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Nicholas Alexander Chavez portrayed Spencer Cassadine on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Born on-screen on February 20, 2006, Spencer is the son of Prince Nikolas Cassadine and the late Courtney Matthews. The character has been played by several child actors and adult actors like Chris Reid before Nicholas took over the role.
Chavez assumed the role of Spencer on July 1, 2021, and continued until his last episode aired on January 31, 2024. At first, the actor's exit was supposed to be temporary, but in May 2024, Chavez announced that he would be exiting permanently, but with the scope of a possible return sometime in the future.
He exited General Hospital to grab onto new opportunities coming his way. He got the role of Lyle Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s true crime documentary series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix.
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When did Nicholas Chavez announce his exit from General Hospital?
Nicholas Chavez announced his exit from General Hospital on May 3, 2024, via a tweet on his official X handle, thanking the makers of the show and his co-stars for being part of his growing journey as an actor. Chavez wrote:
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that GH gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors, and fellow actors.”
He added:
“Frank Valentini is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show.”
The actor further extended his gratitude to viewers and fans by hinting at the future possibilities of his return as Spencer.
“While there are no current plans for me to return, we are still talking very openly about future possibilities for Spencer in Port Charles,” Chavez stated.
The actor continued:
“Beyond the people, I’ve already mentioned, I want to take some time to thank and honor the GH fan base… especially the Sprina fans… who must be THE most loyal and kind fan base in the universe of entertainment.”
Chavez ended his tweet by mentioning that his feelings for all are inexpressable in words with a “thank you” and “I love you all very, very much.”
What led to exit of Spencer Cassadine from General Hospital?
Spencer Cassadine's departure from General Hospital surprised a lot of fans, especially after his developing relationship with Trina. In his final episodes, Spencer goes through plotlines of love, betrayal, and dangerous situations.
Esme Prince, the former lover of Spencer with whom he shared a child, Ace, returned to him with the old feelings, while he had moved on with Trina and started a new life.
His exit culminated during a planned romantic cruise with Trina, which took a disastrous turn when Esme intervened, resulting in a struggle that led to both Spencer and Esme falling into the Seine River.
Spencer's complicated ties with his family and his wish to protect the people he cared about eventually led to his crucial confrontation with Esme. Even after numerous searches, the bodies of the former lovers were not recovered. This left the fate of the characters hanging with viewers eager to see Spencer coming back alive to Port Charles.
Interested viewers can watch new episodes of General Hospital on ABC and Hulu.
