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General Hospital News: Maurice Benard Honors Tyler Christopher With State Of Mind Tribute- “Cause I Really Thought It Was The Last Time I Was Gonna See Him, And It Was”

Maurice Benard Honors Tyler Christopher in State of Mind Tribute
Maurice Benard honors Tyler Christopher in State of Mind Tribute

The daytime television world was shaken to its core when the Emmy winning, General Hospital and Days Of Our Lives star, Tyler Christopher died suddenly. He was only 50 years old. Recently, he had bravely opened up about his life and the hardships that he faced due to mental illness and addiction.

Previously reported, GH Blog shared the news after General Hospital’s Maurice Benard broke the devastating news via social media. General Hospital news reports confirmed that Tyler Christopher died on October 31st, 2023.

As the community mourned Tyler’s passing, many took the opportunity to spread mental health awareness. Particularly, Tyler’s friend and former co-star Maurice Benard. Tyler joined Benard on his YouTube series, State of Mind, and discussed mental illness, addictions and other life experiences and struggles. Tyler’s vulnerability and strength were transparent in his interview as his darkest hours were aired for all to learn.

General Hospital news and spoilers reveal that Maurice has re-aired Tyler Christopher’s State of Mind episode. Additionally, Maurice Benard honors Tyler Christopher in a State of Mind tribute.

For the full interview, make sure to check out Maurice’s State of Mind interview with Tyler Christopher. I think that I’ve watched it four times now. Twice before Tyler’s unexpected passing, and twice hereafter.

Please continue to keep Tyler’s family in your prayers as they process the news and grieve for their loss.

If you know anyone who shows signs of mental illness and addiction, do your best to be what that person needs. Never kick someone when they’re down, and always extend a kind word. It could save a life. Please spread mental health awareness!

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General Hospital Spoilers: Deal Or No Deal? Ava Sells Wyndemere To Nikolas Or Cyrus?

Ava Sells Wyndemere to Nikolas or Cyrus
Ava Sells Wyndemere to Nikolas or Cyrus?

Ava Jerome (Maura West) wants to wash her hands of her newly acquired creepy castle. She recently became the proud owner of the dark castle but has since put the mansion on the market.

General Hospital spoilers indicate that someone wants to acquire, or regain power in Port Charles. Recently, Ava caught wind that someone wants to buy Wyndemere and Spoon Island. The anonymous buyer brings the element of mystery as Ava ponders her options. According to GH spoilers and rumors, the mystery buyer’s clandestine intentions make a world of difference in selling the property. But how is Ava to know why someone wants to buy Wyndemere and Spoon Island if she doesn’t even know their identity.

Ava Sells Wyndemere to Nikolas or Cyrus Spoon Island

Ava Sells Wyndemere To Nikolas Or Cyrus?

Let’s be honest, anyone that wants to buy Wyndemere has to be a bit eccentric. Or, the potential buyer wants back what’s theirs. According to GH rumors, Nikolas Cassadine’s Port Charles return is on the horizon. However, GH news reports have yet to confirm a Nikolas Cassadine recast. The last actor to step into the role was Adam Huss, who stepped in for Coloma. GH Blog will keep fans updated on any fresh information about Nik’s return and any casting changes to go along with it.

Meanwhile, Ava must decide to sell or not to sell Wyndemere and Spoon Island. She’s eager to rid herself of the property but the offer’s risky nature could pose a threat. Will Ava consider the adverse effects or selling to the unknown? GH rumors go back and forth regarding the buyer’s identity. While Nikolas is the obvious guess since the castle once belonged to him. However, his new connection to Mason and Austin leads to new GH rumors. It’s possible that Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) is behind the anonymous offer. It could be that he wants Wyndemere and Spoon Island for himself, or he’ll fight Nikolas for it. Do you think Cyrus and Nikolas will fight for Wyndemere?

