‘GH’ Nancy Lee Grahn Breaks Silence On Kelly Monaco’s Firing
As Alexis Davis, Nancy Lee Grahn has been playing Sam McCall’s mom on GH for nearly two decades. The actress broke her silence on Kelly Monaco’s firing. Keep reading to see how she feels about the shocking situation.
Sam McCall Dies After Surgery
General Hospital fans suspected that Sam McCall’s time in Port Charles would come to a tragic end when it was announced in August that Kelly Monaco was let go. The actress joined the show in 2003 as the con artist. In 2006, the show revealed that Alexis Davis was Sam’s bio mom. It wasn’t an easy road for the two to forge a relationship. But by the time of Sam’s death, they were close. Sam was also close with Alexis’ other daughters, Molly and Kristina.
Sam McCall found out earlier this month that she was a match to donate her liver to Lulu Spencer. Lulu has been in a coma since 2020 and needed the operation to save her life. After some doubts, Sam agreed to the surgery. Fans thought she would die on the operating table but she made it through. She even got engaged to Dante after the surgery. Sam initially seemed to be recovering but took a turn for the worse and died despite efforts to save her.
Nancy Lee Grahn Breaks Silence On Kelly Monaco’s Firing
Sam’s death on the October 30 episode isn’t the last time viewers saw her. Her mother, Alexis, and former lover, Jason, both came in to say a heartbreaking goodbye. Nancy Lee Grahn, who has been on GH since 1996, took to Twitter to share her reaction to the scenes of Alexis saying goodbye to her daughter.
She came under fire from fans a few months ago after she expressed love for her other two TV daughters but neglected to mention Kelly Monaco. But she made it clear in the tweet that she has nothing but love for her now-former co-star.
The soap vet wrote that as difficult as Sam’s death scenes were for viewers, they were even harder for her and her castmates. “Playing Kelly Monaco’s mom has been effortless and the love is real,” she added.
As hard as it may be for #gh viewers to watch today’s episodes and the episodes to follow, it was equally as hard for me and my casemates to play. Playing Kelly Monaco’s mom has been effortless and the love is real. 💙
— Nancy Lee Grahn (@NancyLeeGrahn) October 31, 2024
GH Fans Call Scenes Emmy-Worthy
Many GH fans are very unhappy with the decision to fire Kelly Monaco. However, they also agree that the acting from everyone has been top tier. They were especially moved by Nancy Lee Grahn’s final scenes saying goodbye to her dead daughter. Check out some of the tweets about the emotional scenes:
“It is so sad but I was hoping you would be with Sam the last scenes and you were they were excellent I am so sad to see Kelly Monaco leaving”
- “That was challenging and remarkable. With that camera work, it was both uncomfortable and cathartic, like an OT matriarch cussing out her god (yes I know it’s a soap).”
- “Such a hard scene and I was at my desk at work tearing up!”
- “We certainly see that. You and Steve did an amazing job today as you are always. I cried so hard watching today.”
- “I’ve been so waiting to see Alexis’ reaction because you are so fantastic with these kinds of scenes! It always feels incredibly real, authentic and genuine when Alexis is upset, scared, angry, etc. and I know this is very real for you too.”
What did you think about the goodbye scenes with Alexis and Sam? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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First I have to say firing Kelly was ridiculous! She’s been in our lives as she’s been in her cast mates! She’s so beautiful and talented and they’re going to be sorry they let her go! Everyone loves Kelly! As far as Nancy and Steve’s scenes were the best acting and deserve awards for this one! I just can’t believe they let her go! I can’t wait to hear Kelly’s side they’re was no reason for this! Kelly is going to be so missed that I wonder how the writers are going to get around this terrible decision! Kelly is so amazing and talented she’s going to snapped up in a heartbeat! Good luck Kelly and I can’t wait to see what you do next! All my love Nancy❤️❤️😘😘
Nobody gives a hoot about Robert or Holly,
that storyline is so STUPID !!! They are old boring characters nobody missed them
Killing off a beloved character like Kelly Monaco will be the end for General Hospital.
So true re:Robert and Holly everytime scene with them is a ‘like why moment’ for me…#commercialbreak
Truth, worse mistake tptb have made!
I agree. I can’t stand Holly
Sam ( Kelly)was pretty,she made all her scenes beautiful General Hospital cannot ever feel those shoes because there can’ t be no o e who can replace her.
Why did they fire Kelly?? She was on the show forever!! I agree bringing back Holly & Robert was a mistake they aren’t that important anymore!! Make this be a dream bring Sam back put her with Hason and wake up Lulu and have her and Donta back together