Port Charles, New York is bracing for a significant change as actress Kelly Monaco prepares to exit her role as Sam McCall on the popular soap opera General Hospital. Monaco, a longtime cast member since 2003, has filmed over 2,200 episodes of the show and received acclaim for her performance with two Daytime Emmy nominations. Additionally, Monaco ventured into the world of dance and emerged victorious during the first season of Dancing with the Stars.
The news of Monaco’s departure was initially reported by Soap Opera Network, marking a surprising turn of events for fans of the show. This sudden exit echoes a similar incident on CBS’s The Bold & the Beautiful earlier this year when another beloved character was abruptly written off the series, much to the dismay of viewers and the actress involved.
General Hospital is currently undergoing a period of transition, with changes in the writing team and casting decisions reshaping the direction of the show. Recent announcements have revealed the departure of co-head writer Patrick Mulcahey and the return of Chris Van Etten to lead the writing staff alongside Elizabeth Korte.
In a recent development, actor Sawandi Wilson, known for his role in Star Trek: Discovery, is set to join the General Hospital cast as a character named Isaiah. Wilson’s addition to the show promises to bring a new dynamic to the storyline, particularly with his character’s rumored connection to Jonathan Jackson’s Lucky. Fans can anticipate Wilson’s debut episode scheduled to air on August 26th, adding further intrigue and excitement to the ongoing narrative of the series.