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Ellen Travolta Heads To GH! Will The Eldest Cerullo Be A Match For Tracy?

Ellen Travolta’s GH return as Gloria Cerullo
Ellen Travolta’s GH Return as Gloria Cerullo

Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) was supposed to pop into Port Charles for short time regarding Luke’s death. Since her arrival, Tracy’s been involved in one scandal after another family drama. Currently, Tracy is seemingly in charge of the Quartermaine mansion as it seems that Monica (Leslie Charleson) isn’t around to challenge her antithetical sister-in-law.

While Monica is away, Tracy Quartermaine is at play. She’s in a position of power and she schemes every person who gets in her way. It’s true, Tracy does this while having no shame. She does what she’s gotta to do. That means, winning is everything. Even if your own granddaughter has to live with the embarrassment of knowing that Granny played her for a fool. Right now Tracy’s in charge. That is, she was.

According to GH spoilers, Tracy deals with more than Brook Lynn and her mom Lois. Tracy’s son Ned married a drop dead gorgeous, spitfire of a woman from Bensonhurst. And what does a woman like that do? She has a gorgeous spitfire daughter of her own to carry on the tough cookie, bad-assery that comes along with being a woman from Bensonhurst. But first, we have to give credit where credit is due. You know what they say, like mother like daughter. That’s why Lois’s mom, Gloria gets the glory!

Ellen Travolta’s GH return as Gloria Cerullo

Ellen Travolta’s GH Return As Gloria Cerullo Sparks Excitement Among Fans

General Hospital news reports confirm that actress Ellen Travolta returns to General Hospital to reprise her role as Gloria Cerullo. She first appeared as Lois Cerullo’s mother from Bensonhurst in 1996. That’s when Ned and Lois’s storyline was hot and heavy. GH spoilers suggest that Gloria and the rest of the Bensonhurst Italians reunite when she arrives in Port Charles. Soon, the Bensonhurst Italians reunite and reminisce about the old neighborhood and old times together.

I don’t know about you all but I’m so excited. As an Italian myself, I’m a little bias. But there’s nothing better than an Italian get together. Add some Bensonhurst spice and I’ll be begging for an invitation.

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General Hospital Spoilers: Nikolas Returns To Claim His Throne- Nikolas Buys Spoon Island From Ava

Nikolas buys Spoon Island from Ava
Nikolas buys Spoon Island from Ava

Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Nikolas Cassadine (future portrayer unknown) have been doing this little dance for quite some time. And I don’t mean just the recent lover’s quarrel which lead to attempted murder, a crazy cover story, and more lies and deception. Nik and Ava could be professionals on Dancing with the Stars for as much experience as they have dancing around their relationship.

General Hospital Recaps: Prior to his disappearance, Nikolas struggled with his relationships. His son Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Ava Jerome both needed more from Nik. Spencer needed him to step up as a father while Ava was sick and tired of Nikolas cozying up to his son’s girlfriend Esme Prince (Avery Kristen Pohl). Her last straw was when Nikolas showed up and was belligerent. He stormed through those Wyndemere doors and had the nerve to threaten Ava and Sonny’s daughter Avery (Ava and Grace Scarola). That’s when she whacked the Dark Prince over the head, and you know the rest.

General Hospital spoilers tease that Ava receives some promising information about selling Wyndemere. Her wishes just might come true as she wants to unload this monumental reminder of everything Cassadine. Ava learns that someone wants to buy Wyndemere but initially she can’t put her finger on who. Does she even care? Maybe not, as long as she gets it off of her hands. But, maybe so. I think it all depends on the buyer’s identity.

Nikolas Buys Wyndemere From Ava

While GH spoilers and rumors surrounding Nik’s Port Charles return circulate, it seems fitting that he’d want his home back. However, other GH rumors claim that Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) wants an ieve of that pie. But for now, let’s keep our focus on Nikolas Cassadine.

