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REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.

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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.

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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.

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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
Let’s wish Chavez well, congratulate him on his burgeoning career and thank him for making a memorable impact on GH.
Spencer will eventually be recast, but not likely until sometime after Genie returns from her annual summer break. The pressure is on Teschner to find another dynamic young star.
I’m not sure why anyone would thank an actor, as if they were doing us a favor. They make a great living doing what they love. If not for viewers many of them wouldn’t go on to other projects. The more popular an actor, the more opportunities he or she has for more work. They should thank us. lol
Can’t both the actor and the viewers be grateful? Yes, it’s show business (with an emphasis on the business) but talent/skill is involved and Chavez contributed some bright spots in a challenging period for GH.
Agree to disagree. Actors aren’t doing any of us favors. If I like the actor’s work I ‘thank” him or her by watching other things they’re in. Mutually beneficial “relationship.”
I’m speculating here, but my guess is that he and Ryan Murphy got along well enough that Murphy asked him to do his next project. Because that’s how Murphy does things. Just ask all the people who did multiple seasons of “American Horror Story”. Ironically enough, the original Spencer, Nicholas Bechtel, did a season on that show. Now that he doesn’t look like a little kid anymore, maybe it’s time for him to come back to Port Charles? The character is too important to the canvas to leave “dead” (and without a body, so you know he ain’t really dead)
That’s a great idea. I would love to see Nicholas Bechtel return to the role he created. It would most likely change the dynamic of the character in terms of Sprina, so some fans won’t be happy.
Nicolas Bechtel is still too young looking to play the character that Spencer has become. I don’t see him being a fit. There are plenty of 20 something actors out there. Mark Teschner is known as one the best casting directors in the business, he’ll find someone.
Nicholas Bechtel claims to be 6’1″ now. Last time we saw him he wasn’t anywhere near that unless he shot up suddenly. But in all honesty, he’d be 20 if he came back; only about a year or two younger than Tabyana and she looks very young too. Nicholas Chavez looked more mature than any of them; by the time he came back (if he did or does) he’ll be 25 in real life.
I am not a bit surprised and I am happy for him. He will go far. We will see him on primetime for many years to come. He did a great job as Spencer. It may be quite some time before they recast.
I’m not surprise at all, As to why GH allowed him to take outside work on a newbie w/ a 4 year contract and then let him get out of that contract early baffles me, If you look at his IG account he barely shows pictures or promotes GH, yet he’s already promoting his work on this new series, so it was clear he was gonna leave first chance he got.
He seemed to have always had one foot out the door on GH. He didn’t seem to participate in a lot of things with castmates etc. Maybe a bit of ego may have developed…
Or maybe he has his own friends outside of the show. Not everyone wants to socialize with the people they work with. Nothing wrong with that, and isn’t necessarily a sign of ego. Can be just a desire to keep one’s personal life and work life separate.
I doubt many of these people socialize out of work. I think their or GH publicists arrange outside photo shoots or a staged day. That’s not to say some haven’t formed friendships, but I think it’s much less than many think. As for social media, sometimes they give each other a nod or back each other up on their threads, but it’s for the show. Keeps viewers engaged. Cynical view but true.
Lots of talented actors leave soaps and their careers sputter, ask the guy who played Morgan
I think you should look up Bryan Craig who played Morgan. He’s been working steadily since leaving GH in both TV film and series, and has been a series regular on several prime time shows.
Bryan has stated that he would be open to a GH return, so he can’t be that busy
Well it’s true that his prime time gig “Good Trouble” just ended. Now would actually be the perfect time for Morgan to return, considering he and his father share the same mental illness, and Morgan only knows all too well what can happen when somebody messes with your medication.
Ava knows, but she’s not saying. Jason suspects, but he doesn’t have any proof. Morgan would know from experience, so he would definitely say something. He would probably also be quick to point the finger at Ava, since she did that to him, of course. Ava would then have to tell Morgan what she knew about the pills to avoid facing the wrath of Sonny.
Applause. Michael—Agreed.
What I don’t understand is why soaps release popular actors from their contracts instead of simply modifying them.
