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Sonny Corinthos, on General Hospital, played by Maurice Benard, has been a key part of the show since 1993. As the mob boss of Port Charles, his character's dramatic life has kept fans interested for over 30 years. However, from September 2024, there have been rumors about Sonny leaving the town.
These rumors ignited when an anonymous user on the Daytime Dish fan forum posted that Laura Wright (plays Carly Spencer) mentioned Maurice Benard leaving the show in an interview. However, there are no credible sources regarding the claim. Fans quickly picked up on this unconfirmed information, leading to these speculations.
A podcast of Daily Drama from September 6, 2024, featured an interview with Laura Wright and actors Steve Burton (plays Jason Morgan) and Bradford Anderson (plays Damian Spinelli). The interview discussed Sonny's complex relationships but did not clearly indicate the character or the actor's exit.
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Additionally, Sonny's role in a high-stakes plot where he might admit to killing Jagger Cates has intensified speculation about his potential exit from General Hospital. However, the actor or the makers have not responded to confirm or decline the rumors.
What led to the rumors about Maurice Benard leaving General Hospital?
The rumors surrounding Maurice Benard’s potential exit from General Hospital started on the Daytime Dish fan forum. An anonymous user posted that Laura Wright hinted that Benard might quit the show in October 2024.
This post quickly went viral within soap opera circles, even though there hasn't been any official confirmation or interview to back it up. Fans picked up on this rumor and shared it on social media, leading to speculation about Sonny’s future on the show.
Adding to the rumors was Benard's mysterious tweet after a fan event in Bellmore, New Jersey, on September 6, 2024. In his tweet, Benard said, “This might be my last one for a while,” which made many think he might be leaving the show.
While his tweet could just mean he'll take a break from fan events, the unclear message made people suspect that his time on General Hospital might be coming to an end.
During the Daily Drama podcast, Laura Wright talked about Sonny's complicated relationships with Carly and Jason. She didn't say anything specific about Maurice Benard's future on the show. However, she did mention the strong connection between Carly and Jason, suggesting that their relationship might change.
Some fans think her comments might mean that Sonny leaving Port Charles could lead to a union of "Jarly" (Jason and Carly), something that viewers have been wondering about for a long time.
Sonny’s current storyline on the show adds another layer to these rumors. Sonny has been involved in the drama of Jagger Cates’ murder, which is currently central to the plot. These plot dynamics have also contributed to the growing speculations.
In the September 24, 2024, episode of the show, Martin Grey, Alexis' legal advisor, was seen recommending the last option for getting out of the false charges of Cates’ murder and saving Kristina at the same time. Grey tells her that the only way for them both to get out of trouble would be by proving that Detective Jagger Cates was murdered “by the man paying my fee,” alluding to Sonny.
Fans can catch up with new episodes of General Hospital on ABC and Hulu.