According to General Hospital previews, Ava learns that she has an interested buyer. Since Nik is inevitably coming back to town to reclaim his life, that includes his family and his family home.

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General Hospital spoilers: Nina Makes A Power Move Over Michael As Her Last Ditch Effort- The New Mrs. Corinthos Assumes Her Title Among All Else

Nina tells Sonny herself
Nina tells Sonny herself

Nina Reeves sure has done well for herself. Certainly, she came a long way from her horrible past. When she first arrived in Port Charles in 2014, Nina was in a bad way. Coming fresh from a coma, Nina was all out of sorts. But the most unsettling aspect is that she was actively pulling calculated schemes.

Despite falling victim to her mother Madeline Reeves, Nina has since crawled herself out of the hole she was in. Somehow, the woman who abducted a pregnant Ava and induced labor to steal her baby is sitting on top of Port Charles. As General Hospital recaps recall, Nina used lies and deception to land herself a high-profile man. And not just any man, but Carly Corinthos’s (Laura Wright) husband. She managed to sever a family with her selfish and criminal choices.

Finally, General Hospital spoilers and rumors tease that Nina’s days on her thrown are numbered. Now that Michael knows the truth and confronted Nina, once again she answers to her son-in-law. According to General Hospital spoilers that may have flown in the past but Nina isn’t going to take it this time. GH Rumors tease that the new Mrs. Corinthos assumes her title, taking not only Sonny’s name, but his sense of empowerment.

Carly Corinthos and Nina Reeves

Nina Tells Sonny Herself

Currently, Michael has Nina backed into a corner. With Willow as his first priority, Michael calls the shots yet again. Michael looks out for his family in the ways he knows best. Right now Willow’s mother is a threat to the family and Michael keeps a close watch. In what seems like a never ending saga, the storyline takes a turn when Nina makes a power move over Michael.

GH spoilers tease that Nina’s sick and tired of being bullied by Sonny’s family and she takes matters into her own hands. Will she come clean to Sonny before he finds out the hard way? Now that they’re married, Nina has a sense of security with Sonny. Although she’s aware of the possibility, Nina’s no longer fixated on Sonny leaving her. But you know what they say, things happen when we least expect them.

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General Hospital Spoilers: Mason Triggers TJ, Memories Resurface- What Really Happened To TJ While In Captivity?

Why did Mason do to TJ Mason and TJ GH
What did Mason do to TJ?

Mason Gatlin Holt (Nathanyael Grey) is the kind of guy who can send shivers down your spine. Not the kind that you get when someone sings a powerful song with the voice of an Angel. Instead, it’s the kind you get when your intuition serves as a warning. Finally, TJ Ashford pinpoints the source of his eery sensation during his encounter with a disgruntled Mason.

What Happened to TJ?

General Hospital recaps recall hints of TJ Ashford’s (Tajh Bellow) suspicions. Any time that TJ saw Mason lurking, it was written all over his face. TJ knew that he knew Mason from somewhere, but couldn’t pinpoint the exactly where. But after Mason’s outburst, TJ realized just who he was dealing with. Then, the brave young doctor confronted his captor right there in a GH hospital room. And unbeknownst to both of them, their last encounter was their last.

General Hospital spoilers tease that Mason’s death triggers TJ in a way that kickstarts his healing process. But first, he must confront his trauma head on. GH rumors tease that memories of captivity resurface as a result of TJ’s experiences with Mason. After the dust settles, TJ’s healing process begins.

According to the latest GH rumors, TJ’s suppressed trauma emerges to the forefront of his mind. Now he has no choice but to face what the scarring flashbacks. Back in 2020, Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) had TJ kidnapped and held captive. His history with TJ’s mother was motive enough to make the (then aspiring) doctor a target. See, Jordan and Cyrus go way back to when her job as law enforcement got in the way of Cyrus’s life of crime. Revenge was the name of his game. But now, he calls is vigilance. Regardless of the song and dance that Renault’s performing now, the end result remains the same. Cyrus is ready and willing to threaten, harm, and even kill anyone who has crosses him.

