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General Hospital (Gh) spoilers tease that Joss Jacks (Eden McCoy) suspects that mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) could have been behind the stabbing of rookie cop Dex Heller (Evan Hofer). Dex was once Sonny’s right hand man, until he had a change of heart and joined forced with the good guys.

While Sonny and Dex are sworn enemies onscreen, their portrayers have a respectful and warm relationship offscreen. Here’s what you need to know about this friendship which bears zero resemblance to the onscreen animosity taking place in Port Charles, New York.

General Hospital Spoilers – Dex Heller And Sonny Corinthos Are Rivals

In October Hofer appeared on Benard’s podcast “State of Mind.” The two men had an easy rapport and spoke about a variety of topics including mental health and the Super Bowl.

At one point Hofer, who debuted on Gh in 2022, praised his co-star, explaining how...

In addition to Laura breaking bad news to an unfortunate soul, General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday, December 4, focus on a guilt-ridden Anna. Meanwhile, Brook Lynn is uneasy.

Bearer of Bad News

According to the teasers, Laura (Genie Francis) is about to give someone some bad news. So far, she has learned that Lulu (Alexa Havins) woke up and escaped from Turning Woods. And she guessed fairly quickly that her daughter had probably made it back to Port Charles. Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) also told her that Cyrus (Jeff Kober) pretty much acted like Lulu’s lone guardian who had the power to make decisions for the comatose patient.

Laura’s already gone Mama Bear on Cyrus. She told him to stay away from her family, and she’s going to make sure a restraining order keeps him away. On Wednesday, the mayor finally sees her daughter in person. In fact, the two share a great,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates reveal Chad Duell, who recently announced he was leaving the show after fourteen years, will be on an upcoming episode of “State Of Mind”.

For those unfamiliar, “State of Mind” is the You Tube program hosted by Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) and they will discuss Chad’s reasons for leaving the show.

General Hospital Spoilers – “Michael And Sonny” Talk One Last Time

On this upcoming episode, which is usually broadcast on Sunday, “Michael and Sonny” will talk one last time, as Chad will explain the reasons for his exit. When the announcement first came down, practically all Gh fans assumed that the role would be recast, at least temporarily.

Not too long after, Executive Producer Frank Valentini verified it wouldn’t.Valentini promised a great exit storyline for Michael and his family-but whether that means Michael, his wife and children ride off into the...

With four years, hundreds of guests, and over 170k subscribers under his belt, General Hospital’s Maurice Benard has taught viewers a lot about navigating mental health on his podcast State of Mind.

Maurice’s Take

When asked what some of the best things they’ve learned from Benard’s podcast have been, viewers had a lot to share with Soap Hub. From normalizing the conversation to finding a sense of relatability, State of Mind has formed an online community of people tackling mental health, starting with its founder.

Benard (who recently revealed why 2024 was a year of firsts for him) took to X (formerly Twitter) in response to Soap Hub’s question with his own reflection of his podcast. “That you can live a great and productive life being bipolar,” the actor wrote.

that you can live a great and productive life being bipolar https://t.co/nkbpRNsbBK

— Maurice...

General Hospital’s Josh Kelly recently revealed a part of his past that may surprise his newfound Gh fans.

Recalling The War

While talking with co-star Maurice Benard (Sonny) on the latest episode of State of Mind, Kelly (Cody) delved into what he did before becoming an actor. “I joined the army so I could do action movies,” he admitted, becoming the first State of Mind guest to open up about war after explaining how he signed up at 17 and joined at 18. “And I didn’t know 9/11 was going to happen.”

The actor recalled that he was one of the first ones in Afghanistan, and that the number one, Chris Stonecipher, died instead of Kelly, who was number two. “I got to name my character in Transformers 3 after him, which was pretty cool,” he said, remembering his character named Stone.

Kelly also revealed what he thought the worst part of the war was.

General Hospital star, Chad Duell just broke the news that he is leaving the hit soap opera after fourteen years. He played the popular role of Michael Corinthos since April 2010 and was a fan favorite. So, what brought the Emmy winner to this decision? Keep reading for more details.

Chad Duell Exits General Hospital After 14 Years

It has been a rough year for General Hospital and its viewers. First, Kelly Monaco was fired from the show as Sam McCall after over two decades with the series. It made fans question if the show was even worth watching anymore. They were starting petitions left and right and demanded that she be rehired. Sadly, her character was killed off and it broke so many hearts. On the upside, Jonathan Jackson returned as Lucky Spencer so that has appeased the fanbase. Now, Chad Duell, who has played Michael Corinthos since 2010 announced his departure from the soap opera.

