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A GENERAL Hospital actor has confirmed his exit from the soap opera amid cast change.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez, 24, announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is done playing Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital.
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that GH gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors, and fellow actors,” he tweeted.
However, the soap opera actor teased he might return to the program in the future.
“[Executive Producer] Frank Valentini is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show,” he added.
“While there are no current plans for me to return, we are still talking very openly about future possibilities for Spencer in Port Charles.”
In late April, fans suspected the star’s departure after the show’s opening credits removed his moniker.
It is unclear how the Daytime Emmy Award winner will return due to his character’s fate left in a cliffhanger.
Viewers last saw Nicholas on the show in late January.
During his finale episode, Spencer seemingly died after being injected with a deadly drug.
Spencer fell off the boat and sank into the Seine River in France.
Sources close to production told TVLine star will not be replaced.
The Crushed actor joined the cast of GH in 2021.
A month before his last installment aired, Nicholas took a leave of absence and started shooting Monster with Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.
During the second season, he will portray Lyle Gernandez of the Mendez Brothers – the two brothers were convicted of killing their parents.
The first season starred X-Men: Days of Future Past actor Evan Peters as the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
In mid-January, Nicholas uploaded the teaser trailer for Monster Season 2 onto Instagram.
‘MY OWN GUY’
In early July 2023, the TV star opened up to People about how the soap opera impacted his career.
“Before the show, I was selling cars in Florida. I live across the country now. I was driving my dad’s old Jeep and now, I’m sitting in a car that I paid for,” Nicholas shared.
“This show has given me the opportunity to become my own guy.”
“It’s also given me the gift few people get in life,” he continued.
“The privilege to earn an income doing what I love to do every single day.”
“If I’m not the luckiest guy in the world, I’ve got to be damned close,” Nicholas concluded.
In February, actress Eden McCoy returned to her role as Josslyn Jacks and replaced Courtney Fulk, who filled in during her sabbatical.
Despite the success in ratings, it has been a turbulent time for the network; several longtime anchors have been ousted and there was a major restructuring this past February. Keep reading to learn more about the network’s latest departure.
Who’s leaving ABC News?
Who’s leaving ABC News? ABC News president Kim Godwin announced her departure from the network in an internal memo sent to colleagues on May 5. Godwin first came on as president in 2021, becoming the first black woman to lead a major American network’s broadcast news division.
“I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin told staffers. “I have been fortunate and blessed enough to have done almost every job there is in this business … But after considerable reflection, I’m certain it’s the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what’s most important for me and my family.”
Her abrupt exit comes not long after the network reorganized in February and appointed veteran journalist Debra OConnell to a newly created position that oversees the news network. Just a few days before Godwin’s swift exit, CNN reported that OConnell conducted a review of Godwin’s performance and had voiced dissatisfaction with her leadership in a private conversation. According to the outlet, OConnell “pointed to a slew of problems that have materialized on Godwin’s watch, faulting the embattled ABC News chief for her hands-off leadership style, which she believes has allowed problems to fester.”
Morale at ABC News has allegedly suffered since Godwin came on board, with anonymous employees expressing their frustrations with her leadership to CNN. “She has to take swift moves,” one staffer said of OConnell, adding: “People there are restless. They are extremely frustrated.”
Godwin’s three year-run has also included several public challenges and scandals. In 2022, former GMA3 hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were suspended and eventually fired folling an internal investigation into their workplace romance. In late April 2024, GMA meteorologist Rob Marciano was ousted after multiple staffers allegedly made complaints about his behavior and “anger management issues.”
Following the restructuring, Godwin reported to OConnell, along with Chad Matthews, president of ABC Owned Television Stations. It is not yet known who will replace her.