Is TJ about to relive his nightmare? What really happened to him back in 2020?

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General Hospital News and Spoilers: Marcus Coloma Ready To Return

Marcus Coloma Ready to Return to General Hospital Nikolas Cassadine
Marcus Coloma Ready to Return to GH

Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) misses her son and went to great lengths to find him. Risking her life, Laura and Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) set out on a journey to find her son. So, where is Nikolas Cassadine? Or a better question is, “Who is Nikolas Cassadine?”

Nikolas Cassadine is arguably one of the most popular characters on ABC’s General Hospital. His family lineage includes decades of eccentric, powerful people, who are also known for their dangerous schemes and power moves. That said, General Hospital fans everywhere undoubtedly know exactly who Nikolas Cassadine is. After all, he’s Spoon Island and Port Charles’s Dark Prince.

For years, Tyler Christopher was the only name and face that came to mind when fans think of GH’s Nikolas Cassadine. However, as years passed and Tyler and GH went their separate ways, other stepped into the role. Ultimately, the second to become the face associated with the Dark Prince is actor Marcus Coloma. From 2019-2023, Coloma too was Nikolas Cassadine through and through. Despite the incredible shoes to be filled, Marcus impressed fans and warmed into our hearts.

Marcus Coloma ready to return to GH as Nikolas Cassadine Nikolas and Spencer

His sudden General Hospital exit came as a shock to fans as Coloma had become such a fan favorite. Then, GH news repoets confirmed that Adam Huss would step in for Coloma’s last scenes. According to GH news recaps, Coloma was unable to fulfill his obligation to the role due to Covid.

Is Marcus Coloma Ready To Return To General Hospital

The latest General Hospital news and spoilers reveal that Marcus recently addressed a GH return. While Nikolas remains living as an expatriate in his attempt to remain mysteriously missing, he’s bound to return home soon. A recent fan event reveals that Marcus Coloma addressed a GH return. Fans were pleasantly surprised when Coloma revealed his future General Hospital plans. Undoubtedly, the current storyline surrounding Nikolas is peeks curiosity and fans ask the burning question. When addressing a potential GH return, Coloma left the door open. “If I felt like the fans were unanimously reaching for me to come back, then I would go back for the fans.”

The people of Port Charles, along with GH fans haven’t seen Nikolas Cassadine in months, other than a brief cameo played by Adam Huss. Ultimately, since we know that Marcus is willing to return to the role, are TPTB ready to welcome him back as Nikolas?

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General Hospital Spoilers: Martin Warns Michael To Think Twice Before Making His Next Move

Martin warns Michael about Willow
Martin warns Michael about Willow

Martin Gray has hell to pay! He gave up Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) to save himself. As a result, the bumbling attorney broke the client/attorney confidentiality laws. Furthermore,

Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) pulled a fast one on Nina’s attorney, and was able to get a recording of Martin’s confession. Michael has all the proof he needs to have Nina in his control. According to GH spoilers and rumors, Martin warns Michael to think twice before exposing Nina. Currently, all that Michael can think about is confronting his step mom, ultimately exposing her secret. However, there is one little detail that Michael overlooked.

The latest General Hospital promo indicates that Michael is ready to make his move. Additionally, GH rumors tease that Martin warns Michael about Willow. Her miraculous recovery and fresh start to life should be handled with care. Willow recently started to build a relationship with her mother, and she’s happy.

Will Michael want to take that away from his new bride? GH rumors claim that he reconsiders his plan and gives Nina a choice. Michael wants the final say when it fines to Nina’s interactions with Willow, Wiley, and Amelia. Will Nina accept in exchange for Michael’s silence?

