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B&B’s Scott Clifton Opens Up On If A Return to ‘General Hospital’ and Reprising the Role of Dillon Quartermaine is Imminent
Soap fans first became acquainted with Scott Clifton when he played the quirky Dillon Quartermaine on ABC’s General Hospital. Clifton played the role from 2003-2007, before heading from Los Angeles to New York to take on the role of Schulyer Joplin on One Life to Live from 2009-2010.
Scott’s next stop was The Bold and the Beautiful and since 2010, he has been playing Liam Spencer for all he is worth and then some winning three Daytime Emmys along the way and becoming the first actor to win gold in the three main acting categories: Younger, Supporting and Lead.
Now, Clifton has embarked on his most dramatic and heavy storyline of his career, as on B&B, Liam just learned he has an inoperable mass on his brain and will eventually die. As Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) tried to have it sink in to Liam’s psyche on today’s, Wednesday, April 23rd episode of the CBS daytime drama series, Liam was deflecting and not believing this was his ultimate fate.
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Since this story kicked-off, viewers have been wondering if this turn of events, which leaves Liam possibly dying and Clifton written off the show, if he would then be reprising his role of Dillon on GH! If he did, the Q’s would have another addition to their mansion. After all, Dillon is the son of Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and Paul Hornsby (Paul Satterfield).
Speaking for the first time on his heartbreaking new B&B storyline, Clifton clarified to Soap Opera Digest, that a return to GH as Dillon Quartermaine is premature to even think about, adding, “I am not at all thinking about General Hospital or any other show. I’m just thinking about doing the best job I can do telling this story. That is what is important to me. I just want to do right by this show and this story and and this storyteller — namely, Brad (Bell, B&B EP and head writer).”
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Viewers also believe that just like The Bold and the Beautiful did with Eric Forrester (John McCook) coming back from death’s door just in time for Christmas in 2023, that the show is planning on doing something similar with Liam. However, let’s not forget, the series did kill-off the matriarch of the Forrester clan, Stephanie Forrester, once Susan Flannery made the decision to exit the show.
However, with Clifton, he says he is not quite sure where the story is ultimately heading sharing, “To the fans, I would say, ‘Hey, man, we’re on this trip together! I’m right there with you. I don’t now exactly where this is going. I’m only like a couple weeks ahead (in terms of episodes he’s shot)!’ I also want the fans to know that whatever happens, this story is being told with such thoughtfulness and delicacy and generosity and love, from the top down. We all really, really care (about telling it right).”
So, what do you think will happen to Liam? Will the show kill-0ff the character? Do you want Scott Clifton to head back to General Hospital? Do you hope whatever happens, this storyline will be a tearjerker all the way through it? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Liam is one of the most endearing characters on the show. I really don’t want him to ever leave the Bold and the Beautiful!
It was sad I would hate to see Liam, leave the show maybe get back with Hope again
They could write off Daphne I don’t care for her at all
Liam was really really great in that sence
At some point, GH will have to cover the death of Monica Quartermaine. Perhaps then will be a good time for Dillon to come home and offer support to his mother, Tracy.
He will exit and go back to GH either as Dillon or as Michael. I’m sure he knows if his contract is renewed or not but actors not allowed to talk about it.
He could do both shows like Wally Kurth does at GH and Days
Scott is under contract at B&B – abs would be under contract at GH if he went there. Can’t do both. Wally is recurring on both GH and DAYS.
Yes He can!
I’ll be 75 this July and have watched B&B since the beginning, seriously. Do Not write Liam out ..now is the perfect time for Liam & Hope to reunite. Keep writing nice family Entertainment..Stop Swapping these Ladies Around, And one more thing, Brooke belongs back with Ridge…
WOW!!! I couldn’t have said any better myself that’s exactly what I want as well. Plus my 55th birthday is also in July. I’m there with you Mrs. Frances McPhail.
He should be thinking about it; the moment Chad Duell exited as Michael on General Hospital, that should have opened the door to bring Dillon back in. It’s overdue at this point, and while I would think Robert Palmer Watkins would be the go-to, if Scott Clifton is going to be available, he should be given a second chance at the role.
