Chad Duell Leaving ‘General Hospital’: ‘This Wasn’t an Easy Decision for Me’
Chad Duell is leaving General Hospital.
The actor, who has played Michael Corinthos since 2010, announced the news himself on Instagram on Saturday, November 23. “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show. This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I’m beyond grateful to Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey,” he wrote.
“To all the fans: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support and for letting Michael Corinthos be a part of your lives. Your love and encouragement has meant the world to me,” he continued, with a smiley face in the caption of his Instagram post, alongside a cast photo. “This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a see you later. Much love, Chad.” See the full post below.
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That last bit makes it sound like he could return, though General Hospital could also recast the role (in the meantime or permanently). Duell himself took over the role from Drew Garrett when he joined the soap’s cast in 2010. (The character was first introduced in 1997, then aged up when Garrett took over the role in 2009.) Michael is the biological son of AJ Quartermaine (Sean Kanan was in the role until 2014) and Carly (Laura Wright) and was adopted by Sonny (Maurice Benard). Robert Adamson briefly filled in for Duell in the role in 2022 then earlier this year in October (due to scheduling).
While starring on General Hospital, Duell also appeared in episodes of The Bay and Arrow.
Duell has won a Daytime Emmy for his work as Michael Corinthos (in 2015, for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series) and been nominated five other times. (He was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series in 2018 for his work on The Bay.)
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I kind of saw this coming once they ruined Michael/Willow by having Willow cheat on him with his uncle Drew. Granted, it's not exactly out of character for Willow, since she cheated on Chase with Michael years ago. But once they did that and had Michael get back at Willow by sleeping with Sasha, I figured they were either writing Michael out for a while or getting ready to end the Michael/Willow storyline, recast Michael and give him something new. I'll miss Chad, since I think he's been the best Michael so far.
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14 years and Chad is leaving I can't blame him, he needs to try evening tv. It was nice to see the actor grow on GH.
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I'm done with GH. With all the changes of people. The stupid plots that get worse everyday. It's the worst GH has ever been.
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i have 20 episodes on DVr.. i stopped watching when they announced killing off sam.. eventually ill take it off th DVR.. after watching since 1981.. the show is all over the place.. and NOT in a good way!
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Chad you are my favorite, so sad you are leaving. Robert Adamson, I like/d as Noah on Y and R but not as a permanent Michael. Jason, I know you shouldn't hit women, but Willow deserves/d a good slap in the face for her actions. She doesn't love Michael she just wants to be a Quartermaine.
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I'm very sad to see Chad leave his role on GH. He was Michael to me and it will be hard to replace him. I don't see GH sending Michael away since he is a very important legacy character. He's involved in a major frontburner storyline right now. I didn't care for the last actor who subbed for him in the role. No disrespect to the actor. He just wasn't Michael to me. Please don't kill him. I hate closing the door on integral characters. I hope they will find an exciting replacement. I wish Chad the best in his future roles.
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Hate see him go but with Willow having an affair, and him doing the same, it seemed like a good time. I hope he is back, he is one of my favorites.
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Disagree, the worst story line was the Ice Princess
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Gonna miss you
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