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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard is a three-time Daytime winner for his role as Sonny Corinthos on ABC’s General Hospital. Benard joined the Soap Opera in August of 1993. Since then Port Charles has never been the same. Organized crime has become an ongoing problem on the local and even Federal level.

The Port Charles Police Department has their work cut out for them when it comes to PC’s most prominent mob boss. When he first arrive in 1993, Sonny was law enforcement’s number one priority. Today, the fact remains that Sonny gives the authorities a run for the money. He’s been arrested and detained, and even put on trial. But the PCPD and the Feds have yet to stick the landing.

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Vanessa Marcil Returns, Brenda Barrett Headed to Port Charles

Vanessa Marcil has played the unforgettable role of Brenda Barrett on and off on General Hospital for many years. Vanessa originated the role in 1992, and later left the role for 4 years, to return again in short term appearances.

Brenda Barrett and mobster Sonny Corinthos had an epic love affair that fans still swoon over to this day. Brenda has also been in love with another high powered Port Charles businessman, Jasper Jacks. Sonny and Jacks have been at odds for years as they were both in love with the beautiful Brenda.

Recently, Vanessa spoke with Soaps in Depth regarding the possible return of her character, Brenda. General Hospital spoilers reveal that the actress has been talking to sources at SID about a possible return to GH. Marcil said, “There’s always conversations. I’m a big fan of surprises, there won’t be an announcement before you see me on air. Like how they brought me back during the 2013 Nurses Ball, I was on set before people found out.”

Vanessa may be returning to the canvas, but it is uncertain whether she would be a long term player. She is currently working on other projects, including opening a restaurant.

No confirmations of her return have been made, and Executive Producer, Frank Valentini has not commented on either side of this news.

Now that Carly and Sonny seem to be in a happy place together once again, do you think it’s time for Brenda to waltz in and make a mess of things for Carly? Let us know what you think? Are you excited at the possibility of having Brenda Barrett back in Port Charles?

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General Hospital Spoilers: Michael and Sonny Battle In Court! Who Crashes the Courtroom?

Michael is actually going through with trying to get custody of his sister, Avery Corinthos. Although they are not related by blood, Michael and Avery are legally brother and sister, due to the fact that Michael is Sonny’s legally adoptive son.

In a new issue of Soaps in Depth, the cover reveals a major General Hospital spoiler. In the custody battle over Avery, spoilers indicate that there will be a shocking courtroom crasher!

Ava Jerome has been presumed dead for weeks, but no one has ever found her body. General Hospital rumors have speculated that Ava is actually alive and Silas may be helping her hide out. When it comes down to the judge’s decision, will Ava be the one to show up in the courtroom? Major General Hospital rumors have been floating around, saying that Sonny isn’t the father of baby Avery, and that Morgan acutally is.

Do you think Ava Jerome will the the one to crash the courtroom? Perhaps she has some information regarding Avery’s paternity that he judge needs to know before a decision is made.

Let us know what you think? Who could be the courtroom crasher? Ava? AJ Quartermaine? Make your guess and leave it in a comment below!

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General Hospital Rumors: Sonny Didn’t Kill AJ…

In the midst of all the mayhem and revelations coming to light in Port Charles, there may just be more truths that are about to be disclosed. For a long time now,General Hospital rumors have been circulating social media sites, claiming that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) did not kill AJ Quartermaine (Sean Kanan).

Does this mean that AJ is alive? Although that is one rumor floating around, it’s highly unlikely. It’s unlikely because actor Sean Kanan has since joined another soap, on another network. What it COULD mean though is that when Sonny shot AJ, it wasn’t his bullet that killed Michael’s father.

Sonny and Michael’s relationship is so far gone after Sonny killed AJ that it looks as though there is no sign of reconciliation. Even after Sonny risked his life, busted out of Pentonville, and saved Michael (Chad Duell) and the rest of the people on The Haunted Star, Michael still won’t see passed what he did to AJ. However, if it were to come out that AJ did not die by the hands of Sonny, would Michael be able to forgive Sonny? The GH rumor is that Fluke actually is the one who finished the job. Since he wants his hands all over ELQ, getting rid of AJ would get him one step closer to having control.

Even though Sonny was pardoned, he still lives with the guilt of hurting Michael by what he had done, and Michael still knows that Sonny killed his father and lied to him about it. But if it were to come out that someone else caused AJ’s death, perhaps Sonny and Michael would be able to reconcile.

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General Hospital Spoilers: The Luke Spencer Mystery Finally Solved

The mystery of Fluke/Luke Spencer has been one hell of a roller coaster for a longer period of time than fans ever expected. For over an entire year fans have been left in the dark to try and unravel the mystery behind fake Luke Spencer. Was he an impostor? Was it plastic surgery, a mask? Was it all in his mind, brainwashing from his arch enemy Helena Cassadine?

