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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Antonio Sabato Jr. Speaks Out On Jagger’s Recast- “You need to know the truth from me and you need to know the only truth about what’s going on.”

Antonio Sabato Jr. Addresses Jagger Recast
Antonio Sabato Jr. Addresses Jagger Recast

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.

Adam Harrington Jagger Cates recast

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.”

GH Jagger and Brenda Antonio Sabato Jr. Vanessa Marcil

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.

General Hospital Recaps: Remember When? Island Edition

“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.

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Tabyana Ali’s Emotional Goodbye Statement On Avery Pohl’s Exit

Tabyana Ali Speaks Out On Avery Pohl’s Exit
Tabyana Ali Speaks Out On Avery Pohl’s Exit

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.

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Jagger Cates Returns To General Hospital

Jagger Cates returns to General Hospital
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.

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: William Lipton Returns to General Hospital- Cam Is Back!

GH Spoilers: William Lipton returns as Cameron Webber
William Lipton returns as Cameron Webber

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.

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: GH Representative Confirms Avery Pohl’s GH Exit

GH confirms Avery Pohl’s GH exit Avery Pohl leaving General Hospital
Is Avery Pohl leaving General Hospital? -GH Representative Confirms Avery Pohl’s GH Exit

A shocking new development has reached social media outlets and major changes have hit Port Charles. Esme Prince and Spencer Cassadine are presumed dead, which means both Pohl and Chavez are off the canvas.

GH fans are conflicted as some want Esme gone because she wreaks havoc on some fan-favorite characters. On the other hand many GH fans don’t want to see her go. For me, Esme is incredible. Avery Pohl is an excellent actress and shines in every scene.

The recent GH news surrounding my favorite little villainess caught GH fans off guard. First, something doesn’t seem right, and the math just ain’t mathing. Meaning, this doesn’t add up. First, Avery Kristen Pohl is a phenomenal actress. Second, she initially signed a 1 year contact in August of 2021. And in June of 2022, Pohl signed on with the Soap Opera for 3 years.

So, what gives? She plays a villain and does exactly what’s she’s supposed to do, and that’s make people hate her. Often times we don’t just hate a villain, but we LOVE to hate them. Or, we hate what they do but not who they are. That’s exactly where I stand with Esme Prince.

Is Avery Pohl Leaving General Hospital?

According to GH comings and goings, Spencer and Esme are presumed dead. Nicholas Chavez is off filming a Nextflix series but is said to return after a few months. That left fans wondering about Esme’s fate. According to Soap Opera Digest, a GH spokesperson confirms Avery Pohl’s GH exit. Although the timing doesn’t add up with her 3 year contract, the GH Representative confirms that Pohl is out as Esme Prince.

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General Hospital Spoilers: Brainwashed By A Cassadine! Jason Morgan Is Sonny’s Biggest Threat!

GH Spoilers: Jason returns as Sonny’s enemy Jason brainwashed by a Cassadine
Jason returns as Sonny’s enemy

Confirmed! Steve Burton returns to General Hospital next week! Although his on-screen return date is still TBA, Steve Burton reports back to Prospect Studios the week of February 5th, 2024.

General Hospital News and Spoilers: Steve Burton Reporting For Duty! Steve Reveals Details About His Return As Jason Morgan

Reflecting on Sonny and Dex’s conversation, Sonny believes the attack was an inside operation. Only someone who has spent a significant amount of time learning the landscape could pull off an ambush like that. Additionally, the individual would need to exhibit strong, survival skills, and more hell of a shot.

Jason Morgan Returns As Sonny’s Enemy

General Hospital spoilers and rumors tease that Jason Morgan fits the bill as a skilled shooter who also happens to know the layout of Sonny’s tropical safe house. True, he possesses those qualities and then some. But the thing is that Jason Morgan would never harm Sonny or his family in a million years. However, he would if he was brainwashed. That’s why most recently fans toss around wild speculations about the shooter’s identity.

Coincidentally, (or not), Steve Burton disclosed that he’s back at Prospect Studios the week of February 5th. I don’t know about ya all, but to me that sounds like perfect timing for the mystery shooter storyline.

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General Hospital Spoilers: Sonny and Dex Search Within The Organization After The Latest Attack- Can Dex and Sonny Identify The Shooter?

General Hospital Spoilers: An Inside job threatens Sonny
Inside job threatens Sonny

Sonny Corinthos’s (Maurice Benard) island as meant to be a safe place to retreat when threats a rise in Port Charles. Now it seems like nowhere is safe for the mobster and his family.

General Hospital recaps highlight Sonny and Dex’s analysis on the recent attack. That’s when Sonny put the pieces together to come to a shocking observation. The shooter was well prepared as if he knows the place from the inside out. In the past, Jason helped Sonny at times like these. His insight was always spot on, and Sonny always could depend on Jason. Thankfully, Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) seems to have what it takes to fill Jason’s shoes in the business.

