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Vinessa Antoine Reveals She And General Hospital Have Parted Ways; After Landing Primetime Series Lead
After the fantastic bit of casting news for actress Vinessa Antoine (Jordan Ashford) over the weekend, today, via her social media accounts, Vinessa has addressed her future with General Hospital.
As viewers know, Vinessa has been cast as the drama series lead in the new CBC production of Diggstown, and it is groundbreaking making her the first black actress to star in a series on the legendary Canadian broadcasting network, Originally it was presumed that Antoine would go recurring on GH, while she was away filming, but that is not the case as she revealed in her heartfelt message today. She and GH have mutually parted ways.
Vinessa’s statement: “There are so many people that God put into place who are directly and indirectly responsible for my time at General Hospital. You know who you are. I thank you. I came into this world as an artist. My job is to create and inspire. I hope that I did that a little in playing #JordanAshford.
I believe that I have taken her as far as I can. To clarify, as negotiations for #Diggstown were underway, although I am open to stay and play in Port Charles, I was told by my reps that GeneralHospital felt that my character would be off the canvas for too long for me to continue playing her.
With that, we decided to mutually part ways. It’s time to make room for more women of color in prominent roles on television. I’m grateful to assist in that by starting this new chapter in my journey. I hope you’ll all come along. I feel blessed. Be well. xo”
An ABC rep told Soap Opera Digest that the role of Jordan is being recast.
So what do you think of Vinessa leaving GH for good? Share your thoughts via the comment section below and let’s wish her much success!
Wish her the best but i never cared much about the character that never grew on me…i do not like the way they written the commish and her involvement in every crime scene…also tired of how anyone can just walk into the jail…and how patients can walk into any doctors office and can be seen in the snap of a finger…and that you can see any doctor who seems to specialize in everything medical…it may be a soap but they still need some reality in their stories…just like Days…Kayla is the Chief Of Staff and the Go To Doctor for all things medical-unbelievable!!!!
Well that casting that went out for a “new” black female character in her 30’s was clearly for a recast of her role..I wish her the best of luck 🙂
Why are all these actors and actresses quitting on every soap?I think everyone better be prepared for cancellation of 3 soaps next year.I do not see good news out of all these resignations.The fall of 2019 will leave us with one soap.The young and the restless will continue on cbs for years to come.Last year cbs gave only a 2 year renewal for the talk,the game shows and bold and beautiful.Cbs wants to put all news on all day long in the fall of 2019.This will cost nothing.Remember this fall abc replaces the chew with good afternoon america,which will be about trump everyday.Nbc will do the same thing in the fall of 2019.All of daytime will be the election of 2020.The networks know that the next election will be more fighting.The democrats like kamala harris,corey booker,elizabeth warren and eric holder need extensive coverage non stop to defeat trump.Also, trump will again be having rallies 3 times a week for a year.Both sides will be could for ratings.I’m sorry that this will occur.However,we always will have you tube to watch old episodes.I knew 35 years ago that the young and the restless would be the only show to survive in the future.It was the only show that had a completely different look and style.Nbc and abc would not copy Y&R.They ruined all the shows by not doing what the best soap did.Incidently,bold and beautiful will be picked up by a foreign country.However,the cast members will have to decide if they want to travel and live in either ITALY OR MONACO.
Gee, Edmund….you cheered me right up!!
I wish her well in this new endeavor, but I wasn’t a fan of the Jordan character.
Sad to see her go. Hope she does well in other projects. All the best, Vinessa!
A true class act. I knew from day 1 when Vinessa Antoine debuted on GH, I felt she’d go far. Fantastic actress and I wish her the best for her Canadian show, super amazing! She did her thing on GH, and I hope they have a loving send-off with her and TJ, especially. I loved her portrayal. I hope GH will send her off better than they did with Dominic. Vinessa is moving onward and upward, I’m so pleased with her. And, appreciative of her acting chops – will miss her scenes mostly with TJ. (which were so sporadic, and that’s a other story).
I wish VA nothing but the best. She is a true talent. She will be missed from the canvas. I look forward to seeing her in future projects.
she is such a good actress I hate to see her go but realize she feels the need to move on and wish her well.
