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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 Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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