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John Oliver Signs on for Dual Soap Roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives
entertainment11 days ago

John Oliver Signs on for Dual Soap Roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives

John Oliver revealed on Last Week Tonight that he will appear on two daytime soaps, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. General Hospital will feature a three-episode arc airing July 2, 3, and 6, while Days of Our Lives will air his appearances on August 11, 12, and 14. Oliver has already taped a week of DOOL episodes and described the gig as a huge honor; ABC confirmed a significant guest role on GH and praised his performance, fulfilling his fan-backed dream of joining a soap world.

John Oliver Takes Center Stage in General Hospital and Days of Our Lives
entertainment11 days ago

John Oliver Takes Center Stage in General Hospital and Days of Our Lives

John Oliver will appear in substantial guest roles on General Hospital (July 2, 3, 6) and Days of Our Lives (Aug. 11, 12, 14), fulfilling his long-running dream to act in soaps; producers praise his professionalism and say he’ll play an integral, face-forward character that intersects with ongoing Port Charles storylines.

Dean Martin’s blunt ‘Run’ redirected John Stamos toward TV stardom
entertainment26 days ago

Dean Martin’s blunt ‘Run’ redirected John Stamos toward TV stardom

John Stamos sought career guidance from Dean Martin about leaving General Hospital to pursue comedy, and Martin’s blunt answer—“Run”—allegedly pushed him away from soap operas and toward the television roles that would eventually lead to Full House, with context about Martin’s solitary dining habits provided by his daughter; Stamos’s path after the advice included notable TV credits and ultimately enduring fame.

Kate Mansi Bids Farewell to Kristina on General Hospital, Door Remains Open
entertainment1 month ago

Kate Mansi Bids Farewell to Kristina on General Hospital, Door Remains Open

Kate Mansi is exiting General Hospital after a three-year run as Kristina Corinthos-Davis, a decision she calls “very difficult” to accommodate travel for her husband’s overseas work and to pursue new projects. Her final GH episode was filmed in April and will air through June, with Kristina set to receive big news on May 26. The exit will cut short the Ethan–Kristina storyline, but showrunner Frank Valentini says the door is always open for her return. Mansi, a Daytime Emmy winner who previously starred on Days of Our Lives and even directed GH episodes, joined GH in 2023 to succeed Lexi Ainsworth and has helped shape Kristina’s arc before stepping away.

Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After Three-Year Run
entertainment1 month ago

Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After Three-Year Run

Kate Mansi is leaving General Hospital after three years as Kristina Corinthos Davis, with her final episodes set to air in June. The departure was first reported by Soap Opera Network and confirmed by showrunner Frank Valentini. Mansi joined GH in 2023 after a nine-year run on Days of Our Lives, has directed two GH episodes, and has Daytime Emmy recognition from past work; Valentini said the door is always open for her to return.

Kate Mansi Bids Farewell to General Hospital, Plotting New Adventures
entertainment1 month ago

Kate Mansi Bids Farewell to General Hospital, Plotting New Adventures

Kate Mansi confirms she is leaving General Hospital after three years as Kristina Corinthos-Davis to pursue new projects and travel opportunities tied to her husband’s abroad-focused series. GH will not recast Kristina, and the show plans to address her character’s next steps in upcoming episodes. A former Emmy winner from Days of Our Lives, Mansi highlights her LGBTQ+ and endometriosis storylines and expresses gratitude to ABC and the writers for the meaningful run.

Kate Mansi Bids Kristina Farewell as General Hospital Exits
entertainment1 month ago

Kate Mansi Bids Kristina Farewell as General Hospital Exits

Daytime Emmy winner Kate Mansi has exited General Hospital after three years portraying Kristina Davis-Corinthos, wrapping filming in April and likely departing with a June air date. Executive producer Frank Valentini says the door is always open for her return, while Mansi explains she needs the flexibility to pursue new projects and travel due to her husband’s abroad-producing work. Kristina’s storyline has been on the back burner, and there’s no word yet on a recast. Mansi previously starred on Days of Our Lives as Abigail Deveraux and won a Daytime Emmy in 2017.

Steve Burton accuses ex of manipulation in custody battle over their kids
celebrity-news2 months ago

Steve Burton accuses ex of manipulation in custody battle over their kids

General Hospital star Steve Burton claims his ex-wife Sheree Gustin manipulated visitation amid their custody fight, sharing March texts alleging she blocked his time with their 11-year-old daughter Brooklyn and argued about summer plans; he’s asked a judge to enforce their December 2023 custody order and sanction Gustin for alleged interference. The exes share Brooklyn, Jack (20) and Makena (22); Burton remarried Michelle Lundstrom in May 2025.

Soap Star Kirsten Storms Faces Emergency Restraining Order Over Mental Health Concerns
entertainment2 months ago

Soap Star Kirsten Storms Faces Emergency Restraining Order Over Mental Health Concerns

Ex-General Hospital star Kirsten Storms was granted an emergency restraining order by her ex-husband Brandon Barash, who says she is in a mental health crisis and that their 12-year-old daughter is at risk. In court papers, Barash alleges Storms has faced housing instability, frequently changing hotel rooms because she believes someone is following her and their child; he also claims she owes him $5,000 and told him in 2025 she was experiencing delusions and hallucinations and was hospitalized. Storms currently has supervised visitation, and a judge will review the order’s status later this week. Reps for Storms and Barash did not comment.