‘General Hospital’ Chad Duell Exits After 14 Years
General Hospital star, Chad Duell just broke the news that he is leaving the hit soap opera after fourteen years. He played the popular role of Michael Corinthos since April 2010 and was a fan favorite. So, what brought the Emmy winner to this decision? Keep reading for more details.
Chad Duell Exits General Hospital After 14 Years
It has been a rough year for General Hospital and its viewers. First, Kelly Monaco was fired from the show as Sam McCall after over two decades with the series. It made fans question if the show was even worth watching anymore. They were starting petitions left and right and demanded that she be rehired. Sadly, her character was killed off and it broke so many hearts. On the upside, Jonathan Jackson returned as Lucky Spencer so that has appeased the fanbase. Now, Chad Duell, who has played Michael Corinthos since 2010 announced his departure from the soap opera.
He joined the show in April 2010 as the third Michael Corinthos, the son of A.J. Quartermaine and Carly Corinthos. However, Michael had been adopted by Sonny Corinthos and has been a standout character for years. As for Chad, he was nominated seven times for Daytime Emmy Awards, winning one in 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He is not only close to his soap mother, Laura Wright but also his soap father, Maurice Benard. Chad appeared on his podcast, State of Mind more than once and has been candid about his life. Now, he is sharing some hard news for fans to swallow.
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Along with a General Hospital cast photo, the father to Dawson, 1, revealed that he has made the tough choice to leave the show. Chad Duell shared this news on his Instagram alongside a powerful but heartbreaking message. He explained that the timing felt right to leave and he further thanked all of the fans. Finally, Chad noted that this was not a goodbye but rather a “see you later.”
Fans React To The Announcement
After learning that Chad Duell was the latest to exit General Hospital, how did fans react? Were they shocked, angry, mad, stunned, or all of the above?
- Oh no! I was hoping Michael and Sasha would get back together 😢 you will be missed for sure.
- There’s never been a better Michael. You will be missed! Hope to see you on our screens in some other capacity soon.
- Nooooo😩You will truly be missed😔
- You will be missed. You were the best Michael and Iam sad you won’t be on GH.
Viewers were beyond sad to see Chad leave and to not have Michael on the show anymore. As for when his final airdate is and if the role will be recast, that is unknown. For now, everyone is trying to process this tragic news.
What are your thoughts on Chad Duell’s exit? Let us know in the comments below.
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clearly General Hospital is tying up the Loose Ends, closing all the circles and finalizing all the story lines. it’s obvious they are going to shut down and go off the air and they are trying to give us all closure. they just haven’t announced it yet. it will be sad to see them go but I am quite sure that’s what is happening.
Chad doesn’t have a very big part on the show, and now that he will be drifting after leaving Willow I just don’t see a story for him. That does Not mean the soap is going off the air! They are bringing new characters for new romances! So I really feel you are wrong!
I think you may be correct.
I agree with you. They just can’t be bothered anymore. Bad writing, bad firing decisions, etc. It all points to the end. But why bother? Just shut it down. We’ll survive.
I have been watching GH since 1963, I have seen many people come and go but kept watching GH. It was bad enough seeing Sam go now Michael is going too. I agree the writing has not been good.
I love GH but I’ really disappointed with how they’ve changed the characters.
I thought the exact same thing. I am 73 I have been watching GH since it basically started I will miss all the actors. but wish each happiness. God bless you 🙏 ❤️ 🙌 ♥️ 😘 💖
What a completely ridiculous statement. If I show is going to go up the air. That’s not how they do it, they just leave. They’re not wrapping up anything. They’ve got a ton of storylines they haven’t touched in a few weeks, so they’re not doing this. And just so you fans think he’s coming back. Saying see you later means in a different project.
they can let the following people go. Nina, Ava, Cyrus, Drew.
You are so right!
Drew absolutely but Nina, Ava & Cyrus Need to stay what kind of a show would it be Without villain? to just want a goody two shoes show.?
Agree with Maggie Walker. Cruus, Drew, Nina, Portia, Natalia, Rick, Lucky, and Willow can all go. Let’s get some good stories going again after several great stories were destroyed. I have stopped watching every day. Catch it here and there and just read the recaps.
So you really don’t watch Anymore? So why are you even commenting? Drew Willow, Can leave all the others, I’m not fan of all the others, but they have their place in the show just because you don’t like it, then just don’t watch it and quit coming here and talking about stuff that you’re not gonna like anyway.
I am sad Chad is leaving! He was the perfect Michael. I hope main characters like him don’t keep leaving or this soap is going to be in real trouble!
It’s not going to be in real trouble. They just recast their roles. Are you need to soap propers so properly? Have been nonsense. 1955 1960. When the person leaves, they just feel. The role was a different actress or actor from going on forever.
really goin to miss michael. he is part of the family. I was hoping Sasha and he would get together and have a child together. that would b a blast. I hope he changes his mind. if not I wish u well and prosper in all u do. God bless you and ur family. goin to miss u big time. 😢
All of what you want to have happened can still happen. It just won’t be Chad Duell in the role, They are obviously going to recast. Michael, there’s exactly no reason not to. Robert adamson would make up perfect michael
I thought the exact same thing. I am 73 I have been watching GH since it basically started I will miss all the actors. l wish each happiness. God bless you 🙏 ❤️ 🙌 ♥️ 😘 💖
why are you doing all this to my favorite soap opera I want to go anywhere no one calls me when you’re on because they know better than to call me or ask me to go anywhere they wait till after you go off to take me somewhere I’ve been watching you for years I’m 71 years old and please don’t take you off that’s my enjoyment everyday I just don’t like some of the things I’ve been doing on it and now I’m going to get people that’s leaving please get it right get it right and don’t end the show please I did that with One Life to live with all my children and I was upset now you going to do with general hospital and general hospital is the favorite one of all please think about it think about it strongly before you do that you’re making a mistake
Chad is a very good actor and played the role of Michael to the upmost achievement, very real. Michael is an integral part of the show and its current storylines, they will probably recast. As for the role of Sam, it was being under utilized and the current role of the holier then thou character weakened the role of Sam; the same is to be said for the role of Anna currently being played, out of character.
Hey, I will miss Michael, I will watching him ever since he was a young kid and been watching dental hospital for years in the 60s see it when I can and I’m working I can’t see it I’ve been washing it for years I will miss it I hope general hospital stay on the air get more romantic more action romantic action not killing, I hope they keep chasing on