Hey Vinessa!! I met you a few times and i felt very comfortable with you. Im so happy of your new journey and i will stand proud along with you.
Well, I guess that clears up the question of what role GH was casting a couple weeks back. The character description sounded like Jordan, though a lot of people suspected it might be this mystery woman Aunt Stella keeps calling on the phone.
Guess we know now.
Best of luck to Vinessa in the future, as she’s apparently making a bit of Canadian history with this role. Unfortunately, we don’t get CBC here in Hell, so I’ll probably not have the opportunity to see her new show. She will be missed around Port Charles.
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REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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‘Neighbours’ EP Jason Herbison on Series Daytime Emmy Nomination: “It’s a Huge Honour to be Nominated Alongside Such Iconic US Daytime Dramas”
When the 51st annual Daytime Emmy nominations were revealed last Friday, the iconic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, made the grade as one of the nominees for this year’s Outstanding Daytime Drama Series going up against U.S. titans such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless et al.
That is because the revival of Neighbours, which is now seen in the United States streaming on Amazon Freevee, is now eligible under the rules from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Not only did Neighbours receive its first Daytime Emmy nomination for Drama Series, but also for one of its legendary stars, Guy Pearce, who returned for a stint in the revival as Mike Young. Pearce is nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
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Throughout its run, Neighbours has received several nominations and wins in Australian and the UK, with this being its first nomination in the U.S.
Neighbours Executive Producer Jason Herbison shared on this momentous moment for the series: ‘Neighbours has been on an incredible journey these past few years and a Daytime Emmy Award nomination is the icing on the cake! It’s a huge honour to be nominated alongside such iconic US daytime dramas. This news is an exciting moment for our hard working cast and crew and a wonderful recognition of the new chapter of the show on Amazon Freevee.”
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For those who need a bit of a refresher on the revival of Neighbours. The series streams exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and U.S. and on Prime Video in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. New episodes air daily Monday-Thursday on Amazon. The new series launched on 18 September, 2023, and picks up two years after the finale left off. In Australia, Network 10 retains first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series.
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The series is known as the longest running local drama of all time in Australia and has launched the careers of so many celebrities including: Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, the aforementioned Guy Pearce, and Liam and Chris Hemsworth, to name but a few.
Long running series star Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodbridge shared their many thanks on Neighbours Daytime Emmy nominations in a video message below.
So, what do you think of ‘Neighbours’ being nominated for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Could they be the spoiler in the category? Weigh-in below.
Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne would like to share a special message regarding our incredible #Neighbours Daytime Emmy Award nominations 💛 @DaytimeEmmys pic.twitter.com/wWWo5PxmfD
— Neighbours (@neighbours) April 23, 2024
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Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and Marlene King Land ‘Calabasas’, a Soap in the Vein of the ‘O.C’ and ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, at Netflix
There has been lot of soapy projects coming to life and in the works of late, and now comes word that Kim Kardashian is executive producing a new series in development for Netflix called Calabasas.
After a bidding war last week, it looks like Netflix cemented the development deal from Kim, and her producing partners American Horror Story co-star Emma Roberts (pictured below) and Pretty Little Liars creators Marlene King and Alexandra Milchan.
The concept of Calabasas is based on the book If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous By Now by Via Bleidner. King set to write the adaptation and will serve as the series showrunner.
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According to Deadline, Calabasas is said to be in the vein of primetime young teen and young adult soaps the O.C. and Beverly Hills 90210. The story follows “Via, a 16-year-old sheltered Midwestern Catholic school girl whose world is turned upside down when her family moves and she’s forced to transfer to the fast world of Calabasas High where nothing is as it appears and where everyone is trying to be someone else. It’s a place where dreams come true … but not without complications and sometimes unforeseen consequences.”
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As fans of the Kardashians know, Kim and her family made the town of Calabasas a household and worldwide name. Kim being attached to this project helped make its sale. This marks her fourth project to sell since the writers and actors strikes concluded at the end of last summer.
So, would you be interested to see a teen soap called ‘Calabasas’ on Netflix from Kim and company? Comment below.
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