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.
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.