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Ryan Paevey Opens Up On His ‘General Hospital’ Return and Teases, “I Wouldn’t Come Back for Something Vanilla”
General Hospital is cooking up something major that will be revealed, we are sure, when Ryan Paevey returns to the ABC daytime drama series for the first time on your screens in over 7 years. But the million dollar question is as who?
As viewers know, Paevey previously played good guy cop and husband Nathan West, who was shot and killed by his own father, the nefarious Cesar Faison (Anders Hove), leaving Maxie (Kirsten Storms) a widow and James (Gary James Fuller) without a father. Ryan’s last tenure on the soap lasted from 2013-2018.
Currently in story, Nathan’s sister, Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) was found out to indeed be alive, when she previously died right before eyes, and is now involved with some kind of seeming research, or experimental medical procedures, while being held in Dalmatia, Croatia. That opens the door to the theory, could her brother be alive too?

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Further complicating theories (of just who Paevey will be playing upon his return) is that Maxie landed in a coma after being poisoned by the chemicals in Deception’s new face cream mask. Before she was taken to a long-term coma care hospital in Massachusetts, her son, James gave her Nathan’s badge as a way to watch over her.
Now, in the new September 8 issue of TV Guide Magazine on newsstands now, Paevey teased his upcoming re-emergence on GH with a major tease of just what kind of character he may be playing.
“This go-round is definitely going to be wildly different than the last one was. I’m interested to see where that goes,” shared Ryan.“We’ve got some fun stuff planned. I wouldn’t come back for something vanilla. It’s going to be a blast.”

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In 2023, after Ryan stepped away from appearing in Hallmark movies following his time in GH, and then show business altogether, one major reason was to be there for his ailing mother who had been battling lung cancer. However, now in 2025, he noted, “I feel my mom’s better to a degree.”
He also noted to TV Guide that time away from acting, helped him emotionally and afforded him time for a reset, “I do think that time away has given me perspective. Some stuff that necessitated my departure, some unpleasant experiences, made me take a step back. It’s been two years now and I feel better.”

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While no official airdate has been given at this time as to when Paevey will be back on-air, it is presumed to be in mid to late October or possibly the kick-off of November Sweeps. Ryan reported back to the GH soundstages in August.
One major theory fans have been considering, is that Paevey might actually be playing a very much alive Peter August (last played by Wes Ramsey) but wearing a prosthetic mask as his father did when Faison was masquerading as Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan).
So, with what Ryan said of the role/story not being “something vanilla,” are you closer to your theory of who he is ultimately going to play? Drop your thoughts in the comment section.
Funny, he used the term “vanilla” which is how many referred to his acting style.
If he is Peter, let it be plastic surgery so that prevents the guy from the parking lot from returning. A mask means it has it come off some time.
As for timing, it might actually be later this month, as GH was filming only about 3 weeks ahead after they returned from 5 weeks for their summer break.
I’m not particularly excited about his return. Yes, he’s handsome but he’s a somewhat wooden.
That makes me think of the Elvis song “Wooden Heart”
I’m guessing he’s either Nathan turned evil, or an unknown twin. Heir to the evil that was Faison. And he’s Sidwell and Collette’s “associate.”
Exciting and can’t wait. Cameron Mathinson played a good guy in all the Hallmark movies and he is a really good baddie and I think Ryan will be the same.
Mathison just needs to be gone off GH!!
I can’t even watch him in anything
Why couldn’t he be playing the same character and interact with Maxie in a dream/coma world where they have the life they were robbed of by his death???
Ryan will start airing months before Kirsten Storms returns.
My initial thoughts were that he was going to be appearing “upstairs” in my old neighborhood when Maxie had a “near death” experience while iin a coma. But Kirsten Storms has supposedly finished all the scenes she taped this year anfd won’t be seen again until 2026.
And doing these scenes with the real (ghost) Nathan, but a fake temp hire Maxie? That would really ruin the point of the whole thing.
One thing a Devil can definitely confirm is that Heinrich Faison is NEVER getting out of Hell. Even his literally brainless father has a better chance.
Because she is happily with Spinelli now!
Agree
I think he is a good Mr Darcy. I would be up for a Mr Darcy has a baby on hallmark 🙂
Oh! let him be the good hot guy he should have been all along let Maxie wake up to him!
Pavey character is the one in charge . And since Britt is there trying to find a cure for the disease she has, it has to be a relative or Fasion himself
I love Spinelli and don’t want him to leave‼️‼️
I think he is the mysterious boss that Britt is working for .
Now that would be a twist. Hope we find out on Monday
He can’t act his way out of a paper bag.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper on the Future of a Jordan Ashford and Michael Corinthos Pairing