General Hospital (Gh) star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) has always been vocal about his mental health issues. He talks a lot about them, and advocates for others through his State of Mind (SoM) YouTube podcast.

The actor recently revealed how his Gh co-stars Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) and Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) were there for him during some challenges earlier this year.

General Hospital’s – Maurice Benard Talks About A Challenging Time

Gh spoilers remind fans that Sonny’s medication was tampered with earlier in 2024 and he had a mental breakdown that almost cost him his life.

He contemplated ending it all; however, a visit from his late son, Morgan Corinthos (Bryan Craig) helped Sonny get off the ledge and seek help.

Still, as someone who has bipolar in real life, Maurice did have a challenging time with these scenes. In fact, he ended up taking a small hiatus from the show.

Maurice Benard has revealed how 2024 was a year of firsts, from his work on General Hospital to his personal mental health battles.

Reaching A Milestone

Benard began his latest episode of State of Mind by reminding viewers to subscribe on YouTube. The mental health podcast has gained over 145k subscribers since its 2020 premiere, and the actor’s current goal is to reach 200k.

Read This: Here’s what’s coming up on Gh.

“Please, people, let’s do this,” he began. “Tell your friends, tell your relatives, tell your families, tell your animals to hit this button,” he said, referring to the Subscribe button.

First Battle With Anxiety And The Flu

When Benard revealed this year has been a year of firsts, he started with an unexpected battle in both his physical and mental health. “It’s the first time that I’ve ever had anxiety and a temperature… like the flu.

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease Jonathan Jackson, the show’s Lucky Spencer, recently revealed his special Nashville connection; a mythical, magical manifestation!

Not only did Jonathan play in a show called Nashville, he feels a very special connection to the city itself and it’s atmosphere.

General Hospital Spoilers – Jackson’s Six Year Gig On The TV Show “Nashville”

During his time away from portraying Lucky on General Hospital, Jackson took on the role of Avery Barkley in the hit primetime series Nashville.

Airing from 2012 to 2018, the show provided him another opportunity to showcase his musical talents, aside from being lead singer of the band Enation and performances at the Nurses Ball.

It’s worth noting he isn’t the only Gh actor with connections to the city or the show that bore its name.

Steve Burton once owned a steakhouse there-and Scott Reeves, who recently reprised his role...

Gh star Maurice Benard has been open about his own mental health struggles. He advocates for others through his State of Mind podcast. He recently revealed how his longtime co-stars Steve Burton and Jonathan Jackson helped him through tough times earlier this year.

Gh Storyline Wreaked Havoc On His Mental Health

Sonny Corinthos went through the ringer on Gh earlier this year. He had a mental breakdown after his bipolar meds were messed with. Maurice Benard, who has bipolar in real life, had a difficult time with the scenes, especially when Sonny contemplated ending it it all.

YouTube/General Hospital

The actor took an unplanned hiatus from the show to get his mental health back on track. Sonny has since recovered from the mental health setback. According to Maurice Benard, his own mental health is also better, thanks to two of his co-stars.

How Jonathan Jackson & Steve Burton Helped Maurice...

The latest episode of State of Mind left Maurice Benard with no need to talk about his and his guest’s General Hospital stardom.

It Speaks For Itself

After nearly an hour of chatting with Gh co-star Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), Benard (Sonny) ended the podcast episode with an unexpected sentiment. “I almost don’t want to ruin what we just experienced,” he said after noting he planned on talking about their soap.

“Because then we’re going to put, like, ‘And how was Becky Herbst?”” he joked about Jackson’s on-screen love interest, Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth). “And I don’t think it’s needed. Your work speaks for itself.”

Despite not bringing Gh into the conversation, Jackson and Benard did recently share the screen today on the November 15 episode when Sonny gave Lucky advice about staying in Port Charles.

Lucky In Friendship

The pair discussed Jackson’s upbringing, being raised...

General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal Maurice Benard and Jonathan Jackson talked about a matter of importance to many people on Maurice’s State of Mind show.

They discussed the power of prayer, among other things such as when they met and about music and books and family.

General Hospital Spoilers – Going To Church On State Of Mind

Maurice Benard and Jonathan Jackson brought a spiritual vibe to the latest episode of State of Mind on YouTube!

