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With Tajh Bellow Off Contract at ‘General Hospital’ as TJ Ashford; Is the Series Banking on a Molly/Cody Relationship and Its Recent ‘Doctor’ Staff Changes?

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General Hospital fans learned throughout this week, that Tajh Bellow, who has played the role of Dr. TJ Ashford since 2018, has been taken off contract by the ABC daytime drama seres, when in the closing credit of last week’s Friday, February 21st episode, his name did not appear. The closing credits are reserved for contract players, indicating Tajh would now be on recurring status moving forward. GH does not officially comment on actors contract status with their show.

Interestingly, Tajh started his GH run on a recurring status when he became the third actor to play the role of TJ following Krys Meyer, who originated the part in 2012, who was followed by Tequan Richmond until the fall of 2018. Then, when Bellow debuted on November 18, 2018, he first was on recurring status, and eventually given contract status in early 2022. His last on contract appearance happened back in December of 2024.

The status change in the February 21s episode, came on the heels of Bellow taking to his Instagram with a post that stated, “WHAT A YEAR WE HAD!!!!” before dovetailing into his work in the heartbreaking story of the baby Kristina (Kate Mansi) was carrying and lost, that was supposed to be given to TJ and Molly (Kristen Vaganos) to raise as their own, only for the longstanding couple to break-up over their mutual grief.

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Bellow added, “Playing Dr. TJ Ashford has been a groundbreaking experience for my career. Pouring into TJ as he poured into me has been illuminating in many regards. Grieving such immense loss took everything in me and I’m blessed that my work resonated with you all.”

When trying to address what everyone wants to know if he is truly been let-go from the series, or if we will see more of TJ, Bellow shared, “I know a lot of my fans are wondering what’s next for TJ, but before I speak to that I wanted to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together. I’m excited for this years EMMY AWARDS!”

This year’s Daytime Emmys were announced by NATAS to have beee moved from its usual June ceremony date to later this year in October. So like Bellow, we will have to wait and see when the nominations come out, if his touching performances in the storyline will see him landing a spot in one of the major daytime drama acting categories. Bellow is a previous Emmy nominee.

From the looks of it, with Molly Lansing-Davis and Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) seemingly heading for a romance with each other, it looks very doubtful now that Molly and TJ would reconcile. Thus, leaving viewers wondering if the series should have kept Bellow on contract and pair him with another romantic partner on the soap, and also to be more a part of the hospital scene, or not? The hospital had recently hired two new doctors join its staff: Dr Isaiah Gannon played by Sawandi Wilson, and the return of Dr Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) getting his job back at GH, which further makes it difficult for Bellow’s character, as of now.

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In his post, Bellow promised the next update he gives will be more informative to hopefully explain where things are at with his current working relationship with GH in the future.

So, what do you think of Tajh Bellow being taken off contract late last year by GH? Do you hope that TJ returns? Are you now turning your attention to Molly and Cody, or are not going to be into their story, if the end result doesn’t reunite TJ and Molly somehow? Finally, will you be rooting for Tajh to score a Daytime Emmy nomination later this year? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

 

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Will TJ become the latest GH character to just disappear and leave the audience wondering “whatever happened to TJ?” Tune in tomorrow…

Bumping Tajh Bellow from contract to recurring is a major mistake. He should still be on contract; just praying this opens the doors for him elsewhere… preferrably in Georgia beyond some amazing gates.

I see what you did there!

Tajh did well when given a chance to shine. Not sure the character needs to be on contract.

An interesting tidbit about TJ & Molly… when the surrogacy story started TJ (Bellow) was on contract and Molly (then Pullos) was on recurring. After they finally found the right Molly, Vaganos earned a contract and Bellow was slowly pushed a side.

Hope they keep TJ around as Jordan needs a familial relationship on the canvas.

Did they tease the viewers with that chem test between Lucas and TJ?

Please don’t make every Black man possibly gay. Why can’t he have a good relationship with someone who can fully love him. He deserves this. You are giving it to Molly why not TJ, she has betrayed him before!?

Other than Felix… I don’t GH has had any other gay black men

GH’s only gay Black male character has been Felix so I don’t understand the point you’re making. I think it would be interesting to add this dimension to TJ because we don’t know anything about him other than he’s been in love with Molly all his life.

