Chris McKenna Breaks Down In Tears Over SHOCKING GH Twist. The Reason Will Break Your Heart.
Sometimes, casting news doesn’t just excite—it moves you. That was exactly the case for General Hospital star Chris McKenna, who recently admitted he “cried a little” upon hearing that his dear friend and former One Life to Live co-star, Erika Slezak, is officially headed to Port Charles this fall.
And listen—if you were part of the OLTL faithful, or just appreciate soap royalty when you see it, you probably shed a few tears, too.
From Llanview to Port Charles: A Full-Circle Moment
Erika Slezak is, simply put, soap opera royalty. Best known for her powerhouse role as Viki Lord on One Life to Live, she’s racked up six Daytime Emmys, legions of devoted fans, and a legacy that most actors only dream of.
Chris McKenna, now a standout on General Hospital, played Joey Buchanan, Viki’s son, during the OLTL era.
The two developed a real-life friendship that’s stood the test of time—and, apparently, several network schedule changes.
In a recent interview with Parade, McKenna shared just how much Erika’s surprise casting meant to him.
“I was in Frank’s office. He told me last week before the news dropped, and I couldn’t believe it. I did cry a little, and I might again.”
Same, Chris. Same.
No Spoilers from Erika, Just Sentimental Whiplash
Even with their close friendship, Erika kept her return to soaps completely under wraps. According to McKenna, they had a recent chat and she never once hinted that she was in talks with GH.
“When I heard it was really happening, it blew my mind,” McKenna said. “I am so excited.”
He went on to say he gets emotional thinking about reuniting on set with the woman he once worked so closely with—someone who not only shaped his character’s journey but clearly left a mark on his real life.
More Than a Cameo? Fans Hope for a Power Arc
So what will Erika Slezak be doing in Port Charles?
That’s still top-secret. ABC and GH producers are keeping tight-lipped about her role, but fan forums are already buzzing with speculation—could she be tied to the Quartermaines? Is she coming in as a new adversary for Laura? Or (and this one’s wild) could she reprise Viki in a multiverse-style nod to OLTL?
Whatever the plan, viewers agree: this isn’t just a casting—it’s a homecoming.
Soap Fans React: “This Is the Crossover We Deserve”
Following McKenna’s emotional statement, fans lit up social media with joy, tears, and GIFs of Joey and Viki hugging like it’s 2002 again.
“Chris crying about Erika just broke me,” one fan posted on X.”She’s the Meryl Streep of daytime. GH hit the jackpot,” another added.
“I haven’t watched in years but I will now. Say no more.”
Even McKenna himself posted on X:
“I’m over the moon.”
Let’s Talk, Soap Family: What Should Erika Play?
Should Erika Slezak be a no-nonsense new power broker in town? A long-lost relative with ties to the Cassadines? Or just be Viki Lord and give us a crossover arc worthy of soap history?
Drop your dream scenarios, fan casts, and emotional reactions below. Because if there’s one thing we all know, it’s that when legends walk onto the set—everything changes.