This captivating installment kicked off with Benard welcoming his guest, Jackson, who then embarked on a nostalgic journey, reflecting on their initial meeting; Jackson started on the show as a child.

He shared enchanting stories about his musical journey, discussed his love for books, spoke fondly of his family, and highlighted the transformative power of prayer.

It was truly an episode filled with inspiration, and how prayer helps many people in times of distress.

General Hospital’s Jonathan Jackson recently sat down with one of his co-stars and discussed why Nashville has always been so special to him.

From Mythical To Musical

In between stints as Lucky on Gh, Jackson played Avery on the primetime series Nashville. The show ran from 2012-2018 and gave the actor another musical outlet, having already been the lead singer in the band Enation (not to mention a handful of unforgettable Nurses Ball performances).

Jonathan recently joined Maurice Benard (Sonny) on State of Mind, where he delved into not the TV show Nashville, but the city itself and what working there meant to him and his family.

“Let me just put this out there,” Benard began the conversation on music. “His voice is like angels coming out of someone’s mouth. That’s what he sounds like when he’s singing.”

Read This: Here’s what’s coming up on Gh.

Maurice Benard and Jonathan Jackson took listeners to church on the latest episode of State of Mind on YouTube! In this engaging episode, Benard started off by introducing his guest, Jackson who then took a little stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about how they first met, shared his musical tales, talked about books, his family […]

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In addition to Tracy and Cody strategizing, General Hospital spoilers for Friday, November 8, focus on Brook Lynn and Chase making a big decision while Holly is rebuffed.

Thick as Thieves

Tracy’s (Jane Elliot) and Cody’s (Josh Kelly) friendship has been so fun to watch ever since he became Quartermaine’s stable manager. The two share a love for sarcasm and horses and have helped each other out with much-needed assurances and good advice. Also, a loud argument or two. But what in the world has them suddenly put their heads together?

When Tracy strategizes with Cody, please let this be about new and brilliant ways to sock it to Drew (Cameron Mathison). After all, Cody was the one who blabbed Drew’s business, which enabled Tracy and Ned (Wally Kurth) to have momentary leverage over their fellow Quartermaine. Cody may be miserable right now after discovering he and...

On the latest episode of Maurice Benard’s mental health podcast State of Mind, the General Hospital star revealed how he manifested working with one of his Gh co-stars.

Manifesting A Major Role

Benard started out by noting he believed he never shared this story with his guest. “I was sitting watching TV one night, and this guy named Rick Hearst won an Emmy,” he remembered. “And I thought to myself, ‘Damn.'”

Benard admitted he wasn’t familiar with Hearst’s work, but after seeing the clip shown during his Emmy win, he said, “Okay, this guy is good-looking and can act like that and he just won an Emmy. And I thought, ‘Wow, I’d like to work with him.'”

The story shocked Hearst, sitting across from Benard, realizing it happened during his 1991 Daytime Emmy win for his role as Alan-Michael on Guiding Light.

Just over a decade later,...

After spending the last two and a half years on General Hospital, Evan Hofer recently revealed which co-star he considers his mentor.

You’ve Got A Mentor In Me

On a recent episode of State of Mind, Hofer sat down with Maurice Benard to discuss mindset and ego, where Hofer gave his co-star a major compliment. “I’ll talk endlessly about how much you mean to me as a mentor and as a friend.”

Read This: Here’s what’s coming up next on Gh.

Hofer noted one moment of their friendship that meant a lot to him. “Got to go with you to my very first Emmy’s, which was incredible and I was so glad I got to do that with you. It meant a lot to me.”

Life Imitates Art

Hofer later commented on how art imitated life after the way Dex (Hofer) idolized Sonny (Benard) during...

Evan Hofer sat down with Maurice Benard on his YouTube series, State of Mind, to chat about everything from acting to the Emmys and the importance of friendship. Diving deep into the fascinating subject of friendship, Evan quipped, “When I’m in a bad place where I feel like a burden to people, I stop talking […]

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With so many beloved Salemites returning to Days of our Lives soon, there’s another forgotten couple who could see two familiar faces from Port Charles head to Salem.

Bye Port Charles

General Hospital recently said goodbye to Michael Easton after Finn entered a three-month stint in rehab to help his alcohol addiction. While the character has often been mentioned by his family and friends, there’s been no word on if or when he may return home.

Then there’s Kelly Monaco, who after 21 years playing Sam, will soon be exiting the soap after Gh let her go despite her fans’ creative endeavors to keep her on the show.

