GH Comings and Goings 2026: Returns, Exits, Recasts, and First Airdates
The latest General Hospital comings and goings for 2026, including returns, exits, recasts, and first airdates.
Track the latest General Hospital comings and goings for 2026, including cast returns, exits, recasts, and confirmed first airdates. As Port Charles continues to shift, this page keeps up with the biggest casting changes fans need to know about. Don’t forget to return daily just after 3 PM EST to read the General Hospital Daily Recaps.
Quick highlights:
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- Steve Burton exits on February 6
- Lily Cardone debuted as Delilah on March 3
- Daniel Cosgrove is temporarily recast with Patrick Scott Lewis, March 2 and 16
- Adrian Anchondo exited as Marco Rios on March 25
- Ron Melendez reappears as Dr. Andy the week of April 6
- Nathan (Parsons) Dean returns to General Hospital on April 17
- Elliott Carr appears May 1
- Jonathan Bennett was cast as Joe Fitzpatrick and appears May 18
- Michael James Scott appears on May 3
- Kate Mansi exits in June, 2026
- Maxwell Caulfield appears as Apollo on May 29, 2026
- Elliott Car, the brother of Finn Carr (Rocco) was seen on Monday, June 1 as Nurse Grant, Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) nurse at Turning Woods.
- Last seen March 25, Steve Burton’s back at GH taping as Jason and will be seen June, 2026
- Dean Geyer debuts as Tristan Roberts, July 13, 2026
- Kayden Brenna Tokarski is the new Scout Cain, seen July 2026
Latest GH Casting News
Stay up to date with the newest casting changes on General Hospital. From surprise returns to major exits and recasts, here are the latest updates affecting Port Charles in 2026.
Newcomers 2026
Kayden Brenna Tokarski is the new Scout Cain
Kayden Brenna Tokarski was cast as Scout Cain, and SORASed as Drew and Sam’s daughter.
The actress posted on Instagram: “A DREAM COME TRUE. So honored to be joining the @generalhospitalabc family!! Biggest thanks to @markteschner @fvalentinigh for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to work on this iconic show. And special thanks to @ivyartistsmanagement for always believing in me!!”
Scout was previously played by Cosette Abinante from 2022-2026.
Dean Geyer joins GH as Tristan Roberts
Dean Geyer joined General Hospital as Tristan Roberts. He started taping June 1. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because the character was named after the late Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio).
Geyer is known for his roles in 9-1-1, Glee, and Zoey 102. , and his first airdate on GH is July 13
Maxwell Caulfield’s appearance on General Hospital, May 29
In the one-off episode, Caulfield portrays Apollo, a New York City gallery owner. Watch for him Friday, May 29 in scenes with Ava and Alexis.
“Mark Teschner, the brilliant casting director over there, has been working for a while to get a role for me on the show,” Caulfield tells TV Insider exclusively. “In this instance, it’s just a one-off, but I was happy to take it.”
TVInsider wrote, “The timing of his hire threw a wrench into the actor’s best-laid plans, but Caulfield made it work. “Juliet [Mills, his wife; Tabitha Lenox, Passions] and I were just about to get on a plane to go to the UK for her sister Hayley’s [Mills] big birthday,” he reveals. “She had a big landmark birthday in London, and that was the day that they needed me over there at Prospect [Studios]. You probably hear actors tell you all the time, but it’s a rule of thumb: If you want to get a job, book yourself a holiday and the phone will ring telling you to call it off. Juliet ended up going with our daughter, and I changed my ticket and stayed behind.”
Caulfield says working opposite Daytime Emmy winners West and Grahn helped ease his transition back into the fast-paced soap environment. “You jump into a show like this, it’s like trying to board a moving train,” he says. “They’re a great double act, those two. Maura’s got a great sense of humor, and Nancy was particularly reassuring and very sweet-natured. They put me completely at ease; I found working with them a delight. I ran into them in the makeup room, and they immediately offered to sit down and play out the scene a little bit, which was great because Ava and Apollo were supposed to know each other.””
Exits 2026
Kate Mansi is leaving General Hospital in June of 2026
Citing a “very difficult decision,” Kate Mansi has confirmed that she’s exiting General Hospital as Kristina Corinthos-Davis. The actress debuted in the role on May 24, 2023 and will exit once her three-year contract is up in June.
Mansi wishes to travel with her husband, producer Matt McInnis, who is working on a TV series that is filming overseas, and to focus on some new projects she’s developing. She called her time on the show “a meaningful and unforgettable ride,” something she says “feels like the right time for both Kristina and me to step into new adventures.”
