Maurice Benard’s brush with death wearing a Speedo
The incredible 60 year old drama series brings us new content five days a week. Year after year we get to know the characters a little better. Moreover, technology has set the stage for fans to have a deeper look into the actors behind the roles. -Not all of the GH cast has social media profiles, but many live to engage wit the fans, giving us a glimpse. Often times we tend to associate our favorite character’s lives with the life their portray on television. Sometimes the actor and their GH role are similar, and other times they are total opposite. And there are times that it’s hard to remember that they have real or drama in addition to the role they play on our favorite show.
Maurice Benard’s Brush With Death Wearing a Speedo
General Hospital news and spoilers reveal Maurice’s recent real life drama. In their latest social media post, GH’s Maurice Benard and Evan Hofer shared a collaborative Instagram video to tell the story.
Evidently, General Hospital star Maurice Benard was swimming in the ocean when a shark approached him. Benard mentioned that he was wearing a Speedo (relevance in question. 😜) That’s when his co-star Evan Hofer (who plays Dex Heller) thought to grab a State of Mind. He said that he took off the shirt and tossed it out to Benard.
You can hear the rest of the story in Maurice and Evan’s latest IG video below.
Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) is on high alert after having been shot at in his own safe house. That place is a like a fortress, making it nearly impossible to get inside or around the premises.
General Hospital spoilers reveal that Sonny needs to be extra cautious. At this point almost everyone is a suspect in this attempted attack on Sonny’s life. But who is after him? And how do they know their way around the island?
According to recent GH recaps, Sonny and Brick consider all the possibilities as very few are exempt from suspicion. Not even those closest to Sonny’s organization at risk of exposure should anyone be hiding something from the boss. Someone who Sonny knows on a personal level has either sold out and divulged information, or is the immediate threat. Either way, it’s one person who Sonny trusts and gets burned.
Although Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) has shown his loyalty to Sonny on various occasions, he’s still a suspect in Brick’s eyes. General Hospital spoilers reveal that Brick does some digging into Heller’s past. That’s when Brick discovers Dex’s shocking secret. Do you think that Dex is capable of faking out Sonny, Michael, Josslyn and everyone else?
Recently Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) was slapped with a double betrayal. True, his son Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) kept a secret from the family. But it was that very secret that came from Sonny’s own wife’s betrayal. That means he was betrayed by two people whom he trusted.
According to recent GH spoilers, the recent situations gave Sonny food for thought. GH recaps recall that Sonny even questioned Dante. Understandably, Dante is a cop and is torn between his father and the law. All of that weighs on Sonny, and that’s when he decides that he needs to know who is loyal and who isn’t.
General Hospital previews tease that Sonny is rattled. It’s no surprise after what happened on the island. Like Dante said, that place is like a fortress. Furthermore, it’s nearly impossible for anyone to sneak their way in. Therefore, Sonny’s wheels began to turn. Because of this, Sonny was lead to believe it was an inside job. But who? Who knows the landscape like that back of their hand?
General Hospital spoilers tease that Sonny tests Brick to see if he can be trusted. He’s a man on the inside… and Sonny wants to know who he’s dealing with.
Spencer Cassadine’s Memorial Port Charles Says Goodbye to Spencer Cassadine
GH spoilers and previews warn fans to get their tissues ready because a memorial for Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) is underway. A young life gone too soon, but loved ones remember his flare for life.
Clearly Spencer’s grandmother Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) isn’t really up for the responsibility of preparing her grandson’s eulogy. General Hospital previews indicate that Spencer’s Aunt Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) prepares Spencer’s eulogy. I honestly didn’t think GH would make this storyline so sad considering that dans know that Nicholas Alexander Chavez is on a temporary leave.
Port Charles Prepares To Shed Tears At Spencer Cassadine’s Memorial
According to General Hospital news and spoilers Port Charles says goodbye to Spencer Cassadine. Reportedly, Chavez is on leave from GH to film the new Netflix Series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The Emmy winning actor is said to return to General Hospital as Spencer when filming has finished. That said, I truly don’t know why they made this storyline so sad. Perhaps to throw us all off? Either way it makes for some entertaining tv watching! GH is on fire lately and I’m here for it! How about you?
As one of the most highly anticipated comeback in General Hospital history, Steve Burton’s return has GH fans at the edge of their seat. Last week General Hospital Blog helped spread that word that Burton was back filming at Prospect Studios. But at the time an official air date hadn’t been released.
Steve Burton Announces Air Date
A recent message to fans reveals when Jason Morgan makes his on-screen return. In a recent Instagram video, Steve shared a behind the scenes look inside Port Charles’s favorite gym, Volonino’s. you can see Steve in Port Charles as Jason Morgan on March 4th!
