Let’s talk about the soap opera world and the bombshell news that just dropped. Kelly Monaco, who has been a cornerstone of General Hospital for over two decades, is no longer part of the show. This news sent shockwaves through the soap opera community, but interestingly, not everyone was entirely caught off guard. Cherie Jimenez, a fellow GH star, had some insightful words to share during the "Day of Days" fan event in Los Angeles on November 2.
Cherie Jimenez Speaks Out
Cherie, a 37-year-old veteran of the soap world, was refreshingly candid about the ever-changing dynamics of soap operas. “This is a soap opera. I trust that the writers know what they’re doing. People come and go,” she said confidently. “That’s just the way it is, and it creates more drama. It creates more angst. … Characters do come back so I’m hopeful, and we’re just gonna leave it at that and whatever happens, happens. I guess we will see.”
Comparing Monaco's Exit to Other Departures
Now, let’s take a moment to consider how Kelly Monaco’s exit parallels other notable departures in the soap opera universe. Cherie likened Kelly’s situation to Brandon Barash's departure from Days of Our Lives. It's fascinating how these events echo each other, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the soap opera landscape.
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Brandon, a seasoned actor of 45, shared his thoughts with Soaps.com on October 25. “I knew exactly what was happening as soon as I was called up to [the boss’] office,” he revealed. “And she said, ‘Look, this is not my doing. I don’t like it. And this is no reflection on you or your abilities. You’re very talented. We know your work ethic is very high, but it’s just where we’re deciding to take the character.’”
The Surprising Nature of Departures
Brandon admitted that it came as a surprise to learn he was being cut from Days of Our Lives. This isn't the first time it's happened to him on the show, and he expressed that any future return would require everything to align perfectly. “The terms would have to be right. The story would have to be right. The contract would have to be right,” he emphasized.
As for Kelly Monaco, her reasons for leaving General Hospital remain unclear. However, she did address the matter in an Instagram post, sharing a poignant photo from behind the scenes. “Last scene with the Davis girls,” she captioned the post. “Still doesn’t make any sense to me.”
Reactions from Other Stars
Other soap opera legends have weighed in on Kelly Monaco's departure. Wally Kurth, a veteran of the industry, offered his perspective. “She was there for 20-something years,” he noted. “I work at GH sometimes too, and I drove into the studio and there was a sign with LCD lights that said, ‘Kelly Monaco, bring her back’ and it was like outside our studio, just flashing lights for like a week and that was from fans.”
Wally continued, “It happens to us all. I’ve been fired a few times. You can’t take it personally. We’re actors. The show must go on, and the fans keep us grounded.”
Susan Hayes also chimed in, acknowledging the deep connection fans feel toward their favorite characters. “You can’t spend so much time following someone that you don’t feel the connection coming through the television set,” she explained. “Opportunities to meet the fans live are always very rewarding to the actors. We’ve never had an interface with the fans that didn’t send us back to the studio a little jazzed up like, ‘I’m not alone in a room. I got a million people that care as much as I do.’ It’s a great affirmation.”
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