hopes that Chase would come to her defense, which he did? Speaking of Chase he confronts ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) about how she does not see Willow Cain clearly but with judgement.
Meanwhile, Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) concerns about her daughter are mounting. She is also worried about the whereabouts of Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) and asks “Nathan” (Ryan Paevey) if he knows where his mother is? What will he say? Then, Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) says Carly (Laura Wright) should come to him, not Sonny (Maurice Benard) as she tries to locate her missing daughter, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy), who viewers know is kidnapped along with Liesl in a secret room at the bottom of Wyndemere.
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week of June 15-19 below.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
“Nathan” clears the air. Nina sounds an alarm. Lulu makes a confession. Gio shares his excitement with Emma. Alexis and Ric review their plans.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Valentin accepts his fate. Brennan bargains with Willow. Dante defends “Nathan.” Tracy and Michael see eye-to-eye. Cullum gets new intel.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Willow is blindsided. Carly is cornered. Ethan pulls a fast one. Tracy confronts Brook Lynn. Lulu is transparent with Dante.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Sonny shares his strategy with Ric. Laura makes an offer. Rocco makes a horrifying discovery. Sidwell lays a trap. Dante confides in Elizabeth.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Ethan delivers a message to Ava. “Nathan” brings intel to Lulu. Trina ponders her next move. Brennan is alarmed. Felicia offers encouragement.
Check out the “Next on General Hospital” video preview below for the Monday June 15th episode.
Now weigh-in: Is this the end of the line for Willow’d reign of machinations? Can Nina, Michael, and Tracy figure out everything she has been doing with drugging Drew and more? Share your thoughts on what will happen next via the comment section.
General Hospital
Kate Mansi Wraps On-Screen Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Kristina Corinthos-Davis
The Friday, June 12 episode of General Hospital marked the last for Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos-Davis. As previously reported, the character was accepted to medical school at UCLA in California, making the end of the run for Mansi who played Kristina for three years.
The decision to depart GH was all Mansi’s decision and as also previously reported, GH executive producer Frank Valentini had left the door open for a return down the line and is currently not planning on recasting the part.
In story, in her final episode, having already said goodbye on Thursday’s show to her parents, Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn), Kristina meets up with her siblings, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) and Michael (Rory Gibson). The three have a chat at the Metro Court Gardens.

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SIBLING ADVICE
Before she leaves Port Charles, Kristina tells her brother and sister, she wants them to be there for each other, while each is managing their personal relationships: Molly with Cody (Josh Kelly) and Michael with Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Kristina thanked them for taking her to the airport and urged them to lean on each other while she was gone.
In her last scene, Kristina tells Molly and Michael right before they head for her flight, “I want each of you to be the person the other can call. OK? To show up for each other, no questions asked. Because that’s what you’ve been for me.”
KATE’S NEXT MOVE
Speaking with TV Insider, Mansi shared what she is up to next which has included accompanying her husband, Matt McInnis to Europe. Kate explained she had made the decision a few months back to exit GH. “I knew my contract was up in April and I wanted to give them the proper notice so that they could plan their future storytelling.” Kate added, “Given that my husband is working in Europe predominantly and I’ll be traveling so much, that’s what this next chapter of my life will be.”
Kate expressed that the news of her exit was hard to share with people, because she would feel sad when talking about it. Ultimately, the first to know were Nancy Lee Grahn, Kristen Vaganos, and Rory Gibson. She chose not to tell Maurice Benard, because she was so close to him in real-life, until they filmed their last episode together which aired yesterday.
There’s more! Kate gave a final tease that she has project in the works sharing, “I’m excited to have booked a short-term project in the fall that works within my schedule.” As to a future return to GH, Mansi doesn’t rule it out, “It’s Port Charles. Anything is possible.”
So, what did you think of Kate’s final scenes as Kristina with Sonny, Alexis, Molly and Michael? Do you hope Kate come back in a few years time? Weigh-in via the comment section. In case you missed it, you can catch the scenes where Kristina tells her parents she is leaving Port Charles below.
General Hospital
Troy Lennon Appel Joins the Cast of ‘General Hospital’ in Contract Role of the Mysterious ‘Hudson’
There are even more newbies coming to General Hospital with the news today that Troy Lennon Appel is joining the cast of the ABC daytime drama series in the contract role of “Hudson.” Look for Appel to make his debut on the July 30th episode.
What we do know is that Hudson is a business executive with mysterious ties. As first reported by TV Insider, Troy has already been enjoying his time on the legacy soap opera. He enthused, “Working on GH has been nothing short of an incredible, fast-paced experience, Everyone is very professional; they’re on top of every intricate part of this very established, well-oiled machine, and I’m just trying to keep up and not halt the process in any way.”
In a statement, General Hospital executive producer, Frank Valentini expressed: “Troy is a terrific guy, and we are excited to have him join our cast. And fans will be intrigued to see how his character fits into the story.“
FOUR NEWCOMERS IN SHORT ORDER
Appel’s casting comes on the heels of three other major additions coming to Port Charles, and all should be landing on-air next month in July. As previously reported, Dean Geyer has joined the cast as Tristan Robert and is set to debut on the July 13 episode. Daytime vet, Kelly Kruger (ex-B&B and Y&R) has signed on to play the new Serena Baldwin and Kayden Brenna Tokarski is the new Scout Cain, the daughter of Drew (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam (Kelly Monaco).
Apple added on his GH experience thus far, “So many of the cast and crew have gone out of their way to welcome me, and I am immensely grateful for how simple and easy this transition has been. I owe it all to them. They know what they’re doing, and I hope to learn as much as I can and add to the show, to the best of my ability.”
Troy’s previous credits have included: Revenge Best Served Chilled, Blackmail, Lies and Murder, and Lethally Blonde. Finding Master Right and Menflix, and he appeared with The Goldbergs star Hayley Orrantia’s music video for her single, “Find Yourself Somebody.”
So, what do you think about the casting of Troy Lennon Appel to General Hospital? Who will Hudson actually have ties to, since it is a contract role? Will you be intrigued to see all the new arrivals next month in Port Charles? Let us know via the comment section below.
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