Steve Burton returns to General Hospital Is Jason Sonny’s enemy?
When we think of Jason Morgan we often think of Sonny’s right hand man. Carly Corinthos Spencer’s best friend, a biological Quartermaine, and even Sam’s true love.
According to General Hospital history, Jason Quartermaine changed forever after the accident in the early 1990s. Since then he’s been Mr. Predictable, and as loyal as man’s best friend. The Jason Morgan we know loves his family and vows to protect them with his life.
General Hospital spoilers and rumors suggest that a whole new Jason lands back in Port Charles. Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and the rest of Jason’s loved ones believe that he’s dead after fallen rock and debris covered him. So, when they discover that he’s actually alive we’d expect a happy reunion. However, GH rumors tease that we’ve been there and done that. What’s that’s going on with Sonny and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) seems to be all over the place. There’s a Cassadine connection, as well as Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) and of course Mr. Brennan (Charles Mesure) have their hand in this too. But what ties them all together?
Is Jason Sonny’s Enemy?
GH news reports confirm that Steve Burton reported back to Prospect Studios this morning as he begins to film his role as Jason Morgan. While rumors heavily suspect that Jason’s been brainwashed, it’s possible that he is on the wrong side involuntarily. Could Jason Morgan be involved with Pikeman and act as Sonny’s enemy instead of his loyal best friend?
Last week’s General Hospital brought the shock factor to its audience on many different levels. Obviously Spencer and Esme made us gasp, Avery Pohl’s unexpected exit, Nikolas and Ace’s return to Laura, and more contributed to the ultimately shocking storylines.
General Hospital recaps highlight Spencer and Trina’s life or death situation. Their families came together to help rescue them from Esme Prince. While it looks like Esme and Spencer are swimming with the fishies, GH news reports confirm that Nicholas Alexander Chavez will return as Spencer, but Avery Pohl’s exit is indefinite. Now Trina is traumatized after the event and losing Spencer. To be honest, I’m traumatized too lol. I want Esme back! It still boggles my mind that GH took this direction. But that’s for another post at another time.
Anna’s Taken Aback By Jagger
Meanwhile, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) engage in their own life threatening drama. The two find themselves in an FBI ambush as they try to crack a case of their own. That’s when Jagger showed up. General Hospital spoilers reveal that a blast from the past has come back. Those who watched GH in the early 90s know exactly who Jagger Cates is. However, anyone would be confused and shocked by this because todays Jagger isn’t the man who made the role an iconic piece of American culture and Soap Opera history.
According to GH news reports, Jagger was recast with actor Adam Harrington. While Antonio Sabàto Jr. helped create the role over 30 years ago, it’s been reported that Sabato Jr. was not asked to reprise the ever-popular the role. Now, the actor has come out to speak on the subject.
In a now-deleted Instagram video, Sabato Jr. addressed a statement about Jagger’s recent recasting. “I’m being bombarded with a lot of questions about this General Hospital thing. You need to know the truth from me and you need to know the only truth about what’s going on.”
Antonio Sabato Jr. Address Jagger Recast
There’s no denying that Antonio Sabato Jr.’s role as Jagger Cates took the GH fandom by storm in the early 1990s. Certainly, his face became recognizable across the world as General Hospital fans tuned in to see what’s next. Antonio addressed the early starved of the character, and Jagger’s worldly popularity. “At the beginning of my career, I started on a character that I truly, truly adore, that I created with Wendy Riche, the executive producer, and an amazing team of writers at General Hospital back in 1992. I was on General Hospital from 92 to 94, playing a character by the name of John “Jagger” Cates.
Jagger Cates Popularity
I’ve been asked by the fans by millions all over the world, not just in America and in North America, but all over the world, about coming back to General Hospital for 30 years. Now, like I said, I’m doing very well. I’m not begging to go back on the show. This is not about that. I have many careers. I’m still acting very well. I have a movie coming out. I have a lot of things coming out and I’m very proud of.”
Reflecting on his popularity as Jagger, and the irony that he was never asked to return, Sabato stated, “I’ve never been asked to come back on General Hospital for 30 years. The producers at General Hospital, ABC, and Disney, they know where to find me. They know where I am. The fans always ask me every single day, ‘Are you going back to General Hospital?”
Adam Harrington Steps In as Jagger Recast
Fast forward to this week. It’s 2024 and has been 30 years since Sabato Jr. played the iconic Jagger Cates. Suddenly, the news hit fans and Antonio like a brick. He was bombarded with questions from fans, asking about the recent GH casting. That’s when Antonio commented on Jagger’s revival, and the fact that he wasn’t asked to step back into the role. Instead, GH hired Adam Harrington to take over as the memorable Cates.
