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VALENTINE’S DAY: Where Will Cupid’s Arrow Stick the Landing On General Hospital?
It’s the day of love and romance, and on ABC’s General Hospital’s, the current landscape of potential duos, rekindled love, or bonafides romances looks a bit different than it did last year.
GH is definitely trying out new pairings, and seeing if the flame still exists for others. Now on this Valentine’s Day, we ask you of the following pairs, which do you think Cupid’s arrow will stick the landing and have any kind of lasting longevity?
First, there is Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), who after years apart finally shared a kiss. Can they put their past differences aside, and get out of each other’s own way to find happiness again, or will Lucky’s penchant for running away and danger destroy a long-lasting reconcilation?
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For Trina (Tabyana Ali), she was so deeply in love with Spencer, she just couldn’t get past it. Enter PCU football star, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Austrup). While at first resisting him, she now finds herself attracted to the young man, especially since he just defended her honor against Cyrus Renault.
Then, there are the fireworks between Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Two peas in a pods finally couldn’t resist each other. However, will their selfishness be their ultimate downfall, when ulterior motives are always at play with these two?
Sonny (Maurice Benard) has a secret about his heart and Natalia (Eva LaRue) was right there in his time of need. Although, it seems awkward that after her bigoted remarks against his daughter, Kristina, that he would be OK in a relationship with her, but it looks like that’s where this is heading. Is Natalia just a placecard holder until Sonny and Carly finally get back together?
Speaking of Carly (Laura Wright), she is smitten with WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna), while the audience gets used to Chris McKenna now in the role after the sudden exit of Charles Mesure. Are you all in for Carly falling deeply for Brennan, or do you think he will ultimately betray her?
There is nothing like being trapped on the roof in the freezing cold. But, that’s exactly what happened at GH to Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) and Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos). It’s clear that the show is putting these two together, although nothing in the romance department had happened quite yet, but stay tuned. Do Cody and Molly have a chance at an enduring future?
So let us know; which duo from GH do you think will be successful in romance in 2025? Which couple are you rooting for to be in love and find happiness with one another? Share your picks in the comment section below.
Romance? On GH? Ain’t gonna happen.
Romance on daytime TV? Yawn. Kiss, cut scene. Commercial. Afterglow. That’s all it needs to be.
How about Tracy and Martin
He’s mid sixties; she close to 80
I saw sparks between he and Nina.
Does it matter?
All the good couples have been separated recently by death or recast or whatever the writers have ruined especially Joss and Dex.
I like them all and hope they aren’t forced down our throats so they can play all the beats.
Really enjoying LL2. Hope they get it right this time. ❤️
Me too.
I would love to see a Ric and Alexis reunion, especially with both of them truly hating the sight of each other. Just imagine, too much arguing, too much passion and Molly finds mom and dad have made an embarrassing truce that she walks in on in the morning.
He slept with her daughter when she had lung cancer, and most recently he turned her into the cops which could have put her in jail for life. I’m thinking that’s a hard pass, lol.
No defense for that but if you recall, Sam went out of her way to seduce Ric because she hated her mother at the time. She wanted to hurt Alexis. Sam was the aggressor.
Let it land on all six of the shown couples… and let’s get back to some real story telling again.. you can do it GH, you can do it!
The Natalia – Sidwell past marriage reveal was quite a surprise, and whatever of the above potential love couplings may occur, this past relationship will definitely throw a massive wrench in almost all of them…
I was wondering about them. Something is planned with those three.
The reveal also now has me wondering if Sidwell is Blaze’s father, and the father of the unseen son Natalia talks about….
Well, Natalia previously mentioned that her two children had different fathers. She also said that her son was a studio musician who lived in Miami. Miami was also Sidwell’s first stop when he arrived in the US, so the logical conclusion is that he went there to visit his son, and in the process, may have learned that Natalia was now living in Port Charles. So that means he’s probably NOT Blaze’s father.
Now on the other horn… here’s a theory that came to me out of left field as I watched Friday’s episode. Did anybody else think that Sidwell was being a little bit “flirty” with Lucas, after getting his examination & prescription for a tick bite. It looked to me like Lucas was asking himself that question.
I guess a bisexual crime boss in Port Charles would be a “first”. But it would also explain where Natalia’s past homophobic rage might have come from, if she had an ex husband who cheated on her with men!
He is which means we’re not only stuck with boring Natalia, we shall soon be stuck with her male spawn whom we don’t know or care about. I hate that they got rid of the Cassadines, who have been a legacy villainous family since 1981. They’ve been replaced by boring new chracters with no connections to anyone on GH. They even gave the Cassadine family mansion, Wyndemere, to Sidwell. Geez.
