Since his memorable role as Todd Manning on ABC’s One Life To Live, Roger Howarth has been an icon and fan-favorite. Despite OLTL’s 2012 cancellation, Roger’s popularity grew. That’s because he landed himself a role on ABC’s longstanding General Hospital. Fast forward to today and we all know the rest.
General Hospital news and spoilers report that Roger Howarth’s GH exit caused quite a stir. So much backlash for TPTB flood social media platforms. No one wanted to see Roger go, and now the GH Executives are receiving backlash for their decision not to renew Roger’s contract.
According to GH news, GH fans petition Roger Howarth’s return. It’s true that there is a change.org petition to get Roger back on General Hospital. Evidently, fans are just as dismayed by losing Austin Holt as they were when Franco Baldwin was suddenly killed. It’s obvious the that common denominator is Roger Howarth. He’s a beloved actor in the Daytime Television community and GH fans aren’t ready or willing to let him go.
Our friends over at the General Hospital Blog Facebook Page have helped us by finding the petition link. Thank You, Judith Sugiura and Nancy Melman for sharing the link in our comments section!
Dr. Austin Gatlin Holt was shot and left to die. Immediately, GH fans feared the worst for their beloved character’s fate. It’s no secret that Roger Howarth has a dedicated Dan following. That said, it doesn’t really matter which time he played, Howarth was welcomed with open arms.
General Hospital spoilers and rumors regarding Howarth’s GH status after Austin was shot. Many feared the worst for Austin, dreading his sudden death. Meanwhile, other GH rumors speculated that Austin would recover. But those weren’t the only GH rumors surrounding Austin’s shooting. Additionally, GH fans mentioned the fact that they’ve killed off Howarth’s roles in the past, just to bring him back to the canvas as someone entirely new.
General Hospital BREAKING News: Austin Holt Dies Roger Howarth Exits GH
Sadly, GH fan’s fears have come true. According to GH news reports, Roger Howarth confirmed that his time at General Hospital is over. He took to Instagram to share the news, along with his gratitude for his experience at General Hospital. So many had hoped that Austin would live. But the love for this character came over time. At first, many were skeptical of the Pautuck doctor and mourned Franco Baldwin’s unexpected demise. Then, Austin began to grow on GH fans despite the fizzled ikr attempt at romance with Maxie (Kirsten Storms). Finally, Austin and Ava’s storyline brought fans to the edge of their seats as Cyrus pulled the strings.
Roger Howarth will truly be missed as we regret to confirm his GH Exit.
It’s a good thing that Roger Howarth’s versatility is evident through in his performances. The roles he plays tend to change up like the wanderer trying to find themselves. Over the years Howard has played many different roles in daytime television. But his iconically known role is one soap fans will never forget. Undoubtedly, Roger’s portrayal of Todd Manning is one of the most recognized roles in the genre.
Furthermore, Howarth was brought on to play the iconic Franco after James Franco stepped away from the infamous role. Then, Roger’s portrayal of Franco’s unexpected demise shook the fans. Then lastly, Howarth returned yet again, this time as a mysterious a doctor from Pautuck, Dr. Austin Gatlin Holt. As it turns out, Austin is also a Quartermaine.
Last month General Hospital news reports confirmed Howarth’s upcoming GH exit. I’m early October, Roger addressed Austin’s departure and explained the nature of the exit. Thankfully, General Hospital spoilers reveal that they Austin isn’t gone for good. Despite the latest cliffhanger Friday episode, GH news and spoilers confirm that Dr. Austin Holt isn’t dead. Therefore, Roger Howarth’s GH exit is only temporary.
For the full story please check out our article that was shared on October 11th. Howarth’s explanation is posted below.
Daytime television star, Roger Howarth is best know for his iconic role on ABC’s One Life To Live. Sadly, the soap opera came to an end after over 43 years. Even after OLTL’s final episode in 2012, Roger Howarth’s portrayal of Todd Manning continued. That was went Howarth joined OLTL’s sister soap, the wildly popular General Hospital.
However, due to legal issues, the character names were prohibited for use at GH. Therefore, the story shifted, Todd Manning was no more, and Roger Howard with now James Franco’s replacement as Franco Baldwin. He won over fans despite the nature of the role, and circumstances lead to a personality revamp for Franco. Another twist and turn killed off Franco, which riffled a lot of fan’s feather. Alas, Howarth returns as the odd ball doctor, Dr. Austin Gatlin Holt, son of Jimmy Lee Holt.
