General Hospital Rehires Emmy Winner Kelly Thiebaud July Return

Kelly Thiebaud, the Emmy-winning actress known for her role as Dr. Britt Westbourne on ABC's General Hospital, is set to return to the soap opera in July 2025. Although it is not clear whether she will reprise her role as Britt, who was killed off by a serial killer in 2023, or portray a new character, executive producer Frank Valentini promised exciting twists and turns for her return. Thiebaud has had a recurring presence on the show since 2012, earning critical acclaim and a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal. Her return comes shortly after the announcement that Jonathan Jackson, who played Lucky Spencer, will be departing the series again after a recent comeback. Valentini expressed gratitude for Jackson's recent tenure and left the door open for his potential future return. Fans remain hopeful and curious about Thiebaud's character's storyline as her comeback is seen as a bright spot for the series.