General Hospital fans woke up to an emotional announcement this week. Ava and Grace Scarola, the twin actresses who have shared the role of Avery Corinthos since 2014, have officially said goodbye. They took to Instagram to address their exit directly and the message they shared was everything the General Hospital community deserved to hear from two young women who grew up on that set. Meanwhile, newcomer Ayla Bullington has already stepped into the role and made her debut on November 9.
Twelve Years Is Not a Small Thing
The Scarola twins were not simply actresses who played a recurring child role. They grew up at General Hospital. They spent their formative years surrounded by the same cast, the same crew and the same fans who watched them walk through the studio doors year after year as Avery Corinthos. Their Instagram post captured exactly what that kind of experience means when it ends.
“After 12 incredible years, our time playing Avery Corinthos on General Hospital has come to an end,” they wrote. The language is simple and the feeling behind it is real. Twelve years on a soap opera as a child actress is an experience that belongs to a very specific group of people and both Ava and Grace understand what they were part of.
General Hospital: What the Twins Said About the Cast, Crew and Their Replacement
The Scarola twins did not simply announce their exit. They used the post to express genuine gratitude and to welcome the actress who comes after them. That kind of class is worth noting. “What a journey it has been sharing this role and growing up alongside such an amazing cast, crew, and fan community,” they wrote. “We are beyond grateful for every opportunity, every memory, and all the love and support you have shown us throughout the years.”
They then turned their attention directly toward Ayla Bullington, who takes over the role of Avery. “Congratulations to the new Avery! We wish you nothing but happiness and success as you step into this special role. Twelve years of memories that we will always carry with us. Sending so much love to everyone at GH.” That last line, that they will always carry those twelve years, is the kind of thing fans will read more than once.
Scarlett Spears Reacted and the Community Responded
Scarlett Spears, who plays Donna Corinthos and shared many scenes with both sisters over the years, commented directly on the post. Her words were short and completely genuine: “We love and miss you best sister duo.” That kind of response from a co-star says something about the kind of working relationships the Scarola twins built during their time at the show.
Outside of General Hospital, Ava and Grace have appeared in Grand Hotel, Why Women Kill and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Their career extends well beyond Port Charles and both are stepping into their next chapter with a genuinely impressive resume behind them.
General Hospital made a significant casting change with Avery Corinthos and the Scarola twins handled it with real grace. Ayla Bullington debuted November 9 and the role moves forward. To know what comes next for Avery and everyone connected to her, Soap Opera Daily will be covering every development as the storyline evolves. When two people write that they are beyond grateful after twelve years of work, that is not a farewell. That is a foundation.