Tracy, Lulu, Bobbie, and all of Luke’s loved ones and friends couldn’t wrap their heads around is peculiar behavior over the past year. He has been sneaky to say that least, and down right dangerous. He has hurt those who love him the most, and who he loves dearly. Nothing was adding up, especially in the most recent explanation that Luke was just being himself, no regrets. The thought of Luke trying to kill his own cupcake, Lulu, and his love, Tracy Quartermaine, rattled many cages. Fans were upset because the legendary Luke Spencer they had known for decades was now gone. The characters of GH who surround Luke are feeling the exact same way. He has become a stranger to his family and friends, and his own sister Bobbie is ready to throw in the towel.

With the help of Helena’s explanation to Nikolas and Lulu, and Bobbie getting through to Luke, the mystery has finally been solved. Fake Luke isn’t another person, he isn’t wearing a mask, he hasn’t been brainwashed, and he didn’t just change his mind and turn against the ones he loves. The way Luke “snapped out of it” when Bobbie was preaching to him gave the impression that Luke hasn’t been aware of how he has been behaving because of split personalities.

The concept of DID on soaps is not a new one, the most famous DID story in soap history is from One Life to Live, involving Victoria Lord and her alter egos. More recently, General Hospital used DID in the story with Connie Falconeri/Kate Howard.

It looks like this is where the writers are going with this ongoing Luke Spencer mystery. The mystery has finally been solved. Luke has DID due to traumatic events he experienced growing up in the old Spencer home. General Hospital spoilers reveal that those times are about to resurface, and Luke will have to face what he went through yet again. Will going down memeory line hurt or help his state of mind?

How do you feel about this DID story involving Luke Spencer? Are you happy this story has finally been solved?

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General Hospital Rumors: Kiki Skips Town

Kiki Jerome has made it very apparent that she doesn’t really wan to lose her baby sister, Avery to Sonny Corinthos. Now that Sonny has been pardoned and is free, he as we know it is Avery’s biological father. Since Ava Jerome is presumed dead, legally, Avery should live with Sonny. Kiki is uneasy about giving her to Sonny, due to his criminal background, and the doubt in her mind that he actually tried to save Ava.

General Hospital spoilers have led to the question of how the writers will transition the role of Kiki Jerome from Kristen Alderson to Kiki’s recast, actress Hayley Erin. General Hospital rumors have been floating around that Kiki will actually skip town with baby Avery and when she returns to Port Charles, Kristen Alderson will be replaced with the new Kiki Jerome, Hayley Erin.

Do you think these General Hospital rumors are true and Kiki will run off with her baby sister just to keep her away from Sonny? Comment below and let us know what you think!

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Did Sonny Save Everyone Except Himself?

February Sweeps has brought some extreme stories to General Hospital. The residents of Port Charles have been faced with a multitude of danger, all by the hands of Helena Cassadine. Helena has always been a feared villain in Port Charles, having a tight grip on the weakness of those she preys on. The Cassadine/Spencer family feud has been going on for decades, and this time Helena’s target is as direct as it gets. She has taken control of the head of the Spencer family, Luke.

Helena has put Luke in the position of hurting those he loves in Port Charles, along with controlling Jason Morgan with mind conditioning to do the same. As a result, their lives are at stake. After piecing some theories together, Julian Jerome and Sonny Corinthos joined forces and decided to break out of Pentonville for the sake of saving their sons. Fluke gave Sonny a warning that Michael and Lucas would be targeted in his evil scheme. Well Sonny does nothing better than protecting the ones he loves and at that moment he knew he had to act fast.

Now that Sonny took the bomb and all the people who were in attendance at The Haunted Star are safe, Sonny’s status of survival is uncertain. Saving everyone just may have made his son Michael realize that there is still good in Sonny, and that he truly does love him. Will it be too late for Sonny and Michael to reconcile?

In a recent report regarding the status of Maurice Benard’s contract with General Hospital, General Hospital spoilers revealed that Maurice stated he isn’t going anywhere and he will be staying at GH for another year. He signed another contract with the show, guaranteeing that Sonny stay with us.

Although today’s episode of GH with Sonny taking the bomb, and not knowing if he got away in time is undeniably mystifying and dramatic, it’s most likely just to keep the audience on their toes. There is no news of Maurice leaving his role as Sonny, therefore it’s highly unlikely that Sonny will die in this February Sweeps story.

What do you all think? Is Sonny going to die after saving everyone at The Haunted Star?

 

 

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Ted King Ready to Return to General Hospital

Lorenzo Alcazar helped Carly deliver baby Morgan when she went into labor. But he wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. He was bad. Very bad. His twin brother, Luis was even worse. In 2002 Luis Alcazar came to Port Charles with one main goal, to be responsible for the demise of Sonny Corinthos.

Luis Alcazar has a laundry list of criminal offenses which include but aren’t limited to the following: Keeping the beautiful Brenda Barrett captive for about 4 years, convincing her that she was mentally ill. All the while he was drugging her. He caused the death of Alexis’ sister Kristina by blowing up Sonny’s house. Alcazar also tried to kill Zander Smith when he threw him overboard… There are many more heinous crimes where those came from which ultimately led to his death. Alexis killed Luis in self defense by pushing him off a balcony.

