It could be really great if Wes was recast as Jax and they sparked. General Hospital Comings And Goings: Fan Favorite Returns, Frenemy Will Be Back To Settle Scores. Heather tells Todd that Victor can't be saved. In June 2004, Heather returns to Port Charles, claiming she wants to reconnect with her family, including the returned-from-the-dead Lesley Webber. She covers soap opera and reality TV beats. The May 18, 2021, issue of Soap Opera Digest reports the actor is back on the set filming scenes. Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) watched her wicked nephew draw his final breath. Franco and Liz finally become intimate with one another after they've been going back and forth on how they feel about one another for so long. Luke and Laura will have to continue their epic romance in the afterlife. After Heather and Tracy have Edward committed, Luke helps bring Heather's schemes to light. General Hospital (GH) Comings And Goings: Roger Howarth Back This Month, The Young And The Restless (Y&R) Spoilers: Adam And Victor Get Their Own Episode. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers: The Cops Search for Nikolas! But that character was problematic since he was always perceived as a rapist and true psychopath. Burton has played the character on the ABC daytime soap opera off and on since 1991, but on the Nov. 19 episode, a tunnel on Cassadine Island collapsed on Jason, and he's now presumed dead. In 1979, Heather begins her next scheme attempting to drive Diana Taylor insane in hopes of gaining custody of her son. Could she extend her vacation, or choose to work from Nixon Falls for a little while? Robin Mattson Brings Wacky Mess, Heather Webber BACK to General Hospital! This would cause a ton of conflict between Ava and Nikolas, and create a lot of chaos for the family as a whole. Could he try to attack Reeves? The role of GH's Nikolas Cassadine is now being played by Five Y&R writers let go, Josh Griffith to assume their duties, Lindsay Arnold discusses her decision to step away from role as DAYS' Allie. Can boardroom plots make for good soapy story? . [5] O'Brien was offered the chance to reprise the role in 1980 but refused. Finn examined her and revealed that she had somehow contracted a flesh-eating disease usually found in the tropics. Its also been indicted that Franco will not return alive during Howarths next run with the show. Jones will hand her baby girl over to BLQ with the understanding that this is temporary. It turned out that Dr. Katz was innocent, but Cynthia was unstable, and in front of the hospital staff, accused him of having tried to molest her. GH spoilers also hint that Nina will do all she can to protect her new life, and shell make a major decision in May. Is Franco coming back to General Hospital? I'd take Franco back in a heartbeat. 5 Things About General Hospital Wes Ramsey And Laura Wrights Real-Life Romance, General Hospital Exclusive Kathleen Gati Interview Tormenting Wes Ramsey and Other Set Secrets. While Elijah Crowe has somewhat kept Nina and Mike apart. [20], In 1978, Heather gets a little carried away with the amount of attention she gives to PJ. Its also been indicted that Franco will not return alive during Howarths next run with the show. Its also been suggested that Niks son might be the person who has been sending the creepy gifts to Ava. Could he be returning to Port Charles? We saw Francos dead body and its been made clear that the character is dead and buried. So, General Hospital could write him a new role. General Hospital (GH) Spoilers: Cameron Is A Loose Canon Confronts Peter About killing Franco? Eventually, she is officially released from Forest Hills. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heather_Webber_(General_Hospital)&oldid=1141977552, Fictional characters incorrectly presumed dead, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35. [9] In February 2012, it was announced Mattson would again reprise the role, and made her onscreen return on April 2, 2012. The lone ABC soap has been on a holiday break and had been scheduled to pick back up this week. After a period of time off, Howarth was set to return in a top-secret role that had viewers speculating he'd be playing anyone from his old ONE . The natural guess as to who this might be is Finn, as theyve been spending a lot of time together as of late. It first aired in April 1963 on the ABC network. Grey's films at the same studio complex as GH. Valentin will believe the baby BLQ has is his, while August will mourn the loss of his child. Though played by several actresses, soap veteran Robin Mattson, who stepped into the role in 1980, is most known for her portrayal of Heather until 2016.. Heather purchases LSD and puts it in Diana's drinking glass. She also is fixated on Luke, who is now dating Anna Devane. spoilers indicate that hell prove to be a major threat. All Rights Reserved. After all, stranger things have definitely happened in Port Charles. Despite his ambivalence over his Luke Spencer legacy, Geary won eight Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama, a record in that category. Shes been very critical of BLQ and how shes been taking care of her baby while expecting. Would you like to see more of Mr. Shin in Salem or are surprise visits enough? GH's Katelyn MacMullen on whether Willow and Nina can ever be close and what about that wedding? if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'soapcentral_com-box-4','ezslot_4',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'soapcentral_com-box-4','ezslot_5',131,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-131{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}Rademacher has filed a lawsuit against ABC and its parent company, Disney, over the mandate. Knowing Edward won't be easily convinced, she causes him to have a heart attack and is the only one who attempts to save his life, as the rest of his family believes he is faking. Heather never thought Carly was right for her son. Well, partially: the actor now lives in Ireland, which means he's a long way from Port Charles! Could Francos ghost come back to nab Peter and clear Jasons charges? She also blackmails Todd into giving her a job at his newspaper. Heather unknowingly drinks the drug. "Logistically, [a return] becomes more difficult to figure out, not only living in Ireland, but on top of that with the travel restrictions [due to COVID]. Heather convinces Todd to let Ta think the baby is hers, and leaves Ta's stillborn baby in place of Sam's. