General Hospital has written Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) out of the show. In the July 23 episode, it was revealed that Maxie, Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), and their family are moving to Australia, marking the end of one of the show’s longest-running characters.
Storms has been confirmed to be exiting General Hospital in her role as Maxie Jones. The July 23 episode not only confirmed Maxie’s departure from Port Charles but also revealed that she, Spinelli, and their family are starting a new life in Australia.
According to General Hospital spoilers, Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) is heading to Australia to take a new job offer. Spinelli couldn’t pass up a great opportunity, but his exit has left many fans with questions. GH writers needed to keep Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) off-screen since Storms isn’t coming back to the ABC soap. Which also begs the question: should writers recast the role of Maxie Jones?
Damian Spinelli Also Leaving Port Charles
Instead of recasting, the show decided to send Maxie to Australia for a new start with Spinelli and the kids. Bradford Anderson has been on recurring status for a while, only appearing from time to time. Spinelli could still return for visits if someone like Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), or another close friend needs him for a special project.
This doesn’t appear to be a permanent exit for Spinelli. Like Brad Cooper (Parry Shen), Amy Driscoll (Risa Dorken), and other recurring characters, Spinelli is likely to make occasional appearances. He had already been off-screen on vacation with Maxie, Georgie Spinelli (Lily Fisher), and Bailey Louise Jones (Miley and Riley Plonski) before the Australia job offer came up.
Spinelli’s role on the show has lessened, so it makes sense to give him happiness with Maxie, Georgie, Bailey Lou, and James West (currently played by Easton Winn) as they start a new chapter. Some GH fans might have wanted Spinelli to stay and find another romance to keep him on the show, while others are happy to see him get a happy ending with Maxie and still make occasional visits to Port Charles in his tech expert role.
Whatever your opinion, Bradford Anderson will remain part of the GH family. With Port Charles only a flight away, we’ll share any updates about Spinelli’s possible return.
Do you agree with the decision to write out Spinelli, Maxie, and the kids? Should the show have recast Maxie and kept her family in Port Charles? General Hospital spoilers hint at more casting changes ahead, so stay tuned for more updates.
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