In 2003, Ted King returned to GH as Luis’ brother, Lorenzo Alcazar. He played this role until 2007 and left quite a mark throughout his time in Port Charles. Lorenzo was a lot like his brother when it came to his reason to be in Port Charles. He wanted to take Sonny down and would stop at nothing until that happened. Lorenzo was responsible for kidnapping Sonny, sleeping with Carly, kidnapped Spinelli and Lulu and ordered a hit on them, kidnapped Sonny’s sister, Courtney, and the list goes on…

General Hospital spoilers reveal that Ted King tells sources that he is ready to return to General Hospital. After accepting a role on One Life to Live as Tea Delgado’s brother, Tomas, the show was prematurely canceled and Ted King was out of a job. On coming back to GH as Alcazar, King tells a source, “There’s a lot to work out logistically. They teased the audience about a year ago with bringing him on, but that’s up to Head Writer, Ron Carlivati and Executive Producer, Frank Valentini. I certainly know that those guys are creative enough to figure it out.”

Could Lorenzo come back to Port Charles after being shot and killed by Sonny’s hit-man Jason Morgan in 2007? Stranger things have happened in this town. Would you like to see Ted King return to General Hospital, bringing his character Lorenzo Alcazar back to Port Charles? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

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General Hospital Spoilers: A Week of Reveals!

This week on General Hospital, spoilers let fans know that this will will be a week you definitely DON’T WANT TO MISS! Many mysteries have been left unsolved for far too long and this week, fans will be getting the answers they have been waiting for.

There is a lot going on with the residents of Port Charles and it’s imperative that the audience doesn’t miss a beat. Jake still doesn’t know that he is the one who kidnapped Sam at gunpoint, Sam still has her hunch that it was indeed Jake who grabbed her, and she is on a mission to find out what happened to the Phoenix.

As Jake is beating himself up, trying to figure out what has been happening to his memory lapses, Carly is right by his side, assisting him in recovering his memory. Ultimately, Carly reveals her suspicions about Jake’s extra curricular activities.

Around town, Fluke is causing problems for Sonny and Julian. Dante breaks into the old Spencer family home and Fluke catches him.

Silas pays Ava a visit. What news could he have for her?

Franco has a proposition for Sonny and Julian… Sonny, Julian, Franco, and Ava form an unlikely alliance. Will they use the power of 4 to try and break out of Pentonville?

Meanwhile…

Brad confesses to Lucas.

Nina is in danger. From Heather?

Dante makes a shocking discovery about Luke.

There isn’t a party in Port Charles that hasn’t gone down in flames. Why would this time be any different?

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General Hospital Favorite Renews Contract!

There has been a lot of back and forth regarding a certain GH character in regards to the actor’s status with GH. Earlier in the year, it was unclear if he would re-sign his contract due to involvement in other projects. This year he has been working on a very large project wich took much of his focus.

Today it has been announced that fan favorite and Port Charles’ most legendary mobster, Sonny Corinthos will be sticking around. Maurice Benard has sign a contract with ABC’s General Hospital, continuing his current status with the daytime drama.

It looks like Sonny won’t be leaving the show after all which is a huge relief for GH fans.

Check out Maurice Benard’s film ‘The Ghost and the Whale’ right here!

 

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Johnny Zacchara: The Prince of Darkness

Brandon Barash has returned to General Hospital and he is taking his character to a whole new level. In the past, Johnny Zacchara was called The Prince of Darkness, but honestly, he didn’t quite live up to that name. Compared to his (grand)father Anthony Zacchara (Bruce Weitz) and sister, Claudia, Johnny (Sarah Joy Brown) was a walk in the park. He always had a soft spot for the special ladies in his life. Kristina Corinthos (Lexi Ainsworth), although he used her to get a rise out of Sonny and make him vulnerable, he genuinely cared for the young girl. There was also Olivia Falconeri (Lisa LoCicero), Carly Corinthos Jacks (Laura Wright), and real life wife, Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) to name a few. Johnny wasn’t as ruthless and calculating as the rest of the Zacchara clan. Then one day things changed, Johnny had turned into someone we hadn’t quite seen before. We always knew he wasn’t squeaky clean, but when he killed Anthony, his own father, it was obvious that Johnny had changed.

Johnny went to Pentonville and is currently serving time for his crimes. It doens’t seem like his punishment has had any positive effect on his conscience that’s for sure. If anything, being in Pentonville has hardened the once kind-hearted, son of a mobster. He has already encounterd his arch enemy Sonny Corinthos, as Sonny is in prison for the murder of AJ Quartermaine. Johnny introduced Sonny to the head of the Mexican cartel, and Heavy gave Sonny a taste of prison life. Johnny sat around and watched Sonny get the crap kicked out of him.

Johnny isn’t going to stop with just roughing Sonny up in the slammer. Johnny wants Sonny to take care of the crime in Port Charles, but on his orders. Johnny told Sonny that his brother Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) is alive, and that Johnny has Ric. He told Sonny that if he didn’t do what he wanted, he could have Ric cut up piece by piece. Johnny really has taken his role in the mob to a whole new level. Prison life has hardened him to the core. What will Sonny be facing in prison at the hands of his long time enemy, Johnny Zacchara?