Always A Supercouple

Long before he played Finn (or Silas or Caleb or McBain) on Gh, one of Easton’s first acting credits was as Tanner on Days, a role he held from 1990-1992. Gh actors hopping from Port Charles to Salem is nothing new,...

In addition to Dex lending an understanding ear, General Hospital spoilers for Monday, October 14, focus on revealing Alexis’s fate, Elizabeth opening up to Terry about Lucky and Ric shocking Curtis.

Lend Me Your Ear

Lately, Dex (Evan Hofer) has been busy being a rookie cop. While it’s not a thing yet, it doesn’t seem like he and Joss (Eden McCoy) are spending much quality time together. The person he has been chatting with, however, is Molly (Kristen Vaganos). Most recently the three were all at Bobbie’s, but before that, Dex listened to Molly’s sister and mother issues at a bar.

Dex is a great listener, which might be why he gets to use those talents on Monday. But who is about to benefit from his “understanding” ear? Of course, it’s Molly. While Joss’s family is creating a good amount of chaos right now.

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal that Maurice Benard’s portrayal of complicated mobster Sonny Corinthos has delighted fans for decades.

The actor, who has shared his story with fans about living with bipolar disorder, was instrumental in having his character diagnosed with the disorder in order to bring awareness to the mental health condition.

General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Plays Sonny Corinthos

This month he shared some thought-provoking reflections on his podcast, State of Mind. Here’s what to know about Benard’s words of wisdom.

Gh spoilers – Maurice Benard Is a Daytime Favorite

He said “I used to be a big reader I believe reading, is a vital part of life!!! I don’t read as much these days [with] so many things to do. But I do think with so much anxiety I need to learn all about it, I want to be ahead of the game. The Mental Health game.

In addition to Sonny making a big decision, General Hospital spoilers for Friday, October 11, focus on Anna questioning Carly, Martin, and Alexis strategizing. Plus, Brad confides in Cody.

The Right Thing

Since Sonny (Maurice Benard) killed Agent Cates (Adam J. Harrington), he’s put several people’s lives and freedom in jeopardy. Michael (Chad Duell) is covering up for his dad. Carly (Laura Wright) is Sonny’s fake alibi. And Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is currently taking the fall. We won’t know her fate until the trial starts in three weeks.

But he did tell Kristina (Kate Mansi — who praised her former co-star Billy Flynn) that if all should fail and they can’t get Alexis out of trouble, then he will turn himself in. And that’s exactly what he’s about to do, but he says he’ll not only confess to the Cates’s murder but...

The next General Hospital spoilers video for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, focuses on a witness statement, a potentially charming date, and Lucky’s need to return to Africa.

Coming up in Port Charles

Brennan (Charles Mesure) and Carly (Laura Wright) finally get the opportunity to spend time together when there’s no emergency going on. Let’s hope Martin’s (Michael E. Knight) private eye with the support dog doesn’t get wind of Carly’s evening plans that don’t involve Sonny (Maurice Benard – whose State of Mind podcast needs 200K subscribers).

Dex (Evan Hofer) and a fellow cop are at Bobbie’s, where they’re investigating why the place is in shambles. The culprit, obviously, was Lucky. How much does Joss (Eden McCoy) know, and how much will she tell?

Read This: Here’s what else is happening on Gh on October 9.

Meanwhile, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) presumably alerts Carly to...

General Hospital’s Maurice Benard revealed why he needs to reach a new milestone of subscribers for his mental health podcast, State of Mind.

Subscribers And Sundaes

At the start of his latest podcast episode, with guest and Gh co-star Tabyana Ali, Benard did what all YouTube content creators do and asked his viewers to subscribe. Since Som began in 2020, it’s gained over 143,000 subscribers, and now, the Soap star is in need of 200,000.

“Please subscribe, hit this button right here, blah blah blah blah,” Benard began the episode alongside a Subscribe button on screen. “We want to get to 200,000 subscriptions, so I can have a…” he continued. “Hot fudge sundae.”

The joke garnered a laugh from Ali before he, on a more serious note, went on to actually reveal his next endeavor.

Future Plans

Benard began his conversation with Ali by talking about her love of pigeons and her...

The next General Hospital spoilers video for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, focuses on brainstorming, debating, and acting out.

Coming up in Port Charles

The conversation between Anna (Finola Hughes) and Brennan (Charles Mesure) will allegedly touch on a couple of hot topics, including Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). We assume that anyway when we hear Brennan say, “Seeing your trust in him, I’m more convinced than ever.”

