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Would This GH Alum Make the Perfect Summer Newman? See What Y&R Fans Think
Sofia Mattsson is out from her role at General Hospital. Fans of The Young and the Restless would love to see her recast in the role of Summer Newman. Find out why they think she'd be perfect for the gig, aside from her similar good looks. Meet The New Summer Newman? Over on Reddit, one Y&R fan shared a headshot of Mattsson along with the question, 'With Sofia Mattsson leaving GH, do you think she would make a good Summer Newman?' She kind of looks like Lanier, who previously held the role. Lanier left the CBS soap in early May. Fans took to the thread to share their thoughts. READ NOW: Learn more about the General Hospital casting shocker. Most are on board with the idea. They would love to see a new Summer, who's all grown up. One fan wrote, 'She'd be the most adult of the Summers so far. I think she'd knock it out of the park and be amazing.' However, that same fan added, 'The thing is – I LOVED her as Sasha. She had grown to be one of my favourite characters on that show. She'd be great as Summer – but I hope she returns at some point as Sasha again.' Other GH fans are mourning Sasha's death. One blunt Redditor commented, 'I'm pissed that she's leaving the show. She's one of the only characters I actually like.' A third fan remarked, 'Wow, visually she would be a seamless recast,' to which another added, 'I would love for her to take in the role of Summer Newman!!! She's a doll!!' Whole New Role? As previously stated, not all fans love this idea. One fan wrote, 'No, she deserves to be on a better show.' Meanwhile, another user noted, 'If she goes to Y&R, it should be in a new role and not a recast of Summer.' One fan remarked, 'She looks too old to be Summer,' to which another corrected them, 'She's actually younger than last Summer, lol.' READ NEXT: Allison Lanier out as Summer Newman on Y&R. Another plus is that Mattsson has already acted with Michelle Stafford when she was on GH. Fans already know these two have chemistry. It would be fun to see Mattsson and Stafford as mother and daughter on Y&R. Hopefully, the show will consider this idea even if a recast isn't on the radar right now. What are your thoughts? Do you think Mattsson would make the perfect Summer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. Solve the daily Crossword
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We Asked, You Answered: Soap Hub Readers Cast the Perfect ‘New' Summer Newman for Y&R
Early May was the last time that fans of The Young and the Restless saw Summer on their screens. She headed off to Europe to find two new fill-ins for Marchetti since Sally and Chloe are working with their respective boyfriends. Actress Allison Lanier announced her departure from the role around that time. However, Summer will have to return to Genoa City at some point. And if she does, she's likely to get a recast. Fans of the soap are sharing their thoughts on the perfect replacement and who they would like to see return. Dream Summer Newman SoapHub took to social media to share a burning question. We asked Y&R fans on Facebook what their 'dream recast of Summer Newman' is. Most of them compared Lanier's version of Summer to King's. READ NOW: Y&R alum Hunter King is so grateful. One fan wrote, 'Anybody, except Hunter King,' while another shared, 'Hunter King. I never liked Allison in her place.' Seems like no one could agree on which actress they liked the most. 'Neither, they're both snobs,' wrote another fan, referring to the character. However, one fan had an idea: 'Neither, but if one must come back, then Hunter King.' Another agreed, writing, 'Hunter King, but I doubt if she'll come back since she's doing Hallmark movies now.' Meanwhile, other fans on Facebook argued that Summer isn't needed on the show. New Leading Lady? Fans over on X, formerly Twitter, had more imaginative ideas. One fan answered, 'Sofia Mattsson,' referring to the former General Hospital star. Find out why Y&R fans think Mattsson would make the perfect Summer Newman. Reddit has been burning up over this idea. Another fan would love to see Melissa Ordway play Summer instead of Abby. That would be a fun Y&R twist in the making. 'Maybe she would get more screen time playing Summer,' they suggested. READ NEXT: 3 actresses we'd love to see as Summer Newman. Nothing is out of reach since Cane is now played by Billy Flynn, who's from Days of our Lives. Speaking of the Peacock soap, one fan suggested Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez) take on the role. 'She would liven it up for sure!' they added. 'What about Kelly Monaco or Chloe Lanier?' another fan asked of the former GH stars. What are your thoughts? Who would make the perfect Summer Newman? Did you like King or Lanier's performance? Or do you have someone else in mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below. Got a wild take on your favorite soap? Send it to news@ and start our next buzz-worthy talk. Solve the daily Crossword
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20-07-2025
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‘General Hospital' Bids Farewell To Sofia Mattsson After 7 Years
