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 right—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, “No 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 tea—or maybe just a chamomile latte—on The Daily Drama Podcast. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t just because he ran out of scrubs.
“It’s a life adjustment,” he said, proving that even soap stars can outgrow their dramatic plotlines. And what’s behind this mysterious “adjustment,” 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! “I’ve been in a comfort bubble,” Chad confessed. Sounds cozy, right? Unfortunately, the soap star bubble isn’t filled with champagne and caviar—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.
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. “Who 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. “It’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.
What’s Next?
In true soap fashion, Chad left us with a cryptic teaser: “I 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.