Just sad, sad, sad.

What the hell is wrong with Drew Q!!!!

Bring TJ back,this show is letting the wrong actors go.Get rid of Drew.

I agree! Drew is sleazebag He and Willow make me gag

Idk what is going on , i have notice that General Hospital writers , directors , producers are letting go a lot of great actors / actresses , first it was ( Finn , then Sam , then Dex , now TJ , soon it will be Josslyn , since Brennan wants Josslyn to join the ( WSB ) supposedly she was leaving on a mission . They need to think twice before letting anyone go . i wish they could bring back ( ALL MY CHILDREN , ONE LIFE TO LIVE ,

I agree with you . I want Michael to definitely come back. There’s a big void without him, and I’m so sick of Willow and Drew.

I don’t know why there is an assumption he’s recurring. He hasn’t been on air for 2 months, and his Instagram post sounded rather final. How do we know he isn’t permanently gone? Also, a show called “General Hospital” doesn’t have room for four doctors (Portia, Isaiah, Lucas (who is recurring) and TJ)? (Yes, I remember Terry… but the show clearly doesn’t.) Pathetic.

Here we go again, sad to see him taken off contract, I hope he sticks around although I doubt he will, he’s young, handsome talented so he could get a job especially now that there’s another soap on the air, hope he sticks with Gh though.

I will miss him. He’s a very good actor

This totally bites TB needs to be put back on contract asap I for one like TJ and Molly as a couple so let’s keep it that way..

I think he needs 2 come back 2 finish what he started w molly, they did have some sort of ceremony w b life partners, maybe a idea of some issues that need 2 b addressed w that & molly & Cody…mmmm…..idk maybe but something tells me molly will get pregnant if it happens….it’s a soapy anything is possible
. As 4 his return it would b Wonderful, but soapy people change way 2 much anyways & ithe interests happen so he’s doin him, 4 now…..live the life tajh.

Bring TJ back to GH!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Who Winds Up Hitting the Sheets First? Jordan and Michael or Curtis and Monet?

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After today’s Friday, October 9 episode of General Hospital, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard) informs Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner), that not only is she Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) half-sister, but the best damn lawyer there is to get him out of spending the rest of his prison sentence in Pentonville. Does he believe her?

If Monet can come through, would Curtis look at her in a whole new light, especially since his girlfriend, Jordan has headed to Europe with Michael (Rory Gibson) to visit the burn clinic to restore her face and remove the scars that have plagued her since the car accident with him?

It appears GH is ready to shake-up the couples and the romance on the long-running ABC soap opera. We already know Tanisha Harper previewed that the series is trying out the chemistry between Harper and her GH co-star Rory Gibson, and that Michael and Jordan might explore their burgeoning feelings for one another since both currently work together at Aurora Media, and understand what the other went through following horrific sets of circumstances that left them scarred.

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As for Monet, she would like nothing more than to stick to her sister as their is still a deep troubled history between the two yet to be fully revealed. It would seem Monet would love to flaunt a relationship with Curtis. And knowing Curtis, he will be so eternally grateful to Monet for helping him gain his freedom that this might be a possible scenario. But the question becomes, who cheats on who first?

Do you think Jordan and Michael hook-up while away from Port Charles? Does Monet take advantage of Curtis, if and when, he becomes a free man? Does Curtis already sense Jordan pulling away from him but is keeping that inside, or will this all come as shocker if he were to learn Michael and Jordan have become closer?

Tanisha and Rory

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While much of this is speculation, it does seem like the trajectory of the storyline; given that Michael’s recent love interest Jacinda (Paige Herschell) was written-out of the story, and it appears that Serena Baldwin (Kelly Kruger) is now being put in the romantic path of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton).

GH spoilers for the week of October 12-16 indicate that on Wednesday, October 14, Michael reflects on his past, while on Thursday, October 16 Monet advises Curtis.

