Fans Big Reveal! Can Viewers Save Kelly Monaco Like Rebecca Herbst?
Can Fans Rally Like They Did for Rebecca Herbst?
The situation draws a parallel to what happened with Rebecca Herbst, who portrays Elizabeth Webber. Back in 2011, Herbst was reportedly let go from GH due to storyline decisions. However, her exit never happened because of the outcry from fans who launched a massive campaign to save her.
This included petitions, social media movements, and sending letters to the showrunners. The fan response was so overwhelming that it led to Herbst being rehired, and she has remained a key player on the show since.
Fans of Kelly Monaco might consider a similar approach if they want to prevent her exit. Viewer campaigns have shown to be effective in influencing casting decisions on long-running soap operas.
It often comes down to fan support, as daytime dramas are highly dependent on their loyal viewership base. If enough fans rally together to show their love and support for Monaco, there is a chance that the show’s producers could reconsider her departure.
General Hospital (GH) spoilers suggest fans are shocked by the news that Kelly Monaco, and her character, Sam McCall will be leaving the soap come the fall. Reports indicate that Sam will be killed off, and Monaco was “blindsided” by the show’s decision to fire her.
This has thrown GH fans into a frenzy over social media. Sam McCall and Monaco have been on the soap for over 20 years, and she’s one of the more popular characters on the show right now.
Not only does Sam have family roots in Port Charles, but she also has a young family in Scout Quartermaine (Cosette Abinante) at Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn).
Overall, when an actor/character leaves a daytime drama, there are bound to be upset fans; however, there is a stir in the air when it comes to Kelly and Sam. Looks like the show is set to face a ton of fan fury and backlash.
Could Monaco get the Rebecca Herbst treatment?
Back in 2011, Herbst was fired from GH after 14 years on the show.
Both fans and costars alike – Kelly Monaco, Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer), and Tyler Christoper (then-Nikolas Cassadine) – hit social media and used other venues to let the show know how loved Rebecca was, and how she shouldn’t be leaving the soap.
About four weeks later, Herbst was signed back on.
There was also worry in 2016 that Rebecca was leaving after contract negotiations stalled and ABC exec Nathan Varni went public.
The actress had talks with Days of Our Lives, however, the fans showed up once more, and Herbst re-signed with General Hospital.
Could the same scenario happen for Monaco? It seems as if she’s been fired and doesn’t want to leave the soap where she feels at home.
There are some rumblings from fans of letters being sent and users on X have been in a tweeting frenzy since Kelly/Sam’s exit was announced.
General Hospital spoilers imply that the power fans hold over shows is tremendous.
Should the effort be put into this, there’s always a chance that GH could reverse its decision. But will they?
Why was Kelly Monaco let go from General Hospital?
With no news about Kelly Monaco from her or the show, speculation is that it could be due to the budget.
General Hospital recently brought back Steve Burton (Jason) for the second time, and Jonathan Jackson is back on-screen as Lucky Spencer.
They likely came on with big salaries, meaning cuts must be made. However, viewers assumed that was why Finn (Michael Easton) was sent to rehab off-screen.
Sam’s departure from Port Charles opens the door to a reconciliation between Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (formerly Emme Rylan). There were questions about how things would work out when NuLulu returns, and it seems the writers have considered that.
Seeing Kelly and Sam leave General Hospital won’t be easy for viewers, especially because she has been incredibly popular over the last twenty years. Her pairing with Jason and on-screen chemistry with Billy Miller has left a lasting impression.
What Would Sam McCall’s Exit Mean for GH?
If Kelly Monaco were to leave General Hospital, it would mark the end of an era for the character of Sam McCall. Her exit could have significant ripple effects on the show’s storylines. Sam is currently involved in several ongoing plots, including her interactions with Dante Falconeri and her role in various action-packed story arcs. Her departure would require the writers to find a way to wrap up or redirect these storylines, potentially leading to major shifts in the narrative.
Moreover, Sam’s character is deeply connected to many fan-favorite characters. Losing her would affect not just one storyline but multiple layers of the GH universe.
