General Hospital’s Chad Duell Announces Exit: ‘This Wasn’t an Easy Decision for Me’
Chad Duell is scrubbing out from General Hospital.
Duell, who has played Michael Corinthos on the ABC soap since 2010, announced he would be leaving the series in an Instagram post on Saturday. (A source has confirmed his exit to TVLine.)
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“After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show,” he wrote. “This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life.”
He continued: “I’m beyond grateful to [executive producer] Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”
Duell ended his note with a message to fans. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and for letting Michael Corinthos be a part of your lives,” he shared. “Your love and encouragement has meant the world to me. This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a see you later.”
Valentini responded with a statement of his own: “I am sad to confirm the news of Chad Duell’s forthcoming exit from General Hospital. I have loved working with Chad over the years and wish him nothing but the best. He is a terrific actor and will be missed by everyone at GH. There are no plans to recast his role at this time, but you never know in daytime. I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad exits in the new year.”
Since taking over the role of Michael from Drew Garrett, Duell has been nominated for six Daytime Emmy Awards. He won once in 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Will you miss him? Hit the comments to share your thoughs.
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