General Hospital
Rena Sofer Returning to General Hospital as Lois Cerullo
It’s been over 26 years since Daytime Emmy winner, Rena Sofer, portrayed her defining soap opera as Lois Cerullo on ABC’s General Hospital. Now in 2023, who says you can’t go home again? Not, Sofer!
In exciting news for longtime GH fans, Rena Sofer is coming back to Port Charles in the role of Lois Cerullo, thick Brooklyn accent and all!
According to PEOPLE, who broke the casting news, Sofer began taping all new-episodes of General Hospital this week, and she will debut on-air sometime in October.
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Back in the 90’s, Sofer along with Wally Kurth played GH fan-favorite supercouple of Ned and Lois. As many fans had expected, if there was anytime for Lois to come back to the canvas it would be now, being that Ned is suffering from amnesia and believes he rock star, Eddie Maine. In story, it was 1993, when Lois set eyes on Ned as Eddie when she saw him perform with his band, The Idle Rich. Eventually she became his manager, unaware that he was really the very wealthy Ned Quartermaine.
When GH viewers last saw Sofer as Lois, she left Port Charles in 1997, headed back to Bensonhurst, New York and gave birth to her daughter Brook Lynn, now played in the adult version by Amanda Setton. During her run, Rena took home the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1995.
Many fans were clued into a potential arrival of Sofer to GH, when she exited The Bold and the Beautiful after nine years as Quinn Fuller. The show at that time was bumping her to recurring status, and Rena decided it was time to move.
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In real life, Sofer and Wally Kurth were married for two years and share a daughter Rosabel Rosalind.
No word on how long Sofer will be sticking around GH, but her arrival opens up several story possibilities, and definitely will either help or harm Olivia’s (Lisa LoCicero) relationship with Ned/Eddie.
Finally! Kudos to Frank for making this happen. Now, let’s play the beats right. Have Lois interact with those she knew back in the day and explore the never before seen Lois-Olivia connection.
Seeing Rena onscreen with Wally and Jane again will be a treat for longtime viewers.
If she’s sticking around, who do they pair her with romantically?
This is what GH needs. Kurth and Sofer are so much fun to watch in whatever shows they do. I never cared for the Quinn character on B&B as she never seemed grounded. And that exit? All the story to have her be with Carter and soon after… bye bye?
Please, GH, do this right. Having Lois back could really be fun. Hope this is not short term. I’d love for GH to shore up, close out some stories and characters (it’s crowded!) and go old school, and really focus on a core.
I wish she’d come back to bold and beautiful!
Not me! I don’t each B&B. Delighted Lois is coming back. Hope she brings her nails!
Good for her she’s a phenomenal actress She’s was a standout on bold and beautiful unfortunately they only soap I don’t watch is gh but good for her and the audience
This is fantastic news. I know she’s going to be excellent once again!! Bradley Bell wasted her for nine years.
The Devil called this one back when Ned lost his mind. Glad to see it’s finally happening. And while she’s in town, I hope she also gives Granny Tracy a piece of her mind for dragging BrookLynn into whatever this dragonshit is that she’s pulling with Deception.
Going to go out on a limb and make a prediction that Sasha is Lois’ long lost daughter. Ned isn’t her father, but some other non-Q from the 90s.
I couldn’t remember Lois being with anyone other than Ned. And after looking it up, that’s definitely true…at least as far as the real Lois goes.
But apparently the Lois recast had a one night stand in 2004… with Lorenzo Alcazar, of all people.
Obviously Sasha should be older than 19 and it seems unlikely that BrookLynn would not know she had a sister. But Sasha being an Alcazar might be interesting.. since I still am betting a large number of souls that he’s the guy behind Pikeman
Another rumor I read is that she is Nina’s daughter. How many daughters does that woman need?
Hope I like her on GH, I did not on B&B in any way shape or form. I second your idea of giving old Granny a hard time, cant stand even looking at that witch these days. I also am looking forward to seeing she and Olivia, the two gals from Brooklyn go head to head over Ned/ Eddie. Should be lots of fun.
That’s wonderful news. This has been 26 years coming. I loved Rena Sofer as Lois. She was a big character back when I first started watching in 1993-94. When Ned had the double life and was married to Katherine Bell, and Lois found out, and popped out of the cake at Katherine’s birthday party, that was one of the classic moments in GH history. Another favorite moment was Ned and Lois getting married in New York and going to Coney Island, back when they actually still did location shoots.
I’ve been hoping for a long time that Rena would return. She’s always been Lois. I wasn’t a fan when they recast Lesli Kay as Lois in 2004. That was almost as bad as Jill Phelps demoting John Ingle and replacing him with Jed Allan as Edward Quartermaine during that same time period.
Very interested to see how they work Lois into the story with Ned as Eddie Maine, and when she shes how much has changed, but also how much is still the same with The Quartermaines since she’s been gone.
Such wonderful news!
Loved the characters of Eddie and Lois so I hope Rena sticks around for awhile.
Fantastic!
As excited as I am about Rena coming back to GH, I think it is time to cut the size of the cast. There are too many actors not getting enough screen time and storylines that seem extremely long or slow. If Nicholas and Lulu are coming back, I am not sure how we are supposed to b excited about seeing our favorites once a week. Please put us out of our misery with Finn/Elizabeth and the Molly/TJ/surrogate storyline.
Agreed on Finn and Molly. Although they’ve mentioned her, not feeling that Lulu’s return will be soon.
As for Nikolas, Huss is not on contract so we’re not sure how long he’ll be sticking around.
This is excellent news! She is a vibrant actress with ties to many people on the canvas. I hope they have long-term plans for Ms. Sofer.
She is a powerhouse actress and in my view was the only reason to watch the Bold and the Beautiful but are all these daytime vets being hired at GH while the scabs are writing the show?
We’re they all in the striking writers future storylines? It seems like GH has hired some old time daytime writers as scabs and they are reintroducing characters they are familiar with when ABC ruled Daytime. I predict real friction when the striking writers return. The only other explanation is GH may soon be looking at a Days situation and is leaving broadcast tv and getting primed to go to streaming
Im so happy she’s coming back to GH. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is wonderful. GH is so incredibly boring now. the writing is so awful. I’ve been waiting for decades for her to come back, permenently and playced by Sofer.
Please don’t make this a Lois/Ned/Olivia triangle.
Make Lois a sophisticated woman that’s willing to make her own moves.
We can explore Olivia’s & Lois past together but give her storyline outside the Quartermaine’s.
Hell Ava vs Lois or Nina vs Lois SOUNDS GREAT
Also, THANK YOU FRANK
As The World Turns
Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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