General Hospital Comings and Goings: BIG Returns And BIG Exits!

Who’s coming and who’s going from General Hospital (GH)?

Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in con-tract, recurring or day player roles?

Are any well remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join the General Hospital fold in surprise new parts?

Here’s the latest casting news from the ABC soap.

The week of July 9, 2018
Chloe Lanier has reportedly wrapped up taping as Michael’s (Chad Duell) bad girl baby mama, Nelle Benson. The actress, who joined GH in July 2016, has decided not to renew her contract and will pursue other options.

Meanwhile, Leslie Charleson is finally heading back to the soap as Monica Quartermaine. She begins taping on July 23, which should put her back on air by mid-August. Charleson had to take a medical leave from the soap to recover from a fall. During her absence, the Q family matriarch has been portrayed by Patty McCormack

Tequan Richmond is slated to pop in as TJ Ashford, this week. He’ll share scenes with his TV mama Vinessa Antoine (Jordan), who’s preparing for her wedding.

Finola Hughes is off the canvas as Anna for the summer, while she takes her annual vacation. The character hasn’t been heard from since heading to the airport with a limo driver who was toting a gun.

General Hospital (GH) airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings for airtimes.