According to General Hospital news reports, Howarth deals with another exit. Currently, Austin is in the thick of things. He’s involved with Sonny Corinthos’s enemy, which usually doesn’t turn out so well for the other side. Furthermore, he and Ava Jerome (Maura West) recently sparked a little something, but now she’s not so sure. Needless to say, Austin as a lot going on in Port Charles. So, why has he been missing from the canvas?
Roger Howarth Explains GH Exit
General Hospital news and spoilers report that Howarth took to social media to share a post that explains his absence, and announces his GH recturn. Below he explains that he was off for month due to Covid and an MRI on his knee. Feeling good and feeling inspired, Howarth inspires fans to challenge themselves this month.
Thankfully Roger is feeling in tip-top shape and is back to work at General Hospital! What’s in store for Austin and Ava, and all the danger that consumes them?
Kristen Alderson made a name for herself in one of the most memorable daytime T star roles. At just six years old, Alderson landed the role. From then she was known as Star Manning, daughter of the iconic couple, Todd Manning (Roger Howarth and Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva).
Sadly, One Life To Live ended in 2012. But according to GH news, Alderson joined the cast of General Hosoital. First, she continued her Llanview role and brought Star Manning to Port Charles. Then, due to legalities ABC was no longer permitted to use the. Jaya get names from OLTL and AMC. Thankfully, that’s not the case today.
Kristen Alderson Pregnant!
GH news reports confirm that Alderson’s boyfriend Taylor Crousore popped the question, and they became engaged on July 15th, 2023. Kristen and Taylor’s baby girl is expected in January of 2024!
Alderson joined General Hospital as a crossover from OLTL. However, Starr Manning didn’t stay in Port Charles for long due to legal issues with the network. That’s when the writers brought on Kiki Jerome. Ultimately, Alderson left GH and Kiki behind in 2020.
Congratulations to Kristen, Taylor, and their families on the upcoming birth of baby girl Coursore.
Port Charles is about to get interesting as Blair brings over some Llanview flare. If you enjoyed Kassie DePaiva’s first day in Port Charles, then you’re in for a treat.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Kassie DePaiva’s OLTL reunion with Roger Howarth (Todd Manning OLTL, Franco Baldwin/Austin Holt GH). Lucy (Lynn Herring) and Tracy (Jane Elliot) and Martin (Michael E. Knight) joined in on the fun too! Anything is possible with Blair in Port Charles. Not to mention, that handsome lawyer from Pine Valley is likely to pop back in. DePaiva and Howarth go way back as one of One Life to Live’s most popular super couple of all time. Todd and Blair were GH’s Sonny and Carly.
Blair Lands In Port Charles
General Hospital spoilers tease that it’s going to be a wild ride as Blair’s plans for Marty unravel. In the near future, Lucy learns the truth about Marty and the Deceptor. This makes Lucy questions whether or not she would even still want to marry Marty. After being lied to, and knowing that he’s capable of stealing ideas and mooching off of his ex-wife, how can she not question it?
Will Blair’s plan fail once Lucy finds out that Martin stole Blair’s idea and lied about it?
The majority of General Hospital views were shocked and heartbroken at Franco Baldwin’s (Roger Howarth) unexpected and seemingly unnecessary death. Oddly enough, GH recaps recall that a tumor caused Franco to terrorize and commit other heinous crimes.
At first GH fans had a hard time grasping where the storyline was headed because Franco appeared unredeemable. In fact, many questioned the decision to cast Roger in James Franco’s role. Howarth joined GH as Todd Manning after the cancellation of ABC’s OLTL. According to soap opera history, Roger became widely known as OLTL’s Todd Manning, as the role’s popularity continually grew. However, legal reasons prohibited the use of the character’s name after OLTL’s cancellation. That’s when GH axed Todd Manning but then brought Howarth back as a Franco recast.
Rogers’s version of Franco made the role his own but a remorseless killer just wasn’t working for the actor or for the fans. So instead of giving Howarth the act again, Franco was diagnosed with the brain tumor that caused him to be a psychopath. He in underwent a risky surgery to remove the tumor, and that’s when Franco’s life turned around. Finally, he was able to welcome love into his life.