RPW as Dillon is the Emme Rylan equivalent of Lulu. Neither measured up to their original portrayer. Dillon’s uniqueness is the quirkiness and comedic moments intermixed with the drama. Clifton excels at that.
Agree, and I would love for the Michael recast be Darin Brooks in a more serious persona which would be fun to watch the two “Spencer Brothers” playing off each other in opposite personalities. These two actors are really good together, and both have really good comedic timing and delivery. Should be interesting to see if Willow’s visit to Baden Baden, Germany results in a fully masked up though awake Michael, or if the bandages are off.
I would welcome Brooks as Dillon (should Clifton stick with B&B). Could be just as impactful as Alexa Havins is as Lulu.
I happened to like Watkins’ take on Dillon. Was it different? Yes. Did it work for the role? Yes.
If Liam is gonna have surgery,let it be a vasectomy.there is nothing endearing about him.all he’s ever done is bounce from one bed with hope to another with stephanie.both women need to respect themselves more.
I totally agree it’s time for him to leave anyway he’s really getting on my nerves he thinks he’s the best looking thing there is need to send Hope on her way
no its not time for Scott to leave
Funny how fans can’t just take Scott at his words… Scott shows great professionalism respecting his current job and not discussing anything beyond that.
I want him to come on general hospital if he is killed off of the bold and the beautiful.
Let him leave the soap…he’s boring at best
So true
Liam has very little potential for future storylines, as of current. With Wyatt MIA and Bill semi-MIA and who knows what is happening with Hope, and Steffi and Finn are going strong, though Jacqui will soon be on maternity leave (again), I’m guessing that Scott will be moving on (hoping GH) to make room for the return of Jack Wagner, thus Nick Maroni to once again triangulate with Brooke and Bridget and Ridge and Taylor (I guess that’s actually pentagulate???)
Well in my opinion believe he going to leave b&b for gh because b&b have give a great story for the character for Liam and I believe also that Scott may want to do something else and gh can give Scott a better story
First of all Susan Flannery and Ronn Moss both quit they did not renew their contracts. Second this storyline just changed the names from Eric to Liam except we really never knew what Eric was dying of. You can’t expect SC not to praise the writers they sign his paychecks .
There is no danger of Liam been written off the show, The writers will create a last minute miracle. B&B writing has been lack luster last few years.
They have a knack of repeating the same dialogue
repeating the same storylines
they need to do something to shake up the show a bit
Not saying that they should write Liam off but need to move the show and make some changes
And B and B is only a 30 minute Soap so 17ish minutes of airtime, with much of it being scenic views of various places in LA and lots and lots of replays of scenes from previous episodes in the past, so my guess is that they only film new footage about 13-15 minutes per episode at most with all of that editing.
Sure… let Dillon Quartermaine come back to Port Charles and take a job at ELQ. Even more reason to kick Hallmark Drew to the curb permanently.
I hope he stays on Bold and the Beautiful.
I’m for Dillon coming back to gh, & I’m really really sick of brooke- taylor-ridge triangle. It’s been ongoing for years. Let ridge & Taylor make it, & find Brooke a man or better yet neither one wants ridge, , bring in fresh men, for Taylor & Brooke, & another woman for ridge, ( get off that triangle). Also although Luna did what she did, (she is Sheila’s granddaughter). Should Finn make Steffy understand that’s his daughter, & really get to know her as his daughter and not his cousin. Only reason I’m still watching B&B is because the Liam storyline is great. Where are Sheila’s other kids. Shouldn’t they know they have a brother.[ Finn ]?Where is RJ? Why Bridget son haven’t been introduced, ( he is Brooke grandson) . I think B&B writing staff stinks. We need better storyline with old new actors, instead of the same boring storyline ( Brooke-Ridge-Taylor).
I hope they don’t kill off Liam He is a top actor on the show Please don’t get rid of him b and b
bring him back to hope and let him live
I love Scott as Liam please don’t send him back to play Dillon find a cure like you did for eric
let hope and Liam reunite
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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