Bombshell News! Carolyn Hennesy’s final reveal, Kelly Monaco’s 3-year contract revealed General Hospital Spoilers
In the ever-changing world of daytime television, cast shakeups are par for the course. But few could have predicted the wave of shock that swept through the General Hospital fandom in the summer of 2024.
After more than two decades on the ABC soap, Kelly Monaco—beloved for her portrayal of Sam McCall—was abruptly let go. The initial rumors were hard enough to process. The confirmation was even more gut-wrenching.
Sam McCall’s Character Was Written Off The Show
For a character so deeply woven into the GH narrative, Sam’s sendoff was nothing short of dramatic. In a plot twist that both startled and saddened longtime viewers, Sam was written off the show—fatally.
Her final storyline saw her selflessly donate a portion of her liver to Lulu Spencer, only to be killed by Cyrus (Jeff Kober) while recuperating in the hospital.
The dramatic exit not only stunned fans but was designed to make way for Lulu’s return—now recast with Alexa Havins.
But despite Sam McCall’s heartbreaking end, the question lingers: is this really the end of the road for Kelly Monaco on General Hospital?
Carolyn Hennesy Reflects on Kelly’s Departure
Nearly a year has passed, and Kelly’s departure is still a hot topic among fans—and even among her former castmates. Actress Carolyn Hennesy, who plays the sharp-tongued attorney Diane Miller, recently opened up about the impact Monaco’s exit had on her and the broader GH family.
“Well, the fans have a right to be upset because she was on the show, I think, for 21 years,” Hennesy told The Mirror.
And while the reasons behind the decision remain murky—“I had no idea why Kelly Monaco was let go”—her affection for the actress was crystal clear. “Everybody I know loved working with her,” she said.
What made Monaco such a joy to work with? According to Hennesy, it was the rare ability to make her laugh. “One of the great joys was to make Kelly Monaco laugh because she was an intense chick. But she and I loved laughing together, and so I miss her.”
Could Sam McCall Return from the Dead?
It’s clear Monaco’s absence has left a void—not just among fans, but on set as well. Yet in true soap opera fashion, endings are rarely permanent. Even death, it seems, can be a revolving door.
“There’s no reason that who knows, we may see her again. You never know. You never know,” Hennesy added with a hopeful tone. “So there’s always that kind of anticipatory thing.”
Indeed, if there’s one thing GH fans know well, it’s that no one is ever truly gone. Despite petitions and a digital billboard in Times Square, ABC didn’t reverse its decision. Kelly Monaco’s last official episode aired on November 1, 2024, where Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) bid a tearful farewell to his fiancée. Yet hope persists.
A New Chapter with ‘Bad Bunnies’ Podcast
For now, Monaco appears to be moving forward. She’s venturing into the podcast world with Bad Bunnies, a project she’s collaborating on with Shanna Moakler. The podcast hasn’t launched yet, but she’s hinted it might be the platform where she finally opens up about the circumstances surrounding her GH exit.
Fans are eagerly waiting to hear her side of the story, though some have urged caution. “I hope she talks about GH. I want all the tea. That said, maybe she doesn’t want to burn too many bridges in case she ever returns,” one fan posted on social media.
That last sentiment captures it all. In the world of soap operas—and perhaps in real life, too—never say never. Kelly Monaco may have stepped away from Port Charles, but her presence still lingers. And who knows? In a genre where anything can happen, maybe Sam McCall isn’t gone for good.
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