With Liz (Rebecca Herbst) telling Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) that he’s not a viable donor for his sister, Rocco (Finn Carr) might be losing hope. Thankfully, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) is not going to let him.

Read This: Tabyana sat down with Maurice Benard for his State of Mind podcast.

Meanwhile, Martin (Michael E. Knight) visits Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) at Pentonville, and he must suggest an idea that is so good that Alexis is intrigued. Will they go with Martin’s plan?

Felicia (Kristina Wagner...

When Maurice Benard sat down with General Hospital co-star Tabyana Ali on the latest episode of State of Mind, the actress delved into her character’s status on the show and the beloved supercouple “Sprina.”

Trina Time

“What’s up with Trina, or whatever the frick’s going on?” Benard asked Trina’s portrayer, who admitted she wishes she knew. “You’re just in limbo then?” he asked her.

“I’m kind of in the gray zone at the moment,” Ali revealed. “I think I’m just kind of observing everybody else’s trials and tribulations,” she continued. “And I’m in a, I guess, process of coming out of my grieving. You know, your soulmate dies, you ain’t going to get over that tomorrow.”

Trina was once the center of a pivotal storyline during her relationship with Spencer (ex-Nicholas Alexander Chavez), who gained a cult following and...

The character of Trina has been floundering on Gh since Spencer’s “death.” Actress Tabyana Ali speaks out on the lack of a storyline in an interview with co-star Maurice Benard. Keep reading for all the details.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s Exit Put An End To ‘Sprina’

Spencer and Trina’s romance first started in 2021 when they started to get to know each other as friends. Love eventually blossomed and the two were inseparable. Nicholas Alexander Chavez took over the role of Spencer in 2021 after the legacy character was rapidly aged (SORASed.)

Several actresses played the role of Trina before Tabyana Ali took over in 2022. As the characters fell in love, viewers fell in love right along with them. Their romance culminated in the characters spending the night together in September 2023.

‘Gh’ star Tabyana Ali/Credit: YouTube

By January 2024, Spencer was presumed dead. He fell overboard into the Seine River...

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Asics has enlisted actor Brian Cox to deliver a warning to the world to get away from their desks and move for their mental health in a powerful Public Service Announcement (PSA).

Asics’ global State of Mind study, involving 26,000 participants, revealed a strong connection between sedentary behaviour and mental wellbeing with State of Mind scores declining the longer individuals remain inactive. Further research into desk-based working found that after just two hours of continuous desk work State of Mind scores begin to drop and stress levels rise. After four hours of uninterrupted desk time, workers’ stress levels increased significantly by 18%. However, a new Desk Break experiment3 shows that just 15 minutes of movement can help to reverse the effects.

The Desk Break experiment, overseen by Dr Brendon Stubbs from King’s College London, found that when office workers added just 15 minutes of movement into their working day,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers tease that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard) is having a health crisis at the moment, and it’s going to get worse in coming weeks.

Months ago, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) ordered Sonny’s pharmacies to alter Sonny’s bi-polar medication so that he was only receiving about a quarter of his prescribed dosage.

Ava Jerome (Maura West) discovered the truth weeks ago but didn’t speak up. And now Ava has blackmailed the pharmacies into complete replacing Sonny’s medication with a placebo.

General Hospital Spoilers – Sonny Corinthos Is Spiraling!

Ava’s goal is to cause Sonny to have a public meltdown so that she can win full custody of their daughter Avery Jerome-Corinthos (Ava & Grace Scarola). But even as Sonny is spiraling out of control, his portrayer recently had an issue of his own.

During Bernard’s State of Mind podcast, he acknowledged that...

General Hospital star Maurice Benard is very open about his mental health issues. The soap star plays Sonny Corinthos, a mob boss, on the popular ABC daytime soap. His character is bipolar, and his need to be medicated is part of the storyline. However, that is also true for Benard as a person.

Maurice said he had a recent mental health crisis, and it forced him to take time off from General Hospital. Here is what the actor had to say.

Maurice Benard Opens Up About Mental Health Emergency

Just like Sonny on General Hospital, Maurice Benard also deals with mental health issues in his life. He has the same diagnosis as Sonny, as he also suffers from bipolar disorder. Maurice also has a podcast called State of Mind, where he interviews people and discusses their careers and struggles.

YouTube/State Of Mind With Maurice Benard

However, in his new episode,...