I think Trina and Kai have no romantic chemistry, I see them as Friends! If they must have them in a relationship, recast Spencer! That would be a good storyline between the three of them! They made us suffer through Trina,Spencer and Esme for God knows how long! This trio would be entertaining!
I totally disagree. I love Trina with Kai. He’s mellow, intense (as is Trina) and they have a really calm but flirty rapport. Spencer, especially played by Nicholas Chavez, was hyper most of the time. Obviously you liked the chemistry between Chavez and Ali. Recasting him isn’t going to recreate that, like nuJack Brennan, and Carly. It’s not the same.
They really aren’t going to give up forcing the coupling of Natalia and Sonny on us, are they? Those two have zero spark, no textual tension and seem stiff with each other. Sonny and Nina, who have run into each other maybe twice since their divorce, and the chemistry and natural connection they ignite is still powerful. A lot of this is credited to Cynthia Watros who elevates other actor’s performances due to her own effervescence and talent. Eva LaRue is perfectly fine as a soap actress but lacks the acting prowess to make Natalia and Sonny a couple we could root for.
So many typos! I meant, “sexual tension,” not “ textual tension” but that kind of works too.
I actually like Natalia and Sonny a lot. She’s great looking, confident, supportive. Nina took way too much crap from him. Not only did he go to Michael and Willow’s wedding knowing Nina was excluded, but he dumped Nina in seconds after finding out about the tip to the SEC. He couldn’t fathom why she’d want to get back at Carly who not only didn’t tell her that Nelle has been her daughter, but she took her DNA for the DNA test
and was never going to let Nina know Willow was her child or Wiley her grandson. THAT Sonny was able to forgive in minutes.
You may be the only one rooting for Sonny and Natalia. At best they feel like siblings. She’s so bad she makes me root for a Carly and Sonny reconciliation
With the exception of Ava and Ric, all these couples are a hard pass. Trina and Kai give off sibling vibes, Carly and new Brennan have lost their spark, Natalia and Sonny lack any type of chemistry while the remaining couples are just boring.
Loving Molly and Cody; great onscreen chemistry. He’ll be the one to teach her to lighten up; have some fun. I can see him teaching her how to ride. And she will give some structure to his life; encourage him to be serious about his goals. I like them; hope the show sticks with this trajectory.
I can’t see Carly and Jack lasting. Once she finds out he’s been putting Joss in danger, giving her tips where to find Cyrus, Jack’s done.
Cody throwing his jeans off the hospital roof as an SOS was totally in keeping with his character. It was amusing too.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Cynthia Watros Honors Former ‘Titus’ Co-Star Stacy Keach Following His Passing
General Hospital star Cynthia Watros, who can currently be seen in on the ABC soap opera in the role of Nina Reeves, has had a enduring career in television. That included her time on the 2000-2002 Fox sitcom, Titus.
In Titus, Watros starred along with Stacy Keach as Erin Fitzpatrick and Ken Titus, respectively. After the November 10th news that Keach had passed away at 85 while living in Poland, Cynthia took to her Instagram on Thursday, November 12 to pay tribute to the great actor.
Watros expressed, “My first prime time show was along side Stacy. I loved him instantly. What an amazing talent and man.❤️”
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In Titus, Stacy played stand up comedian Christopher Titus’ heavy-drinking, chain-smoking, five-times-divorced father who frequently pulled cruel pranks and tried to toughen his kids up. Cynthia played by Christopher’s level-headed, big-hearted girlfriend trying to build a normal life with him. In fact, Cynthia’s role on the sitcom was first series regular role after her Daytime Emmy run of Annie Dutton on Guiding Light which ran from 1994-1998.
STACY KEACH’S WIFE ON HIS PASSING
Keach’s wife, Malgosia shared the news of the actor’s death publicly in a statement with PEOPLE. Malgosia expressed, that Stacy had, “a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.”
She added, “Stacy peacefully departed this world. He fought for so long, with extraordinary courage, determination and strength. He was a true warrior, facing his illness with the same remarkable spirit and resilience that defined his life.”
Małgosia continued, “Stacy was not only a legendary actor, admired and loved by audiences the world over, but also my beloved husband, my companion and the heart of our family. His passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in our lives. But his extraordinary spirit, his unforgettable voice and the love he gave so generously will remain with us forever.”
Now, let us know do you remember when Cynthia made her sitcom debut in Titus? Share your thoughts via the comment section on Cynthia’s many TV roles and the passing of Stacy Keach in the comment section. But first, check out the very first episode of Titus with Cynthia Watros below!
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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