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Over in Nixon Falls, Nina and Mike are going to come together in May. She is sent back to Ferncliff, but later escapes and makes her way to Ta's house, intending to kidnap the baby to raise by herself. The show also put rumors to rest that Howarth would return as his former One Life to Live character, Todd Manning. He wanted to help her, and was certain that Heather was behind the entire situation. If Maxie lingers around the Quartermaine mansion or even drops by for a visit, Falconeri may be concerned for both Jones and Brooky Lynns little one. that being said - I haven't lost hope in Austin yet - the writers just need to figure out what they are going to do with him. Heather is obsessed with Steve, even upset about his girlfriend, Olivia Falconeri. Belynda Gates-Turner is a Television Entertainer writer with a stellar portfolio at some of the top entertainment magazines. Howarth originally joined GH in March 2012 as his ONE LIFE TO LIVE character Todd Manning, but legal complications forced the soap to find him a new role in 2013, and they chose to have him take over as Franco, a character originally played by actor James Franco. It is later revealed that Heather had blackmailed Naomi, Hayden Barnes' mother, with the knowledge that Heather's ex-husband, Jeff Webber, was Hayden's father (conceived after his marriage to Elizabeth's mother), and has been receiving monthly payments for years for keeping the secret. So, General Hospital could write him a new role. Todd asks for Heather's help, because Victor isn't breathing. Heather was locked up in DArcham Asylum and hadnt been seen on screen since 2016. GH spoilers indicate that Valentin will overhear a conversation and gain the upper hand on Peter, but nothing will be done for a while. With Marcus Coloma's last appearance as Nikolas Cassadine on last week's January 26th episode of General Hospital, the soap opera brought back Adam Huss to finish out the dark prince's storyline. 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Elizabeth is surprised when Heather tells her that of all the women her son has dated, Heather considers only Elizabeth worthy of him, giving an indication that deep inside Heather's psyche, she might be somewhat stable. spoilers also hint that Nina will do all she can to protect her new life, and shell make a major decision in May. As per. Over in Nixon Falls, Nina and Mike are going to come together in May. Sign up for Fame10s weekly soap opera spoilers newsletter. However, after Hadley and a lawyer take their cut, Heather is only left with eighteen hundred of the ten thousand dollars. Heather is then revealed to be killing the citizens of Port Charles, claiming victims such as Brando Corbin and Britt Westbourne and attempting to kill Ava Jerome, Diane Miller and others. She moves into the Spencer home with Lesley to help take care of Lulu while Lulu's parents, Luke and Laura are absent. The May 18, 2021, issue of Soap Opera Digest reports the actor is back on the set filming scenes. And for the longtime viewers who just want to relive her wild and crazy life, weve got you covered! After seeing Heather and Esme together, Heather confronts Ryan about knowing that Nikolas is the baby's father and Nikolas is trying to steal their grandchild from them. Mattson received three Soapy Awards as Best Villainess for the role and a nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1983. General Hospital. Why not pair Wes Ramsey with his real-life love Laura Wright? Well, in soap opera land, no death is final. Heather finally meets her daughter after Esme was remanded to Spring Ridge until her upcoming trial for revenge porn against Cameron Webber and Josslyn Jacks. Due to Heather's manipulations, Diana grows even more dependent on Heather to help with PJ. has been known to have actors come back for other roles. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'soapcentral_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-medrectangle-3-0'); The actor -- who played Genie Francis and Anthony Geary's on-screen son from 1993 to 1999, from 2009 to 2011, and again in 2015 -- recently appeared on Dishing with Digest and revealed that GH is very close to his heart. General Hospital comings and goings news recalls the various characters played by Howarth. General Hospital is believed to be the only soap opera with a vaccine mandate. "It was once very difficult for me to realize that more than likely my obituary in the paper will read, 'Luke of Luke and Laura fame died today.' Heather continues seeing her son in secret. The one-upmanship between Heather and Scotty caused them to break up, and after being foiled by the Quartermains in a last ditch attempt to get custody of Jason after the death of her mother, Alice Grant, she quietly left town to look in on an ailing Steven Lars after trying and failing to seduce Alan.