General Hospital doesn’t mess around when it comes to front-burner storylines.

Several permanent and temporary recasts have occurred over the six decades the ABC soap has been on the air.

Maurice Benard has been the only Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, and he hopes to keep it that way.

Several actors currently on the show have held roles for decades, including Genie Francis as Laura Spencer, Kin Shriner as Scott Baldwin, Kristina Wagner as Felicia Scorpio, Finola Hughes as Anna Devane, and many more.

The Gh actor opened up about a recent battle with anxiety that led to him having to take time away from work.

It wasn’t what the actor wanted, but it was what was needed.

Here’s why Maurice Benard was almost recast

In his recent episode of State of Mind, Maurice Benard was vulnerable with his subscribers and viewers.

There has been a shift in his feelings,...

Usually, Maurice Benard is accompanied by a guest on his YouTube series State of Mind. However, in a new episode titled “True Friendship,” Maurice Benard who plays Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital opens up about his recent mental health battle that led him to take some time away (albeit short) from the show. Right after […]

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General Hospital star Michael Easton has opened up about his time as a soap opera star. Prior to starring in Gh as Dr. Hamilton Finn, Michael has been on several other soaps, and, at times, he agreed with being fired. Was his departure from General Hospital mutual? Keep reading to see what he has to say about it.

Michael Easton Got His First Job With NBC After Acting In A Play

Fans know that Michael Easton isn’t new to acting, and he certainly isn’t new to the world of soap operas. Before appearing on General Hospital, he portrayed John McBain on One Life To Live. He also played Caleb Morley on Port Charles and had a stint on Days Of Our Lives. Michael also appeared in several primetime programs, including Ally McBeal.

That being said, his departure from Gh wasn’t the first time he’s been fired.

General Hospital star Kate Mansi shared some big news on social media this week. The soap opera star is engaged to producer Matt McInnis. Kate sported her new gorgeous (and huge) ring on social media to announce their engagement and Matt posted his own separate photo online to share the news with fans. Here are the details of how Kate Mansi and Matt McInnis celebrated the big news.

Kate Mansi Shares A Bizarre Ring Reveal

The Gh star and her soon-to-be husband both shared the news about their engagement on social media.

Instagram/Matt McInnis

Kate Mansi shared a snapshot of herself eating a sandwich, sporting a huge diamond on her hand, on her Instagram Stories. Over the top, she wrote, “Lgm.”

News outlets picked up the story quickly, sharing that “Lgm” must stand for “Let’s Get Married.” Kate shared the photo again on Instagram in disbelief that the photo was the official announcement.

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers note Sonny Corinthos has been a staple in the land of Port Charles now for decades. Actor Maurice Benard originated the mob boss role and has become a fan favorite over the years.

Still, there’s been a buzz online as of late that Maurice is planning on exiting the soap, which has concerned some daytime drama viewers.

General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Has Offered Cryptic Messages

Benard has talked about exiting his Gh role in the past. During a State of Mind podcast episode in April 2022, he stated he was happy about his Sonny Corinthos character.

Still, he confessed that he did have challenges, noting, “Acting isn’t what it was when I was young. Sometimes it’s difficult, and it hits me in places … that I don’t like, like ugh.”

In addition, late last year, a social media troll told Benard that he should retire,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers note that fans are still reeling from last week’s news that Michael Easton was leaving the soap, as Dr. Hamilton Finn exited the canvas.

Easton posted a heartfelt goodbye on Instagram, and the good doctor headed to a 90-day rehab facility to help him with his drinking.

While fans know that Finn won’t be back on canvas anytime soon, everyone can’t help but wonder how the show will explain where he is when his three months at the treatment center is over.

Regardless, off the cusp of his Gh exit, Easton sat down with fellow GHer, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) on his State of Mind podcast.

General Hospital Spoilers – Michael Easton Has Candid Discussion On “State Of Mind”

Most Gh fans are aware of Benard’s podcast, which aims to increase awareness to mental health issues. Maurice has had a number of current...

Sonny Corinthos has been a main character on General Hospital for decades and Maurice Benard has been in that role the entire time. However, reports have recently been circulating online that Maurice is planning to leave the daytime soap opera. This has left fans concerned about the future of Sonny’s character. So, is there any truth to the rumors? Keep reading to find out.

