1 minute ago, Vee said:

Both! Charlotte would be de-Spencered as well on the way out. I mixed her and Violet up, they're both unwatchable.

I would make Joss into a schemer/comic relief vixen and keep her on a low-burn for awhile. I would recast eventually when it's time for her to have bigger story again. I have a few ideas on how to handle Chavez's inevitable exit, but probably not what people are expecting.

I forgot to mention Nina, I added her in above. But I would do a long psycho arc exit with her so Watros can do what she does best, with Nina losing her mind again finally over Brenda.

My Violet hate is so strong.  If I could get rid of that kid and have to deal with Charlotte I would.  She's slightly less grating and agreed about De-Spencering her.  Lulu's children make no sense to me.

Speaking of Joss, we can probably ditch Dex.  He doesn't bother me terribly but the weird younger Jason hitman thing makes him forgettable.

I think CW would kill a breakdown story.  That's a great idea.

Just now, carolineg said:

My Violet hate is so strong.  If I could get rid of that kid and have to deal with Charlotte I would. 

Why choose? Both must feed the fire.

Yeah, Dex would be gone. And yes, Nina vs. Brenda writes itself, especially with the fashion/cosmetics angle in business story that could introduce itself in the beginning with Lucy, Deception, Crimson, whatever before Nina swiftly realizes that this is the one major figure in Sonny's life that she knew very little about and that eclipses her both personally and professionally. You could also have Maxie maybe leave over differences with Nina re: Crimson, Kate's legacy, whatever to begin to build on that. 

10 minutes ago, Vee said:

I'd honestly have to go into the wikipedia page to keep track of all the fuckin' losers and randos still on this show I could cut lol. But for starters:

• Willow Faked Her Cancer
• Michael (several years' break and recast!)
• The Artist Formerly Known as Maxie (same)
• The entire Chase family including Finn and that demon
• Billy Joel (Valentin) and his mutant hellspawn (Charlotte)
• Old Man Cyrus
• Hat Man
• Good Morning America host Cameron Mathison (might recast Drew again after a minute)
• Test Pattern Curtis
• You Can Tell I'm Not Willow Because They Changed My Hair (Sasha)
• Nina (after a Cynthia Watros psycho arc with Brenda)

I'm sure I'm missing some obvious gimmes but that's a start! Diane would be banished to Horny Jail and only come out when a lawyer is needed. No more romances for Madame. I would also finally write Sam out after a not too long period.

I'm sorry but as long as he does not sing I'd like to keep Chase. 

Much as we might want them to I don't think they will fire KS. 

Me, I'd keep Sasha & get rid of Diane. 

There's no way they'd cut Watros loose at this point. Just being realistic. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I think CW would kill a breakdown story.  That's a great idea.

It is literally what she's known for on GL. If you've never seen Annie check it out lol.

1 minute ago, Vee said:

Why choose? Both must feed the fire.

Yeah, Dex would be gone. And yes, Nina vs. Brenda writes itself, especially with the fashion/cosmetics angle in business story that could introduce itself in the beginning with Lucy, Deception, Crimson, whatever before Nina swiftly realizes that this is the one major figure in Sonny's life that she knew very little about and that eclipses her both personally and professionally. You could also have Maxie maybe leave over differences with Nina re: Crimson, Kate's legacy, whatever to begin to build on that. 

If you are making me choose I would say bye to both Charlotte and Violet.  Scout's probably on my list too just because it's a dumb name.  And we can get rid of Kemo and keep Lindsay Hartley.

I am still a little salty at Maxie for getting so jealous of Brenda over Spinelli a decade ago.  Brenda would not go for Spinelli ever.   But I would be here for Brenda vs. Nina as long as it's not weirdly one sided like Carly vs. Brenda was.

1 minute ago, Vee said:

It is literally what she's known for on GL. If you've never seen Annie check it out lol.

I have seen bits and pieces.  I know CW is a very good actress.  I just can't with Nina.

2 minutes ago, Vee said:

It is literally what she's known for on GL. If you've never seen Annie check it out lol.

GL's Crazy Annie Lewis apx. 1998. 

2 minutes ago, carolineg said:

If you are making me choose I would say bye to both Charlotte and Violet. 

I'm not! And Sam would be gone because Sam as a character is just done and burnt out, at least for many years. There's no need to keep her or her unnecessary kids or Maxie's. Some of the kids can return as needed SORASed someday.

1 minute ago, Vee said:

I'm not! And Sam would be gone because Sam as a character is just done and burnt out, at least for many years. There's no need to keep her or her unnecessary kids or Maxie's. Some of the kids can return as needed SORASed someday.

You are preaching to the choir about Sam.  Maybe we can just hire LH as a new love interest for Dante. 

Also, where has Sam's kid Danny been?  I only saw Scout over the holidays.  Is he just not around?  I don't care, but I was like I think Sam has two kids?  With a broken uterus.

Maxie's kids: I love James. He & Leo are the two GH kids who count. 

I thought I had a clip of LW & CW on GL, pulling hair. Can't find it. 

