General Hospital the comings and goings confirm Chad Duell leaves the series as a legacy character Michael Corinthos – but will he die or simply disappear?
Additionally, a newcomer is under contract and two historical figures remain. Check out the latest casting changes for the ABC daytime drama.
Comings and goings on General Hospital: Chad Duell absent as Michael Corinthos
General Hospital The Comings are shocked to announce that Chad Duell will soon be leaving the soap opera after 14 years playing Michael Corinthos. Recently, Chad announced on social networks that after many wonderful years GH, he decided to walk away from the show.
He went on to say that it wasn’t an easy decision, but it seemed like the right time in his life. Chad loves the actors like they’re family and is beyond grateful to his fans. He also said it wasn’t goodbye, it was just see you later. So I hope he comes back one day soon.
So far, General Hospital Showrunner Frank Valentini says there are no plans to recast the character. But you never know. He is sad to see Chad go but wishes him all the best. His final scenes will take place in early 2025 – possibly February Sweeps.
Indeed, his character will have to be written off. But the big question is: how will it come out? Will he die tragically like Sam McCall? Or maybe he’s just leaving town because his life is spiraling out of control.
Michael dies on GH?
There’s no doubt that Michael is in some drama right now. He now knows that his uncle, Drew Cain Quartermaine, slept with his wife, Willow Tait. So, he makes it his mission to destroy Drew. General Hospital.
Meanwhile, he jumped in the sack with his ex-girlfriend, Sasha Gilmore, and now she thinks she’s pregnant. If that’s the case, when she tells Michael, they might both leave town together.
In fact, it’s not much that keeps her in town. On the other hand, he may suggest that Willow take the kids and move out so they can get away from Drew and start fresh.
Of course, if General Hospital wants to cause a sensation, Michael could “die” in a mob incident. Or maybe he’ll go out and save his sister, Kristina Corinthos Davis. Currently, she is desperate for revenge on Ava Jerome.
So she could make an impulsive move involving Michael and get herself killed in the process. Indeed, it will be exciting to see how Chad’s exit plays out and what comes next for Michael, Willow, Drew and Sasha.
GH Casting Updates: Kai Taylor Under Contract
As Chad Duell bids farewell to the character of Michael Corinthos, a newcomer moves in. New character Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) is officially under contract. So it will be there for the foreseeable future.
Kai is the star quarterback of the PCU football team and the new love interest for fan favorite Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). However, Trina is currently getting closer to another newcomer: Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza).
Now they may be about to become best friends. General Hospital. However, there might be a love triangle in store for Trina. If that’s the case, it will be interesting to see who she chooses.
General Hospital Casting News: Lucky to Stay in Town
GH Casting News also reports that Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) chooses to stay in Port Charles instead of returning to Africa. The deciding factor was the love of his life – Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst).
Currently, Elizabeth is in trouble and needs Lucky’s help. Recently, it was revealed that Sam McCall’s (Kelly Monaco) cause of death was an overdose of Digitalis. Elizabeth is the head nurse of the General Hospital and I signed for all the medications given to Sam.
It is therefore the subject of an investigation. Of course, none of the nurses gave Sam Digitalis. It is almost confirmed that Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) is the one who killed by putting the medicine in his IV bag. Thus, Lucky will help Elizabeth prove her innocence.
Plus, they’ll get some extra help from Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). Together, the three of them will prove that Liz is not at fault. And hopefully expose Cyrus Renault as the real culprit.
GH is exciting and intense right now. Keep watching to see Chad Duell’s final scenes as fan favorite Michael Corinthos and see if he meets his doom on the ABC soap.
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