An Inside Job Threatens Sonny and His Family- Can Dex and Sonny Identify the Shooter?

Shocking GH spoilers and rumors suggest the unthinkable! After Sonny and Dex went over the event they came to a realization. its quite possible that latest attack was an inside job, but who would betray Sonny like that? Recent GH news reports confirm that Steve Burton reveals that he’s back filming at Prospect Studios. Jason will return working weeks, which fans find to be very convenient timing. Could Jason Morgan return as Sonny’s enemy instead of his long lost best friend?

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Daytime Fans In Shock After Younger Performer Gets The Axe

Daytime cuts younger actor category
Daytime cuts younger actor

Is there a specific character in daytime television that you’ve watched grow up into adulthood? Often times, the casting directors and writing team has other ideas that lead children’s roles into abrupt adolescence or even beyond.

It’s not uncommon to see a child blossom into a legacy character, carrying the family name. Great examples are the Quartermaine, Corinthos, Spencer families and the younger generations as that take over the spotlight. However, more often than not a child actor is SORASed, which means, Soap Opera Rapid Age Syndrome. One day the kid is five, then BAM, the next day the child has a new face and is 15 years older than that day prior. That’s just how it goes in Soaps.

Daytime Cuts Younger Actor Category From Emmys

When it comes to recognition child actors are also eligible to submit their Emmy reels. But recent news states that younger performers well no longer have the chance to win outstanding younger performer in a drama series. The Daytime Emmys have decided to cut the category. Instead, actors who wish to enter should submit their work into the Leading, Supporting, or Guest categories.

General Hospital news and spoilers report that GH’s Eden McCoy is the last to receive this award. She took home the winning Secember 15th, 2023z As time moves toward the 51st annual daytime Emmy awards, GH news reports confirm that the updated format takes effect immediately.

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General Hospital Spoilers: Tracy Lets Brook Lynn Down, Chase Stands Witness, Tracy’s Caught Off Guard

Tracy lets Brook Lynn down about Carly and Deception
Tracy lets Brook Lynn down

Tracy Quartermaine and her granddaughter Brook Lynn are more alike than BLQ wants to believe. They both have business savvy instincts and go all out for who and what they believe in.

It looks like BLQ has become more comfortable after stepping back into her role at Deception. Furthermore, she’s definitely softened up in Granny since the whole corporate espionage thing. Ya know, that small innocent. 🤷🏻‍♀️ According to GH spoilers, Brook Lynn feels secure with her’s and Tracy’s repaired relationship, so she addresses a recent issue.

Meanwhile, Carly gets comfortable in her Editor-in-Chief chair after she met with Deception’s team. General Hospital spoilers and rumors hint that it’s not going to be a cake walk for Carly, despite her seemingly successful first meeting. Maxie and Sasha seemed to be completely satisfied with their final agreement. Carly got what she wanted and even Tracy gave her a pat on the back. But I didn’t notice that BLQ wasn’t on the same page.

GH rumors tease that Tracy’s caught off guard when Brook Lynn admits, “We were counting on you to say no.” Was she speaking for Maxie and crew too? Is Brook Lynn bothered that Tracy didn’t stand up to Carly, or is it something else?

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Steve Burton Reporting For Duty! Steve Reveals Details About His Return As Jason Morgan

When does Steve Burton return to General Hospital as Jason Morgan
General Hospital Spoilers: When does Jason return to General Hospital?

Let’s just say that a Christmas miracle has given General Hospital fans their most desired wish. Undoubtedly, this past year has been a memorable, yet rough one on the GH community; cast, crew, and even fans included. A major milestone warmed our hearts in the most bittersweet way. As GH turned 60, the beloved cast and crew suffered great loss with the passing of some key players. Ultimately, the pride, love and loss created an extra special year for General Hospital and its fans.

Last month ABC’s General Hospital was celebrated with a special 60th anniversary episode. The special took place in prime time and aired on January 4th. That’s when Christmas gave us an encore. Reportedly, ABC’s GH used the big event as an opportunity to make a very special announcement. According to General Hospital news reports, Steve Burton stunned the fans with his unexpected appearance. Steve, Laura Wright, and Kelly Monaco delivered the glorious news that Steve Burton is a back! Yes, it’s true. Steve Burton returns to General Hospital as the legendary Jason Morgan.

Details surrounding Burton’s big comeback have been kept under wraps until now. According to General Hospital spoilers, Steve Burton reveals his return date. In a recent podcast with pal Bradford Anderson, Steve tells fans that he reports back to the studios next week. Apparently, Steve Burton begins filming as Jason Morgan the week of February 5th, 2024. He admits, “I don’t have an exact start date but I start next week on the show,” Burton added, “Which is awesome.”