Maurice Benard Has Spoken Out About Leaving Gh

Prior to starring in General Hospital, Maurice Benard played Nico Kelly in another soap, All My Children. It has been his role as Sonny Corinthos that has been his claim to fame though. The role on Gh has helped him win several Daytime Emmy Awards. So, to hear that he might be planning to leave the show is shocking for many long-time viewers.

Maurice has been candid about his plans to eventually quit the show over the years.

Two General Hospital fan favorites were reunited last weekend. Viewers were delighted to see an old on-screen mother-daughter duo back together after several years. Finola Hughes (Anna) and Kimberly McCullough (formerly played Robin) were spotted together. Now, fans are wondering if the appearance is setting Kimberly up for a return to Port Charles. Continue reading to find out.

Finola Hughes & Kimberly McCullough Reunited

Long-time Gh fans were ecstatic to see the two women together again. The pair took a trip to Malibu to show support for Rob Lyles White. Rob is Kimberly’s partner and is also an artist.

Finola Hughes shared photos of the event and was excited to be reunited with her General Hospital daughter. She posted a photo of her side-by-side with Kimberly as well as a snapshot of Kimberly and Rob, and one of just Rob standing in front of some of his artwork.

Instagram/Finola Hughes

In the caption,...

Michael Easton just left General Hospital. Michael has been playing Finn since 2016, and it is now time to say goodbye. Finn left Port Charles and his family, and there were plenty of tears. Nothing was more emotional than Finn saying goodbye to Jophielle Love, the youngest character on the show.

Now that he has said goodbye. Michael joined General Hospital’s Maurice Bernard for a podcast interview and went into a lot of personal details. Here is what you need to know.

Michael Easton Leaves General Hospital

Michael Easton’s reason for leaving General Hospital is that Finn is checking into rehab for no less than 90 days. The moment on Gh when little Violet (Love) hugged him and said “I can help you stop drinking alcohol,” it was heartbreaking. For Easton, it really hit him hard as well.

Michael Easton/Credit: ‘General Hospital’ YouTube

“This is the hardest goodbye of all for me,...

In line with his regular impactful sessions on his YouTube series, State of Mind, Maurice Benard recently welcomed Michael Easton as his featured guest. As fans know, Easton recently concluded his run as Dr. Hamilton Finn on General Hospital. In this episode of State of Mind, the conversation flowed […]

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General Hospital star Bryan Craig is making his return to the daytime soap opera this summer as Morgan Corinthos. This comes after executive producer Frank Valentini said, “A former cast member is coming back. And I think that the audience will go crazy for Him.”

That turned out to reference Bryan Craig, and here is what you need to know.

Bryan Craig Returning To General Hospital

The news of Bryan Craig’s General Hospital return has been leaked. He will be back on the show this summer as Morgan Corinthos. This comes as a slight surprise since he appeared to die on the daytime soap in a car bombing.

YouTube/State of Mind With Maurice Benard

However, with the good news comes the bad. It appears that while Valentini teased that this return would make fans go “crazy,” it is only for one episode at this time. Bryan returns to...

General Hospital star Dominic Zamprogna is detailing his time away from the soap and why he had to leave. More so, he is sharing why it was vital he took some time off and how he fared as a non-soap star. Keep reading for more details on what he was up to.

General Hospital Dominic Zamprogna Details Time Away From Soap

When Dominic Zamprogna burst onto the soap scene in 2009 as Dante Falconeri on General Hospital, he made quite a splash. He turned out to be the son of iconic Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) who had already been an established and beloved character. Throughout the years, Dominic landed two Primetime Emmy Award nominations before he exited in 2018. Viewers were not happy that he opted to leave but he still made appearances. Eventually, Dominic came back to the show and garnered two more Primetime Emmy Award nominations as well as fan excitement.

General Hospital colleagues, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) and Eva Larue engaged in an enlightening conversation on Benard’s YouTube serial, State of Mind. The conversation delved into topics such as anxiety, depression, losses, health issues, and more, with Eva Larue openly discussing her role as Natalia Rogers Ramirez on Gh, her latest endeavor in the soap […]

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General Hospital fans will be thrilled to know that there is some buzz about Bryan Craig returning to the soap opera as Morgan sometime soon. Apparently, Craig is still regularly in touch with Maurice Benard. On Father’s Day, he paid tribute to his TV dad and it got Gh fans wondering whether or not Morgan will be making a return to the soap opera. Keep reading to find out.

Who Is The Mystery Person Returning To Port Charles?