[25]. Heather tries to get Luke to return her affections, but when he refuses, she kidnaps him, intending to woo him away from Anna. If General Hospital decides to bring back Wes Ramsey, there are some really cool opportunities to explore. Another person who could find out about the baby switch is Olivia. Its also been suggested that Niks son might be the person who has been sending the creepy gifts to Ava. And in 2022, she was on the short list of obvious suspects when Liz was haunted by memories of Franco. Although Heather was eventually released, she faked hysteria to get herself recommitted so she would have an alibi when she killed Diana and framed Jeffs new lover, Anne Logan, for the crime. Howarth can always do the same and play someone completely new who would be a love interest for Liz. One of the primary reasons why no one wants to believe that Franco is really dead is because Roger Howarth, the actor who plays him, has admitted that he's not leaving 'General Hospital' just yet. Could Francos ghost come back to nab Peter and clear Jasons charges? I guess there's always a chance Luke might come back as a ghost. Since college she has been a General Hospital lover and considers herself to be an encyclopedia of everything daytime. That mandate resulted in two of the show's stars, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and Ingo Rademacher (Jasper "Jax" Jacks), being released from the show in November. Now, the time has come to share it with the world," he writes. Who should get custody of Esme's baby: Esme, Spencer, Kevin and Laura, or someone else? I don't care how cringe the explanation is. Ta comes by then, and believing Todd is holding her son, asks for him back. However, when Prospect Park Studios claim rights to All My Children and OLTL characters, Todd left town and Howarth returned as a recast Franco, complete with a brain tumor and all. As fans of the actor know, he originally left the ABC soap to pursue other projects but was lured back a decade later for a run that lasted just over two years. Find out what's ahead this week on B&B, B&B's Diamond White makes history in new Disney/Marvel project, chats Paris' next chapter, Y&R's Courtney Hope gives the scoop on Sally's pregnancy, Studio City, Emmy-winning series from Sean Kanan, snags 13 ISA nominations, Where is Flo? Find out what's ahead this week on GH, FIRST PHOTO: General Hospital prepares for 60th anniversary, releases stunning cast photo, TOP SECRET: Did former GH star Bryan Craig just reveal he's joined [SPOILER], Marcus Coloma addresses General Hospital exit, says he knew the end was coming. DAYS TWO SCOOPS: We got three test tubes and a makeshift microphone, Five fan favorites returning for Y&R's 50th anniversary, Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan reveals she's expecting her second child, B&B TUESDAY RECAP: Taylor counseled Thomas and Steffy about family, B&B SPOILER ALERT! Roger Howarth's role explored . See all posts by Belynda Gates-Turner. The writers scrapped plans to kill off Spencer and instead capitalized on the popularity of the Luke and Laura pairing. GHs Adam Huss Shares His Exciting New Role! Since GH fired Ingo Rademacher, the role of Jasper Jacks is open. Another character gone from the canvas at the same time was Jason Morgan when Steve Burton refused to comply with the vax mandate at ABC daytime. The lone ABC soap has been on a holiday break and had been scheduled to pick back up this week. Its been a while since Heather Webber has been on GENERAL HOSPITAL, so its understandable if some newer fans of the soap might need a refresher. General Hospital fans are torn on Wes Ramsey some miss Peter August and some dont and some just miss the actor. Known for his breakthrough starring role on Freaks and Geeks (1999), James Franco was born April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, who ran a Silicon Valley business. Find out what's ahead this week on Y&R, WATCH: Y&R Sasha Calle to play Supergirl in upcoming The Flash film, Y&R alum Shemar Moore reveals he's a first-time dad, VIDEO: Y&R honors Tracey Bregman with an Emmy to replace hers that was destroyed in a fire, Family affair: Heather Stevens, Lucy Romalotti set to visit Genoa City in February. Instead of aborting her child at Jeff's request, she sells the newborn to Diana and her husband, Peter for ten thousand dollars. There have been a lot of fake outs. Are you concerned that the surge in COVID cases might result in another long production break for soaps? Also a mother of two busy girls and a mommy blogger, she's been published multiple times over in Huffington Post Parents and Scary Mommy. On May 13, 2013, Roger Howarth returned to General Hospital as Franco, essentially recasting James Franco's original character.. After her treatment, Heather was shipped back to prison along with Anna, but when the van crashed as part of an attempt to help Anna break out, Heather took advantage of the opportunity and took off herself! Some teasers are implying that this could be to welcome home Spencer. "I'm so thankful I got to do that," Jackson says. Fans may recall that Liz is growing more concerned that someone is . Is 90 Day Fianc Alum Brittany Banks Back With Yazan? After turning herself in, Heather was visited by Franco and she revealed that hes really her son with Scott. Instead, the performer is taking a hiatus so as to focus on his work with Feeding America, a non-profit organization that seeks to combat . But in the end, it was revealed that Heather didnt actually kill Diana after all, it was her mother, Alice. Soon after this, Joe, who had begun to realize that Heather was still an evil conniver, found Scotty and Heather in bed, and rallied at the two for their betrayal. 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