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General Hospital Fans Blame Writers for Kelly Monaco's Exit

Published 3 weeks ago on Jan 16, 2025

General Hospital Fans React to Kelly Monaco’s Shock Exit, Blame Writers for Sam McCall's Departure.

Fans of General Hospital are still reeling from the unexpected news of Kelly Monaco’s departure from the soap opera after an impressive 21-year run as Sam McCall. Since the announcement that Monaco’s character will be written off later this year, many viewers have expressed frustration, blaming the show's writing team for the character’s decline in recent years.

Monaco’s exit was confirmed by Soap Opera Network, which reported that ABC had made the decision to terminate the 48-year-old actress’s role, leaving Monaco "blind-sided" by the move. Kelly Monaco, who has been with General Hospital since 2003, initially gained fame playing Sam, the daughter of mob boss Julian Jerome and attorney Alexis Davis. Over the years, Sam evolved from a rebellious con artist to a private investigator, and Monaco earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her role in 2006.

Fans have voiced their disappointment on social media, with many blaming the show’s writers for Sam’s lackluster storylines in recent years. One Reddit user commented, "I feel like the issues with her character are the fault of the writers and writers team transitions. She’s a great actress but they haven’t utilized her in any meaningful or interesting way in a long time."

Another fan shared their frustration, stating, "Sam is one of the best characters and Kelly a long-time vet. This is horrible." Several viewers have vowed to boycott General Hospital if Sam is indeed written off, with one writing, "If Sam/Kelly go, I will never watch General Hospital again."

As of now, Kelly Monaco has not publicly commented on her exit from the series.

General Hospital Cast Shake-Up: Three New Characters Coming to Port Charles

With Kelly Monaco's departure looming, General Hospital is set for a major cast shake-up. The show is introducing three new characters to Port Charles, including Gerard, played by newcomer Emmanuel Jalbert. Gerard’s storyline will intertwine with Lucky Spencer’s (Jonathan Jackson) return to the show, and he will be involved in a mission to infiltrate the Pikeman organization to rescue another new character, Dr. Isaiah.

Isaiah will be portrayed by Sawandi Wilson, known for his role in Star Trek: Discovery. Wilson confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing his excitement about joining the General Hospital cast. "Port Charles Wha Gwan!" he captioned his post, using a Jamaican phrase that means "What’s going on?"

Finally, actor Carlo Rota, known for his roles in 24, Jane the Virgin, and Little Mosque on the Prairie, will also be joining the cast in an undisclosed role.

Despite the excitement surrounding new cast members, some fans are questioning the decision to let go of long-time characters like Kelly Monaco’s Sam. One Reddit user commented, "But they’re also firing someone who wouldn’t take a pay cut??? Make it make sense!" Others have pointed out that General Hospital has previously undergone cast changes, citing the departure of Steve Burton and Ingo Rademacher during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As General Hospital prepares for more twists and turns, viewers will have to wait and see how these new characters will impact the lives of those in Port Charles, and whether Kelly Monaco’s absence will leave a void in the beloved soap.

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