Kelly Monaco (Sam) Speaks Out About Her General Hospital Exit!
General Hospital diva Kelly Monaco, who had us under her spell for twenty-one years, recently celebrated her own little farewell! The esteemed actress concluded her role as the iconic Sam McCall on September 27. She was taken aback after ABC announced writing her character off in August. But Monaco took it as it came and let it slide. To celebrate her exit, she even shared an emotional BTS with her GH girlies, “the Davis girls.” Grab your tissues and let it sink in!
“Still Doesn’t Make Any Sense To Me”
In a touching post, the General Hospital icon shared a snap sitting alongside her TV family, the Davis Girls. In the picture, Monaco poses with Kate Mansi (Kristina), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), and Kristen Vaganos (Molly) by her side. Her heartfelt caption read: “Last scene with the Davis girls. 😘🥲🙏🏻 still doesn’t make any sense to me.”
Let’s be honest; none of it makes sense to us either, right? Meanwhile, Nancy was there in a flash, like a good friend should be, and shared a quote from Albert Einstein. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity,” she wrote. “I love you. All will be All will be well. There are some things a TV mother just knows,” Grahn added. Awww, isn’t that sweet?
Anyway, the news of Monaco’s exit sparked a huge wave of emotions among GH fans. Consequently, many turned up to show support, hoping ABC would reconsider its decision. The folks even started a petition that boldly stated, “Keep Kelly Monaco on General Hospital.” According to them, signing the petition is like preserving a valuable part of the show’s history.
After all, Kelly shed her blood, sweat, and tears into building this character and making it loved. As of October 6, that petition had been signed by sixteen thousand people! Talk about celebrity influence! Moreover, fans are using hashtags like #IStandWithKelly, #SaveKelly, and #SaveSamMcCall to make their voices heard.
Plus, Kelly’s mom, Carmina Monaco, recently joined the chorus of support, sharing her thoughts on X/Twitter. “Your unwavering love, loyalty, and support have given her strength.” Carmina wrote. She added, ‘It’s a tough moment, but your devotion has meant the world to her.” So, what’s the status? Kelly’s final episode will air later this fall, and Sam is reportedly being killed off the show.
Interestingly, Monaco has promised to share a proper statement about her departure. So, stay tuned, people, because this story is far from over! In the meantime, keep checking out Soap Opera Daily to stay in the loop about updates on General Hospital celebs. What could be the reason behind Kelly’s exit? Drop your thoughts below.
