Kate Mansi to exit 'General Hospital' after three years
Washington DC, May 25
Actress Kate Mansi is set to leave 'General Hospital' after portraying Kristina Corinthos Davis for three years, according to Variety.
According to reports, Mansi's final episodes on the long-running soap opera are expected to air in June.
News of her departure was first reported by Soap Opera Network and later confirmed by soap journalist Stephanie Sloane, who shared comments from both Mansi and the show's executive producer and showrunner, Frank Valentini.
Mansi joined General Hospital in 2023, taking over the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis, previously played by Lexi Ainsworth.
Before joining the ABC soap, Mansi was widely known for her nine-year run on Days of Our Lives, where she portrayed Abigail Deveraux. She won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2017 for the role, as per the outlet.
Mansi also received a Daytime Emmy nomination last year for her performance in General Hospital. During her stint on the show, she additionally directed two episodes.
Speaking about her decision to leave, Mansi said it was her own choice to exit after the completion of her current contract.
"It has been such a meaningful and unforgettable ride. I've loved being a fiery Corinthos-Davis girl in such a phenomenal family," Mansi said.
Executive producer Valentini expressed support for the actress's decision and hinted that the possibility of a return remains open.
"We love Kate and support her decision to leave," Valentini said. "The door is always open and we appreciate all that she has added to the show these past three years," according to Variety.
Apart from her soap opera work, Mansi also appeared in the Amazon Freevee drama series Casa Grande in 2023, followed by a related film that premiered earlier this month on
Her other credits include the NBC miniseries Days of Our Lives: Chad and Abby in Paris and the independent feature film Legend of the Muse, according to Variety.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Look, I respect her decision but honestly, the Kristina character was just getting interesting. She was such a fiery addition to the Corinthos family. Those scenes with Sonny were pure gold! Indian soaps could learn something about graceful exits from Hollywood - no dramatic mud-slinging, just "the door is always open." Classy.
Not many people know this, but she directed two episodes during her stint. That's impressive - moving from acting to behind the camera shows real passion. Maybe she's following in the footsteps of actors who turn directors. In India, we see this less often in TV soaps. Would love to see what she does next!
Typical Hollywood - actors come and go so quickly. In India, our soap actors stay for decades! But honestly, I think the shorter contracts keep the shows fresh. She was good in the role, but Lexi Ainsworth was iconic. Also, waiting for the day when we get desi actors in American soaps!
Happy for her! Three years in a soap is like a lifetime in normal showbiz. And she already has a Daytime Emmy for Days of Our Lives - that's huge. Indian TV actors rarely get that kind of recognition internationally. Wishing her all the best for her next chapter!
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