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- Kelly Monaco Addresses Her ‘General Hospital’ Exit After 21 Years: ‘Still Doesn’t Make Any Sense’ (newsbreak.com)
After news of her departure, Kelly Monaco has shared her thoughts on leaving “General Hospital.” Monaco, who played Sam McCall for over 20 years, expressed her disbelief and disappointment.
Monaco shared a photo on Instagram with her fellow cast members, reflecting on her time on the show. Nancy Lee Grahn, who played Monaco’s on-screen mother, offered words of support and encouragement.
Fans of the show were devastated by the news of Monaco’s exit, launching social media campaigns to save her character. Monaco addressed the situation in a since-deleted Instagram comment, denying rumors that she had refused a pay cut.
She hinted that her decision to leave was related to the erosion of her character’s storyline and retaliatory actions by the show’s producers. Monaco’s mother praised her daughter’s loyal fan base, who have supported her through this difficult time.