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Sofia Mattsson Wraps 7-Year Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Sasha Gilmore

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The Friday, July 18th episode of General Hospital marked the final appearance of Sofia Mattsson as Sasha Gilmore. In story, Sasha has gone to live with her mother and father, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) and Holly Sutton in France, to protect her daughter Daisy from harm. The episode also signified the end of a short return appearance for Tristan Rogers, who publicly shared on Thursday that he was battling cancer.

In a statement to TV Insider, a GH rep explained the reason for Mattson’s exit: “There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV. But she is open for a return in the future.”

General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini offered, “I love Sofia, she is a great actress and a dear friend. We will miss her, but we wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.”

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This week, Sofia’s co-star, Rory Gibson (Michael Corinthos) in his latest interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, spoke on working with her during their short time together on the soap opera, expressing: “She’s the best. Sofia is just one of the loveliest people that I’ve ever met in my life. She’s incredible and she’s so talented and I love working with her.”

Weighing-in on of her favorite storyline highlights during her run, Mattsson related, “I’m a bit of a romantic, so I’m particularly fond of all the love stories! I think her love with Brando (the late Johnny Wactor) was so beautiful and pure. And I really feel like Sasha and Michael (formerly Chad Duell, and now Rory Gibson) have a unique and strong love. I’ve gotten an overwhelmingly positive response to our chemistry since Rory took over the role. Who knows in the future? I’m rooting for Sasha and Michael to reunite one day!”

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Saying goodbye to a place you have made your second home for the last seven years, can’t be easy, but Sofia explained how she felt on her last day on set, “It was emotional for sure. Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn’t see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me. (It was) bittersweet for sure. I’ve had such a great time, but I’m also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.”

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GH fans will remember that it was back in 2018 when Sofia debuted on the soap opera when the character of Sasha was in collusion with Valentine Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) when she was paid-off to pretend to be Nina Reeves’ (Cynthia Watros) long-lost daughter. Fast-forward to 2025 and Nina and Sasha have be extremely close, and in fact, it was their goodbye to each other earlier this week that had many reaching for the hankies.

So, are you sad to see Sofia Mattsson exit General Hospital? Would you like to see Sasha come back down the line and get back involved with Michael in a romance? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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I think it is safe to say when storyline requires we will see Sasha, and hopefully it will be Sofia Mattsson. Plus knowing she is with Holly and Robert, it’s a beautiful exit. The gift is that it gave us Tristen Rogers.

I was hoping that they’d discover that it was Willow who was the baby stalker so Sasha could come back. Now that we know that Sofia isn’t coming back anytime soon, does that mean Willow’s crime won’t be discovered? And it looks like it wasn’t her just going insane, and that it was really a premeditated plan so Michael could “ get a taste of his own medicine” ( Willow’s words).

I think Liesl will be the one to expose Willow.. and end Drew.

She was off to a good start yesterday. I was actually surprised at her rant to Nina, after Willow left the room.

I’m thinking…. Damn, when did Dr. Ooblech get an actual conscience??

Somebody has to send Drew down here to become Dragon Chow. Might as well be Liesl. Why not?

What did you think of Liesl telling Nina that Willow had a “ devil smile” cross her face upon hearing how Michael lost a son? Willow looked like Nelle in that instance.

I wasn’t offended by the comparison, because I understood the context. I knew what Dr. Liesl was saying. She knows that Willow ain’t actually anything like me!

Willow’s clearly either being drugged, or Drew’s playing with the magic Tarot cards again and has her brainwashed. If that’s the case, Jason’s probably still carrying one of those around in the pocket of his leather jacket. The one he used to shut off Drew’s own brainwashing back on Cassadine island.

I regrettably think… it’s the sex that Drew has her spellbound by. Wouldn’t it be easier for Carly and Nina just to double slap Willow and yell “Snap out of it! We both did!” Then watch Willow break as she try to grasp that.

I hope you’re right and that it happens sooner rather than later.

My favorite story was when she was being held in that medical facility and kept drugged. That story has me so upset and rattled my nerves because it went on for so long.

I do hope Sasha comes back to the canvas before too long!

Yes. She’s been a really fun part of GH, even when they were driving Sasha literally crazy. I was hoping for a Michael and Sasha reunion. Rory and Sofia had great chemistry. I hope we see her again, and I wish her great success.