There may be something I don’t understand, but when an actor needs a soap to, effectively, “do them a favor” and let them out of their contract to do a movie or TV show, it strikes me that it’s a win-win for all concerned for the soap to agree to modify the contract so they can go off and do the film/show, with the actor agreeing to return and finish out their contract once they are done.
It’s a win-win for all because the actor wouldn’t be able to do the film or show at all if the soap didn’t let them out AND the soap can benefit from the free advertising and new fans the actor will get when the film/show comes out.
Unless I’m missing something huge, the actor and their agent wouldn’t really say “no” to a modified contract honoring the remainder of their contract after the film/show because if they did refuse, they’ll have to do it anyway—and never get to do the film (remember when Brad Bell wouldn’t let Jacob Young out of his contract to the Stallone movie? He had to continue playing Rick, as his contract required).
I remember when an NBA prospect (Patrick Ewing?) was at the Naval Academy and instead of the Navy forcing him to serve his contracted years and lose his shot in the NBA, they found a creative solution: he served in the Reserves in uniform when he wasn’t playing, and as an alumni ambassador and celebrity recruitment spokesman. It was a creative solution that allowed everyone to benefit and reinforced the importance of people doing what they promised, fulfilling the obligations they signed on for (not just when it’s convenient).
I am confused as well. Soap contracts are pretty iron clad and a lot a actors miss out on opportunities. They usually do not renew their contracts. All the best to him and to GH.
We might be looking at larger relationships here. Ryan Murphy might have made the request to Disney corporate. As they may want to do business with him down the road, perhaps they granted the release.
Aldo, the project was announced before the strikes. – which went a lot longer that anticipated. That meant there were fewer months remaining on Chavez’s contract, combined with the switch in head writers made Chavez’s return more challenging than a release.
Welcome back, you are very much missed!!
A very talented actor. I wish him the best and know he will go far in his career.
I am sad that he will not be returning to the show but best of luck to him in his other endeavors.
Well I wish him good luck I hope he has a great and wonderful future he will surly be missed he was a wonderful actor
Good for Nick. He is a hell of a talent and I never expected him to stay that long on GH. Since Genie is on her summer break, the show has a couple months to really look for the right father and son tandem of Nickolas and Spencer. I would bring in actors in pairs and test them, not only on their ability to handle the role but look for chemistry between the two new actors they hire to fill those roles. They struck gold with Nicholas Chavez as Spenser but have yet to replace the late Tyler Christopher, who was excellent in the role of Nicholas Cassidine.
RUN FORREST, RUN! This is the smartest thing he could do.
If it’s not confirmed I’m not sure why anyone’s reporting it as if it is.
Deadline is reporting it – they don’t report rumors.
Exactly! Different sites are reporting it, but have yet to hear from “GH”, or Nicholas or his rep. Why not confirm or deny? GH loyal fans deserve to know, a few weeks ago, there were rumors that Cameron Mathison was leaving to host a new game show, he was quick to let the fans that he wasn’t & that the episodes were filmed last year. I guess everyone treats their fans, differently!
It’s not on GH, as a matter of policy they do not comment on contracts unless the performer has done so already.
No surprise there! Knew he would not return. The new head writers have their work cut out for them. Good Luck.
Yes, gold was struck in my opinion with Nicolas and the pairing with Taby. Certainly, GH would insist that this storyline continues at least from the Paris ending to a reunion. You know it will not be the same if he does not return. Actors have multiple jobs that is what having a good agent and manager to make it happen for a win, win for all. Check the ratings GH being the longest running Soap value and reward your hot actors and fan base.
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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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Television Academy and NATAS Open Reunification Talks After Split Almost 50 Years Ago

In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.

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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.

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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!

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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful

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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital

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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View

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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court

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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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