General Hospital (GH) spoilers suggest a flurry of casting activity during the week of June 16-20. Find out whos’ coming and who’s going from the ABC soap over the next five days and beyond, below.
Goodbye Jonathan Jackson
General Hospital spoilers state that after a mere nine months, Jonathan Jackson is exiting the daytime drama, as Lucky Spencer left town once again this past week.
The actor originally debuted in 1993, at 11 years old, and played the character on and off until 2011; he also re-appeared for a brief storyline in 2015.
There were also Lucky recasts in the mix during this time, with Jacob Young playing Lucky from 2000 to 20003, and then Greg Vaughan from 2003 to 2009.
With that said, Lucky returned in August 2024 and unfortunately had to bid adieu this past week. Jackson told TV Insider the reason for the exit was the commute, as he lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and the show films in Los Angeles, California.
The travel placed too heavy a burden on Jackson and his family life. Still, this doesn’t mean fans won’t necessarily see Lucky pop by now and again in the future, so only time will tell.
Welcome To PC, Erika Slezak
As GH fans say goodbye to a soap legend, they’ll also be welcoming one into the fold. One Life to Live’s Erika Slezak, who played Viki Lord, has inked a short-term contract with the ABC soap.
There’s no information on who she’ll play; however, it’s been confirmed that viewers can expect to see her enter the canvas this fall.
Martin Grey’s Comeback
General Hospital fans were pleasantly surprised during the week of June 9-13 when Michael E. Knight returned to storylines as he reprised his Martin Grey role. Unfortunately, Martin is down on his luck as his ex-wives have drained his bank account, and he’s now living with his sister, Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis).
Audiences can expect to see Martin once again this coming week, and likely more and more in the days and months ahead.
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yes I'll miss seeing Lucky played byJonathan Jackson on screen he brings a lot to GH I know if he would have stayed on the show there would have been a happy ever after for him and Liz. I understand JJ has his music career family and the commute being hectic Jonathan Jackson is the best Lucky if they have to recast him when he brings his son home I do understand hopefully they would find a good fit that can act exactly like him and looks familiar with that same swag