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General Hospital Spoilers: Sonny’s Enemy List Grows, Scotty Becomes Sonny’s Newest Enemy

Scotty becomes Sonny’s enemy
Scotty becomes Sonny’s enemy

For an Attorney, one would think that he’d make more intelligent choices. Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) doesn’t seem to have much common sense despite his extensive knowledge about the American Judicial System.

Obviously, Scotty Baldwin knows the law. His extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as an attorney makes him one of Port Charles’s best. Although he often practices unethically, Scott manages to work the system in his client’s favor. For example, his recent success in Cyrus Renault’s (Jeff Kober) early release from Pentonville showcases Baldwin’s law skills. Somehow he managed to get a judge to overturn a criminal sentence. As a result, a dangerous killer walks free around Port Charles.

Apparently, Scott’s common sense isn’t as sharp as his ability to work the system. He might make slick moves in the courtroom but falls short when it comes to the streets. General Hospital rumors hint that Scott makes himself a target.

General Hospital spoilers tease that Sonny’s enemy list grows. Sonny is cracking down, and he’s on a mission to uncover any disloyal so-called allies. The last thing he has time for is unexpected enemies. Including those who remained indifferent for lack of association with involved parties. Consequently, Scotty becomes Sonny’s newest enemy as a result of his decision to represent Cyrus Renault.

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General Hospital News And Spoilers: Amanda Setton Spills The Tea On The New Brook Lynn Quartermaine

Amanda Setton reveals new Brook Lynn Quartermaine

My how time flies! It’s coming up on 4 years since Amanda Setton joined General Hospital. She made her GH debut as Brook Lynn Quartermaine on November 18th, 2019. Setton has since built a large fan base as the new Brook Lynn.

Now, four years later and GH fans are rooting for this young woman. Amanda has undeniably made this role her own after taking over from Adrianne Leon. Many years are between Leon’s GH exit and Setton’s debut. Reportedly, Adrianne Leon told Soaps Opera Digest in August of 2019 that she’d be happy to reprise her role as Brook Lynn Quartermaine. However, GH cast Setton in the role just a few months later.

BLQ has come a long way since her life as Ned (Wally Kurth) and Lois’s (Rena Sofer) daughter began. The new version of this Bensonhurst Beauty is just starting to bloom, and I think that we can thank Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and Detective Chase (Josh Swickard) for that. According to recent General Hospital news and spoilers, GH’s Amanda Setton gives an inside scoop to Soaps In Depth

Amanda Setton Spills The Tea, Reveals New Brook Lynn Quartermaine

It’s an exciting time for Setton’s character, Brook Lynn, aka BLQ! The Quartermaine family dysfunction is at a high point, but it’s nothing unfamiliar. Instead, the Q’s embrace the chaos and dysfunction. It’s almost like they need it to survive. General Hospital spoilers indicate that Lois’s return plays a major role in BLQ’s life. Consequently, the effects extend to other family members as well. Changes are ahead, starting with Brook Lynn. Setton reflects on BLQ’s storyline when she and Maxie did whatever it took to protect baby Bailey Lou from Maxie’s crazy baby daddy, Peter August (Wes Ramsey). She admitted, “I think that whole maternal scheme transformed Brook Lynn and softened her and showed us a completely different side of her,”

New Brook Lynn Quartermaine Amanda Setton

It was BLQ and Maxie’s bond, along with the song and dance she’s doing with Chase that contributed to the start of something new. “She has that trust with Chase and doesn’t really have it with anyone else,” Setton said. “She can’t trust her grandmother. Her father is not who he says he is [Ned’s slip and fall accident conveniently turned him into Eddie Maine]. She’s been fired from her job.

“She’s sort of in this transition time,” she clarified, “but, you know, she’s still got her grandmother’s streak in her! She’s reformed, but she’s still Brook Lynn Quartermaine.”

Thankfully, General Hospital news and spoilers reveal that fans can rest assured that Setton is sticking around. The new Brook Lynn Quartermaine may have a few tweaks, but she’s still true to her own heart!