General Hospital Message Board

Who's Coming
Stephen A. Smith (Brick): Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) associate is back on the Port Charles scene this week, and will share scenes with multiple characters — including Jordan (Tanisha Harper), with whom he started flirting last year. What will Brick’s presence mean for her potential romance with Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson)?

Who's Going
Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos): Fans have known this day was coming since Daytime Emmy-winner Duell announced in November 2024 that he had decided to exit the show: barring a last-minute preemption, the actor puts in his last GH appearance on Tuesday, January 21. Duell’s Port Charles debut took place on April 10, 2010, after he was tapped to succeed Drew Garrett in the pivotal role of Carly’s (Laura Wright) firstborn. In breaking the news of his impending departure, Duell shared on Instagram, “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show. This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I’m beyond grateful to [Executive Producer] Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey. To all the fans: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and for letting Michael Corinthos be a part of your lives.” Valentini said in a post to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after Duell’s announcement, “There are no plans to recast his role at this time, but you never know in daytime.”

Real-Life Status
Brotherly Love: Vinessa Antoine (ex-Jordan Ashford, GH) posted that she was searching for her brother, who had been missing for a month, and a few days later told her followers on Instagram that he had been located. She began her message with the following words: “The good news? He’s alive. I’m processing the rest. Thank you to everyone who posted and messaged me. The rest if up to G-D. I believe there is a bigger plan.” In the caption next to it she wrote, “Hold space and grace for families struggling with mental health and addiction. ❤️ We will press on and keep praying for my bro. No more searching but I will never give up hope.” She updated it one more time with a video of him cooking saying, “He’s good. Like…really kind. Deep inside. Hidden behind this mysterious, scary, dark world of addiction. I don’t understand it. But i’m learning. You are loved bro. We’re here when you’re ready.” Several of Antoine’s friends in the daytime community commented to express their relief, including Finola Hughes (Anna, GH), who wrote, “I am so glad Vinessa. Love and a whole lot of 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻,” and Tamara Braun (Ava, DAYS, who overlapped with Antoine while she was playing Kim on GH), who posted, “Oh Vinessa, thank goodness. Sending you, your brother and your entire family love and healing energy. 🩷🙏📿🩷.”

Industry News
Daytime Makes A Difference Zoom, which was co-hosted by GH stars Josh Kelly (Cody) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), had many soap stars talking about their experience during the Los Angeles fires and what they love about their city this past Sunday, January 19. The event raised $28,875 for three different charities: World Central Kitchen, the Pasadena Humane Society, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Anderson posted on Instagram, “We are so grateful to everyone that bought tickets, all the actors that joined, and all the people that got the word out! Thank you for making today so successful!”