Is anyone else LOVING Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri? I was skeptical at first when I read they were bringing on a new woman from Sonny's past, but I think the writers and producers have struck gold with Megan Ward and her portrayal of Kate. The wistful, dreamy conversations she's had with her first love Sonny along with her hilarious antics with Carly and the demon spawn children are great, and yesterday's episode with her and Sonny discussing his line of work was sparkling with chemistry. I also like that they didn't thrust her into a front burner storyline right away. We're seeing a strong, independent woman in Kate Howard and I can't get enough of her!

Come to think of it, GH has been hitting the right notes with all its new characters this year. Cooper and Logan are both clearly defined young guys with real personalities; Amelia's a fabulously vindictive witch; Jerry Jacks (yes, I know he's a returning character but they clearly did a 180 on him) is the best villain in years; and Spinelli, is well, Spinelli.

I do also love Kate Howard. Only thing I really actually like on GH, and Jerry but Jerry also symbolizes what I don't like about GH.

I FLOVE her!

My three fave newbies are Amelia (LOVING Annie in the role! Offer this woman a contract!), Kate/Connie and Spinelli.

My two hated newbies are Logan and Jerry Craig

Sonny needs Kate. Their being past/fast friends is going to drive Carly nuts and that is a big plus. Instead of keeping them friends who knew each other "when", however, TIIC will most likely have them sleep together thus ending a great relationship.

I know I get on GH alot, but I agree they've introduced some good new characters this year. I'm liking Amelia and Kate. I just can't help to think that sometimes Kate reminds me of Lucy Coe.

H I have thought has had a pretty consistent year. Their current storylines actually are somewhat interesting and the majority of the new characters introduced have been written well. Cooper makes Maxie at least tolerable so therefore he has been a success

Kate is the BEST part of GH these days. Im surprisngly enjoying her and Sonny and I hate him

It's so good to know I'm not the only one loving her! I can't wait for the story to progress. 2007 has been such a good year for the show, just as good as last year if not better.

I like her too, and I also hate Sonny. I used to love him with Brenda in the early days, so this is a rare moment for me. Kate has been introduced just right, not shoved down our throats. The same with Cooper and Logan. I love Spinelli as well.

I think the show should offer the actress who plays Amelia a contract right away. She has been excellent, and she brings so much to the role. She could easily be one note, but she plays everything so well. Jason is oddly comfortable with her too. I really enjoy her!

Kate is the BEST part of GH these days. Im surprisngly enjoying her and Sonny and I hate him

I feel the exact same way.

I like her too, and I also hate Sonny. I used to love him with Brenda in the early days, so this is a rare moment for me. Kate has been introduced just right, not shoved down our throats. The same with Cooper and Logan. I love Spinelli as well.

I think the show should offer the actress who plays Amelia a contract right away. She has been excellent, and she brings so much to the role. She could easily be one note, but she plays everything so well. Jason is oddly comfortable with her too. I really enjoy her!

Im also really liking all the newbies as well especially the NS additions. I hope some of them have a space on GH after that ends its run. GH has been really good in the casting department lately

My favorite part about all these new characters is that they are all three dimensional. Look at Amelia - this could have been the most eye-rollingly silly portrayal of a soap psycho ever but she's written and performed beautifully. Same with Cooper and Logan - one's a cop, one's a thug but there's so much more to it.

I thought it was just me, I love Connie Falconari. The Actress that plays Ameila is a gem too.

I cannot stand Kate Howard. She is so one-note. She's alway complaining. I wish GH would wring their hands of the character and let her die in a shootout.