So, do you think that Jordan hits the sheets with Michael, and Monet and Curtis will hook up? Or, do you think it will all be a giant tease? If it becomes true, who would you be rooting for to end up together? Any of them? Let us know in the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase Turns a Blind Eye to the Scathing Headline About His Ex-Wife and Runs to Her Defense

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By the end of the Thursday, October 8 episode of General Hospital, we were left scratching our heads at how utterly indefensible Chase’s (Josh Swickard) complete and utter blind eye to his ex-wife, Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) actions and his knight in shining armor antics are so misguided.

Let’s break this down! After Lulu’s (Alexa Havins) piece in The Invader has the whole town of Port Charles talking, Carly (Laura Wright) laughs in Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) face about how he was trapped in a wheelchair with a paralytic drug for months, while Tracy (Jane Elliot) filled Michael (Rory Gibson) and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) in on the article, which to this point they have not seen.

Said article, comes on the heels of Lulu’s little chat with Sidwell (Carlo Rota) in his hospital room. The headline reads: “Motion Denied: Congresswoman Gives Husband Paralytic Drug For Months!”

Michael and Brook Lynn worried that Willow will lash out do something vengeful and blame the Quartermaines for this. They hope that Chase will finally see the light to who Willow truly is.

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WILLOW CAN DO NO WRONG?

Meanwhile, Chase is meeting with his lawyer Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard) to discuss his separation from Brook Lynn, when he suddenly gets a text from Tracy. He opens it up and tells Monet he has to bolt. Something has come up. So, Chase being Chase, shows up in the Quartermaine kitchen and blames Brook Lynn, Michael and Tracy for a hit piece on his ex-wife.

The three deny involvement. But Chase being Chase, doesn’t believe a word they are saying. He then makes a VOW to stop them from trying to destroy Willow’s reputation any further! After he storms out, Brook Lynn is angered and devastated that no matter what, Chase is standing by his ex, and not trying to save his marriage to her.

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Meanwhile at the gatehouse, Willow is opening up to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), who came by to see her to offer her support. Willow admitted the story is true and that Sidwell gave her the paralytic drugs to use on Drew, in return for having her implanted in congress to do his bidding and to take Drew’s seat. Willow’s concerned that the mere existence of this article will cause massive problems with her political career and the custody arrangement over her children she has with Michael.

As Britt tries to help Willow figure a way to save herself, Chase arrives fuming mad. He tells Willow he is absolutely sure that Brook Lynn, Michael and Tracy were behind the article and he knows exactly how they could fight back.

So, does it seem to you that even if Willow admits to Chase to what she did to Drew is true, that Chase will just feel bad for her and not see anything but desire for her? Is Chase going to continue to be the dumbest male character in daytime? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first, check out the scenes between Britt and Willow below from today’s GH.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Hudson West Wins Big as Contestant on ‘The Price is Right’

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You just never know when one of your favorites from a soap opera will pop on TV on another show! Such was the case on the Tuesday, October 6 episode of the number one daytime game show in America, The Price is Right on CBS!

Hudson West, who has played Jake Webber on General Hospital from 2016-2019, and then has been recurring since 2021 and used very sporadically in story, was in attendance in the audience for a taping of The Price is Right. He wound up selected as one of the players and eventually won a car.

Here;’s what happened: West bid $3,000 on a five-night stay at the Bandon Marina Inn in Oregon. His opponent, Charles, bid $4,550, which was too high, so West got the chance to play the game “Any Number” for a prize.

Hudson West, General Hospital

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The drama became intense as West picked the numbers needed to win a new car with host Drew Carey presiding over the game play. After he won, Hudson fell to the floor in shock before getting up and running in excitement towards his new car!

Later in the show, Hudson got the opportunity to spin the wheel to try to advance to the “Showcase” round, but his opponent named Jenny spun a higher number to qualify, ending West’s run in the game. But, he came away with the new car.

General Hospital viewers know that Hudson’s Jake Webber is the biological son of Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and became the legal son of Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson).

Apart from his role on GH, TV fans have seen West on NCIS: Los Angeles, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors and Grace and Frankie to name but a few.

You can check out what happened when Hudson won a car on The Price is Right on the video below.

Now let us know, what did you think of Hudson’s big win? Do you hope that GH finally has Jake back in story since he is the son of Elizabeth and Jason? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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