General Hospital
OLTL Favorite Susan Batten to Guest-Star on General Hospital
A very familiar face to the town of Llanview and the beloved One Life to Live, will be appearing on your screens this week on General Hospital.
Susan Batten (Ex-Luna Moody, OLTL) will make a few guest appearances in scenes with Sasha played by Sofia Mattsson.
According to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstand now, Batten will play the role of home shopping-star Flora Gardens!
Batten former boss, Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) called Susan and said about the role: , “Okay, there’s this character named Flora Gardens.” To which Susan responded, “Does she have teeth?” After the two shared a laugh, Susan said “yes’ to the role.
OLTL fans will remember Luna’s torrid relationship with Max Holden (James DePaiva).
The actress/writer/producer reported that she was a ‘still very nervous’ acting on soap again (she last appeared on One Life in 2012), but said once she got into the rhythm of the shooting and delivering the lines it was all good.
So, looking forward to seeing Susan on GH? Comment below. But first, take a moment to stroll down memory lane in this clip from OLTL, when Max proposes to Luna.
most definitely looking for to seeing Susan ! Luna Moody was a very enjoyable character.
still hoping ABC gives us OLTL V3 !
To see Batten and Morgan Fairchild in scenes with Lynn Herring should be a hoot. Temporary and fun.
The Deception storyline is a good way to bring together a disjointed group of likable female characters. Been good to see Lucy used smartly on a regular basis. Gets BLQ out of the Q orbit, gives Gladys something to do other than hover on Brando and takes Maxie out of motherhood mode.
Susan Batten created the unforgettable Luna Moody on One Life to Live. I”m sure she’ll do a great job on GH. Thank you for posting the video of Max proposing to Luna. I loved seeing Susan with James DePaiva and the late, great Patricia Elliot as Renee.
I am thrilled! She is a great actress!
All I remember of her was when she became the new Connor on ATWT and was paired with Mark! So bad! I’m sure she was popular on OLTL, and shesa fine actress ,but damn that was a very bad descision the ptb made. Totally ruined that hot Mark/ Connor/ Cal story! I was so mad about that.
Reminds of certain bad recasts like Heather on y n r, Eden Reigel. Geez. Brutal miscast. The first was best than kept getting worse. Colleen too.
Can’t blame Susan Batten for the Connor fiasco; she was completely miscast, and Felicia Minei Behr and Mary-Alice Dwyer Dobbin would have realized that if they’d bothered to get to know ATWT before making big decisions like the recast. You don’t hire an actress with Susan’s warmth (not to mention her southern accent) to play a cool, sophisticated New York WASP type. It was a huge, honking disaster, but SB gave it the best try she could. I felt bad for her; she was doing what her bosses wanted (or said they wanted), but unfortunately, it wasn’t what long-time ATWT viewers wanted to see, especially once they decided to turn the character into something completely7 different. (Ironically, there were other roles she could have played and been a wonderful addition–somebody online at the time suggested a recast Iva Snyder, which I thought was brilliant–but FMB and MADD were too dumb, or too arrogant [take your pick], to learn enough about the show to cast her properly.)
Anyway, I’m glad the experience didn’t sour her on soaps entirely, and I’m sure she’ll be great fun on GH.
I wasn’t watching OLTL at the time. So loved this clip of Susan/Luna with Max. Plus her nice smile in the photo above. If she plays Flora Garden anything like Luna just what Sasha/Sophia needs. And not just a guest appearance, but more long term.
Honestly, I would have preferred she was Luna…I miss the GH/OLTL connection the show tried to do when OLTL was cancelled and those few stars from that show were taken over to GH before Prospect park caused all the trouble they did. It’s time for GH to let those actors go back to their OLTL characters!!
Hi James
You got me thinking about all the OLTL actors who’ve played new roles on GH…
First, since Luna was a ghost her last appearances on OLTL, it would be rather difficult to bring her back to life on GH without anyone who knew her. A short visit by Susan Batten sounds pretty fun.
As for the other OLTL transfers:
When the edict was issued to kill off Franco, the story going around is that the network put the kibosh on Howarth playing Todd again – not because of OLTL, but because of the rapist past. They really should reconsider as Austin has shown little potential as a character.
The character of Hamilton Finn is as dull as dishwater. The only time Michael Easton seems involved these days are in scenes with Violet, Chase or Gregory. John McBain was a much more vibrant character, both in Llanview and Port Charles.
Amanda Setton was perfectly cast as BLQ. While Kimberly Andrews was an interesting character, so far she’s the one OLTL performer to play a better character on GH.
Josh Kelly is too new in the Cody role to determine if he should’ve been Cutter. Now, once we find out what legacy character he might be connected with could influence the thinking here.
Kristen Alderson (Kiki 1), Bree Williamson (Claudette) Mark Lawson (Dustin) barely made blips in their time in PC. And, we get the once a year appearance of the kid who played Sam as a pioneer scout.
Without Todd, it doesn’t make sense for Blair, Tea or Starr to pop back up in PC. Was nice to occasionally see Nora, but we’ve already got 3 lawyers in PC. And Tonja Walker was Olivia Jerome years before she became Alex Olanov.
As always, thanks for getting me thinking!
I was just watching today’s episode of GH – awesome to see Susan Batten! It was also great fun to hear Maxie and Lucy on yesterday’s episode referencing Enchantment Cosmetics and excitedly wondering if they’d get to see Erica Kane while they were on the set of “Home & Heart.” What a treat, when soaps mine the rich history available to them!
Batten did a fine job with what was given her. Similar to Luna, Flora was the right combination of kooky and caring.
Morgan Fairchild was good casting.
Everyone, however, took a backseat to Lydia Look as Selina who swooped in and ate both Haven and Lucy’s lunches. Kudos to Look who holds her own with soap vets like Fairchild, Herring and Benard.
Agree 100%! Lydia Look has been a great addition to GH, and it seems we’re seeing more and more of Selina on the canvas.
Ginger
Better she be a friend than a foe, huh?
Susan sat behind me in in Whit Shearins “Salesmanship” class in 1981 at Louisburg College in Louisburg, N.C. She was such a beautiful lady and always dressed a little preppy! It was a pleasure to talk to here in class as she was so warm and kind. What a beautiful life as an actress you’ve had my dear Susan! Congratulations from the skinny blue eyed dirty blonde headed guy that sat in front of you in Whit Shearins class “salesmanship, in the old auditorium building on Louisburg College campus in 1981. It was a pleasure!!!!
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.
In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.
Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.
Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?
In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.
ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION
Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.
Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.
ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA
In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.
It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!
The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.
Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off. A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”
Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing. My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”
As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.
Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.
In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.
As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE
In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.
Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?
In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”
So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.
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