It’s been clear for awhile now that General Hospital has been pushing Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) more into the orbit of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), leading to speculation that the two will become more than just business associates and friends.
Well, now, Tanisha Harper has confirmed that the long-running ABC soap opera is testing the waters for a Jordan/Michael romance in her discussion with Soap Opera Digest.
The two characters share something in common, in that, they both have suffered severe burns and disfigurement, and they share a common bond working for Aurora Media.

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CHEMISTRY TEST
Harper explained, “At first, they were kind of just sprinkling it in; we were starting to do some scenes together here and there. But, I think the writers and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) liked it, and we’ve progressed with that.”
This poses a bit of dilemma for Jordan, who’s boyfriend Curtis Ashford had been sent to Pentonville for assaulting Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), but who just wound up on the receiving end of a prison beat down and landed at the hospital.
All things being equal, Tanisha shared that Michael is fast becoming, “the one person who understands what she’s going through on a deeper level. That makes for a strong connection, and I think the fans are starting to see that connection, too.”
As to if things will escalate and get hot and steamy from herem like any great forbidden love story, Tanisha shared, “That seems to be where we’re headed. In true soap fashion!”
Harper also noted about the future of Jordan and Michael, “We’ll see what the writers have in store for us, but I do think that this could be something really interesting. It’ll make some people mad, and some people will be here for it!”
So, are you down for a Jordan and Michael romance? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali Weighs In on Who She Thinks is Trina’s Stalker (Exclusive)

On General Hospital, as Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) has launched a music career alongside Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza), it was recently revealed that she actually has what seems like an “obsessed” stalker! How do we know? Well, there is a collage of the young woman that said person is continuing to add more photos to as the weeks and months roll on.
There have been several obvious suspects in the way GH has presented the characters. Chief among them music executive, Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) who continually has made statements and has been shooting daggers at anyone getting in the way of his prized recording artist.
At the same time the stalking started, Kai’s friend and former college football teammate, Quinn (Jequan Jackson) showed back up who previously had a falling out with Trina. Might he be playing nice, but wants revenge on Trina?

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KEPT IN THE DARK
Fast-forward and now General Hospital fans learned that two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Alley Mills is on her way back to the show as Heather Webber, who previously was known as”The Hook” killer at one point, and is the biological mother of Trina’s sworn enemy, Esme Prince (last played by Avery Pohl).
Esme perished went she went overboard with Trina’s boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine (last played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez) a few years ago into the steely waters below. Could Esme be the one obsessing over Trina, or could it be someone else completely?
In a brand new video interview out on Tuesday, September 29, Tabyana Ali visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel and weighed-in on who she thinks could be the culprit! However, Tabyana shared she actually has no idea who it actually will turn out to be.
“The crazy thing is that everybody knows who it is except for me! They’re keeping that secret from me,” revealed Ali. “They want me to be as oblivious as Trina.”

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THOSE WHO WENT OVERBOARD AND PRESUMED DEAD
After looking over the potential suspects and with all the theories that have floated about, Tabyana had her top picks! “I would love for it to be Spencer. I would love for it to be Esme. Mostly because I also just want my friends back on set, too. I would love to just see them and hang out with them. I think it definitely could be one of those two,” speculated Ali.
“I think everybody thought it could have been Quinn, or could have been Simon. I think we were all pointing in that direction for a minute, but I thinks that’s too easy”, declares Tabyana. “I think they’re just trying to throw me off, and trying to make it seem like it’s one of them. Now, nobody told me one way or the other about them.”
As soaps go, it’s usually not the first string of suspects who turn out to be the actual person behind the stalking. Tabyana agreed, “If you just know writing in general, if you just know TV in general, if you know soaps in general, you know that’s a game. You know, they set up, set up, set up, and then they really show the reveal. So. I was like, ‘This is just the setup to the reveal, right?'”
As for it being Spencer, it may not because his motives are bad. Ali shared, “It could be Spencer trying to fight his way back to Trina, or Heather trying to get revenge for her dead daughter Esme, or Esme herself. Those are all good ones, I was also playing around with what if it’s Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober)? That would be kind of fun. Don’t know what his motive would be. I know he passed away. He’s dead because of Joss (Eden McCoy), but it’s like everybody comes back alive on soaps, so…”