“They don’t even call him ‘Jagger’. They call him ‘John’ because they know that the character’s only been played by me ’cause it’s part of who I am. It’s my life. It’s a character that is really a big part of, of my soul that I dedicated my life. And that’s what it turned out to be. I gave everything I have to that character and I would still do. So, the truth and the fact of the matter is people say, well, ‘you ruin your career because you voted for this or political or this and that.’ I shouldn’t be hired on my political views. I should be hired on my merit, on my acting abilities because you know, that works.”
“So this is on them hiring a new person, which is fine. They could do whatever they want. But hey, but for all the fans around the world to speculate or to say, you know, I ruined my career and all this stuff, mo, that’s not it. So now you know the truth. I’m gonna leave this out there for you to see.”
According to GH News and spoilers, Antonio’s message was addressed in a now-deleted IG video. Please be sure to check back with us at GH Blog for the latest developments.
Avery Kristen Pohl joined the General Hospital cast and family back in 2021. As she approached her first year as Esme Prince, Pohl signed another contract. Before long word got out that she had signed a 3 year contract with the Soap Opera.
In the last few years Avery has made lasting friendships with her co-stars, specifically her on-screen nemesis Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). While it’s true that Esme and Trina aren’t even frenemies let alone friends on screen, Tabyana and Avery have a much different connection. In fact, they aren’t just co-workers or cast-mates, they’re also friends and neighbors in real life.
General Hospital News reports reveal Tabyana Ali speaks out on Avery Pohl’s exit. She addresses their true friendship, and mentions that they live actress from one another. “With Avery, it’s a little different because she lives right across the street from me and I talk to her all the time,” Ali explained. “But I was still like, ‘Dang, I’m not going to see you at work! But I will see you in the neighborhood!’ We talk and hang out frequently, but I hate that I’m not going to see her at work.”
Tabyana continued, “I’ll still call her every day but I am going to miss seeing her at work. The day that Avery left was a very tearful day. We all gave her hugs and flowers and gifts. It was a bittersweet thing.”
Well, GH Blog is right there with the cast when it comes to the tears. Esme is a super fun character and Avery plays every aspect of her immaculately. Her exit is definitely a huge disappointment. Although Esme is presumed dead, hope for her return is very much alive.
Adam Harrington- Jagger Cates returns to General Hospital
The 1990s feel like the golden ages of General Hospital. It’s when I started watching the iconic soap opera, and I remember “The Island” storyline like it happen a few years ago. Along with Sonny, Brenda, Jason, Robin, and Karen, Jagger Cates sticks out in my mind the most.
In fact, my mom, sister, and myself went down to Detroit for a “Jagger” fan event. That’s when we met Antonio Sabato Jr. At the time, my sister had a major crush on him. I was a little too young for all of that at the back then, but I basically watched with my mom because I thought it was cool.
Jagger Cates Returns to General Hospital
Apparently Antonio Sabato Jr. was a very memorable character, which is why GH fans express their confusion regarding the recast. General Hospital news reports confirm that Jagger Cates has been recast. Sabato Jr. originated the role in 1992. He stayed until 1995. Then, Antonio reprised the role on GH’s spinoff, Night Shift.
Fast forward and today GH fans got a huge surprise. General Hospital comings and goings reports confirm that Jagger Cates has returned to GH. However, part of the shock factor is due to the fact that the role has been recast. Reportedly, Adam Harrington plays Jagger Cates as he popped up today in Port Charles.
Without a doubt the last few days have been filled with GH comings and goings news. Social media platforms fuel the discussion with quick shares and the ease of engaging on multiple fan pages. Additionally, GH fans with various opinions debate about everything win the storyline to the characters, and everything in between.
Reportedly, Nicholas Alexander Chavez is OUT temporarily while co-star Avery Kristen Pohl is OUT indefinitely as Esme Prince. The unexpected GH news has caused controversy among fans. While some were ready for Esme to take a hike, most others are extremely disappointed with the decision to writer her off the show.
February Sweeps has hit GH. However, with those exits comes a special return. According to General Hospital news and spoilers, William Lipton returns as Cameron Webber. Next week Spencer Cassadine’s family says goodbye as he’s presumed dead. GH spoilers reveal that Cam stops into Port Charles to say goodbye to his friend.
The latest GH news reports reveal that Cam has been away at college while William Lipton has been busy with his band, The Runarounds. Thankfully, the Soap left the door open for Elizabeth Webber’s son to someday return again. But for now Cameron is only here for a short time.
