General HospitalComings & Goings

In the Friday September 18 episode of General Hospital, Emma Samms reprised her role as Holly Sutton, who was shown locked in a cell and being held by Rudge’s boss. Samms first appeared in the role in 1982 and was last seen in 2015. While we wait for the drama to unfold, take a look at our speculation on Robert vs. Ethan — and where Holly’s fate fits into the mix.

– Amy Mistretta

Fans saw a familiar face on today’s September 17 episode of General Hospital. Alicia Leigh Willis reprised her role of Courtney Matthews, who died after giving birth back in 2006, in order to help her father Mike Corbin pass over to the other side. Willis created the role in 2001 and turned up as Courtney’s spirit throughout the years until 2015.

– Amy Mistretta

David S. Lee returned to General Hospital in the Tuesday September 15 episode as Winston Rudge in scenes with Robert and Olivia in Monte Carlo. Lee last appeared on General Hospital in March 2017 as a pawn shop owner who later turned out to be Olivia Jerome’s henchman.

– Amy Mistretta

Joe Flanigan has left his role as Dr. Neil Byrne on General Hospital. Neil died in Alexis’ bed and last appeared on Tuesday September 1. Flanigan originated the role on February 8, 2019.

– Amy Mistretta

All My Children alum, who played Jenny Gardner, Kim Delaney has been cast on General Hospital in a mystery role, as reported by Deadline. She will begin taping scenes on Wednesday September 9 with her debut episode airing later this month or early October. Delaney has appeared in numerous crime series over the years, such as NYPD Blue. Stay tuned.

– Amy Mistretta

Chloe Lanier has exited General Hospital as Nelle Benson – for the time being. After Nelle went over a cliff on Thursday August 27, a body wasn’t found and she was presumed, by some, to be dead. However, this is a soap – and this is Nelle we are talking about – so never say never… We will update readers with dates should the actress bring her character ‘back from the edge’.

– Amy Mistretta

Nathan Parsons will be heading back to General Hospital as Ethan Lovett, son of Holly Sutton and Luke Spencer, as first reported by Soap Opera Digest, beginning Thursday September 17. The actor has played the role on and off from 2009 until 2015 and last appeared in July of that year. With Holly’s death a mystery, it’s safe to say Ethan will be embroiled in that storyline. Outside of daytime, Parsons currently plays Max Evans on Roswell, New Mexico.

– Amy Mistretta

Vernee Watson will once again make a return to General Hospital as Stella Henry. Watson was last seen on GH on March 13 and will appear this time during the week of September 14. Given all of the lies Jordan (Briana Nicole Henry) is keeping from Curtis (Donnell Turner), if Aunt Stella finds out, she won’t be too happy.

– Amy Mistretta

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is heading back to General Hospital as Sonny Corinthos’ trustworthy security adviser, Brick. Smith last appeared on General Hospital a few times in 2019. Keep an eye out for his brief return in the beginning of September.

– Amy Mistretta

Paulina Lule returned as Valerie Spencer on General Hospital on August 28, 2020. Valerie arrived at the cabin in the woods to investigate Nelle’s kidnapping of Wiley. She was last seen in Port Charles on June 12, 2019.