Why is someone else playing Sam on General Hospital?

The talented actress stepped in temporarily to help play the role after fan-favorite Kelly Monaco
Kelly Monaco
Kelly Marie Monaco (born May 23, 1976) is an American actress, model, and reality television personality, best known for her portrayal of Sam McCall on the ABC soap opera General Hospital and as the first season winner of the reality TV competition series Dancing with the Stars.
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was forced to step back due to health reasons
. While seeing someone else in the role was an adjustment on Tuesday's episodes, many fans were impressed by Linday's performance and are looking forward to seeing more.
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Why is there a new actress playing Sam on General Hospital?

Following Monaco's temporary leave from GH in July of 2020, actress Lindsay Hartley portrayed Sam McCall until Monaco's return. Monaco resumed her role as Sam on August 18, 2020. Hartley filled in for Monaco as Sam again on February 3, 2022.
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Did they change Sam on General Hospital?

Kelly Monaco has been playing Sam on GH since 2003, although in the summer of 2020 she was temporarily replaced with Lindsay Hartley, and then in January 2022, Hartley stepped in again for a handful of episodes. But no matter what trouble Sam finds herself in, she always comes out the other side stronger than ever!
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Why does Sam on General Hospital look different?

Her mom said she was having breathing problems. Allergic reactions can make the sufferer swell up quite a bit. I noticed that she had what looked like a cold sore on her upper lip when she came back.
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Who is the new actress playing Sam on General Hospital?

Kelly Marie Monaco (born May 23, 1976) is an American actress, model, and reality television personality, best known for her portrayal of Sam McCall on the ABC soap opera General Hospital and as the first season winner of the reality TV competition series Dancing with the Stars.
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Is Kelly Monaco on General Hospital leaving?

Good news Sam fans! Soaps In Depth has reported that Kelly Monaco contacted them to say she re-signed her contract for another year. Updated August 11: Daytime Emmy Awards Executive Producer, Jim Romanovich, joined the conversation by tweeting: “Kelly Monaco is not going anywhere.
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How is Sam a Cassadine on General Hospital?

She is the daughter of crime lord Julian Jerome and attorney Alexis Davis. She is the half-sister of Kristina Corinthos Davis and Molly Lansing-Davis, the eldest granddaughter of Mikkos Cassadine and the step-granddaughter of Helena Cassadine.
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Is Sam on General Hospital pregnant in real life?

While the award-nominated actress isn't very public about her love life, that hasn't stopped fans wondering if she has some happy news to share. Is Kelly Monaco pregnant? Right now – the answer appears to be no.
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Why was Sydney Mikayla replaced on General Hospital?

Last week, word came in that Sydney Mikayla planned to leave her role as Port Charles' Trina and General Hospital behind in order to focus on college. It was then revealed that the ABC soap had recast the part with Tabyana Ali.
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Is Brett leaving General Hospital?

Her most recent stint, which began in September 2020, seemed like it might be more permanent, but in August 2022, it was announced she would be exiting once more by the end of the year, though her final scenes actually aired in January 2023.
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Is Nina leaving General Hospital 2022?

“May the Force be with her” was all we could say as the UCLA freshman revealed in March 2022 that she was leaving her role of Trina to focus on college.
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Are Carly and Peter from General Hospital dating in real life?

Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey, who play Carly Corinthos and Peter August, are two General Hospital co-stars who are currently in a relationship. Wright recently talked about the “best first date” she had with Ramsey.
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Is Esme Prince Felicia's daughter?

Esme Prince's birth parents are Felicia Scorpio and Ryan Chamberlain. Felicia may regret her wish for another child when she learns her daughter is one of General Hospital's youngest villains. Since Esme's arrival in Port Charles in August 2021, she's been stirring up trouble.
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Is Dante from General Hospital married in real life?

On November 1, 2009, Zamprogna married his longtime girlfriend, Linda Leslie, in Los Angeles. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Anbilliene, on October 19, 2010. They welcomed their second daughter, Eliana, on December 30, 2012. Their third daughter, Adeline Pauline, was born on May 17, 2015.
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Has Sam on GH lost weight?

Sam tried the medical weight loss program at Riverside Weight Loss. As a result, he recently lost 40 pounds!
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Who is Willows real mother on General Hospital?

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nina Learns She is Willow's Biological Mother From Carly. In a moment GH fans have been waiting for, Friday's episode brought with it Carly (Laura Wright) finally admitting to Nina (Cynthia Watros), that her arch-nemesis is actually the biological mother of Willow Tate (Katelyn MacMullen).
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Who is the father of Sam's daughter on General Hospital?

The two return to Port Charles. Soon after, Sam finds out she's pregnant. She and Jason have a paternity test done, which establishes Jason as the father.
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Did they replace Spencer on General Hospital?

Chavez took over the part of Spencer from actor Nicolas Bechtel, so fans weren't immediately thrilled with the recasting decision. "Some of the fans didn't like me at first because I'm a recast. There was an actor who played my character before me," he says.
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What happened to the original Carly on General Hospital?

After leaving General Hospital, Brown guest-starred on several television series, including Crossing Jordan, Strong Medicine and Without a Trace. She returned to daytime in the role of Julia Morrisey Larrabee on As the World Turns from August 2004 to March 2005, in which she appeared in 109 episodes.
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What actor has been on General Hospital the longest?

The longest-running cast member is Leslie Charleson, who has portrayed Monica Quartermaine since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas.
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Who is the new woman on General Hospital 2022?

Alley Mills is arguably best known for her role as Pamela Douglas on The Bold and the Beautiful but will now be joining the GH family. The news was first reported on October 7, 2022, but details on her character are still unclear.
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Who is the new girl at the hospital on General Hospital?

Portia Robinson. The role was originated by actress Tiana Le from June 23, 2017 to March 5, 2018. Sydney Mikayla portrayed the role from February 20, 2019 to March 17, 2022. Tabyana Ali took over the role on March 25, 2022.
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Did Trina get replaced on General Hospital?

Although Mikayla seemed to be able to juggle GH with her college studies, the actress eventually decided to focus on her education and the role was recast in March 2022 with Tabyana Ali.
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Are there any real life couples on General Hospital?

Michael Saucedo and Rebecca Herbst met on the set of General Hospital and were married in 2001. They have three children together.
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