It’s just not right. We couldn’t make it work #GH? I certainly hope someday when things change she can come back.

Maybe she didn’t want to stay?

She chose to leave to pursue other opportunities.

No I love her and I really think her and Jason could be great together!! I hope she’s back soon!!!

I am sad to see her go! Sasha is Robert and Holly’s daughter so I know they will replace her…but it won’t be the same. I’m still trying to get over the loss of Sam McCall. Anyway, I appreciate Mattson’s chemistry with the new Michael, Jason, Robert and Cody. She’s got talent in spades.

I’m sure Sophia will do well in her future endeavors. She’s gorgeous and she is a great actress!

I love the actress but the character is played out. Having her with Michael just creates another stupid quadrangle with Willow and Drew. Glad Michael isn’t stuck with yet a 2nd liability as a partner.
Sending her away is the right thing to do.

Her character has been through too much. It was one thing after another. I agree, it’s time to put her on the backburner for a while.

I’m just glad she got a nice ending and it was nice seeing her with Robert. Wow, 7 years. Doesn’t seem like it. Tristan looked great at the end of Thursday’s episode. In Friday’s episode, I could see he was tired, but I know he’s tough. Keep fighting Tristan. We all love you.

I wish she wasn’t leaving, her and Michael would make a great couple.with all the other crazy things going on on GH, it was awesome to see something happy. Wish her the best, please come back, don’t wait too long either.

Love Sophia, but if its her choice to leave then I support her exit, I’m a fan so I’ll watch her in whatever she does, best of luck, and I do hope she visits from time to time.

Loved seeing Tristan Rogers, glad Sasha sought out her Dad, I’ll be praying for Tristan, nothing but good energy and prayers.

Seven years is a good run for a character that wasn’t tied to a core family until her final 10 months.

Kudos to Sofia as she ride through all the tragedies Sasha faced to get an eventual happy ending.

Nina rightfully got a onscreen goodbye, but not Cody or Felicia?

This is a tough goodbye. Sofia’s chemistry with Rory, Steve, Cynthia, Jane, Sonny and Cody has been amazing to watch. I hope this is not goodbye, but simply I will see you soon. Sasha has become a true leading lady on the show since her one-night with Michael. I wish her nothing but success. #heartbroken

Of all the characters to go they let this gem leave! Hoping we see Sofia/Sasha and Daisy in the not distant future!

I’m very sad to see Sofia go. I thought that Sasha and Diasy would leave PC until it was revealed that Willow was the stalker and then they’d return. Now, it seems they’ll be gone for a much longer period of time.
Would someone please just put Drew out of our misery and send Willow to get help so this nightmare can end?!?

I am disappointed in her exit, especially since I do feel like Sasha and Michael (Chad Duell/Robert Adamson/Rory Gibson) deserved more as a pairing; however, Sasha was put through genuine torture porn over the years, and it’s time the character rests, even with a canvas as bloated as General Hospital has been.

Sofia Mattsson did a fine job as Sasha, but the character was often directionless and written off the cuff. The comparison I’d make is Genie Francis as Diana Colville on Days of Our Lives. No character, however; once TPTB gave Sasha a character, it was over with. If you ask me, not making Sasha really Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) daughter was a huge misstep and is when the character should have exited. As a whole, the character of Sasha stayed four to five years too long, honestly.

But I do wish Ms Mattsson the best in wherever her career takes her and would welcome her back sometime [long] down the line.

I am really sorry to see Sasha leave! I had hoped she & Michael would end up falling in love & getting married.

I hope Sasha returns and her and Michael can be together with all 3 kids. That would be awesome. I w a nt drew and Willow exposed for the awful things they have done. Nina do something. Only u can …hopefully LiSEL will…

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

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On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!

Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).

GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

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A VISIT WITH DAD

Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.

Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!

Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.

Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!”  The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR

While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).

Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.

An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process.  As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”

CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER

At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.

Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.

So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section,  but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.

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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

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Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.

Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of  The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.

In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

The Compatibility Experiment

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.

The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.

General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.

Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.

Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

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If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).

In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.

Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL

In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.

Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.

However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

Rocco

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.

WILL SCOUT WISE UP?

At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.

Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.

So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.

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