The show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini is supportive and stated that the door was always open to a return.
Though Mansi filmed her final episode in April, viewers will see her on canvas into June.
How will Kristina exit? Kristina receives big news this coming Tuesday, May 26. This was first reported by SoapSteph’s Daytime Dish.
Newcomers to 2026
Elliott Carr cast in TBD role on GH
Elliott Carr, the real-life brother of Finn Carr (Rocco), will appear on General Hospital May 1. The role so far has not been disclosed.
Jonathan Bennett cast on GH for a May debut
First reported April 16, Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett has been cast as Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital. His debute is May 18.
Bennett also signed on to play JR Chandler on All My Children and had the role for 2 years. He was Casey Gant in Veronica Mars and has been in a handful of Hallmark films.
Broadway star Michael James Scott, who has been playing Genie in the Aladdin musical since 2019, was cast as himself on General Hospital. Scott will appear in scenes with Giovanni Mazza (Gio) and Braedyn Bruner (Emma).
Incidentally, Scott has reported that he’s taking his last magic carpet ride on May 3, 2026 after nearly 4000 performances. He can also be seen in the Scrubs Reboot as Nurse Francois Dubois.
Returns
Ron Melende back as Dr Andy the week of April 6
Ron Melendez returns to General Hospital as Dr. Andy. After the upcoming car accident, someone will need him. Look for his reappearance during the week of April 6.
Nathan Dean’s Back to General Hospital as Ethan April 17, 2026
Nathan Dean (was Parsons) is returning to General Hospital as Ethan Lovett. Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) and Luke Spencer’s (Tristan Rogers) son is back filming as of March 5. Could his return be about Robert Scorpio? Is the show dealing with Rogers’ passing? After all, once upon a time, Holly (Emma Samms) falsely claimed that Robert was Ethan’s dad. If so, will we see Holly and Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson)? Or are we in for another kind of story that doesn’t include the others?
“We are so excited that Nathan Dean is returning to General Hospital as Ethan this April. We have a great story planned — with, of course, a few twists along the way,” executive producer Frank Valentini tells TV Insider. Dean will first be seen on Friday, April 17, 2026
Kirsten Storms returns to General Hospital as Maxie on February 12, 2026
Kirsten Storms will be seen on General Hospital once again as Maxie starting Thursday, February 12. Maxie has been in a coma in a care facility in Boston since August 2025.
The actress took to Instagram. “Boom. 2026 already…that was fast. Back at work! Seriously missing my BugBug, though. California doesn’t feel right without her here.”
Recasts
Daniel Cosgrove is temporarily recast with Patrick Scott Lewis, March 2 and 16, 2026
Daniel Cosgrove was set to fly out to LA for his role as Ezra Boyle to tape on January 23 and January 26 when a winter storm in Connecticut cut that plan short.
With flights cancelled, General Hospital did an emergency recast with Patrick Scott Lewis. We’ll see him in the role on March 2 and on March 16.
Exits
Steve Burton’s temporary exit
Steve Burton let his fans know on Instagram on Tuesday, February 10, that he would be taking an extensive break from his role as Jason on General Hospital.
“Hey everyone, I wanted to share that I’ll be taking a short break from @generalhospitalabc
I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family.
I’m grateful for all the support and will be back this summer.”
Burton’s last airdate is on Friday, February 6, 2026 He returns in June, and when that date is available, we’ll post here.
Say goodbye to Marco
Adrian Anchhondo exits General Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in a final way when Marco Rios bleeds out after being stabbed by Agent Cullum. The actor has only been on the show for a year. His first airdate was March 13, 2025.
Lily Cardone portrays Deliah on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Lily Cardone played Delilah, the pregnant woman who appeared on General Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for 10 minutes and was then killed off, leaving a baby behind and a lot of curious viewers wondering what that tattoo on her wrist was.
Cameron Mathison’s temporary exit in January
Cameron Mathison has taken a quick break from the role of Drew in January. The actor went on a media tour to promote Great American Family’s 2026 programming slate. He often leaves for short periods to do other projects and returns weeks later.
Wes Ramsey’s appearance January 23, 2026
Wes Ramsey made an appearance on General Hospital in the January 23rd episode. Remember Peter August?
Anna hallucinated him as pure torture. The fuzziness of the photo is from her viewpoint with her vision being hazy.
