Chad Duell’s ‘General Hospital’ Exit Explained: Drama, Dad Jokes, and a Quest for Self-Growth

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Soap opera fans, brace yourselves: Chad Duell has left General Hospital after a jaw-dropping nearly 15-year run as Michael Corinthos. Yep, you read that rightβ€”Michael has left the building (and the hospital), and no, it wasn’t because he tripped over a rogue IV stand.

Duell dropped the news back in November 2024, leaving fans clutching their pearls and tissues. The show’s executive producer said, β€œNo recasting… for now.” Translation: they’re playing it cool but have the number of a decent Michael lookalike on speed dial.

The Podcast Confessional: Chad Tells All
Chad recently spilled the teaβ€”or maybe just a chamomile latteβ€”on The Daily Drama Podcast. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t just because he ran out of scrubs.

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β€œIt’s a life adjustment,” he said, proving that even soap stars can outgrow their dramatic plotlines. And what’s behind this mysterious β€œadjustment,” you ask? Apparently, it’s not a secret love child or an evil twin. The real bombshell: his father passed away, and Chad’s been grappling with it in a way that even Michael Corinthos can’t fix with a well-timed monologue.

But wait, there’s more! β€œI’ve been in a comfort bubble,” Chad confessed. Sounds cozy, right? Unfortunately, the soap star bubble isn’t filled with champagne and caviarβ€”it’s more like reruns and existential dread. Chad admitted he needed to burst it, step into the scary unknown, and, presumably, buy some metaphorical Band-Aids for the journey.

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Breaking Up with Comfort
Fifteen years is a long time to play one role. By the end of it, Chad joked (kind of), he wasn’t sure where Michael ended, and he began. β€œWho I was… was the show,” he said, sounding eerily like someone describing a toxic relationship with their DVR. To fix this, he’s embarking on what sounds like a combination of a soul-searching road trip and a yoga retreat. Namaste, Chad.

And the guy isn’t stopping there. He’s got big plans for January 2025, which may or may not include a New Year’s resolution to avoid hospital corridors altogether. β€œIt’s different because I have a kid now,” he added, reminding us that parenthood is like stepping into a never-ending soap opera where you’re the sleep-deprived lead.

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What’s Next?
In true soap fashion, Chad left us with a cryptic teaser: β€œI want to make sure I take care of myself.” Does this mean we’ll find him meditating on a mountaintop, auditioning for a new role, or maybe just binge-watching General Hospital in sweatpants? Only time will tell.

For now, all we can do is respect his decision, wish him well, and keep an eye out for a dramatic return… because in the soap world, nobody ever truly says goodbye.

Chad Duell’s ‘General Hospital’ Exit Explained: Drama, Dad Jokes, and a Quest for Self-Growth

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