At the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards, executive producer Frank Valentini hinted at a former cast member returning to General Hospital. “A former cast member is coming back. And I think that the audience will go crazy for him,” he told ABC 7 News.

Since then, fans have been debating on who the “him” might be. Now, a recent exchange between Bryan Craig and Maurice Benard has viewers thinking they might know who is returning to Port Charles.

General Hospital star Steve Burton opened up about the pain he has endured over the last few years during a conversation with Maurice Benard. The pair discussed a variety of topics on a recent two-part episode of Benard’s podcast “State Of Mind.” Keep reading to see what the Gh co-stars talked about and what Steve Burton revealed about his time away from the soap opera.

Steve Burton Shares His Life-Changing Routine

The June 9 episode of “State Of Mind” featured Steve Burton as Maurice Benard’s guest. Both Steve and Maurice have starred in General Hospital for decades. The pair are also real-life friends.

During the two-part conversation, Maurice and Steve dove into a number of topics, including mental health. Maurice Benard has addressed mental health issues several times on his podcast. During his discussion with Steve Burton, Maurice jumped in to commend his friend for the tough times he’s been through recently.

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease Steve Burton had a much earlier mentor than Maurice Benard on the show. Long before Maurice came to Port Charles as Sonny Corinthos and hired Jason “Stone Cold” Morgan, there was medical student Jason Quartermaine and his father, Alan Quartermaine aka Stuart Damon.

General Hospital Spoilers – Like Father And Son, Stuart Was Steve’s First Mentor

Stuart Damon supported the Gh writers in giving Steve Burton more opportunities on the show; Maurice Benard also advocated for Steve Burton during his early years on General Hospital.

However, it was Stuart, surprisingly who played a role in transforming Burton’s character, Jason Quartermaine, into Jason Morgan; this change had a significant impact on both the actor and the character.

It is possible that Jason Morgan may not have existed if not for this transformation-the Morgan came from Lila Morgan (Anna Lee) Alan’s mother.

In 1991, Burton...

Jagger Cates and Karen Wexler were among the young adult characters dominating General Hospital in the 1990s. Antonio Sabato Jr. and Cari Shayne played the characters. The soap recently brought Jagger back to Port Charles with a different actor. Do they plan to resurrect his dead ex-wife, too? Keep reading for more on the rumor.

Is General Hospital Bringing Jagger’s Dead Wife Back?

There’s been a lot of buzz lately among General Hospital fans about the possibility of Karen Wexler, Jagger’s ex-wife, returning from the dead.

For those who may not remember, Karen was a significant figure in Jagger’s life. Their relationship hit a snag when she got hooked on pills as an underage stripper at a club owned by Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard.) Karen also found out that Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) was her biological father.

Adam Harrington as Jagger/Credit: ‘General Hospital’ YouTube

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Steve Burton has been playing Jason on General Hospital for decades. He recently opened up about how his late co-star Stuart Damon helped shape his career. Keep reading for more about his relationship with the man who played his father on the soap.

From Jason Quartermaine To Jason Morgan

Steve Burton was just 21 when he took on the role of rich kid Jason Quartermaine on General Hospital. Despite his young age, it wasn’t his first acting credit. His breakout role was on the sitcom Out Of This World in 1987. A stint on Days of Our Lives as Harris Michaels followed, a role he briefly reprised in 2023.

In 1991, he joined General Hospital in a role he’d play off and on for over three decades. But he’s actually played two roles on the soap opera: Jason Quartermaine and Jason Morgan. In 1995, Jason Quartermaine was involved in a car crash that caused amnesia.

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal that their characters may be feuding onscreen, but in real life there’s nothing but love between Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos). Benard interviewed Burton in the latest episode of his YouTube series, State of Mind, and their convo was enlightening, refreshing, and entertaining. Here’s what to know.

General Hospital Spoilers – Steve Burton Talks About His Career

Sunday’s episode was part one of a two part interview and in it Burton talked about the early days of his Gh career. Burton’s daytime debut was as Harris Michaels on Peacock’s Day of Our Lives. The actor returned to Gh this year after a return stint on Dool.

Burton left Gh rather than comply with ABC’s mandatory Covid vaccination policy. He left the show on good terms unlike his colleague Ingo Rademacher who sued the network after he...

Have you watched the latest episode of State of Mind hosted by Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos)? The newest episode was released on YouTube on June 2, 2024 and features his General Hospital colleague, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). If not, it’s definitely worth checking out! The good friends delved into Steve’s early days as an actor, […]

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