General Hospital Comings and Goings: Vet and Toddler Say Goodbye
A veteran actor and a toddler depart General Hospital.
A veteran star has exited the soap after a short, but memorable visit. Here’s the soap’s latest comings and goings casting news at General Hospital for the week of January 12-16. Find out if any popular performers from yesteryear are returning, if any newcomers are joining the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your other favorite actors or actresses are leaving the ABC drama.
Key Takeaways
- Jon Lindstrom’s run as Kevin wrapped on January 5, with the character leaving Port Charles for a teaching job in Dublin.
- Ace exited with Kevin, as twins Karis and Kieran Barry also wrapped their time on the show.
- James Patrick Stuart continues appearing as Valentin, taking a risk midweek as the character stays on the run.
- Olivia and Ned return on January 12 and cross paths with Brook Lynn and Chase.
- Jacinda resurfaces and shares emotional scenes with Michael as Paige Herschell makes a brief return.
- Martin gets more screen time while delivering news to Drew, keeping legal stakes active.
- Brad pops in to make a request, bringing Parry Shen back into the mix.
- Justine Turner and Judge Sullivan return as Willow’s trial reaches its conclusion.
The Week of January 12, 2026
Jon Lindstrom’s quick visit as Dr. Kevin Collins has wrapped. The actor, who returned to the canvas after being MIA for months last December, made his last appearance on January 5, when Kevin left Port Charles to accept a teaching position in Dublin. Lindstrom, who also plays Joey Armstrong on Beyond the Gates, recently discussed the logistics of appearing on two soaps.
Twins Karis and Kieran Barry have also exited the soap as Ace Cassadine. The aforementioned Kevin took his great-grandson with him when he departed town.
James Patrick Stuart continues his run as Valentin Cassadine. The escaped convict takes a risk on Tuesday, January 13 and appears again on Wednesday, January 14.
Lisa LoCicero and Wally Kurth reappear as Olivia and Ned Quartermaine on Monday, January 12. The pair interacts with Amanda Setton’s Brook Lynn and Josh Swickard’s Chase.
Paige Herschell is back as Jacinda. She shares tender scenes with Rory Gibson’s Michael on Monday, January 12. Herschel recently discussed her run on the soap and what it’s meant to her.
Michael E. Knight Martin gets more airtime as Martin Grey. The attorney relays news to Cameron Mathison’s Drew on Monday, January 12.
Parry Shen pops in as Brad Cooper. The character issues a request on Wednesday, January 14.
As Willow’s trial comes to a close, two key players are back. Nazneen Contractor reappears as district attorney Justine Turner, and Tim Lounibos is back as Judge Sullivan.