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FROM KAI WITH LOVE
Some fans theorized it could be Trina’s boyfriend, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) or one another option being that the real stalker takes him out. “I think that’s kind of happened to all of Trina’s boyfriends,” lamented Tabyana. “They’ve all kind of gone that way. So, hopefully it doesn’t happen that way. Would it be easier if Kai was the stalker? Okay, yeah, maybe. He’d go to jail for a couple months or whatever. Come on out and then what? He would had to have had a brain-eating amoeba that made him do it. Who knows?” (Laughs)
In the end, are Trina and Kai truly in love? Ali shared her viewpoint and gave a tease, “I think they have love for one another, but to love someone it does take gradual time. I think it’s getting to that point. I think with this music situation as well, it is really proving to Trina that Kai is willing to be there with her every step of the way.”
She continued, “He is supporting her 10 toes down, making sure that she has everything that she needs, to going to every live show. I think this portion of their lives will definitely guide them somewhere else. I think, an ‘I love you,’ might come just around the corner.”
You can check out the full conversation with Tabyana now on the Michael Fairman Channel below.
Then weigh-in, after hearing Tabyana’s thoughts on the matter, who do you think will be proven to be Trina’s stalker? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Lulu Tells Charlotte Everything That Could Have Happened to Her With Drew

The Monday, September 28 episode featured emotional scenes for Lulu (Alexa Havins), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Charlotte that set the stage for the previously reported exit of Bluesy Burke.
In story, Lulu and Valentin inform Charlotte they are sending her away to boarding school in Maine. The reason: she needs more structure, and more than her parents can give her. Charlotte’s recent actions to try to set up Drew (Cameron Mathison) to make it look like he was making advances to a teenage girl was the last straw for the teenager.
Charlotte, at first, was angered and begging her parents to not make her leave Port Charles. Valentin exits to give Lulu time alone to talk to their daughter.

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MOTHER HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY
Now alone, Lulu tries to open her daughter’s eyes as to what could have happened to her if she went through with her plot to videotape Drew with her in his car! Charlotte explains her plan and how she had everything under control, but Lulu asks her what if Drew took advantage of her or hurt her? What if things went terribly wrong? She questions Charlotte, if she even thought about that?
Lulu tried to make Charlotte see that Drew could have sexually assaulted her. Eventually, Charlotte agrees to go to boarding school, as Lulu and Charlotte share a tear-filled goodbye. However, before she leaves town, Charlotte asks her mother to let her say goodbye to Danny (Asher Antonyzyn).
VALENTIN OPENS UP TO ANNA
Meanwhile, Valentin has gone to the Metro Court Gardens and runs into Anna (Finola Hughes). Valentin is distraught sharing he feels like a failure as a father and because of his choices what has become of his daughter. He is devastated. These were also well-played scenes between James Patrick Stuart and Finola Hughes. Anna assures Valentin that sending Charlotte to boarding school is not a bad idea at all.
DANNY IS HEARTBROKEN AND ANGERED
Towards the conclusion of the episode, Charlotte tells Danny she is being sent to Maine to boarding school by his parents. Danny tries to look on the bright side, that Maine is not that far away from New York, and at least she is not being sent overseas.
However, Danny becomes upset when Charlotte tells him that her parents knew what she was planning with Drew, because Rocco had told Carly (Laura Wright).
Danny is confused why Rocco would have ratted her out. Charlotte says to impress Scou (Kayden Brenna Tokarski). The two teens hug with Charlotte promising that she’d be back, and Danny telling her he would here for her once she returned to Port Charles.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Lulu, Valentin and Charlotte? Did Lulu raise good points to her daughter about Drew, to scare her enough to realize actions have consequences? Will you miss Bluesy Burke? Let us know via the comment section, but first take a look at the opening scenes featuring the trio that sets-up Charlotte’s farewell, for now, below.
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