Yesterday's episode of ABC sudser General Hospital saw the departure of Sofia Mattsson's Sasha Gilmore Corbin, a character first introduced in 2018. In the July 18 installment, Sasha and her baby Daisy exit Port Charles safely with the help of Steve Burton's Jason Morgan, as she moves back in with her parents Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) and Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) in Paris, France. Before Jason docks back in the U.S., he reminds Sasha that she will 'always have a home to come back to,' leaving the door open for potential reprisals of the character in the future. More from Deadline Joshua Jackson On 'Doctor Odyssey' Cancellation: "I'm Sad We Don't Get To Go Back" ABC Fall Premiere Dates: '9-1-1' Franchise, 'High Potential', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Dancing' & More 'General Hospital' Star Tristan Rogers Diagnosed With Cancer; "He Remains Hopeful," Says Rep 'There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV,' a representative for the soap told TVInsider yesterday. 'But she is open for a return in the future.' Meanwhile, executive producer Frank Valentini added: 'I love Sofia, she is a great actress and a dear friend. We will miss her, but we wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.' The actress told the outlet in a Q&A published yesterday that the last day of filming 'was emotional for sure. Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn't see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me.' She added of the 'bittersweet' farewell: 'I've had such a great time, but I'm also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.' Noting that she is 'definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world,' Mattsson teased that she has 'some exciting new projects in the works, so I hope to see everyone through another screen soon!' Outside of the over 500 installments of GH she's been in, Mattsson has also appeared in episodes of NCIS and Two and a Half Men. Best of Deadline Streamer Subscription Prices And Tiers – Everything To Know As Costs Rise And Ads Abound (Hello, Peacock) - Update 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
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20-07-2025
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‘General Hospital' Bids Farewell To Sofia Mattsson After 7 Years
Yesterday's episode of ABC sudser General Hospital saw the departure of Sofia Mattsson's Sasha Gilmore Corbin, a character first introduced in 2018. In the July 18 installment, Sasha and her baby Daisy exit Port Charles safely with the help of Steve Burton's Jason Morgan, as she moves back in with her parents Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) and Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) in Paris, France. Before Jason docks back in the U.S., he reminds Sasha that she will 'always have a home to come back to,' leaving the door open for potential reprisals of the character in the future. More from Deadline Joshua Jackson On 'Doctor Odyssey' Cancellation: "I'm Sad We Don't Get To Go Back" ABC Fall Premiere Dates: '9-1-1' Franchise, 'High Potential', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Dancing' & More 'General Hospital' Star Tristan Rogers Diagnosed With Cancer; "He Remains Hopeful," Says Rep 'There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV,' a representative for the soap told TVInsider yesterday. 'But she is open for a return in the future.' Meanwhile, executive producer Frank Valentini added: 'I love Sofia, she is a great actress and a dear friend. We will miss her, but we wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.' The actress told the outlet in a Q&A published yesterday that the last day of filming 'was emotional for sure. Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn't see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me.' She added of the 'bittersweet' farewell: 'I've had such a great time, but I'm also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.' Noting that she is 'definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world,' Mattsson teased that she has 'some exciting new projects in the works, so I hope to see everyone through another screen soon!' Outside of the over 500 installments of GH she's been in, Mattsson has also appeared in episodes of NCIS and Two and a Half Men. Best of Deadline Streamer Subscription Prices And Tiers – Everything To Know As Costs Rise And Ads Abound (Hello, Peacock) - Update 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
New York Post
19-07-2025
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‘General Hospital' says goodbye to major character after seven years
Sofia Mattsson has left Port Charles. After starring as Sasha Gilmore on 'General Hospital' for seven years, the actress, 34, departed the series on Friday. In the episode, Sasha reunited with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), and decided to move away to spend time with her parents and newborn daughter, Daisy. 12 Sofia Mattsson on 'General Hospital.' Disney via Getty Images Steve Burton's Jason wished Sasha a farewell in a way that would make it easy for the star to return. As he put it, 'You'll always have a home to come back to.' 'There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV,' the show's rep told TV Insider on Friday. 'But she is open for a return in the future.' 12 Sofia Mattsson and Steve Burton on the soap opera. Disney via Getty Images 'It was emotional for sure,' Mattsson added to the outlet about her last day on set. 'Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn't see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me.' While her exit feels 'bittersweet,' the soap opera vet is looking forward to what lies ahead. 