After Franco’s death, General Hospital news and spoilers report Roger returned to GH as Dr. Austin Gatlin Holt in what was his third role on General Hospital. At this point, fans missed Roger so much that they’d take him any way that they could get him. Sadly, after only two and a half years, GH news and spoilers confirm Austin’s death and Howarth’s throw GH exit.
Is It Possible That Roger Howarth Returns As Franco Baldwin?
Is Roger holding onto the hope that Franco is in fact alive? Back in 2022, General Hospital news and spoilers share Howarth’s statement regarding the role. According to Soap Hub, Howarth revealed his thoughts when a fan presented the hypothetical. Could Franco Baldwin be alive?! He replied, “That’d be great, [unlikely] I really, really enjoyed playing Franco. I was really, really lucky to be part of [that story].” When reflecting on his work as Franco with co-stars Rebecca Herbst (Liz Webber), Kin Shriner (Scotty Baldwin), and William Lipton (Cameron Webber), Howarth spoke highly of his fellow actors. “To move in circles with those actors… every minute was a pleasure.”
According to GH spoilers, Howarth doesn’t think that it’s probable that Franco is alive. But that hasn’t stopped fans from holding onto hope. We loved Roger as Franco but we will take him any way we can get him! We are happy to see Roger Howarth playing Dr. Austin Holt.
Many changes are happening with the cast of General Hospital. Recently, shocking General Hospital news reports confirmed the exit of two major GH stars, Steve Burton as Jason Morgan, and Ingo Rademacher as Jasper “Jax” Jacks.
Fans were caught off guard but learned the details of the exits surrounding the mandate which took effect on November 1st.
Following the news of Burton and Rademacher’s GH departures, General Hospital spoilers reveal a daytime soap vet will be joining the cast of GH.
General Hospital comings and goings reports claim One Life To Live star, Trevor St. John has been cast in a role on GH. Trevor St. John played Todd Manning when Roger Howarth stepped away from the role. St. John’s character was then revealed as Todd’s twin brother, Victor Lord Jr.
General Hospital rumors claim Trevor may have been hired as a recast for either Ingo Rademacher as Jax, or Steve Burton as Jason. Other rumors claim he may have been hired for the role of Jeff Webber.
General Hospital news reports have not confirmed the claims regarding Trevor St. John. We will keep you posted on any further developments.
The role of Franco Baldwin (Roger Howarth), played by OLTL and GH’s, Roger Howarth, came to an abrupt and unexpected end when he was killed by Poet Charles super villain, Peter August (Wes Ramsey).
General Hospital news reports confirmed that although the character, Franco Baldwin, was indeed killed with no chance of resurrection, or was also confirmed that Baldwin’s portrayer, Roger Howarth, was exiting General Hospital only temporarily.
General Hospital rumors speculated the return of Howarth to possibly resurface the OLTL and GH character persona, Todd Manning. Those GH rumors were later squashed, revealing that TPTB did not want to bring Manning back on the canvas since his character was involved in the rape storyline surrounding Marty Saybrooke (Susan Haskell). Howarth also stepped into the role of Franco Baldwin after actor James Franco played the part which also involved a dark side, and alleged rape.
General Hospital spoilers finally reveal the identity of Howarth new role on GH, as his return debut aired on May 27th. Roger is now playing the role of a doctor named, Austin. So far he has delivered Maxie Jones’s (Kirsten Storms), baby in the woods. Austin seems much different than Franco. We don’t know much about him yet, but from the first impression he gave, there seems to be a lot more light, as opposed to the dark past Franco had.
How do you feel about Roger’s new role? Could there be a future for Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) with a man who looks just like her late husband?
Franco Baldwin‘s (Roger Howarth’s) unexpected death brought shock waves through GH fans. The fans watched attentively while at the edge of their seats as it became more apparent that Franco’s death was for real.
Thankfully, General Hospital news and General Hospital comings and goings reported that Howarth would not be leaving General Hospital, permanently.
General Hospital spoilers revealed Howarth would return to the daytime drama, but not as Franco Baldwin, and not as the iconic character, Todd Manning.
In a recent interview on Soap Opera Digest,GH writers have revealed that actor Roger Howarth will make a memorable return for May Sweeps. The writers disclosed, “Roger Howarth will make an extremely memorable debut; he will bare his face and perhaps more when he returns this May.”
General Hospital spoilers confirm Roger bares more than his face! What will his rerun debut bring forth to Port Charles?!
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