Cut: italics note recurring

• Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli)
• Joshua Benard (Adam Wright)
• Risa Dorken (Amy Driscoll)
• Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
• Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte Cassadine)
• Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht)
• Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
• Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
• Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller)
• Evan Hofer (Dex Heller)
• Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey)
• Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault)
• Jophielle Love (Violet Finn)
• Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait)
• Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain)
• Alley Mills (Heather Webber)
• Avery Kristen Pohl (Esme Prince)
• Stephen A. Smith (Brick)
• Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford)
• Vernee Watson (Stella Henry)

Demote to recurring:

• Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson)
• Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
• Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford)
• Sofia Mattson (Sasha Gilmore)
• Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks)
• Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)

Promote to regular (or use more consistently):

• Réal Andrews (Marcus Taggert)
• Gavin Houston (Zeke Robinson)
• Adam Huss (Nikolas Cassadine)
• Cassandra James (Terry Randolph)
• Wally Kurth (Ned Quartermaine)
• Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins)
• Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo)
• Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery)

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

You are preaching to the choir about Sam.  Maybe we can just hire LH as a new love interest for Dante. 

Bring on Cara Castillo!

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Also, where has Sam's kid Danny been?

We last saw him in November 2023, when Asher Antonyzyn debuted in the role.

4 minutes ago, Donna L. Bridges said:

Maxie's kids: I love James. He & Leo are the two GH kids who count. 

I thought I had a clip of LW & CW on GL, pulling hair. Can't find it. 

I like James too.  

3 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Cut: italics note recurring

• Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli)
• Joshua Benard (Adam Wright)
• Risa Dorken (Amy Driscoll)
• Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
• Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte Cassadine)
• Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht)
• Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
• Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
• Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller)
• Evan Hofer (Dex Heller)
• Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey)
• Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault)
• Jophielle Love (Violet Finn)
• Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait)
• Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain)
• Alley Mills (Heather Webber)
• Avery Kristen Pohl (Esme Prince)
• Stephen A. Smith (Brick)
• Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford)
• Vernee Watson (Stella Henry)

Demote to recurring:

• Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson)
• Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
• Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford)
• Sofia Mattson (Sasha Gilmore)
• Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks)
• Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)

Promote to regular (or use more consistently):

• Réal Andrews (Marcus Taggert)
• Gavin Houston (Zeke Robinson)
• Adam Huss (Nikolas Cassadine)
• Cassandra James (Terry Randolph)
• Wally Kurth (Ned Quartermaine)
• Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins)
• Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo)
• Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery)

Bring on Cara Castillo!

We last saw him in November 2023, when Asher Antonyzyn debuted in the role.

I'd just keep Spinelli and Esme.  Everthing else sounds solid except Walt Willey.  You know I don't love importing soap stars from other roles.

I wouldn't even keep Jordan recurring.

18 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I have seen bits and pieces.  I know CW is a very good actress.  I just can't with Nina.

The "she's come undone" storyline is quintessential Cynthia Watros.

7 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I'd just keep Spinelli and Esme.  Everthing else sounds solid except Walt Willey.  You know I don't love importing soap stars from other roles.

I know you don't, but the two instances where he's appeared were quite well done and miles better, in terms of legal-world, than anything Martin / Diane have given us in YEARS. Plus, we could rid ourselves of Kentucky Fried Martin and potentially pair Lucy with Jackson, or even Jackson with Alexis. 🤷🏻‍♂️

8 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I wouldn't even keep Jordan recurring.

I'd be open to it; I've liked Tanisha Harper since day one, despite how green she was. But, it's clear to me her hiring was a result of the fact Sean Blakemore was leaving. A.K.A. "we're losing a Black actor, so we've got to hire another!"

2 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

The "she's come undone" storyline is quintessential Cynthia Watros.

Since I am already on a tear and being mean to little children on GH's cast I will just say CW should not have done any work on her face.  She's very good and I am surprised she didn't make a bigger splash on primetime even though I know that Lost DUI didn't help.

Keep

11 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Cut: italics note recurring

• Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli)
• Joshua Benard (Adam Wright)
• Risa Dorken (Amy Driscoll)
• Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
• Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte Cassadine)
• Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht)
• Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
• Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
• Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller)
• Evan Hofer (Dex Heller)
• Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey)
• Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault)
• Jophielle Love (Violet Finn)
• Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait)
• Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain)
• Alley Mills (Heather Webber)
• Avery Kristen Pohl (Esme Prince)
• Stephen A. Smith (Brick)
• Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford)
• Vernee Watson (Stella Henry)

Demote to recurring:

• Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson)
• Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
• Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford)
• Sofia Mattson (Sasha Gilmore)
• Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks)
• Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)

Promote to regular (or use more consistently):

• Réal Andrews (Marcus Taggert)
• Gavin Houston (Zeke Robinson)
• Adam Huss (Nikolas Cassadine)
• Cassandra James (Terry Randolph)
• Wally Kurth (Ned Quartermaine)
• Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins)
• Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo)
• Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery)

Bring on Cara Castillo!

We last saw him in November 2023, when Asher Antonyzyn debuted in the role.

Keep Gati. 

No use for Walt Willey. 

Keep Taby as regular. 

Keep Alley Mills. 

If you put Wally on contract DAYS loses him. 

5 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Since I am already on a tear and being mean to little children on GH's cast I will just say CW should not have done any work on her face.  She's very good and I am surprised she didn't make a bigger splash on primetime even though I know that Lost DUI didn't help.

I concur, re: the work. I'm all for people doing whatever it is they want to do, but... yeah.