'I've had such a great time, but I'm also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.' 12 Sofia Mattsson as Sasha Gilmore. Disney via Getty Images But Mattsson isn't saying goodbye to soap operas for good. 'I'd have to see what the role was,' she confessed about the prospect of returning one day, 'but I'm definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world. I think being on a soap is one of the best jobs you can have as an actress.' Mattsson first joined the ABC drama in 2018 and appeared in over 500 episodes. In 2022, her sister, actress Helena Mattsson, took over the role of Sasha for two episodes when Mattsson was away. 12 Sofia Mattsson as pregnant Sasha Gilmore. Disney via Getty Images Meanwhile, the 'Becoming Bond' alum's final scene with Rogers, 79, comes on the heels of his cancer announcement. On Thursday, the 'General Hospital' star shared his health battle with fans through his publicist, Anthony Turk. 'Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, 'General Hospital,' revealed to his fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,' Turk's statement, obtained by Soap Opera Digest, read. 12 Tristan Rogers and Maurice Benard. ABC via Getty Images 'While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding,' the publicist continued. Turk did not reveal what kind of cancer Rogers was battling. He did, however, thank those who have stuck by the actor and his family. 'They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,' the statement concluded. 'This support means more to him now than ever. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.' 12 Kin Shriner as Scott Baldwin on 'General Hospital.' ABC via Getty Images Rogers has played District Attorney Robert Scorpio on and off since 1980. He first portrayed the character from his start in the '80s until 1992, when he first left the show. He's made several returns to Port Charles over the decades. In 2018, the Emmy winner told Soap Opera Digest why he loves playing the beloved district attorney. 12 Kelly Monaco and Cameron Mathison on the ABC drama. ABC via Getty Images 'Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything; he's a bit of a smart-mouth,' Rogers explained. 'I'm working with a lot of different people,' he added of his comeback. 'And I think the fans are going to like it.' 'General Hospital' is currently in its 62nd season after debuting in 1963. In recent years, the series has undergone numerous cast shake-ups. Last summer, Kelly Monaco, who starred as Sam McCall from 2003 to 2024, blasted the soap after she was fired following a 21-year run. The star, 49, claimed it was 'retaliation.' 12 Eva LaRue during her one year run on 'GH.' Disney Monaco replied to a comment on Soap Hub's Instagram post that read, 'What do you got concrete in your head she wasn't fired she didn't take the pay cut so she had to leave.' In response, the actress wrote: ''No primary role'.. do your homework. When Billy Miller was fired, Sam's storyline stopped. Stripping Sam of every characteristic she had. Something I worked for decades to build… Slowly dismantling her, into a character that I did not recognize, let alone the audience. Call it what you will… retaliation at it [sic] finest. I will give a proper statement. The truth will set you free.' Shortly after, Brooklyn Rae Silzer, who portrayed Emma Drake for 13 years, was replaced by Braedyn Bruner. The 19-year-old shared on X that she was 'forever grateful' for her role. 12 Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones. Disney via Getty Images Kin Shriner, who played the iconic Scott Baldwin from 1977 to 2024, confirmed he was let go from the show last year, as well. The actor, 71, starred in over 1,700 episodes of 'General Hospital.' Shriner also reprised his role on the short-lived spinoff, 'Port Charles,' from 1997 to 2002. But after more than 40 years as the Port Charles villain, he was written off. One viewer took to X to ask why Scott had just disappeared with no mention, penning: 'Wow, nothing like disrespecting your longest serving character…#GH.' 12 'General Hospital' cast photo. ABC via Getty Images Shriner echoed the fan's sentiments, retweeting the post and responding, 'I don't understand any of it, I went to get glazed donuts and coffee for the doctor!!' Earlier this month, Eva LaRue also bid adieu to the community of Port Charles. After playing Natalia Rogers-Ramirez for only one year, she exited the soap. But there were no hard feelings for the star. 12 'General Hospital' airs Monday-Friday on ABC. Disney via Getty Images 'I was originally only supposed to be on the show for a couple of months,' LaRue, 58, shared with Soap Digest. 'And it ended up being a much longer run, which was great.' Last week, Kirsten Storms revealed she is taking an extended break from the series after playing Maxie Jones for nearly 20 years. The actress, 41, is relocating to Nashville with her daughter, Harper, 11, whom she shares with her ex-husband and fellow soap star, Brandon Borash. 12 The cast and crew of 'General Hospital' celebrates the 15,000th episode milestone. ABC via Getty Images 'It's possible I will be back in December, maybe November,' Storms said in an Instagram video. 'I promise you the story line they have going on until my return to Port Charles is kind of incredible. You guys are gonna freak out actually.'
