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Sofia Mattsson Wraps 7-Year Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Sasha Gilmore
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.
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…
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
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Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava’s (Maura West) daughter Avery looks quite different, starting on today’s November 9 episode of General Hospital. That’s because GH has made Avery into a full-blown teenager and the role is now being played by actress Alya Bullington.
In her debut, the Tennessee native was thrown into the deep soap waters with Daytime Emmy winners, Maurice Benard and Eden McCoy (Josslyn). Bullington weighed-in to TV Insider about her first scene which featured Avery overhearing a fight between Sonny and Josslyn.
She explained “It was something I have never done before, I did not have a lot of experience with the screaming and the crying stuff, but I got my first script, and I was like, ‘OK, this is a huge opportunity to learn so much about how that stuff works and to become this character that I have never even tried playing before.’”
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THE TEENAGED VERSION OF AVERY WILL HAVE A LOT TO CONTEND WITH
Speaking of working with McCoy, Bullington shared, “She’s incredible. I remember her just laughing and making jokes on set, and then the minute that they started taping, she just locked in and she cried immediately, and my first thought was, ‘I want to be able to do that.’
The soap opera newcomer added, “I think she just inspired me so much because she is so great and she can just lock into whatever character she wants to in the moment.”
The character of Avery was born back in 2014, but as recently as the October 8 episode of General Hospital, the character was suddenly referred to as a teenager. This is the second young female character in recent months to be aged up following the casting of Kayden Brenna Tokarski as Scout Cain.
As for her take on Avery and what’s ahead, Alya said,“She’s emotional, and she’s curious, and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”
So, what do you think about General Hospital making Avery a teenager? Are you excited to see the conflict between Sonny, Ava and Avery now that they have aged up the character? Share your thoughts and welcome Alya to GH via the comment section below.
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